The Strand at Coolangatta
The Strand at Coolangatta
The Strand at Coolangatta
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Strand at Coolangatta is the home of beachside shopping, dining and entertainment. Anchored by Woolworths, enjoy shopping at The Strand at Coolangatta's boutique mix of shopping and dining experiences, and entertainment for the whole family.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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4.0
50 reviews
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Very good
22
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3
coasttraveller
Sydney, Australia674 contributions
Jun 2021
This shopping centre has gone downhill since our visit 2 years ago. Aldi and the fruit & veg shop has gone as well as the cheap shop next door to Aldi. The only restaurant left in the food court is the pancake diner.
Written 9 June 2021
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Christine Z
Surfers Paradise8 contributions
May 2016 • Family
First of all everything was so dark. Are they replacing lightbulbs in the carpark? Shops? Bathrooms? Or do they just get alot of ugly people visiting?
The food part of the shopping centre didn't offer much selection. I think there were 3 restaurants open at the time. Yes it was lunch time! I won't be revisiting.
The food part of the shopping centre didn't offer much selection. I think there were 3 restaurants open at the time. Yes it was lunch time! I won't be revisiting.
Written 12 May 2016
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glenda t
Mount Victoria, Australia20 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Be very careful not to cut your feet on the dozens of broken tiles. This shopping centre is so filthy inside and out, the car park is a disgrace.
Written 17 December 2022
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Antonio T
1 contribution
Sept 2020
--- NOT VISITOR FRIENDLY --- AGRESSIVE SECURITY GUARD --- AVOID
Set up my laptop on a table at this empty mall on a quiet Tuesday afternoon a few months back when visiting Coolangatta from Melbourne for 4 days for work.
The mall was empty and I sat down to use a small section of a long table to quickly send emails to my work colleagues. I had plugged my laptop in to a power point as the battery was very low.
Within seconds a dishevelled looking elderly security guard approached me demanding I immediately move on and advising I could not sit there and I was not allowed to use the wall plug to charge my laptop.
The security guard began to stand over me in an effort to intimidate me to start packing up my computer. I found this behaviour unusual, unwelcoming and quite frankly unacceptable.
I'm not interested in causing trouble but I looked around the mall with dozens of empty chairs and tables and advised him that I would move but just needed ten minutes to send emails. I didn't feel that was a lot to ask.
At this point the security guard reached over and unplugged my laptop from the wall and again moved closer towards me trying to intimidate me. I was unsure if he was going to get violent so I moved back and stood.
As I did this the security guard spat on me swearing obscenities in the process.
I quickly realised he was looking for violence and began packing up my laptop to leave asap.
I could not believe the situation I had encountered in a quiet mall over such a minor issue. I advised The Strand management of the unacceptable behaviour from the security guard when leaving the building but they immediately took the side of their employee.
Perhaps this is the reason why the mall is constantly empty! Not a great way to entice visitors and new customers.
Set up my laptop on a table at this empty mall on a quiet Tuesday afternoon a few months back when visiting Coolangatta from Melbourne for 4 days for work.
The mall was empty and I sat down to use a small section of a long table to quickly send emails to my work colleagues. I had plugged my laptop in to a power point as the battery was very low.
Within seconds a dishevelled looking elderly security guard approached me demanding I immediately move on and advising I could not sit there and I was not allowed to use the wall plug to charge my laptop.
The security guard began to stand over me in an effort to intimidate me to start packing up my computer. I found this behaviour unusual, unwelcoming and quite frankly unacceptable.
I'm not interested in causing trouble but I looked around the mall with dozens of empty chairs and tables and advised him that I would move but just needed ten minutes to send emails. I didn't feel that was a lot to ask.
At this point the security guard reached over and unplugged my laptop from the wall and again moved closer towards me trying to intimidate me. I was unsure if he was going to get violent so I moved back and stood.
As I did this the security guard spat on me swearing obscenities in the process.
I quickly realised he was looking for violence and began packing up my laptop to leave asap.
I could not believe the situation I had encountered in a quiet mall over such a minor issue. I advised The Strand management of the unacceptable behaviour from the security guard when leaving the building but they immediately took the side of their employee.
Perhaps this is the reason why the mall is constantly empty! Not a great way to entice visitors and new customers.
Written 1 June 2021
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Niki Willis
4 contributions
Aug 2019
Lovely spacious shops, well sign posted for easy reference,
EXCEPT FOR THE CAR PARK!
No ticket on entry, so was suprised to be charged on exit. !!
Had spent a leisurely few hours.. had lunch... $12 on exit. BEWARE!!!
EXCEPT FOR THE CAR PARK!
No ticket on entry, so was suprised to be charged on exit. !!
Had spent a leisurely few hours.. had lunch... $12 on exit. BEWARE!!!
Written 19 August 2019
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Hi xxxxin1234,
Thanks for the review and the 4* rating!
Written 5 November 2019
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Graham M
Arundel, Australia14 contributions
Oct 2018
Great Woolies and Aldi, couple of coffee shops and a few specialty shops. Not much to see here but very convenient for shopping.
Written 14 October 2018
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Marilyn H
3 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The Woolworths store is very good. There are not enough good food outlets for more choice. One coffee shop told us that 2 coffees would be half an hour as they only had one staff member. If you order coffee at any of the other outlets specify 'extra hot' or you will drink it in one gulp.
Written 26 March 2018
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Miike2000
Brisbane, Australia4,747 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
It's a nice place to spend about an hour either a meal or wait for a movie. FREE PARKING under ground and remember to validate your parking if you are there longer than 3 hours. I made this mistake and it cost 7 bucks. It's a nice centre , not to busy and front and back entranced.restaurants, shops etc right on beach front.
Written 6 March 2018
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Annette I
Bendigo, Australia155 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
The strand shopping centre is located along the beach and has everything you could need when on holidays. Very clean with both Aldi and Woolworths, a great discount store, various retail boutiques and more. You will also find the library there. Very close to accommodation.
Written 3 January 2018
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Shane R
1 contribution
Jul 2017 • Family
It’s small and lacking compared to other 5 Star shopping centres around the Gold Coast area, but it has what you need to get you by.
Written 27 July 2017
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Hi there,
Gonna have 5,6 hrs to kill at Gold Coast Airport waiting for transit. Is it a good choice to go to the Strand Shopping Centre??
And how can I go to the shopping centre from the airport?
thx!!
Written 29 July 2016
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