St George's Defence Holiday Suites

St George's Defence Holiday Suites St George's Defence Holiday Suites - Rainbow Bay
Affordable beachfront accommodation exclusively for current and ex-defence personnel and their families.

Relax and unwind at our peaceful retreat, designed with the military community in mind. Operated by Service Personnel Anglican Help Society Ltd (SPAHS), a registered charity, St George's provides affordable holiday accommodation for current and former service personnel and their dependant children from Australia and its allies. Since 1915, SPAHS has hosted thousands of eligible guests at its seafr

ont facilities at Rainbow Bay, near Coolangatta on Queensland's famous Gold Coast;. It is literally only metres from the renowned surfing mecca of Snapper Rocks and within easy reach of both Duranbah and Greenmount surf breaks. Our new building opens with a wide range of modern self contained accommodation including a range of studio and apartment accommodation with interconnecting rooms for larger groups. It also offers a large community social area. For serving and ex-service personnel St George's provides a perfect beachfront short break location while, those who do not qualify for St George's can enjoy a holiday in The Garland luxury apartments situated in the same development. Each of the apartment rooms and suites at our beachfront luxury resort on Rainbow Bay encapsulates exciting experiences at the Southern Gold Coast, effortlessly weaving seaside comfort, community interaction and refined luxury. In the St George's facility, most rooms provide accommodation with a private vantage point of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. In the iconic The Garland Apartments, fresh and elegant guest rooms are furnished with crisp white bedding, soft pillows complimented by a warm paint palette accented with seaside tones. Created to become a rest destination for service and former service personnel, St George's Defence Holiday Suites is one of the few luxury North facing beachfront resorts in Australia.

The festival is in full swing with many happy holiday makers soaking up the sunshine and atmosphere! oh, and did we me...
05/06/2026

The festival is in full swing with many happy holiday makers soaking up the sunshine and atmosphere! oh, and did we mention the incredible cars doing laps around town...

Yesterday’s view from our rooms: surfers, endless sand, and an unexpected masterpiece etched into the beach.Love how the...
28/05/2026

Yesterday’s view from our rooms: surfers, endless sand, and an unexpected masterpiece etched into the beach.

Love how the ocean always finds a way to inspire creativity.

Temporary art at its finest before the tide washes it away.

The club across the road has had quite the makeover today — all set up for filming! 🎬 Lights, props, and a whole new vib...
25/05/2026

The club across the road has had quite the makeover today — all set up for filming! 🎬 Lights, props, and a whole new vibe have transformed the place into a movie set.

Pretty cool seeing the neighbourhood become part of the action! 👀✨

To the women who give their all—at home, at work, and in supporting those who serve—your strength, resilience and love a...
09/05/2026

To the women who give their all—at home, at work, and in supporting those who serve—your strength, resilience and love are truly remarkable. Happy Mother’s Day 💐

🎸 The jukebox is warming up, the chrome is shining, and Cooly Rocks On is almost here…We’ve just had TWO last-minute roo...
08/05/2026

🎸 The jukebox is warming up, the chrome is shining, and Cooly Rocks On is almost here…

We’ve just had TWO last-minute rooms become available for the festival week:
✨ 1 Garden View Room
🌊 1 Ocean View Room

Perfect for those chasing sunsets, classic cars, live rock ’n’ roll and a little old-school coastal magic.

Picture morning coffees by the beach, afternoons wandering through the vintage cars, and nights filled with music drifting through Coolangatta. 💃🕺

These won’t last long — Cooly Rocks On only comes around once a year.

📞 Contact us direct to secure your stay. 07 5536 1261 or [email protected]

Cooly Rocks On Festival

Celebrating the motors, music and lifestyle of yesteryear, Cooly Rocks On is returning to Coolangatta from 3rd - 7th June 2026!

What can we say, front row seats to the hottest event on the Calender... 🤟🌊Big congratulations to Ethan Ewing (Austral...
05/05/2026

What can we say, front row seats to the hottest event on the Calender... 🤟🌊

Big congratulations to Ethan Ewing (Australia) who won the men's division, and Stephanie Gilmore (Australia) who won the women's division.

World Surf League

02/05/2026
The surf is about to come alive 🌊The World Surf League Championship Tour – Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro kicks off this Friday 1...
28/04/2026

The surf is about to come alive 🌊

The World Surf League Championship Tour – Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro kicks off this Friday 1st May 2026, right across the road from us at Snapper Rocks.

With it also being a long weekend, there’s no better time to soak up the atmosphere — world-class surfing, buzzing beachfront energy, and some of the best views on the Coast.

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We're back on the Goldy!

4 days to go and stop 3 on the 2026 Championship Tour will begin at none other than... Snapper Rocks.

Tune in to the Bonsoy from May 1 on worldsurfleague.com.
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Today, we honour and remember the bravery and sacrifice of all who have served.On this ANZAC Day, 25 April 2026, we paus...
24/04/2026

Today, we honour and remember the bravery and sacrifice of all who have served.

On this ANZAC Day, 25 April 2026, we pause to reflect, give thanks, and pay our respects.

Lest we forget.

A legacy that still shapes how we remember.This ANZAC Day, we honour those who served and reflect on the enduring contri...
23/04/2026

A legacy that still shapes how we remember.

This ANZAC Day, we honour those who served and reflect on the enduring contribution of Reverend Canon Garland—whose vision continues to guide remembrance, from ANZAC Cove to our own community.

Lest we forget.

Address

192 Marine Parade
Coolangatta, QLD
4225

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61755361261

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