Situated in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, the 5-star Ruffles Lodge features a luxury day spa, an a la carte fine dining restaurant with beautiful coastal views, and a pool-side bar Ruffles Lodge and Spa is only a 25-minute drive from the beaches and shopping of Surfers Paradise Tamborine Mountain is a pleasant 30-minute drive away All rooms are air-conditioned and include a luxury bathroom, plasma-screen TV and sound system Each has a private balcony or patio area with views of the gardens, Gold Coast hinterland or Surfers Paradise Ruffles Lodge has been built on 50 acres, with 3 acres of gardens and forest The garden gazebo, situated on a raised area with panoramic views, is an ideal place for guests to relax The Ruffles Restaurant features 2 separate dining rooms, both with views of the coast Pre-dinner drinks can be enjoyed at the pool-side bar, which offers magnificent views