Service Personnel Anglican Help Society
Operated by Service Personnel Help Society Inc (SPAHS), a registered charity, St George's provides affordable holiday accommodation for current and former service personnel, their spouse and their dependent school age children from Australia and its allies.
Since 1915, SPAHS has hosted thousands of eligible guests at its seafront 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.
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Supporting Those Who’ve Served
St George’s Defence Holiday Suites are located on the first three levels of The Garland building and are reserved exclusively for eligible service members, veterans, and their families. Eligibility is confirmed prior to booking.
Who can stay at St George’s?
Current or ex-service personnel, including:
- Dependent children or grandchildren (up to 25 years)
- Dependants with special needs (no age limit)
- Carers (with approved supporting documentation)
Spouses of current or ex-service personnel, including:
- Dependent children or grandchildren (up to 25 years)
- Dependants with special needs (no age limit)
Premium Accommodation with Purpose
Above St George’s, The Garland offers luxurious beachfront apartments available to the general public. Guests enjoy stunning ocean views, elegant finishes, and the knowledge that every booking helps fund the charitable work of SPAHS.
A Legacy of Service
Founded in 1915, SPAHS continues to provide peaceful, welcoming spaces for Defence families to rest, reflect and reconnect—today and for generations to come.
Experience Luxury at
St George's Gold Coast
Welcome to St George’s Defence Holiday Suites, a coastal retreat exclusively for eligible serving and ex-service personnel, their spouses, and dependent children. Relax in modern, self-contained accommodation with sweeping views of Rainbow Bay, and enjoy the perfect balance of comfort, community, and location, just steps from the sand and close to all that Coolangatta has to offer.