Accommodation

Introduction

Bond University is able to offer approximately 500 places in residence each semester. These places are very popular and prior arrangements via the Accommodation Manager need to made to secure one of these. Students must indicate their intention to stay in residence each semester otherwise it is assumed they will be staying off campus. Existing residence students have first priority for places but there are always some places available each semester for new students. To ensure a place students need to pay the bond ($500) and the full amount of their accommodation fees for the semester before they will be issued with their room key.

On Campus

The University offers three styles of residence on the ground; namely

• Halls of Residence (single rooms)
• Bungalows (shared units)
• Conference Centre Towers (shared rooms)

The tower units are larger and provide for shared accommodation whereas the Halls rooms are single and often have shared facilities such as toilets and bathrooms. The Bungalows are more spacious than the Halls but have shared bathroom facilities.

Contact

Assistance with on-campus accommodation is available from the Accommodation Manager, on (07) 5595 4085. More detailed information about the services and facilities is available from the residences pages or Residence Handbook.

Off Campus

If students prefer to be self-supporting in their living style there is no shortage of local accommodation in the surrounding suburb of Robina. With close proximity to a huge shopping mall that includes movie theatres, a train station, and the University as well as being well serviced by local public transport this location is ideal. A number of real estate agents and townhouse managers can provide assistance in finding such accommodation.

Temporary Accommodation

The Gold Coast is Australia's most visited holiday destination and as such has a huge range of hotels and resorts providing plenty of options, especially in off-peak times to find a place to stay. In some cases these accommodation houses will allow long term leases for a semester or a year but are ideal for a stay of a few weeks or a few nights until you can organise something more permanent. Most of these can be contacted through travel agents anywhere in the world. The best approach is to try and find one of these in the local areas such as Robina, Burleigh Heads or Varsity Lakes.