From rooftop bars to private pontoons: inside Runaway Bay’s newest waterfront villas

On the Gold Coast, glossy renders often promise more than the finished product delivers. 

At Ocean Suites on Jennifer in Runaway Bay, the opposite is true.

The completed homes surpass expectations, setting a new standard for Broadwater living.

Runaway Bay’s rise as a prestige address

As demand spreads beyond Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise, Runaway Bay is emerging as one of the Gold Coast’s most desirable enclaves.

Buyers are drawn to boating access, boutique cafés, quality schools and leafy parks—all framed by the Broadwater’s sparkling waters.

Ocean Suites captures this lifestyle with just seven boutique waterfront villas.

Only three remain for sale following four successful early sales, and enquiry has been strong ahead of completion this summer.

According to realestate.com.au, Runaway Bay’s median house price rose 12.7% in the past 12 months—outperforming the 4.3% average across Australia’s capital cities.

Yet it remains more affordable than blue-chip neighbours like Sovereign Islands and Broadbeach.

Beyond the render: luxury in every detail

Where many projects cut corners, Ocean Suites has invested in quality craftsmanship and inclusions designed to last. Highlights include: 

• Over $300,000 in landscaping, with mature palms, feature stone walls, and custom planter boxes 

• American Oak staircases spanning four levels, with skylights and voids that flood interiors with natural light 

• Private lifts to all levels, plus 2.85m ceiling heights and architectural aluminium detailing on façades 

• Five distinct entertaining zones, from ground-floor rumpus to private rooftop terraces 

• Energy-efficient design with solar power, three skylights per home, and deep 10-metre backyards 

The result is a finished product that doesn’t just match the renders—it elevates them.

Everyday resort living on the Broadwater

Each villa has been designed with a private resort lifestyle in mind: 

• Rooftop entertaining terraces with bars and panoramic views from the Broadwater to Burleigh 

• Private pools, firepits, and outdoor showers 

• Six-metre pontoons with gangways for boats up to 30ft 

• Chef-inspired kitchens with integrated fridge and dishwasher, Bosch appliances, Vintec wine fridges, and stone-wrapped benches

• Bathrooms with dual rainfall showers and marble feature tiling 

Flexible layouts also allow for guest retreats or self-contained spaces—ideal for multi-generational living or extended stays. 

“Ocean Suites is all about lifestyle,” says Andrew Erwin, Director of NPA Projects. “It’s been designed as a place where residents can entertain, relax, and embrace the Gold Coast waterways.” 

Built to Sovereign Island standards

Designed by Stuart Osman Building Design and delivered by Sand Side Developments with Alroe Constructions, Ocean Suites was built on one guiding principle: no shortcuts. 

From rooftop terraces and outdoor entertaining areas to laundry chutes and lifts, all finishes are included as standard—there are no upgrade costs. 

This lock-up-and-leave lifestyle suits a wide range of buyers, from downsizers and professionals to families who want prestige living with minimal maintenance.

A rare opportunity on the Broadwater

With only three villas remaining, Ocean Suites on Jennifer represents a rare chance to secure a completed luxury waterfront home before summer. 

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