spa on sun terrace (South Tower). There is a gymnasium, in-house cinema (seating for 12 people), sauna & steam rooms, change rooms, barbecue & entertaining areas, a children's play area, a big screen TV and games room. History Around 1920, Brisbane hotelier James (Jim) Cavill acquired twenty-five acres (10 hectares) of land in an area known as Elston – the place known now as Surfers Paradise. The name James Cavill has always been connected with Surfers Paradise. Dated back to 1923, Cavill paid £40 for a block of land. In 1925 he built the Surfers Paradise Hotel and is the namesake for Cavill Mall and Cavill Avenue. Then the bridge across the Nerang River was built, improving access to the hotel that, at the time, had a small zoo and a beer garden. During World War II, the hotel was used by convalescing soldiers, some of whom later returned with their wives and families. See also List of tallest buildings in Australia References External links Circle on Cavill, Official Circle on Cavill retail precinct site by Jones Lang LaSalle (published 4 December 2009) Mantra Circle on Cavill, Official Mantra Circle on Cavill accommodation site by Mantra Group Skyscrapers on the Gold Coast, Queensland Buildings and structures completed in 2006 Buildings and structures completed in 2007 Residential skyscrapers in Australia Surfers Paradise, Queensland Retail buildings in Queensland