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Where to Stay on the Gold Coast: Hotels & Accommodation

Q: Which stays in Gold Coast have the highest guest rating?

La Dolce Vita has a guest rating of 9.9/10 from more than 240 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Kirra Point Holiday Apartments follows with 9.6/10.

Q: Which stays in Gold Coast have free parking?

829 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Q1 Resort & Spa - Official, Nightelier Mermaid Waters and Rhapsody Resort - Official.

Q: Are there pet-friendly stays in Gold Coast?

Yes. 79 stays allow pets, including Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments and Quest Robina. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Q: Which stays are closest to the centre of the Gold Coast?

Novotel Surfers Paradise (<5 min walk) and Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of the Gold Coast. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

Q: Where is the best area to stay in Gold Coast?

It depends on the trip. Surfers Paradise has the most stays on our map. Compare the areas above on distance to the centre, parking and family rooms, then open the area page for the full list.

We've mapped 1,126 places to stay in Gold Coast with at least 10 guest reviews: 402 hotels, motels and apartment hotels, 713 holiday homes and apartments and 11 holiday parks. Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise is the most reviewed, about 15 minutes' walk to the centre of the Gold Coast.

1,126places to stay mapped

829list free parking

8.2average guest rating

Most reviewed

Serviced apartment · 5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

8.8 guest rating · more than 9,600 reviews

15 min walk to centre
Parking available
Pool
Family rooms

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Quick picks in Gold Coast

Four starting points, each chosen by a rule you can check.

Highest rated
La Dolce Vita

9.9/10 · 240+ reviews
Top guest rating with 200+ reviews
Most reviewed
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

8.8/10 · 9.6k+ reviews
The most guest reviews here
Budget pick
Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal

8.4/10 · 1.6k+ reviews
3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+
Free parking
Q1 Resort & Spa - Official

8.5/10 · 5.2k+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

Where to stay in Gold Coast: the areas

Each area page lists every stay with walking times, parking and Good for / Not for.

Gold Coast areas compared

Median distance is the straight-line distance from each stay to the centre.

11 of 11 rows shown

Area	Stays	Hotel-style	Median to centre	Free parking	Family rooms	Avg rating
Surfers Paradise	417	154	0.5 km	64%	178	8.0
Broadbeach	203	68	3 km	67%	100	8.3
Coolangatta & Kirra	120	37	21.5 km	85%	53	8.5
Burleigh Heads	98	31	9.5 km	83%	60	8.3
Palm Beach & Currumbin	42	14	14 km	90%	23	8.5
Southport	41	19	5 km	71%	16	7.6
Gold Coast Hinterland	30	8	26 km	97%	10	8.9
Main Beach	30	15	2.5 km	77%	21	8.7
Mermaid Beach	25	10	5.5 km	84%	18	8.0
Runaway Bay & Paradise Point	22	13	9 km	86%	17	8.0
Coomera & theme parks	18	6	19.5 km	89%	6	8.1

Map of the most reviewed stays in Gold Coast

60 stays on the map. The map loads only when you ask for it.

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Compare places to stay in Gold Coast

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Stay	Area	Type	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Listed	8.8	9.6k+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Meriton Suites Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	Listed	8.9	8.4k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Meriton Suites Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sea World Resort	Gold Coast	Resort	5.5 km	Listed	8.4	6.6k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Sea World Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dorsett Gold Coast	Broadbeach	Hotel	3.5 km	Listed	8.6	6.4k+	Pool	Check prices for Dorsett Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rydges Gold Coast Airport	Coolangatta	Hotel	20 km	Listed	8.9	6.1k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Rydges Gold Coast Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Meriton Suites Southport	Main Beach	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	Listed	9.0	5.1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Meriton Suites Southport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Q1 Resort & Spa - Official	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Free	8.5	5.2k+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Q1 Resort & Spa - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast	Broadbeach	Hotel	3 km	Listed	8.3	4.7k+	PoolAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra on View	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Listed	7.3	5.3k+	Airport shuttleSpa facilitiesRestaurant	Check prices for Mantra on View on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast	Gold Coast	Resort	5.5 km	Listed	9.1	4.1k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	30 min walk	Listed	8.1	4.5k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Novotel Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	<5 min walk	Listed	7.8	4.1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Novotel Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nightelier Mermaid Waters	Mermaid Beach	Hotel	5 km	Free	8.6	3.7k+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Nightelier Mermaid Waters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	<5 min walk	Listed	8.4	3.7k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
QT Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.6	3.4k+	PoolEV chargingAirport shuttle	Check prices for QT Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21.5 km	Listed	8.5	3.4k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rhapsody Resort - Official	Surfers Paradise	Resort	20 min walk	Free	8.8	3.1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Rhapsody Resort - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Free	7.9	3.2k+	PoolSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Legends Hotel	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Listed	7.9	3.1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Mantra Legends Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
voco Gold Coast by IHG	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	8.3	2.9k+	PoolAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for voco Gold Coast by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast	Main Beach	Hotel	4 km	Listed	8.0	3k+	PoolEV chargingSpa facilities	Check prices for Imperial Hotel Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST	Surfers Paradise	Hostel	15 min walk	not listed	8.8	2.7k+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Twin Towns	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21.5 km	Free	8.2	2.8k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Mantra Twin Towns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ruby Gold Coast by CLLIX	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	7.7	3k+	PoolKitchenEV charging	Check prices for Ruby Gold Coast by CLLIX on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Resort Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Resort	15 min walk	Listed	7.9	2.8k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Paradise Resort Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sovereign on the Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	20 min walk	not listed	7.7	2.9k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Sovereign on the Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Hostel	10 min walk	not listed	8.9	2.4k+	Kitchen	Check prices for Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Sebel Twin Towns	Coolangatta	Hotel	21.5 km	Free	8.9	2.3k+	PoolAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for The Sebel Twin Towns on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wyndham Resort Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Free	8.2	2.4k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Wyndham Resort Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments	Coomera	Hotel	15.5 km	Free	5.6	3.4k+	PoolPets allowedAccessible	Check prices for Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Synergy Broadbeach - Official	Broadbeach	Hotel	3 km	Listed	8.6	2.2k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Synergy Broadbeach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tiki Hotel Apartments Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	10 min walk	Listed	7.2	2.6k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Tiki Hotel Apartments Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury S Casino Residences Broadbeach - Holiday Paradise	Broadbeach	Hotel	3 km	not listed	7.9	2.3k+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Luxury S Casino Residences Broadbeach - Holiday Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Qube Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Listed	8.6	2.1k+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Qube Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Artique Surfers Paradise - Official	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	8.4	2.1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Artique Surfers Paradise - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tequila Sunrise Podstel	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	not listed	8.5	2.1k+	Kitchen	Check prices for Tequila Sunrise Podstel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	9.0	1.9k+	PoolSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bel Air on Broadbeach - Official	Broadbeach	Hotel	3.5 km	Free	8.2	2k+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Bel Air on Broadbeach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa	Surfers Paradise	Resort	20 min walk	Listed	9.0	1.7k+	EV chargingAirport shuttleSpa facilities	Check prices for JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quest Robina	Gold Coast	Serviced apartment	9 km	Listed	9.1	1.7k+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Quest Robina on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Residences at The Peninsula	Coomera	Serviced apartment	16.5 km	Free	8.1	1.9k+	Kitchen	Check prices for The Residences at The Peninsula on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Jewel Beachfront Residences - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts	Surfers Paradise	Resort	25 min walk	not listed	8.1	1.9k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Jewel Beachfront Residences - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Broadbeach Savannah Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	not listed	6.3	2.4k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Broadbeach Savannah Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast	Main Beach	Resort	2.5 km	Free	8.3	1.8k+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Turtle Beach Resort	Mermaid Beach	Resort	5.5 km	Free	7.9	1.9k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Turtle Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mercure Gold Coast Resort	Gold Coast	Resort	6 km	Free	8.2	1.7k+	PoolSpa facilitiesAccessible	Check prices for Mercure Gold Coast Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surfers Aquarius on the Beach	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Free	8.6	1.6k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Surfers Aquarius on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Listed	8.2	1.7k+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal	Coolangatta	Motel	20 km	Free	8.4	1.6k+	Accessible	Check prices for Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Towers of Chevron	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Listed	7.7	1.8k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Mantra Towers of Chevron on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oaks Gold Coast Hotel	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	30 min walk	Listed	8.2	1.7k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Oaks Gold Coast Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peninsular Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	7.5	1.7k+	KitchenFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Peninsular Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra at Sharks	Southport	Serviced apartment	7 km	Listed	8.5	1.5k+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Mantra at Sharks on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
H Star Residences-- Paradise Stayz	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	<5 min walk	Free	8.2	1.5k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for H Star Residences-- Paradise Stayz on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ULTIQA Signature at Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Hotel	3.5 km	Free	9.0	1.4k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for ULTIQA Signature at Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Circle On Cavill	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Listed	8.5	1.5k+	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Mantra Circle On Cavill on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peninsula Apartments Hosted by Gold Coast Holiday Stays	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	8.5	1.5k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Peninsula Apartments Hosted by Gold Coast Holiday Stays on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Star Residences - Gold Coast	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	Listed	8.3	1.5k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Star Residences - Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Sun City	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Listed	8.1	1.5k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Mantra Sun City on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Backpackers In Paradise - 18 to 40 Years	Surfers Paradise	Hostel	10 min walk	not listed	6.8	1.8k+	Pool	Check prices for Backpackers In Paradise - 18 to 40 Years on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Island Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Free	7.5	1.6k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Paradise Island Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Woodroffe Hotel	Southport	Hotel	4 km	not listed	7.9	1.5k+	AccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Woodroffe Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Coolangatta Beach	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21.5 km	Free	8.5	1.4k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Mantra Coolangatta Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pyramid Holiday Park	Coolangatta	Holiday park	22.5 km	Free	8.3	1.4k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Pyramid Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Elite Gold Coast	Gold Coast	Hotel	7 km	Free	8.6	1.3k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Elite Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachcomber Resort - Official	Surfers Paradise	Resort	<5 min walk	Listed	7.3	1.6k+	Family rooms	Check prices for Beachcomber Resort - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Hotel	3 km	Listed	8.3	1.4k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Avani Broadbeach Residences	Broadbeach	Hotel	3.5 km	Listed	9.0	1.3k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Avani Broadbeach Residences on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast	Coolangatta	Hostel	19.5 km	not listed	7.6	1.5k+	PoolAccessible	Check prices for YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Free	8.5	1.3k+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Encore Broadbeach - Official	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	9.2	1.2k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Encore Broadbeach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast	Main Beach	Resort	4 km	Listed	8.0	1.4k+	Family roomsAirport shuttleAccessible	Check prices for Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park	Coomera	Holiday park	16 km	Free	8.7	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In	Tweed Heads	Motel	22.5 km	Free	8.8	1.2k+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Golden Riviera Absolute Beachfront Resort	Gold Coast	Resort	17 km	Free	8.4	1.3k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Golden Riviera Absolute Beachfront Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Island Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	<5 min walk	Listed	8.3	1.3k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for The Island Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Broadbeach Holiday Apartments	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Free	8.5	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Broadbeach Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Koko Broadbeach - Official	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Listed	8.8	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Koko Broadbeach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Crown Towers	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Listed	7.7	1.4k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Mantra Crown Towers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm Beach Hotel	Palm Beach	Hotel	14 km	Free	7.2	1.4k+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Palm Beach Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seacrest Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Free	8.4	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Seacrest Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Azzura Greens Resort	Coomera	Resort	16.5 km	Free	7.9	1.3k+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Azzura Greens Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vue Broadbeach - Official	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	30 min walk	Free	9.4	1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Vue Broadbeach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
South Pacific Plaza - Official	Broadbeach	Hotel	3 km	Free	8.4	1.2k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for South Pacific Plaza - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel	Burleigh Heads	Motel	8.5 km	Free	8.2	1.2k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Burleigh Gold Coast Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Waters Apartments	Southport	Serviced apartment	6 km	Free	7.6	1.2k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Blue Waters Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunshine Beach Resort	Burleigh Heads	Resort	7.5 km	Free	7.6	1.2k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Sunshine Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Centre Apartments Hosted by Gold Coast Holiday Stays	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Free	8.3	1.1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Paradise Centre Apartments Hosted by Gold Coast Holiday Stays on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Heron Boutique Motel	Mermaid Beach	Motel	5.5 km	Free	8.8	1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Blue Heron Boutique Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surf Regency	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Free	8.1	1.1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Surf Regency on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tessa's on the Beach	Gold Coast	Hotel	18.5 km	Free	8.6	1k+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Tessa's on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Orchid Residences - HR Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Listed	8.2	1.1k+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Orchid Residences - HR Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel Nerang	Gold Coast Hinterland	Hotel	9 km	Free	8.0	1.1k+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel Nerang on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Swell Resort Burleigh Heads	Burleigh Heads	Resort	10 km	not listed	7.9	1.1k+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Swell Resort Burleigh Heads on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Outrigger Burleigh	Burleigh Heads	Hotel	8 km	Free	7.8	1.1k+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Outrigger Burleigh on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crystal Bay On The Broadwater	Southport	Serviced apartment	6 km	Listed	8.3	1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Crystal Bay On The Broadwater on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta	Coolangatta	Hotel	21.5 km	not listed	8.7	1k+	Family roomsBeachfrontRestaurant	Check prices for The Pink Hotel Coolangatta on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Darcy Arms Hotel Motel	Surfers Paradise	Motel	20 min walk	Free	8.3	1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Darcy Arms Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tweed Heads Vegas Motel	Coolangatta	Motel	22.5 km	Free	8.6	1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Tweed Heads Vegas Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Voyager Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	Free	8.6	1k+	PoolKitchenBeachfront	Check prices for Voyager Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort	Runaway Bay	Holiday park	8.5 km	Free	8.7	1k+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Free	8.1	1k+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nobby Beach Holiday Village	Mermaid Beach	Hotel	6.5 km	Free	8.2	1k+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Nobby Beach Holiday Village on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Capsuleaccom Hostel	Southport	Hostel	4 km	not listed	8.0	1k+	Kitchen	Check prices for Capsuleaccom Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oracle Resort Broadbeach - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	not listed	7.7	1.1k+	Beachfront	Check prices for Oracle Resort Broadbeach - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boardwalk Burleigh Beach - Official	Burleigh Heads	Hotel	9.5 km	Free	8.6	990+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Boardwalk Burleigh Beach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Red Star Palm Beach	Palm Beach	Hotel	14.5 km	Free	8.1	1k+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Red Star Palm Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ULTIQA Points North	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21 km	Free	8.5	990+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for ULTIQA Points North on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Olympus Beachfront Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Listed	8.2	990+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Olympus Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pacific Views Resort	Main Beach	Resort	2.5 km	Free	8.6	950+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Pacific Views Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Costa D'Ora Holiday Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	8.8	910+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Costa D'Ora Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Casino Residences 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	Listed	7.7	1k+	PoolAirport shuttleSpa facilities	Check prices for Casino Residences 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Maxmee Backpackers Resort	Surfers Paradise	Hostel	25 min walk	not listed	7.1	1.1k+	Pool	Check prices for Maxmee Backpackers Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort	Coolangatta	Resort	20.5 km	Listed	8.6	910+	PoolAirport shuttleSpa facilities	Check prices for Iconic Kirra Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surfers Paradise New Beachfront Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	not listed	8.5	920+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Surfers Paradise New Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boulevard North Holiday Apartments	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.5	910+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Boulevard North Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG	Coomera	Resort	18 km	Listed	8.7	890+	PoolEV chargingSpa facilities	Check prices for InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coolangatta Sands Hostel	Coolangatta	Hostel	21 km	not listed	7.1	1k+	Restaurant	Check prices for Coolangatta Sands Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Carmel by the Sea	Broadbeach	Hotel	3.5 km	Free	8.8	860+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Carmel by the Sea on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Burleigh on the Beach	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9 km	Free	8.8	850+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Burleigh on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast Hotel Apartments	Southport	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	not listed	8.5	880+	PoolFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast Hotel Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palazzo Colonnades	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	7.8	960+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Palazzo Colonnades on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Breakers North Absolute Beachfront Apartments - Official	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	25 min walk	Free	8.3	870+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Breakers North Absolute Beachfront Apartments - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
19th Avenue on the Beach	Palm Beach	Hotel	12.5 km	Free	8.5	850+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for 19th Avenue on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbour Quays Apartments	Runaway Bay	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	Free	8.4	860+	Pool	Check prices for Harbour Quays Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oscar On Main Beach Resort	Main Beach	Resort	2.5 km	Free	8.9	810+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Oscar On Main Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Talisman Beachside Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Listed	8.8	820+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Talisman Beachside Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ULTIQA Air On Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Hotel	3 km	Free	8.4	850+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for ULTIQA Air On Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bunk Surfers Paradise 18-35 Backpacker Hostel	Surfers Paradise	Hostel	<5 min walk	not listed	7.5	950+	PoolRestaurant	Check prices for Bunk Surfers Paradise 18-35 Backpacker Hostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bay of Palms	Palm Beach	Hotel	15.5 km	Free	7.8	900+	PoolSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Bay of Palms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oceana On Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2 km	Free	9.0	770+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Oceana On Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Meriton Apartments on Main Beach	Main Beach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.6	800+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Meriton Apartments on Main Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
La Costa Beachside Motel	Coolangatta	Motel	19.5 km	not listed	9.0	760+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for La Costa Beachside Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast	Main Beach	Resort	2.5 km	Free	8.7	780+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boulevard Towers on Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	7.8	870+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Boulevard Towers on Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Neptune Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	Free	8.6	760+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Neptune Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Opus Broadbeach - Official	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Listed	8.9	730+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Opus Broadbeach - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean Pacific Resort - Official	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	Free	8.3	780+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Ocean Pacific Resort - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nightcap at Commercial Hotel	Gold Coast Hinterland	Hotel	9.5 km	Free	8.6	740+	Family roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Nightcap at Commercial Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tropicana Motel	Broadbeach	Motel	4 km	Free	6.7	950+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Tropicana Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ULTIQA Burleigh Mediterranean Resort	Burleigh Heads	Resort	8.5 km	Free	8.3	760+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for ULTIQA Burleigh Mediterranean Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Phoenician Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	Listed	8.1	770+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for The Phoenician Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Zenith Ocean Front Apartments Gold Coast - Official Listing	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Free	8.7	720+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Zenith Ocean Front Apartments Gold Coast - Official Listing on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aruba Surf Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	Free	7.4	840+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Aruba Surf Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coomera Motor Inn	Coomera	Motel	19.5 km	Free	7.2	860+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Coomera Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Wave Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	Listed	8.6	720+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for The Wave Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sandbar Burleigh - Official	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	8.5 km	Listed	8.8	700+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sandbar Burleigh - Official on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Moorings On Cavill Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Listed	8.4	730+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Moorings On Cavill Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
X Kirra Apartments	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21 km	Free	8.8	690+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for X Kirra Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn - Near beach & Gold Coast Airport	Coolangatta	Motel	22 km	Free	8.4	710+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn - Near beach & Gold Coast Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

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The most reviewed stays in Gold Coast

Serviced apartment · 5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

8.8 guest rating · more than 9,600 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · 5-star · Broadbeach, Qld

Meriton Suites Broadbeach

8.9 guest rating · more than 8,400 reviews
- 3.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Resort · 4.5-star · Gold Coast, Qld

Sea World Resort

8.4 guest rating · more than 6,600 reviews
- 5.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4.5-star · Broadbeach, Qld

Dorsett Gold Coast

8.6 guest rating · more than 6,400 reviews
- 3.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
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Hotel · 4-star · Coolangatta, Qld

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

8.9 guest rating · more than 6,100 reviews
- 20 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Serviced apartment · 5-star · Main Beach, Qld

Meriton Suites Southport

9.0 guest rating · more than 5,100 reviews
- 3.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Resort · 4.5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Q1 Resort & Spa - Official

8.5 guest rating · more than 5,200 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Hotel · 5-star · Broadbeach, Qld

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

8.3 guest rating · more than 4,700 reviews
- 3 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Mantra on View

7.3 guest rating · more than 5,300 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Airport shuttle
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Types of accommodation in Gold Coast

385holiday homes

315apartments

155serviced apartments

97resorts

94hotels

26motels

19B&Bs

13cottages and cabins

Gold Coast stays by what you need

Stays near Gold Coast venues and stations

Practical: parking and getting to Gold Coast

Driving in and parking

829 of the 1,126 stays in Gold Coast list free parking and 996 list parking of any kind. Where parking isn't free, ask for the nightly rate when you book.

Arriving by air

Most stays here are closest to Gold Coast Airport. The nearest on our map are YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast (about 0.5 km), El Parche Bilinga Beachside (about 1 km) and Pacific Place Apartments (about 1 km). 70 stays list an airport shuttle; check times and cost with the property.

All airport hotels in Gold Coast

Is Gold Coast right for your trip?

Good for

Arriving by car (829 of 1,126 stays list free parking)
Families (538 stays list family rooms)
Self-catering (793 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
Travelling with a dog (79 stays allow pets)

Not for

Last-minute bookings in school holidays and on event weekends, when the most reviewed stays fill first

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Gold Coast have the highest guest rating?

La Dolce Vita has a guest rating of 9.9/10 from more than 240 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Kirra Point Holiday Apartments follows with 9.6/10.

Which stays in Gold Coast have free parking?

829 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Q1 Resort & Spa - Official, Nightelier Mermaid Waters and Rhapsody Resort - Official.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Gold Coast?

Yes. 79 stays allow pets, including Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments and Quest Robina. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of the Gold Coast?

Novotel Surfers Paradise (<5 min walk) and Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of the Gold Coast. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

Where is the best area to stay in Gold Coast?

It depends on the trip. Surfers Paradise has the most stays on our map. Compare the areas above on distance to the centre, parking and family rooms, then open the area page for the full list.