Gold Coast · Beachfront

Beachfront Places to Stay in Gold Coast

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

Kirra Point Holiday Apartments has a guest rating of 9.6/10 from more than 340 reviews, the highest of the beachfront stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Stunning 2 bedroom Ocean View Apartment follows with 9.6/10.

Q: Which beachfront stays in Gold Coast have free parking?

473 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Rhapsody Resort - Official, H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise and Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments.

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

Yes. 32 stays allow pets, including Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments and Bayview Beach Holiday Apartments. 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 Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise (<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.

We've found 639 beachfront stays in Gold Coast: stays listed as beachfront, with pools and family rooms shown where the data has them. Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.8/10 from more than 9,600 reviews.

639beachfront stays

473list free parking

8.3average 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
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Quick picks: beachfront stays in Gold Coast

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Highest rated
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

9.6/10 · 340+ 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
Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments Surfers Paradise

8.5/10 · 1.3k+ reviews
3.5 stars or less, rated 7.5+
Free parking
Rhapsody Resort - Official

8.8/10 · 3.1k+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Voyager Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	Free	8.6	1k+	PoolKitchenBeachfront	Check prices for Voyager 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Gemini Court Holiday Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	10 km	Listed	8.8	670+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Gemini Court Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peppers Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Listed	8.4	690+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Peppers Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hi Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments OFFICIAL SITE	Surfers Paradise	Resort	20 min walk	not listed	8.3	680+	PoolSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Hi Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments OFFICIAL SITE on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aruba Beach Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	Free	7.1	790+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Aruba Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surfers Century Oceanside Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	8.3	670+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Surfers Century Oceanside Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grande Florida Beachside Resort	Burleigh Heads	Resort	7.5 km	Free	8.4	660+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Grande Florida Beachside Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Montego Mermaid Beach Motel	Mermaid Beach	Motel	5 km	Free	8.4	650+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Montego Mermaid Beach Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Silvershore Apartments on the Broadwater	Runaway Bay	Serviced apartment	7.5 km	Free	9.1	590+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Silvershore Apartments on the Broadwater on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Serain Residences On Surfers	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Free	7.7	690+	PoolSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Serain Residences On Surfers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
La Grande Apartments	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	7.9	670+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for La Grande Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hi Ho Beach Apartments on Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Free	7.1	740+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Hi Ho Beach Apartments on Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Browns Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Hotel	4 km	Free	6.4	800+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Browns Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn	Coolangatta	Motel	22.5 km	Free	8.5	600+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Tweed Harbour Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Regency on the Beach	Burleigh Heads	Hotel	11.5 km	Listed	7.8	650+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for Regency on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mondrian Gold Coast	Burleigh Heads	Hotel	9.5 km	Listed	8.7	570+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Mondrian Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bella Mare Coolangatta Beachside Apartments	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21.5 km	Free	8.2	600+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Bella Mare Coolangatta Beachside Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Runaway Bay Motor Inn	Runaway Bay	Motel	10.5 km	Free	7.2	680+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Runaway Bay Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bila Vista Kirra Beachside Apartments	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	20.5 km	Free	8.7	570+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Bila Vista Kirra Beachside Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Broadwater Shores Waterfront Apartments	Runaway Bay	Serviced apartment	9 km	Free	8.4	580+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Broadwater Shores Waterfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pacific Regis Beachfront Holiday Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	Listed	8.4	580+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Pacific Regis Beachfront Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kirra Beach Apartments	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21 km	Listed	8.2	600+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Kirra Beach Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Xanadu Resort	Main Beach	Resort	2.5 km	Free	9.2	520+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Xanadu Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beaconlea	Gold Coast	Serviced apartment	7 km	Free	8.1	590+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Beaconlea on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crystal Beachfront Apartments	Gold Coast	Serviced apartment	18 km	Free	8.6	530+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Crystal Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast	Main Beach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.9	510+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Windsurfer Resort	Runaway Bay	Resort	8 km	Free	7.4	610+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Windsurfer Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue C Coolangatta	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21 km	Free	8.7	520+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Blue C Coolangatta on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
De Ville Apartments	Main Beach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Free	8.9	500+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for De Ville Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surfers Beachside Holiday Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Listed	8.0	550+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Surfers Beachside Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pacific Resort Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	Free	8.5	520+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Pacific Resort Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Meridian Tower Kirra Beach	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	20.5 km	Free	8.4	520+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Meridian Tower Kirra Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nirvana By The Sea	Coolangatta	Hotel	20.5 km	Free	9.1	480+	PoolFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Nirvana By The Sea on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Burleigh Beach Tower	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	10 km	Free	8.4	500+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Burleigh Beach Tower on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MOROCCAN APR PRIVATE SUITES by the Beach	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	8.6	490+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for MOROCCAN APR PRIVATE SUITES by the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Burleigh Surf Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	8.5 km	Free	8.2	510+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Burleigh Surf Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Solnamara Beachfront Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	8.5 km	Free	8.9	470+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Solnamara Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Southern Cross Beachfront Holiday Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9 km	Listed	8.2	510+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Southern Cross Beachfront Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sandbox Apartments	Gold Coast	Serviced apartment	16.5 km	Free	7.4	560+	KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Sandbox Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Penthouses Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	25 min walk	Free	7.8	520+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for The Penthouses Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Reflections Tower Two	Coolangatta	Holiday park	21.5 km	Listed	8.1	480+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Reflections Tower Two on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Royal Palm Resort on the Beach	Palm Beach	Resort	14.5 km	Listed	7.9	490+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Royal Palm Resort on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pacific Plaza Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	9.2	410+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Pacific Plaza Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sanctuary Beach Resort	Palm Beach	Resort	16 km	Free	8.3	450+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sanctuary Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Crest Apartments - Main Beach	Main Beach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.9	420+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Crest Apartments - Main Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BreakFree Beachpoint	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Listed	8.2	460+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for BreakFree Beachpoint on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pelican Cove Waterfront Apartments	Runaway Bay	Serviced apartment	8.5 km	Free	7.8	480+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Pelican Cove Waterfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bayview Waters Apartments	Runaway Bay	Serviced apartment	10 km	Free	8.2	440+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Bayview Waters Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hillhaven Holiday Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	10 km	Free	8.4	430+	KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Hillhaven Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Golden Sands on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront Apartments	Main Beach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Listed	9.0	400+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Golden Sands on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palmerston Tower on Southport Broadwater	Southport	Serviced apartment	5 km	Free	7.6	480+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Palmerston Tower on Southport Broadwater on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
One The Esplanade Apartments on Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	9.0	400+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for One The Esplanade Apartments on Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Focus Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	15 min walk	Free	7.3	490+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Focus Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Atrium Resort	Runaway Bay	Resort	8.5 km	Free	7.3	490+	PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for The Atrium Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean Plaza Resort	Coolangatta	Resort	21.5 km	Listed	8.2	430+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Ocean Plaza Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island Beach Resort	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	Listed	8.3	420+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Island Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Skyline at Broadbeach 2bedrooms	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	Listed	6.7	510+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Skyline at Broadbeach 2bedrooms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oceania on Burleigh Beach	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	Free	8.7	390+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Oceania on Burleigh Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean Royale	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Listed	7.6	450+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Ocean Royale on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra Broadbeach on the Park	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Free	7.8	430+	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Mantra Broadbeach on the Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sandcastles On Currumbin Beachfront, Gold Coast	Palm Beach	Serviced apartment	16 km	Free	8.7	390+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sandcastles On Currumbin Beachfront, Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Indigo Blue	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	8.5 km	Free	9.0	370+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Indigo Blue on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21 km	Listed	9.6	340+	PoolEV chargingBeachfront	Check prices for Kirra Point Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beaches On Wave Street	Mermaid Beach	Hotel	6.5 km	Free	7.6	430+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Beaches On Wave Street on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oceanside Cove	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	Free	8.7	370+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Oceanside Cove on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Princess Palm on the Beach	Palm Beach	Serviced apartment	14.5 km	Free	8.2	370+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Princess Palm on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	Free	7.9	380+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for 2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sandcastles On The Broadwater	Runaway Bay	Serviced apartment	7.5 km	Listed	7.6	390+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sandcastles On The Broadwater on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dorchester On The Beach	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	20 min walk	Free	8.6	340+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Dorchester On The Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Burleigh Gardens North Hi-Rise Holiday Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	not listed	7.6	380+	PoolSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Burleigh Gardens North Hi-Rise Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cashelmara Beachfront Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9 km	Free	8.4	340+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Cashelmara Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Narrowneck Court Holiday Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	25 min walk	Free	9.3	310+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Narrowneck Court Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Berkeley on the Beach	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	8.2	340+	KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Berkeley on the Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wharf Boutique Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	25 min walk	Listed	8.2	330+	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Wharf Boutique Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ambience on Burleigh Beach	Burleigh Heads	Hotel	10 km	Free	8.7	310+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Ambience on Burleigh Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emerald Sands Holiday Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Free	8.0	330+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Emerald Sands Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Foreshore Beachfront Apartments	Mermaid Beach	Serviced apartment	6 km	Free	6.8	370+	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for Foreshore Beachfront Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ultra Broadbeach	Broadbeach	Holiday home	3.5 km	Free	8.7	290+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Ultra Broadbeach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Waterford on Main Beach	Main Beach	Holiday home	2 km	Free	9.0	270+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Waterford on Main Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pure Kirra	Coolangatta	Hotel	20.5 km	Free	9.0	270+	PoolFamily roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Pure Kirra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

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The 12 most reviewed beachfront stays

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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Hotel · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Novotel Surfers Paradise

7.8 guest rating · more than 4,100 reviews
- <5 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Resort · 4.5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Rhapsody Resort - Official

8.8 guest rating · more than 3,100 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Serviced apartment · 5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise

7.9 guest rating · more than 3,200 reviews
- <5 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
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Hotel · 3-star · Coomera, Qld

Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments

5.6 guest rating · more than 3,400 reviews
- 15.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
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Hotel · 4-star · Broadbeach, Qld

Synergy Broadbeach - Official

8.6 guest rating · more than 2,200 reviews
- 3 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Hotel · 4-star · Broadbeach, Qld

Luxury S Casino Residences Broadbeach - Holiday Paradise

7.9 guest rating · more than 2,300 reviews
- 3 km to centre
- Pool
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · Broadbeach, Qld

Qube Broadbeach

8.6 guest rating · more than 2,100 reviews
- 3 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Hotel · 5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

9.0 guest rating · more than 1,900 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Pool
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Hotel · 4-star · Broadbeach, Qld

Bel Air on Broadbeach - Official

8.2 guest rating · more than 2,000 reviews
- 3.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
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Resort · 5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

9.0 guest rating · more than 1,700 reviews
- 20 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Airport shuttle
- EV charging
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What to know about beachfront stays in Gold Coast

639 stays made this list. 473 list free parking, 322 list family rooms and 538 list a pool.

Half the stays are within about 3.5 km of the centre of the Gold Coast.

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Good for, not for: beachfront stays in Gold Coast

Good for

Beach holidays
Families who want the sand within reach

Not for

A city-centre stay
Travellers on a tight budget in school holidays

Frequently asked questions

Which beachfront stays in Gold Coast have the highest guest rating?

Kirra Point Holiday Apartments has a guest rating of 9.6/10 from more than 340 reviews, the highest of the beachfront stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Stunning 2 bedroom Ocean View Apartment follows with 9.6/10.

Which beachfront stays in Gold Coast have free parking?

473 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Rhapsody Resort - Official, H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise and Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments.

Are there pet-friendly beachfront stays in Gold Coast?

Yes. 32 stays allow pets, including Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments and Bayview Beach Holiday Apartments. 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 Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise (<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.