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Cheap Hotels & Budget Accommodation in Gold Coast

Q: Which budget 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 budget stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Pacific Plaza Apartments follows with 9.2/10.

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

92 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast, Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal and Paradise Island Resort.

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

Yes. 6 stays allow pets, including Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In and Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

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

Beachcomber Resort - Official (<5 min walk) and Soul Beachfront 3 BRM Sleeps 8 - Optimise BNB (<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 141 budget stays in Gold Coast: hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.8/10 from more than 2,700 reviews.

141budget stays

92list free parking

8.2average guest rating

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

Most reviewed

Hostel · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

8.8 guest rating · more than 2,700 reviews

15 min walk to centre
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Quick picks: budget 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
Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

8.8/10 · 2.7k+ 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
Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast

8.3/10 · 1.8k+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking

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Stay	Area	Type	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Burleigh Palms Holiday Apartments	Burleigh Heads	Serviced apartment	9.5 km	Free	8.8	680+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Burleigh Palms Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge	Southport	Motel	6 km	Free	8.6	670+	PoolPets allowedFamily rooms	Check prices for Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge 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)
Kirra Palms Holiday Apartments	Coolangatta	Serviced apartment	21 km	Free	8.4	660+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Kirra Palms Holiday Apartments 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)
Pacific Coast Motel	Southport	Motel	6.5 km	Free	7.7	710+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Pacific Coast Motel 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)
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)
Deluxe Chevron Renaissance	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	not listed	7.8	670+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Deluxe Chevron Renaissance 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)
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)
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)
Trickett Gardens Holiday Inn	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	<5 min walk	Free	8.1	600+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Trickett Gardens Holiday Inn 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)
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)
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)
Markham Court	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	2.5 km	Free	8.8	490+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Markham Court on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BreakFree Imperial Surf	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	8.2	510+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for BreakFree Imperial Surf on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aussie Resort	Burleigh Heads	Resort	9 km	Free	7.8	530+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Aussie Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Serenity Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	25 min walk	Free	8.3	480+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Serenity Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pinnacle on the Park	Southport	Serviced apartment	7 km	Listed	8.2	480+	Family rooms	Check prices for Pinnacle on the Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Hostel	10 min walk	not listed	7.5	520+	Pets allowedAccessible	Check prices for Maze Backpackers - Gold Coast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Southport Motel & Apartments	Southport	Motel	4 km	Free	7.7	500+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Southport Motel & Apartments 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)
Aria Apartments	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	3 km	Free	8.3	460+	PoolFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Aria Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Isles	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	20 min walk	Free	7.6	490+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Paradise Isles 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)
Ipanema Holiday Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	25 min walk	Free	7.6	480+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Ipanema Holiday Resort 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)
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)
Canungra Hotel	Gold Coast Hinterland	Hotel	26 km	Free	8.4	410+	Family roomsEV chargingRestaurant	Check prices for Canungra Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
View Pacific Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Free	7.9	430+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for View Pacific Apartments 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)
Mari Court Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	25 min walk	Listed	7.8	430+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Mari Court Resort 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)
Limassol Motel	Gold Coast	Motel	6.5 km	Free	7.5	430+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Limassol Motel 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)
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)
Grangewood Court Apartments	Broadbeach	Serviced apartment	30 min walk	Free	8.1	340+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Grangewood Court Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Circle on Cavill - QStay	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	<5 min walk	Free	7.6	340+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Circle on Cavill - QStay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wallaby Hotel	Gold Coast	Hotel	10.5 km	Free	7.7	330+	Restaurant	Check prices for Wallaby Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
St Tropez Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	<5 min walk	Free	8.9	280+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for St Tropez Resort 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)
Portobello Resort Apartments	Broadbeach	Resort	4 km	Free	8.4	290+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Portobello Resort Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Karana Palms Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	15 min walk	Free	8.2	280+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Karana Palms Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Equinox Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	25 min walk	Listed	7.5	260+	PoolKitchenAirport shuttle	Check prices for Equinox Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Santana Resort Surfers Paradise	Broadbeach	Resort	30 min walk	Free	7.4	240+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Santana Resort Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BreakFree Longbeach Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Free	8.1	210+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for BreakFree Longbeach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Montana Palms Resort	Mermaid Beach	Resort	4.5 km	not listed	8.2	210+	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Montana Palms Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Cheshire Cat Boutique Motel	Palm Beach	Motel	14 km	Free	8.8	190+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for The Cheshire Cat Boutique Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Turtle Beach Resort - Accor Vacation Club Apartments	Mermaid Beach	Resort	5.5 km	Free	8.3	200+	KitchenFamily roomsRestaurant	Check prices for Turtle Beach Resort - Accor Vacation Club Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
SOPO Backpackers	Southport	Hostel	4.5 km	Free	7.1	230+	Restaurant	Check prices for SOPO Backpackers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clouds Safari	Gold Coast Hinterland	Hotel	26.5 km	Free	9.0	170+	Kitchen	Check prices for Clouds Safari on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bay Lodge Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	15 min walk	Free	8.3	190+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Bay Lodge Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Odd Gecko B&B	Gold Coast Hinterland	B&B	26 km	Free	8.6	170+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for The Odd Gecko B&B on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean Surfers Paradise - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts	Surfers Paradise	Resort	15 min walk	not listed	8.1	170+	Kitchen	Check prices for Ocean Surfers Paradise - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hotel Room Ocean View Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	25 min walk	not listed	8.6	160+	PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Hotel Room Ocean View Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sea Mist Palms	Burleigh Heads	Hotel	11.5 km	Free	9.1	140+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Sea Mist Palms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Silverton Apartment Resort Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Resort	20 min walk	Free	8.2	140+	KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Silverton Apartment Resort Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BreakFree Acapulco	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	8.1	120+	PoolAirport shuttleSpa facilities	Check prices for BreakFree Acapulco on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Homestead BnB	Gold Coast Hinterland	B&B	17.5 km	Free	9.5	96	Pets allowed	Check prices for Homestead BnB on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Surfers Tradewinds	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	25 min walk	Free	7.4	120+	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Surfers Tradewinds on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Resort Style Chevron Apartments Surfers Paradise by Gold Coast Travels	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Listed	8.8	96	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Resort Style Chevron Apartments Surfers Paradise by Gold Coast Travels on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Broadbeach Travel Inn Apartments	Broadbeach	Hotel	3.5 km	Free	7.1	110+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Broadbeach Travel Inn Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Centrepoint Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Free	8.4	94	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Centrepoint Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crown Towers - Private Apartment	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	15 min walk	Free	8.8	89	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Crown Towers - Private Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spice Broadbeach - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	not listed	8.8	87	Kitchen	Check prices for Spice Broadbeach - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
OceanView Oasis 2BR Apt - 5Mins to Beach - Family Resort	Surfers Paradise	Resort	<5 min walk	Free	8.6	89	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for OceanView Oasis 2BR Apt - 5Mins to Beach - Family Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quest Southport	Southport	Serviced apartment	3.5 km	not listed	9.3	80	Pool	Check prices for Quest Southport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Riviera Bed & Breakfast	Gold Coast Hinterland	B&B	12 km	not listed	9.2	76	PoolPets allowedSpa facilities	Check prices for Riviera Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Saltbreeze Boutique Guesthouse	Runaway Bay	B&B	10 km	Free	9.8	64	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Saltbreeze Boutique Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Island Resort Surfers Paradise - Garden Suite	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Listed	8.5	73	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Paradise Island Resort Surfers Paradise - Garden Suite on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crown Towers Resort - Private 3 Bedroom Apartment	Surfers Paradise	Resort	15 min walk	Listed	9.4	63	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Crown Towers Resort - Private 3 Bedroom Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Village Inn Canungra	Gold Coast Hinterland	Hotel	26 km	Free	9.0	65		Check prices for Village Inn Canungra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Mysa Motel	Palm Beach	Motel	14 km	Free	9.2	62	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for The Mysa Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Broadbeach Casino Private Apartments - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts	Broadbeach	Resort	3.5 km	not listed	7.8	72		Check prices for Broadbeach Casino Private Apartments - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Conifer - Your Private Resort Pool Retreat	Gold Coast	Resort	6.5 km	Free	8.3	64	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Conifer - Your Private Resort Pool Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Phoenician Resort Broadbeach - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts	Broadbeach	Resort	3 km	not listed	8.4	62	Kitchen	Check prices for Phoenician Resort Broadbeach - Hosted by Gold Coast Luxury Resorts on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunburst Motel	Runaway Bay	Motel	8 km	Free	7.1	72	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Sunburst Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beach House Seaside Resort	Coolangatta	Resort	21 km	Free	8.6	54	PoolKitchenBeachfront	Check prices for Beach House Seaside Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Waterfall Lodge	Carool	Hotel	24.5 km	Free	10.0	46	Kitchen	Check prices for Waterfall Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean with City Views, Level 17, 5G Internet At Mantra	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	not listed	8.4	51		Check prices for Ocean with City Views, Level 17, 5G Internet At Mantra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Queenslander Motel	Palm Beach	Motel	13 km	Free	7.0	57	Family rooms	Check prices for The Queenslander Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pelican Sands Beach Resort	Gold Coast	Resort	18 km	Free	9.5	42	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Pelican Sands Beach Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Island Resort & Gardens - Gold Coast Surfers Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Resort	10 min walk	Listed	7.7	50	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Paradise Island Resort & Gardens - Gold Coast Surfers Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beach Front Oasis with Private Courtyard	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	25 min walk	Free	9.1	41	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Beach Front Oasis with Private Courtyard on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Soul Beachfront 3BRM Ocean View - Optimise BNB	Surfers Paradise	B&B	<5 min walk	Free	7.6	46	PoolBeachfront	Check prices for Soul Beachfront 3BRM Ocean View - Optimise BNB on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Little Palmy-pet friendly b&b	Palm Beach	B&B	12 km	Listed	9.0	32	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Little Palmy-pet friendly b&b on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crown Towers Resort Apartments	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	15 min walk	not listed	9.2	31	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Crown Towers Resort Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Soul Beachfront 3 BRM Sleeps 8 - Optimise BNB	Surfers Paradise	B&B	<5 min walk	Free	7.9	35	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Soul Beachfront 3 BRM Sleeps 8 - Optimise BNB on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
'Skyline Oasis' by Inn Paradise	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	10 min walk	not listed	9.4	29	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for 'Skyline Oasis' by Inn Paradise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Oceanside sky dream Hilton 2.5BDR with 180° views	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	<5 min walk	Free	8.6	28	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Oceanside sky dream Hilton 2.5BDR with 180° views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Q Tower Amazing Ocean Views 22nd Level Heated Pools Sleeps 6 - Optimise BNB	Surfers Paradise	B&B	10 min walk	Free	7.6	28	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Q Tower Amazing Ocean Views 22nd Level Heated Pools Sleeps 6 - Optimise BNB on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Crown Towers	Surfers Paradise	Hotel	15 min walk	Listed	8.3	25	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Crown Towers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mantra on View lvl 20	Surfers Paradise	Serviced apartment	10 min walk	Listed	8.3	25	Spa facilitiesRestaurant	Check prices for Mantra on View lvl 20 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The 12 most reviewed budget stays

Hostel · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Surf Inn Boutique Backpackers - FREE BREAKFAST

8.8 guest rating · more than 2,700 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Pool
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Hostel · 4-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Tequila Sunrise Hostel Surfers Paradise

8.9 guest rating · more than 2,400 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Resort · 3-star · Main Beach, Qld

Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast

8.3 guest rating · more than 1,800 reviews
- 2.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Motel · 3.5-star · Coolangatta, Qld

Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal

8.4 guest rating · more than 1,600 reviews
- 20 km to centre
- Free parking
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Serviced apartment · 3.5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Mantra Towers of Chevron

7.7 guest rating · more than 1,800 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Resort · 3.5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Paradise Island Resort

7.5 guest rating · more than 1,600 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Resort · 3-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Beachcomber Resort - Official

7.3 guest rating · more than 1,600 reviews
- <5 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Family rooms
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Hostel · 3.5-star · Coolangatta, Qld

YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast

7.6 guest rating · more than 1,500 reviews
- 19.5 km to centre
- Pool
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Serviced apartment · 3.5-star · Surfers Paradise, Qld

Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments Surfers Paradise

8.5 guest rating · more than 1,300 reviews
- <5 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
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Motel · 4.5-star · Gold Coast, NSW

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

8.8 guest rating · more than 1,200 reviews
- 22.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
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Serviced apartment · Broadbeach, Qld

Koko Broadbeach - Official

8.8 guest rating · more than 1,200 reviews
- 3 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Airport shuttle
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Hotel · 3-star · Palm Beach, Qld

Palm Beach Hotel

7.2 guest rating · more than 1,400 reviews
- 14 km to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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What to know about cheap stays in Gold Coast

This list covers hotels, motels, hostels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less with a guest rating of at least 7.0. Price bands move with the calendar, so we show live prices from our booking partner instead of fixed amounts. 29 stays are motels or hostels; the rest are hotels and apartment hotels of 3.5 stars or less.

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

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Good for, not for: budget stays in Gold Coast

Good for

Short stays where location matters more than facilities
Solo travellers and pairs on a budget
A bed before an early start

Not for

A long stay with lots of facilities
Guests who want 5-star service

Frequently asked questions

Which budget 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 budget stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Pacific Plaza Apartments follows with 9.2/10.

Which budget stays in Gold Coast have free parking?

92 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast, Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal and Paradise Island Resort.

Are there pet-friendly budget stays in Gold Coast?

Yes. 6 stays allow pets, including Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In and Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

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

Beachcomber Resort - Official (<5 min walk) and Soul Beachfront 3 BRM Sleeps 8 - Optimise BNB (<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.