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Motels in Gold Coast

We've found 26 motels in Gold Coast: every motel we've mapped, with drive-up parking, kitchenettes and the distance to the centre. Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.4/10 from more than 1,600 reviews.

26motels
25list free parking
7.8average guest rating

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Stay AreaTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal
 Coolangatta20 kmFree8.4 1.6k+ Accessible Check prices for Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In
 Tweed Heads22.5 kmFree8.8 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)
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel
 Burleigh Heads8.5 kmFree8.2 1.2k+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Burleigh Gold Coast Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Heron Boutique Motel
 Mermaid Beach5.5 kmFree8.8 1k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Blue Heron Boutique Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Darcy Arms Hotel Motel
 Surfers Paradise20 min walkFree8.3 1k+ PoolFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Darcy Arms Hotel Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tweed Heads Vegas Motel
 Coolangatta22.5 kmFree8.6 1k+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Tweed Heads Vegas Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
La Costa Beachside Motel
 Coolangatta19.5 kmnot listed9.0 760+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for La Costa Beachside Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tropicana Motel
 Broadbeach4 kmFree6.7 950+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Tropicana Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coomera Motor Inn
 Coomera19.5 kmFree7.2 860+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Coomera Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn - Near beach & Gold Coast Airport
 Coolangatta22 kmFree8.4 710+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn - Near beach & Gold Coast Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge
 Southport6 kmFree8.6 670+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Camden Motor Inn
 Mermaid Beach5.5 kmFree6.7 850+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Camden Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Montego Mermaid Beach Motel
 Mermaid Beach5 kmFree8.4 650+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Montego Mermaid Beach Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pacific Coast Motel
 Southport6.5 kmFree7.7 710+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Pacific Coast Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn
 Coolangatta22.5 kmFree8.5 600+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Tweed Harbour Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Runaway Bay Motor Inn
 Runaway Bay10.5 kmFree7.2 680+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Runaway Bay Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blue Pelican Motel
 Coolangatta22 kmFree6.9 630+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Blue Pelican Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Southport Motel & Apartments
 Southport4 kmFree7.7 500+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Southport Motel & Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Limassol Motel
 Gold Coast6.5 kmFree7.5 430+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Limassol Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aqua Blue Motel
 Runaway Bay7.5 kmFree5.6 520+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Aqua Blue Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Cheshire Cat Boutique Motel
 Palm Beach14 kmFree8.8 190+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for The Cheshire Cat Boutique Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tweed Central Motel
 Coolangatta22 kmFree5.8 210+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Tweed Central Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Mysa Motel
 Palm Beach14 kmFree9.2 62 PoolFamily rooms Check prices for The Mysa Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunburst Motel
 Runaway Bay8 kmFree7.1 72 PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Sunburst Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bayswater Motel
 Coolangatta22.5 kmFree6.5 66 PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Bayswater Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Queenslander Motel
 Palm Beach13 kmFree7.0 57 Family rooms Check prices for The Queenslander Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The 12 most reviewed motels

What to know about motels stays in Gold Coast

25 of the 26 motels list free parking and 5 list a kitchen or kitchenette. Motels suit drivers: you park at or near the door and check in fast.

Half the stays are within about 11.5 km of the centre of the Gold Coast.

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Good for, not for: motels in Gold Coast

Good for

  • Road trips with the car parked at the door
  • One-night stops
  • Travellers who want simple and practical

Not for

  • Guests who want a pool bar or room service
  • A walkable city-centre stay

Frequently asked questions

Which motels in Gold Coast have the highest guest rating?

La Costa Beachside Motel has a guest rating of 9.0/10 from more than 760 reviews, the highest of the motels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In follows with 8.8/10.

Which motels in Gold Coast have free parking?

25 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Gold Coast Airport Motel - Only 300 Meters To Airport Terminal, Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery- Close To City Centre & Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In and Burleigh Gold Coast Motel.

Are there pet-friendly motels in Gold Coast?

Yes. 3 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?

Darcy Arms Hotel Motel (20 min walk) and Tropicana Motel (4 km) are the closest in this list to the centre of the Gold Coast. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.