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Beach resorts in Australia: the beachfront stays guests rate highest

Beachfront resorts on the Queensland and northern New South Wales coast, ranked on guest rating with at least 100 reviews. Only stays listed as beachfront and as a resort or hotel are included; we don't claim views, because our data doesn't record them.

By the Aussie Hotels editorial team · Updated October 2026

Gold Coast

108 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Gold Coast

Sunshine Coast

62 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Sunshine Coast

Noosa

16 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Noosa

Whitsundays

15 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Whitsundays

Port Douglas

4 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Port Douglas

Byron Bay

8 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Byron Bay

Cairns

21 beachfront stays with 100+ reviews. All stays in Cairns

Before you book a beach resort

  • Beachfront means the property is listed as being on the beach. Ask for the room type if you want a sea view.
  • School holidays differ by state and push up prices on the coast. Check the dates for the state you're visiting.
  • In the tropical north, the wet season runs from October to April (Bureau of Meteorology).

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