Gold Coast
A progressive renovation has seen one of the Gold Coast's beloved midcentury motels transformed into a friendly and great-value place to stay. Classic…
Must-see hotels in Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments (150 in total) with full kitchen and laundry facilities are the norm in this pair of massive 1990s-built…
Gold Coast
One of the few motels of 1950s 'highway heritage', this mint-green weatherboard has stayed true to its roots on the outside, while the interiors are…
Gold Coast
Linked by softly lit boardwalks, these 14 cedar chalets hidden in the magical misty woods are intimate mountain hideaways. Each has a spa bath and a wood…
Surfers Paradise
One of the few apartment blocks directly on the beach, this complex has friendly management, a saltwater pool, guest barbecues and secure underground…
Gold Coast
This atmospheric mountain retreat is the nearest thing to a ski lodge in the bush and offers absolute offline peace. You can stay in rustic log cabins,…
Surfers Paradise
Acapulco chairs, retro bikes and preppy-styled staff are a deliberate take on the mid-century-design glory days of Surfers. The clever transformation of…
Gold Coast
Above Eddie's Grub House bar, this candy-pink mid-century motel has been transformed into a good-time boutique hotel with coastal Californian vibes and a…
Gold Coast
Set within 20 hectares of lush rainforest, Songbirds offers six Southeast Asian–inspired villas, each with a double spa bath. It's also home to one of the…
Gold Coast
With a palm-laden pool area and an ultra laidback vibe, this 10-storey converted apartment tower is the ultimate surf retreat, despite the ugly exterior…
Gold Coast
There's a big range of family-friendly cottages – ranging from humble two-bedroom Hibiscus Chalets to two-storey Macaw Mansions – tucked between the palms…
Surfers Paradise
The delightful management is a huge plus at this unpretentious, family-friendly spot, which is surprisingly quiet given it's only a block back from the…
Gold Coast
This vast tower has 228 one-, two- or three-bedroom fully equipped apartments, and a pricing structure which means there's often a bargain to be had if…
Gold Coast
The golden pegasus on the lawn between the indoor and outdoor pools is the only concession to quirkiness at this tastefully but demurely furnished complex…
Surfers Paradise
You might find yourself rhapsodising about the views from this 41-floor tower block, especially if you're barbecuing on the rooftop terrace. The ground…
Gold Coast
Separated from the beach by just a road and a strip of tropical plants, this modern block offers slick apartments angled for ocean views. Relax into the…
Gold Coast
This resort on the isle's northwestern side has waterside rooms on stilts, eco-cabins set in bushland, a private marina and a lap pool. There are plenty…
Gold Coast
This tiered, national-parks camping ground at the end of Lamington National Park Rd is adjacent to the day-use visitor car park. There are plenty of spots…
Gold Coast
This famous 1926 guesthouse has lost much of its original grandeur but retains a rustic charm – and sensational views! Rooms are super comfortable and…
Gold Coast
When you want flawless if somewhat predictable comfort, these two large curvy apartment towers are for you. Think marble dining tables, European kitchen…
Surfers Paradise
The Islander Hotel has been reborn as the Island and it's indeed an island of contemporary style – more of an LA/Palm Springs vibe than Gold Coast…
Gold Coast
Attaining some sort of salty nirvana across from Kirra Beach, this sleek apartment tower comes with all the whistles and bells: a lap pool, a gym, a…
Gold Coast
A glitzy Roman pastiche, the Palazzo Versace is the Gold Coast all over, from its opulent rooms (205 in total) to its sprawling restaurants and bars…
Gold Coast
A top choice for location, close to the beach and cafes. You're not paying for glitzy lobbies here, but the recently refurbished rooms are comfortable…
Gold Coast
This 295-room absolute-beachfront hotel has a relaxed glamour, and rooms are nicely low-slung and set among 6 hectares of tropical gardens. The large…
Surfers Paradise
Spend a night in Australia's tallest residential tower, which features white-on-white interiors and fabulous wraparound views. There’s a lagoon-style pool…
Surfers Paradise
Retro motel turned boutique hostel, Bunk features private pod-style bunks equipped with reading lights and chargers, and all dorms come with en-suite…
Surfers Paradise
Managed with a smile, this roomy apartment tower at the river end of Cavill Ave is great for families: the vibe is quiet and respectful. The location is…
Gold Coast
This beautifully located camping ground of around 30 tent sites makes for a peaceful and back-to-basics experience, but with the luxury of toilets and hot…
Gold Coast
Above the boozy Coolangatta Sands Hotel, this hostel is a warren of rooms and corridors with basic dorms and pub rooms, but there’s a fab wrap-around…
Gold Coast
This large council-run park has plenty of trees, wandering ibises and a camp kitchen, playground and heated swimming pool. There are good-value self…
Gold Coast
If you can cope with decor surprises, these individually owned and furnished apartments have amazing floor-to-ceiling views, spacious balconies and…
Gold Coast
At the northern end of the island, waterfront Tipplers has around 100 shaded sites and four basic, and usually booked-out, huts. There are toilets and hot…
Surfers Paradise
Less Loire Valley, more Las Vegas, this seaside ‘chateau’ (actually an 18-storey tower) has individually furnished studios and apartments, and all but the…
Surfers Paradise
Well-managed and affordable, this chocolate-and-green high-rise on the Nerang River is a vibrant gem. The rooms are soothingly subtle and the pool is a…
Gold Coast
Just across the road from the beach and surrounded by a phalanx of high-rise apartments, this caravan park is a family favourite. There are good…
Gold Coast
This sandy camping ground has a handful of tents and cabins as well as 28 camp sites. There are toilets, hot showers, BBQs, a kids' playground and a small…
Gold Coast
This holiday-apartment timeshare complex often has rooms available to nonmembers. The bright, airy units sleep up to six, and there's a gym, a spa and a…
Gold Coast
This park is snug, but it’s well run and in a good spot near the beach. All the cabins have two bedrooms and sleep four to eight people.
Surfers Paradise
This backpackers occupies an old apartment block away from the centre, so, as the name suggests, there’s a chance you may get to sleep in. Dorms come with…
