Must-see hotels in Gold Coast

  • Surfers Paradise YHA at Main Beach

    Gold Coast

    Despite being called Surfers Paradise YHA, this is actually a great 1st-floor spot overlooking the Mariner's Cove marina in Main Beach, with sky-blue…

  • Meridian Tower

    Gold Coast

    This tall tower (the first in Kirra) opposite beautiful Kirra Beach has airy self-contained apartments with large north-facing, sea-fronting balconies…

  • Backpackers in Paradise

    Surfers Paradise

    If you’re in Surfers to wage war against the oblivion that is sleep, this go-hard backpackers is for you. Encircling a courtyard carpeted with Astroturf,…

  • Hillhaven Holiday Apartments

    Gold Coast

    Right on the headland adjacent to the national park, these 35 apartments have awesome views of Burleigh Heads and the surf from the higher levels. It’s…

  • Wave

    Gold Coast

    Towering over glam Broadbeach, this contemporary high-rise with its wobbly, wave-inspired facade is impossible to miss. The plush, if rather bland, pads…

  • Baronnet Apartments

    Surfers Paradise

    The decor might be somewhat dated but these fully self-contained apartments are spacious, have ocean views and are great value. It's well managed with a…

  • Coolangatta YHA

    Gold Coast

    A 4km haul from the action in an industrial pocket next to the airport, this friendly YHA is redeemed by free transfers to Coolangatta and its proximity…

  • Artique

    Surfers Paradise

    One of several slick apartment towers at Surfers’ southern end, Artique (certainly not antique) features a curvy facade, glazed balustrades, muted tones,…

  • Budds in Surfers

    Surfers Paradise

    Laidback Budds has small, basic dorms and private rooms, but there's a sociable bar and pool, all just a short hop from calm Budds Beach. There are four…

  • Olympus Apartments

    Surfers Paradise

    In a great location directly opposite the beach, these spacious one- or two-bedroom apartments have stunning views, but the complex is looking a little…

  • Settlement Campground

    Gold Coast

    There are 11 grassy sites at this pretty, trim camping ground (the only one at Springbrook) with toilets and gas BBQs. Book your permit online.

  • Polish Place

    Gold Coast

    You can overnight at the Polish Place in European-style timber chalets with spectacular views. A fire in 2016 gutted the on-site restaurant and it was…

  • Burleigh Palms Holiday Apartments

    Gold Coast

    Even though they’re on the highway, these large and comfortable, if bland, self-contained units are solid value. And, most importantly, it's a quick, easy…