Less Loire Valley, more Las Vegas, this seaside ‘chateau’ (actually an 18-storey tower) has individually furnished studios and apartments, and all but the very cheapest have ocean views. The pool, jacuzzi and sauna area is a bonus.


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1. Infinity

0.13 MILES

Lose the kids for an hour (literally) in this walk-through maze, cunningly disguised with elaborate audiovisual displays.

3. SkyPoint

0.49 MILES

For an eagle-eye view of the coast and hinterland, zip up to this 230m-high observation deck near the top of Q1; at 322m, it's the world's tallest…

4. Budds Beach

0.51 MILES

Budds Beach is the narrow, riverside beach on Surfers Paradise's Nerang River. It's great for kids and beginner stand-up paddleboarders.

5. Main Beach Pavilion

1.69 MILES

The lovely but somewhat shabby Spanish Mission–style Pavilion (1934) is a remnant from pre-boom days. Inside there's a cafe, toilets and changing rooms,…

6. Broadwater Parklands

1.99 MILES

Hugging the water's edge on the Southport side of the Broadwater estuary, this large park features free barbecues, beach volleyball, a swimming pontoon,…

7. 19 Karen

2.86 MILES

A contemporary art space in a small back-street converted warehouse, 19 Karen has group shows and exhibits emerging local talent and international artists…

8. Miami Marketta

4.47 MILES

A hawker-style street market in a previously abandoned warehouse strewn with fairy lights, this lively space has food, fashion, art and live music. Work…