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