Your guide toGold Coast Accommodation

The bright lights of Surfers Paradise are captivating, but the Gold Coast bubbles with less-explored neighbourhoods offering unique slices of holiday heaven. From the chilled-out beach culture of Coolangatta and the dynamic bars and eateries of Burleigh Heads to Southport’s spacious parklands and Mt Tamborine’s hinterland hideouts, a broad spectrum of charms awaits.

Whether you’re craving spoils or just desperate for a beachfront break, Gold Coast accommodation ticks a lot of boxes. Stellar lodgings can be found everywhere, but especially within Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Main Beach where the likes of The Langham, QT Gold Coast, The Darling, and the unapologetically decadent Palazzo Versace lie. The southern Gold Coast is also worth a squiz, playing home to more relaxed picks including The Pink Hotel, a 1960s time warp right on Coolangatta beach, and Tessa’s on the Beach, another retro-inspired oasis.

Keep the harshest of critics beaming with the Gold Coast’s most exciting resorts, often providing a smorgasbord of family-friendly entertainment. For the ultimate kid kingdoms, head straight to central Gold Coast where JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Paradise Resort Gold Coast, and Sea World Resort are located. Meanwhile, high rollers will fall in love with the dreamy Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast and its exclusive beachfront pool and swim-up bar, as well as Q1 Resort & Spa, built within Australia’s tallest residential tower.

Live out the great Aussie dream amid a picturesque caravan park, camping or glamping ground. Offering easy access to the Gold Coast’s most stunning swimming spots plus outdoor adventure in rich hinterland, the range of stays in this city is staggering and caters to families of all sizes.

Stay near the action of Surfers at Main Beach Tourist Park and Broadbeach Tourist Park or explore slightly less-trodden shores at Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park and Kirra Beach Tourist Park.

Magical glamping options abound, too, such as Nightfall in Lamington National Park and The Woodlands at Cedar Creek Lodges on Mt Tamborine. Camping sites immersed in natural splendour can also be found about an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast’s best beaches, including Lamington National Park’s Binna Burra Campsite and Canungra Valley’s Spring Gully Stays.

Character-filled Airbnb and Stayz properties, self-contained apartments, and immaculately kept holiday homes offer comfortable Gold Coast accommodation with ample privacy. They’re also fitted with fully equipped kitchens, helping you and your clan nail the endless conveyor belt of meals while travelling. Mermaid Beach’s Black Box, Currumbin Valley’s Acute Abode and Mt Tamborine’s Grand Designs Home all offer gobsmacking architecture, while Mantra Crown Towers Surfers Paradise provides family-friendly living in the centre of the city.

A city of glitz and glamour, with a dizzying assortment of things to do, requires extravagant spaces in which to rest weary heads, and the Gold Coast knows how to dial up the decadence. From world-class health retreats like the extraordinary Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat and Eden Health Retreat, and The Star’s centrally located collection of top-notch digs including The Darling and Dorsett Gold Coast, to breathtaking guest houses in the hinterland (discover Verandah House Country Estate before the secret gets out), there’s plenty of opportunity to unwind in style.

It’s hard to dodge a getaway to the Gold Coast when you’re growing up as a kid in Australia and thankfully, family-friendly Gold Coast accommodation knows exactly what your tribe needs. Offering programs and games tailored entirely to children, such as Turtle Beach Resort and Treasure Island Holiday Resort, in addition to unbeatable locations at the foot of the city’s famed theme parks, like Sea World Resort, Paradise Country Resort and Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, spacious and comfortable stays can be snapped up right across the city.