63Spot Score
Tessa's on the Beach Boutique Hotel
Where to Stay · Bilinga
A beachfront boutique hotel at Bilinga on the southern Gold Coast, rated 4.7 across more than 270 reviews.
4.7(271)· GoogleView details →
Gold Coast
Best Where to Stay in Gold Coast (2026)
163 where to stay in Gold Coast, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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63Spot Score
Xanadu Main Beach Resort
Where to Stay · Main Beach
Contemporary apartments with balconies and granite kitchens, plus a sauna, a gym and 2 pools.
4.6(406)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Where to Stay · Main Beach
Chic beachfront resort near Sea World, offering dining & 3 bars, plus an outdoor pool & a spa.
4.3(2,948)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Ocean Beach Tourist Park
Where to Stay · Miami
Parks in Miami, Gold Coast.
4.7(319)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
La Costa Motel
Where to Stay · Bilinga
Modest motel offering casual studios & apartments, as well as complimentary parking & Wi-Fi.
4.6(307)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Crystal Pacific Palm Beach
Where to Stay · Palm Beach
Stylish apartments with BBQs in a laid-back hotel offering Wi-Fi & parking, plus an outdoor pool.
4.9(123)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
Where to Stay · Coolangatta
Where to Stay in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
4.5(533)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Peppers Broadbeach
Where to Stay · Broadbeach
Refined suites in an upmarket hotel featuring a spa, an outdoor pool & a private cinema.
4.4(931)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Kirra Beach Tourist Park
Where to Stay · Coolangatta
Parks in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
4.4(881)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Meriton Suites Southport
Where to Stay · Southport
Modern apartments with balconies in a refined hotel featuring an indoor pool, a sauna & river views.
4.5(588)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Mantra Circle on Cavill Surfers Paradise
Where to Stay · Surfers Paradise
Contemporary apartments in an upmarket hotel with indoor & outdoor pools, plus a gym.
4.2(1,825)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Cheshire Cat Motel
Where to Stay · Palm Beach
Where to Stay in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
4.8(135)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
Where to Stay · Broadbeach
Upmarket hotel offering 2 chic restaurants & a sports bar, plus sea views, 2 outdoor pools & tennis.
4.2(2,685)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Where to Stay · Mermaid Waters
Laid-back property offering a bar/restaurant, an outdoor pool & event space, plus free Wi-Fi.
4.3(1,091)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
$$$$Where to Stay · Main Beach
Luxe waterfront lodging with a day spa, a marina & poolside cabanas, plus casual & fine dining.
4.2(3,011)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Mantra Southport Sharks
Where to Stay · Southport
Chic, modern rooms & suites in a sophisticated hotel with several eateries, a gym & free parking.
4.3(889)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
Where to Stay · Surfers Paradise
Contemporary apartments with balconies, in a high-end hotel offering dining, pools & sea views.
4.2(1,914)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Blue Heron Boutique Motel
Where to Stay · Mermaid Beach
Relaxed lodging with an outdoor pool and a BBQ area, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.
4.5(328)· GoogleView details →
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Where you stay shapes the trip. Gold Coast's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best where to stay in Gold Coast?+
The where to stay on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Gold Coast where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
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Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many where to stay are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently list 163 where to stay across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.