Best Where to Stay in Gold Coast (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 163 of the best where to stay in Gold Coast. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
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163 spots
Blue Heron Boutique Motel
Relaxed lodging with an outdoor pool and a BBQ area, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
Contemporary apartments with balconies, in a high-end hotel offering dining, pools & sea views.
Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Laid-back property offering a bar/restaurant, an outdoor pool & event space, plus free Wi-Fi.
Grande Florida Beachside Resort
Casual apartments in a laid-back hotel offering 2 outdoor pools, a game room & 6 BBQ areas.
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Sophisticated hotel with a cafe, 2 restaurants & a cocktail lounge, plus a spa & 2 outdoor pools.
Oceana On Broadbeach
Sophisticated apartment hotel offering a gym, a sauna & 2 outdoor pools, plus free parking & Wi-Fi.
ULTIQA Air on Broadbeach | Gold Coast Luxury Apartments
Modern units with ocean views in a premium apartment hotel offering a gym, tennis courts & pools.
Phoenician Resort
Contemporary apartment hotel offering casual units with balconies, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Contemporary hotel with warm rooms & suites, plus 4 pools, a spa & a seafood restaurant.
Wyndham Hotel Surfers Paradise
Contemporary apartment hotel featuring ocean views & dining, plus an outdoor pool & a gym.
Mariner Shores Resort and Beach Club
Casual apartments in a beach-view getaway featuring a spa, 3 pools & a mini-golf course.
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
Sleek studios & apartments in a contemporary beachfront hotel with an outdoor pool & tennis courts.
Vue Broadbeach
Sleek units offering balconies in an upmarket apartment hotel featuring sea views & an outdoor pool.
Burleigh on the Beach
Where to Stay in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Reflection on the Sea
High-end 1- 2, and 3-bedroom apartments offering ocean views, balconies and kitchens, plus a pool.
Burleigh Beach Tourist Park
Casual villas with kitchens in a relaxed lodging featuring a picnic area & BBQ grills.
Meriton Suites Broadbeach
Airy quarters with balconies, some with ocean views, in an upmarket hotel offering 2 pools & a gym.
Encore Broadbeach
Where to Stay in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
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Read guide →Where to Stay in Gold Coast — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Gold Coast?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Gold Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Gold Coast where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently feature 163 where to stay across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.