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
Mariner Shores Resort and Beach Club
Casual apartments in a beach-view getaway featuring a spa, 3 pools & a mini-golf course.
Gemini Court Holiday Apartments
Contemporary property featuring bright apartments with balconies, plus a spa & an outdoor pool.
Golden Riviera Beach Resort
Casual apartments with kitchens, washer/dryers and balconies, plus beach access and an outdoor pool.
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Sleek units featuring balconies in a refined all-suite hotel with a gym, an indoor pool & a cafe.
Red Star Palm Beach | Gold Coast Hotel
Relaxed rooms & apartments in a laid-back hotel offering an outdoor pool & a barbecue area.
ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach | Beachfront Accommodation
Modern apartment hotel offering tennis courts, pools & a spa area with a sauna, plus sea views.
Mantra Legends Surfers Paradise
Simple rooms & suites with balconies in a hotel with meeting rooms, an outdoor pool & dining.
Columbia Beachfront Apartments on Rainbow Bay
Relaxed apartments with kitchens, laundry facilities & balconies with ocean views, plus a pool.
Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel
Where to Stay in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
Where to Stay in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
ULTIQA Burleigh Mediterranean Resort | Beachfront Accommodation
Relaxed apartment hotel featuring 1- to 3-bedroom units, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
Solnamara Beachfront Apartments
Airy apartments featuring kitchens and balconies in a beachfront resort hotel with an outdoor pool.
Ambience On Burleigh Beach
Modern apartment hotel with sea views offering an outdoor pool, a casual bistro & a gym.
Key Largo Apartments
Casual venue offering bright 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
BreakFree Diamond Beach Broadbeach
Relaxed apartment hotel offering 2 outdoor pools, a BBQ area & a kids' play area, plus free parking.
Healing Garden Retreat - Cabin Stays
Spas in Currumbin, Gold Coast.
Cashelmara Beachfront Apartments
Where to Stay in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Carmel by the Sea
Relaxed apartment hotel with 1- to 3-bedroom units & sea views, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
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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.