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
Boulevard North Holiday Apartments
Laid-back apartments with balconies in a modern building, plus an outdoor pool and a tennis court.
Burleigh Beach Tower
Casual apartments with balconies & kitchens set opposite a beach, plus an outdoor pool.
Crystal Bay on the Broadwater
Bright, relaxed option with free Wi-Fi and private balconies, plus a heated pool & a sauna.
Carmel by the Sea
Relaxed apartment hotel with 1- to 3-bedroom units & sea views, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
Nobby Beach Holiday Village
Low-key resort offering simple quarters, plus 2 outdoor pools, a kids' play area & BBQs.
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Sandrift Beachfront Apartments
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19th Avenue On The Beach Gold Coast
Polished beachfront apartment hotel offering a pool, a sauna & a tennis court, plus dining.
Blue C Coolangatta
Polished apartments in an airy beach-view hotel featuring a BBQ area, a gym & an outdoor pool.
Princess Palm on the Beach
Bright apartments in a beachside hotel featuring private balconies, plus a pool and a tennis court.
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Bright 2- and 3-bedroom units with full kitchens, plus an outdoor pool, hot tub, and tennis court.
Bayview Apartments Rainbow Bay
Bright casual units with balconies and kitchens, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a tennis court.
Voyager Resort
High-rise option for relaxed apartments with kitchens and sea views, plus a pool and tennis courts.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Dining, a rooftop bar & an outdoor pool in a down-to-earth high-rise hotel near the beach.
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Relaxed apartment hotel offering ocean views & a lagoon--style pool, plus a sauna & free parking.
Oaks Gold Coast Hotel
Airy quarters in an understated hotel offering an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus ocean views.
Oceanside Cove
Relaxed apartment hotel close to the beach, offering units with balconies, plus an outdoor pool.
Coolangatta Sands Hotel
$$Laid-back hostel near the beach featuring a restaurant/bar & a game room, plus a guest kitchen.
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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.