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
Ultra Broadbeach
Refined apartments with full kitchens in a modern property offering an outdoor pool and a sauna.
San Simeon Beachfront Apartments
Beachfront apartments with balconies, kitchens and free Wi-Fi, plus a pool and a tennis court.
Oceanside Resort
Contemporary apartments with kitchenettes & ocean-view balconies in a beachfront resort with a pool.
Hope Island Resort
Where to Stay in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast
Where to Stay in Southport, Gold Coast.
Paradise Island Resort
Casual hotel with an outdoor pool, a tennis court & a BBQ area, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Rainbow Commodore Holiday Apartments
Relaxed apartments with ocean views and kitchens, plus an outdoor pool and a tennis court.
Island Beach Resort
Modest apartments with balconies and kitchens, plus an outdoor pool, and free parking and Wi-Fi.
Woodroffe Hotel
Laid-back hotel providing straightforward rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, plus a cafe/bar.
Outrigger Resort
Unfussy rooms in a low-key lodging featuring an outdoor pool, a cafe and an airport shuttle.
Currumbin Sands Holiday Apartments
Seaside pick with 3 pools and 2 hot tubs, offering relaxed 1- to 3-bedroom apartments with kitchens.
Royal Palm Resort
Informal apartment hotel featuring a lagoon-style pool, a hot tub & direct beach access.
Azzura Greens Resort
Modern, 3-building complex with laid-back apartments centred around an outdoor pool and hot tub.
Chateau Beachside
Low-key apartments in a breezy lodging with a casual restaurant, plus a pool, a sauna and a hot tub.
Isle of Palms Resort
Simple townhouses in a waterfront lodging with 3 outdoor pools, volleyball courts and a BBQ area.
Burleigh Esplanade Apartments
Where to Stay in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Equinox Sun Resort
Simple studio apartments with full kitchens and balconies in a resort with an outdoor pool & a gym.
The Gallery Penthouse
Galleries 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.