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
Sovereign On The Gold Coast
Airy rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool, terrace dining & ocean views.
The Meriton, Main Beach
Upscale apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, plus indoor and outdoor pools.
Boardwalk Burleigh Beach
Where to Stay in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Maxmee Resort
Casual hostel, for adults only, featuring dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, a pool & tennis courts.
Beach Palms Holiday Apartments
Casual apartments featuring balconies & full kitchens, plus a pool, a sauna & a BBQ area.
The Grand Apartments Gold Coast
Where to Stay in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
The Gallery Residences Broadbeach 4218
Galleries in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments
Chic option featuring modern lodging with balconies, a steam room and indoor and outdoor pools.
Ocean Sands Resort
Relaxed resort offering an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a sauna & a tennis court, plus free Wi-Fi.
Miami Beachside Holiday Apartments
Airy apartments with kitchens & balconies, offering free Wi-Fi & parking, plus a pool & a hot tub.
The Star Residences
Modern units with kitchens in an upscale apartment hotel offering an outdoor pool, a spa & a gym.
Montego Mermaid Beach Motel
Simple rooms and apartments at a functional pick with an outdoor pool and a BBQ area.
Runaway Bay Motor Inn
Traditional rooms & suites with kitchenettes in a basic motel featuring a pool & optional breakfast.
Camden Motor Inn
Unfussy rooms in a low-key pick offering an outdoor pool & BBQ facilities, as well as free parking.
Hope Harbour Hotel
Where to Stay in Southport, Gold Coast.
The Rays Resort
Bright apartments with kitchens & water-view balconies, plus a spa and a pool with a waterfall.
Tiki Hotel Apartments Surfers Paradise
Contemporary apartments, many with whirlpool baths, plus a poolside bar & a rooftop hot tub.
Horizons Holiday Apartments
Relaxed apartments with kitchens and balconies, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a BBQ area.
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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.