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
Sunshine Beach Resort
Straightforward lodging offering TVs with DVD players, plus guest laundry and free parking.
Tropicana Motel
Simple rooms in a relaxed motel featuring free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool & a BBQ area.
Regency on the Beach
Relaxed beachfront apartments, some with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool and a rooftop BBQ area.
Beaches On Wave Street
Casual holiday apartments with kitchens & balconies, plus an outdoor pool & surfboard rentals.
The Garland at Rainbow Bay
Where to Stay in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Main Pacific Coast Motel
Where to Stay in Southport, Gold Coast.
Mermaid Beach Park View Resort
Modern option with warm apartments offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & a sauna.
Brighton Shores
Upmarket serviced apartments with full kitchens, plus BBQ facilities, 2 pools & a fitness room.
Horizons Motel
Airy rooms with free Wi-Fi & microwaves in a warm motel offering an outdoor pool & a garden.
Capricorn One Holiday Apartments
Privately owned apartments with varying decor and beachfront balconies, plus a pool and tennis.
Broadbeach Savannah Hotel And Resort
Modest apartments with kitchenettes & balconies, plus a cafe, a sauna & an outdoor pool.
Palm Beach Holiday Resort
Warm apartments with kitchens in a casual resort featuring a pool & a hot tub, plus a tennis court.
Palm Beach Apartments
Where to Stay in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
Browns Broadbeach
Modest motel offering low-key rooms, some with kitchenettes, plus an outdoor pool & a BBQ area.
White Lanterns Motel
Unpretentious rooms with free Wi-Fi and minifridges in a down-to-earth property with a pool.
Broadwater Keys Holiday Apartments
Laid-back lodging featuring a BBQ area, a garden & an outdoor pool, plus free parking.
Residences at The Peninsula
Where to Stay in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
Homely Inn
Where to Stay in Southport, 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.