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Misono Japanese offers a unique Teppanyaki dining experience, while fresh local seafood and seasonal produce are showcased at Citrique Restaurant. Enjoy award winning high tea or relax and sip on a cocktail overlooking the resort's lagoon pool at Chapter and Verse Lounge Bar.

Staff and service was exceptional. The rooms very super clean. Recommend to everyone

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9
Superb
1,889 reviews
Price from
1,279 lei
per night

Situated opposite Gold Coast Airport, this refurbished boutique motel offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour check-in and a free airport shuttle. The beautiful Bilinga Beach is only 100 metres away.

These air-conditioned studios feature their original polished wooden floorboards and offer a flat-screen TV, DVD player, microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities.

Close to airport and a great - unspoilt -beach. A short walk to a great coffee shop and North Kirra surf club. The motel staff and the heritage of the motel were winners! So more interesting than a bland hotel room on the Gold Coast!

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9
Superb
954 reviews
Price from
672 lei
per night

Nirvana By The Sea is situated on the white sandy beaches of Kirra Beach, and offers luxurious self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens and Pacific Ocean views.

The elegant rooms of Nirvana By The Sea are well-equipped with air conditioning and plasma TVs. All the rooms have a balcony where guests can enjoy panoramic views of Queensland’s most famous beach.

This was our second stay at Nirvana and the 3 bedroom apartment surpassed all our expectations. Simply fabulous. Plenty of space for 6 adults and a toddler. Well equipped. 3 en-suites ensured privacy. Loved it.

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9
Superb
623 reviews
Price from
815 lei
per night

Just 400 metres from Broadbeach Mall, Carmel by the Sea features a hot tub and an indoor pool. It is located across Pratten Park and Broadbeach Beach. Free parking is provided.

The modern, self-contained apartments come with a full kitchen, en suite bathroom with spa bath, laundry facilities and 8 hours of free Wi-Fi. All apartments have a lounge area with an iPod dock, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy views of the surroundings from their private balcony.

What a lovely apartment and great view from the 11th floor. Walking into the apartment you felt right at home. It is really big and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need and the bathroom is large with a huge jacuzzi. We didn't hear any noise from the neighbours which was nice. The ladies at the reception downstairs were very friendly and helpful. The apartment is close to plenty of good restaurants and a nice walk to Surfers Paradise. And 2 blocks from a huge shopping mall. I would most definitely stay here again.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,033 reviews
Price from
1,081 lei
per night

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast offers the ultimate luxury hotel experience you would expect anywhere in the world. The hotel boasts a stunning waterfront location, breathtaking architecture, lavish accommodations, and Italian craftsmanship across the hotel, paired with exceptional service and an ambience of pure sophistication. Additionally, you can indulge in award-winning restaurants, The Beauty Room, a fitness & wellness center, a private marina, memorable meeting, and event spaces, and the first water salon cabana experience in Australia.

everything was exceptional at this place we really enjoyed every moment

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8.3
Very good
4,249 reviews
Price from
1,286 lei
per night

Mantra Coolangatta Beach overlooks the internationally recognised surf beaches of Kirra, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay. All apartments are self-catered with fully equipped kitchens, laundries and some have ocean views.

Fabulous location with all amenities. Waking to views of the beach were amazing. The apartment had everything you needed and was comfortable

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8.3
Very good
1,325 reviews
Price from
638 lei
per night

With 3 outdoor pools, a sauna, hot tub and an in-house cinema room, Mantra Circle on Cavill offers a number of relaxation options. Guests can work out in the fitness centre or take an 8-minute walk to the beach for a swim.

The ocean view was absolutely stunning

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8.5
Very good
1,736 reviews
Price from
754 lei
per night

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is a 5-star resort, boasting an elegant and stylish design. Set in beautiful surrounds, guests enjoy access to a saltwater beach lagoon pool. The Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Warner Bros Movieworld, are within a 15-minute drive. Mount Tamborine and the Gold Coast Hinterland are within a 30-minute drive.

Love all the facilities they have on offer there, always a great day down the pool

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8.4
Very good
1,307 reviews
Price from
867 lei
per night

Q1 Resort & Spa’s Skypoint Observation Deck rises 230 metres above Surfers Paradise, with 360° views over the Gold Coast hinterland, Pacific Ocean and Byron Bay. Recreation options include the Q1 Spa, heated lap pool, two lagoon swimming pools, steam and sauna rooms, a well equipped gymnasium, BBQ facilities and even a mini movie theater.

We liked the central location, close to the beach and restaurants and grocery shops. The swimming pool was a highlight for the kids. Overall the facilities were modern and clean.

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8.5
Very good
6,521 reviews
Price from
1,032 lei
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from Surfers Paradise Beach, Mantra Crown Towers offers self-contained apartments with a private balcony. Guests can enjoy a Thai restaurant. Younger guests can play in the lagoon-style pool which features a pirate ship, water slide and sandy beach.

The award-winning Chiangmai Thai restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine and offers traditional Thai decor such as wooden elephant chairs.

Pool area is fantastic, lots of space and areas for little kids. Great location close to restaurants and shops.

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8
Very good
1,023 reviews
Price from
1,066 lei
per night

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  • JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,889 reviews

    Featuring a private saltwater lagoon, sandy beaches and an artificial reef with tropical fish, the 28-storey JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is set in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

    Fantastic facilities and staff. A great experience.

  • Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,786 reviews

    Boasting 77 floors and overlooking Surfers Paradise Beach, each apartment at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise offers in-room WiFi, a spa bath and a private balcony with uninterrupted ocean and hinterland...

    Concierge, cleanliness, customer service was perfect

  • Wyndham Resort Surfers Paradise
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,516 reviews

    Wyndham Resort Surfers Paradise Resort offers self-catering apartments with an LCD TV, an iPod docking station, a home theatre system and a laundry. Free WiFi and free private parking are provided.

    Room had plenty of space, very comfortable and clean

  • Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,251 reviews

    Indulge and unwind in Imperial style right in the heart of the Gold Coast. Imperial Hotel Gold Coast offers the ultimate luxury hotel experience you would expect anywhere in the world.

    A beautiful hotel, a little bit of luxury and affordable.

  • Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,604 reviews

    Featuring Surfers Paradise skyline, Hilton Surfers Paradise offers hotel guest rooms and residences in different types.

    Close to the beach and situated well near the shops

  • Vibe Hotel Gold Coast
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,993 reviews

    Overlooking the Nerang River, the modern and contemporary Vibe Hotel Gold Coast features a swimming pool and parking, 5 minutes' walk from Surfers Paradise Beach.

    The vibe the view spa and pool close go everything

  • Nirvana By The Sea
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 623 reviews

    Nirvana By The Sea is situated on the white sandy beaches of Kirra Beach, and offers luxurious self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens and Pacific Ocean views.

    Location. Ameneties. Staff are very helpful and accomodating.

  • ULTIQA Air On Broadbeach
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,042 reviews

    Located in the heart of Broadbeach, ULTIQA Air on Broadbeach offers luxurious beachside apartments with spacious balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Free parking is available.

    The view , location and enough room for our family

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  • Meriton Suites Broadbeach
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,482 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, Meriton Suites Broadbeach offers luxurious accommodation. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi at the property. Union Pay is accepted here.

    Great new furnishings, location & fabulous staff

  • Points North Apartments
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,181 reviews

    Each of these self-contained apartments, in the heart of Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, has a spacious balcony, plus full kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

    Nice and clean, comfortable, close to restaurants.

  • Artique Surfers Paradise - Official
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,001 reviews

    Centrally located in Surfers Paradise, just a short 2-minute stroll from the beach, the Artique Resort offers a range of self-catering apartments with free WiFi.

    Excellent location and excellent room and amenities

  • The Wave Resort
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 867 reviews

    Featuring fully self-contained apartments with a private balcony and stunning Gold Coast and Broadbeach views, the non-smoking Wave Resort is 5 minutes' walk from the beach.

    Modern beautiful space and well laid out. Central location and comfortable

  • Trilogy Surfers Paradise
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 728 reviews

    Set amongst tropical gardens with a heated outdoor swimming pool, these apartments are only 300 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach and 5 minutes’ walk from shopping, nightlife, restaurants and cafés.

    the property was very nice. had everything we needed.

  • Aria Apartments
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 504 reviews

    Guests can enjoy stunning city or ocean views from Aria's apartments, which feature floor-to-ceiling windows.

    Gorgeous , spacious apartment with fantastic views

  • Pacific Surf Absolute Beachfront Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 105 reviews

    Located right on Tugun Beach, Pacific Surf offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and beautiful ocean views.

    Fantastic location, customer service was exceptional too.

  • San Mateo On Broadbeach
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 213 reviews

    San Mateo Apartments are centrally located just 40 metres from the beach. Guests have access to free secure parking, an outdoor pool with a hot tub and a poolside barbecue area.

    Location big size bathroom, washing machine facilitiy

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  • Xanadu Resort
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 476 reviews

    Located just 200 metres from the beach, Xanadu Resort offers modern apartments with stunning Gold Coast views. It features 2 swimming pools, a hot tub, a sauna and fitness centre.

    The size of the rooms are great and the location is perfect.

  • Ultra Broadbeach
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 541 reviews

    Overlooking Broadbeach, one of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful beaches, Ultra Broadbeach apartments are a short stroll away from restaurants, cafes and pubs.

    customer service, cleanliness, facility and location

  • Oscar On Main Beach Resort
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 813 reviews

    Oscar on Main boasts modern apartments with ocean views. The excellent facilities include outdoor and indoor pools, tennis court, spa pool and sauna. Guests enjoy free WiFi across the property.

    The room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed

  • Reflection on the Sea
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 261 reviews

    Located in Coolangatta, Reflection on the Sea offers modern beachfront apartments with breathtaking ocean views. It is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shops.

    excellent location, beautifully equipped apartment

  • Q1 Resort & Spa - Official
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,521 reviews

    Q1 Resort & Spa’s Skypoint Observation Deck rises 230 metres above Surfers Paradise, with 360° views over the Gold Coast hinterland, Pacific Ocean and Byron Bay.

    Location was excellent , Very spacious, good value,

  • Mantra Circle On Cavill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,736 reviews

    With 3 outdoor pools, a sauna, hot tub and an in-house cinema room, Mantra Circle on Cavill offers a number of relaxation options.

    Spacious apartment, very clean and an amazing view.

  • Peppers Broadbeach
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 842 reviews

    Peppers Broadbeach Resort offers luxurious accommodation with WiFi and car parking for 1 vehicle.

    We love how spacious everything was. It was modern.

  • Ocean Pacific Resort - Official
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 655 reviews

    The Ocean Pacific Resort offers modern self-contained apartments with a private balcony. It features a large outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna and is located just metres from Gold Coast beach.

    Awesome Ocean views, great location, very nice apartment.

  • Currumbin Sands On The Beach
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 370 reviews

    Currumbin Sands On The Beach is a resort offering apartment accommodations within minutes of the beach, restaurants, shopping and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

    beautiful setting, private apartment, close to beach

  • QT Gold Coast
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,049 reviews

    • QT Gold Coast has just undergone a complete refurbishment of all 293 guest rooms and suites.

    The view from our room on level 14 was really good

  • Signature Waterfront Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 151 reviews

    Boasting uninterrupted water and golf course views, Signature Waterfront offers modern apartments overlooking Lakelands Championship Golf Course.

    Great staff and room was clean and had amazing views

  • The Crest Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews

    The Crest Apartments is a well appointed family holiday resort located 2 minutes’ walk from the beach.

    Location and cleanliness. Staff were awesome as well.

  • Burleigh Surf Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews

    Boasting an indoor heated pool, a spa pool and a tennis court, Burleigh Surf Beachfront Apartments are situated opposite the patrolled North Burleigh Beach.

    Perfect location… easy access to surf club and shops

  • Chidori Court
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Main Beach, Chidori Court features spacious, self-contained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments with a private balcony or patio.

    wonderful location and the pool and spa were great.

  • ULTIQA Freshwater Point Resort
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 403 reviews

    Freshwater Point Resort is located on the river bank, just 500 metres from the beach.

    We were close to all the facilities on ground floor.

  • Reflections Tower Two
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 625 reviews

    Reflections Tower Two offers stylish, self-contained apartments with free WiFi and beautiful sea views.

    Excellent location and everything was comfortable.

  • Mantra Sierra Grand
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 452 reviews

    Mantra Sierra Grand is located within 3 minutes’ stroll from the Broadbeach and surf beaches.

    Great location and nice and clean .. staff were very helpful

  • Mantra Towers of Chevron
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,805 reviews

    Just 400 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, Mantra Towers of Chevron offers a private sanctuary of sandy beaches, swimming pools and tropical gardens overlooking the ocean.

    Rooms are always spotless and individually designed

  • Royal Woods Resort
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 146 reviews

    This world-class resort features unique natural tropical surroundings, exquisite rooms and breathtaking views, with spacious villas set amongst trees and plants providing abundant privacy and peace.

    clean, quiet and close to the Pindara Private Hospital

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  • Avg. price/night: 488.52 lei
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6,373 reviews
    Stunning view Lovely outdoor area off the apartment High quality linen and pillows Gorgeous pool
    Cara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 2,100.62 lei
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 886 reviews
    The QStay staff were lovely as well as the residential staff. Qstay staff were so amazing when our designated driver’s battery died, offering to use their car to jump ours.
    Natasha
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: 519.05 lei
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11,931 reviews
    Views ,customer service ,amenities and interior design
    Tarana
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews
    Gorgeous design in historic building in a beautiful location. King bed was super comfy and dining/living area was lovely to hang out in. Located in a lovely area along the beach.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: 473.25 lei
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,172 reviews
    Absolutely everything. The rooms were spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet, and the interior design was beautiful. Very modern and cute, a bohemian feel! Excellent location. Staff were wonderful, so kind and helpful. Value for money is fantastic. Highly recommend.
    Jade
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,597 reviews
    the location of the apartment could not have been more perfect. it was central to everything , however not noisy or disruptive at all, and the ocean views were stunning. the rooms were spacious and comfortable , and huge! as not expecting the size of the apartment to be that large, a lovely surprise! pool was gorgeous , bars and restaurants exceptional , as well as the other facilities in the hotel were outstanding. will be staying here again for sure.
    Chloe
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: 1,086.95 lei
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,767 reviews
    Beautiful location by the beach..common areas are gorgeous, well designed & decorated. Beds are really comfortable. Complimentary parking.
    N
    Natalie
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 184 reviews
    Crystal Pacific was so lovely. Very stylish and well though out design and decor.
    Lauren
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: 1,129.69 lei
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,811 reviews
    was so fancy! was absolutely in love with the interior design too. such a great location, close to everything! also the pool was stunning
    V
    Valeria
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 576 reviews
    The location was amazing. Pool had a great amount of sun loungers and great lawn areas/bbq areas. The pool had a great design for all, with a big ledge so little ones could touch the bottom. Worked so well for our 3 and 5 yo and they could really enjoy the pool. It was nice and quiet as lots of permanent residents who we met and were so welcoming and lovely but they tend to not use the facilities as much during the day, which works well for the holidayers.
    Emily
    Family with young children

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