Gold Coast
A progressive renovation has seen one of the Gold Coast's beloved midcentury motels transformed into a friendly and great-value place to stay. Classic…
Must-see hotels in Gold Coast
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Gold Coast
Spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments (150 in total) with full kitchen and laundry facilities are the norm in this pair of massive 1990s-built…
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One of the few motels of 1950s 'highway heritage', this mint-green weatherboard has stayed true to its roots on the outside, while the interiors are…
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Linked by softly lit boardwalks, these 14 cedar chalets hidden in the magical misty woods are intimate mountain hideaways. Each has a spa bath and a wood…
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This atmospheric mountain retreat is the nearest thing to a ski lodge in the bush and offers absolute offline peace. You can stay in rustic log cabins,…
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Above Eddie's Grub House bar, this candy-pink mid-century motel has been transformed into a good-time boutique hotel with coastal Californian vibes and a…
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Set within 20 hectares of lush rainforest, Songbirds offers six Southeast Asian–inspired villas, each with a double spa bath. It's also home to one of the…
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With a palm-laden pool area and an ultra laidback vibe, this 10-storey converted apartment tower is the ultimate surf retreat, despite the ugly exterior…
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There's a big range of family-friendly cottages – ranging from humble two-bedroom Hibiscus Chalets to two-storey Macaw Mansions – tucked between the palms…
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This vast tower has 228 one-, two- or three-bedroom fully equipped apartments, and a pricing structure which means there's often a bargain to be had if…
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The golden pegasus on the lawn between the indoor and outdoor pools is the only concession to quirkiness at this tastefully but demurely furnished complex…
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Separated from the beach by just a road and a strip of tropical plants, this modern block offers slick apartments angled for ocean views. Relax into the…
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This resort on the isle's northwestern side has waterside rooms on stilts, eco-cabins set in bushland, a private marina and a lap pool. There are plenty…
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This tiered, national-parks camping ground at the end of Lamington National Park Rd is adjacent to the day-use visitor car park. There are plenty of spots…
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This famous 1926 guesthouse has lost much of its original grandeur but retains a rustic charm – and sensational views! Rooms are super comfortable and…
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When you want flawless if somewhat predictable comfort, these two large curvy apartment towers are for you. Think marble dining tables, European kitchen…
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Attaining some sort of salty nirvana across from Kirra Beach, this sleek apartment tower comes with all the whistles and bells: a lap pool, a gym, a…
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A glitzy Roman pastiche, the Palazzo Versace is the Gold Coast all over, from its opulent rooms (205 in total) to its sprawling restaurants and bars…
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A top choice for location, close to the beach and cafes. You're not paying for glitzy lobbies here, but the recently refurbished rooms are comfortable…
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This 295-room absolute-beachfront hotel has a relaxed glamour, and rooms are nicely low-slung and set among 6 hectares of tropical gardens. The large…
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This beautifully located camping ground of around 30 tent sites makes for a peaceful and back-to-basics experience, but with the luxury of toilets and hot…
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Above the boozy Coolangatta Sands Hotel, this hostel is a warren of rooms and corridors with basic dorms and pub rooms, but there’s a fab wrap-around…
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This large council-run park has plenty of trees, wandering ibises and a camp kitchen, playground and heated swimming pool. There are good-value self…
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At the northern end of the island, waterfront Tipplers has around 100 shaded sites and four basic, and usually booked-out, huts. There are toilets and hot…
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If you can cope with decor surprises, these individually owned and furnished apartments have amazing floor-to-ceiling views, spacious balconies and…
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Just across the road from the beach and surrounded by a phalanx of high-rise apartments, this caravan park is a family favourite. There are good…
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This sandy camping ground has a handful of tents and cabins as well as 28 camp sites. There are toilets, hot showers, BBQs, a kids' playground and a small…
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This holiday-apartment timeshare complex often has rooms available to nonmembers. The bright, airy units sleep up to six, and there's a gym, a spa and a…
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This park is snug, but it’s well run and in a good spot near the beach. All the cabins have two bedrooms and sleep four to eight people.
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Surfers Paradise YHA at Main Beach
Gold Coast
Despite being called Surfers Paradise YHA, this is actually a great 1st-floor spot overlooking the Mariner's Cove marina in Main Beach, with sky-blue…
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This tall tower (the first in Kirra) opposite beautiful Kirra Beach has airy self-contained apartments with large north-facing, sea-fronting balconies…
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Right on the headland adjacent to the national park, these 35 apartments have awesome views of Burleigh Heads and the surf from the higher levels. It’s…
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Towering over glam Broadbeach, this contemporary high-rise with its wobbly, wave-inspired facade is impossible to miss. The plush, if rather bland, pads…
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A 4km haul from the action in an industrial pocket next to the airport, this friendly YHA is redeemed by free transfers to Coolangatta and its proximity…
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There are 11 grassy sites at this pretty, trim camping ground (the only one at Springbrook) with toilets and gas BBQs. Book your permit online.
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Gold Coast
You can overnight at the Polish Place in European-style timber chalets with spectacular views. A fire in 2016 gutted the on-site restaurant and it was…
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Burleigh Palms Holiday Apartments
Gold Coast
Even though they’re on the highway, these large and comfortable, if bland, self-contained units are solid value. And, most importantly, it's a quick, easy…
