We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Gold Coast, Australia. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Verandah House Country Estate is located on the top of Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland, with amazing views of the Gold Coast and surrounding mountains. It offers rooms with a kitchen or kitchenette. Set amongst 10 acres of lawns and gardens, Verandah House Country Estate offers an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. All rooms come with a large balcony or verandah and are equipped with a TV. Offering coastal or mountain views, they also come with a lounge and dining area. All rooms offer a fireplace, and some a spa bath. Other dining options are a 5-minute drive away. The property is a 15-minute drive to attractions such as Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, Tamborine Mountian Distillery and MT Cheese Factory. A variety of vineyards are also within a 15-minute drive.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most cosy, peaceful and relaxing lodges in Gold Coast! It also has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Woodlands of Marburg has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marburg. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. You can play table tennis and tennis at the 4-star resort. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 65 km from the resort.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, charming and historic resorts in Gold Coast! It also has very cosy rooms. WOW!
Unique. Nice pool. Ashmore Palms offers self-contained resort-style accommodation on 6 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens. Facilities include 2 swimming lagoons, 2 children’s playgrounds and a full-size tennis court. The property is home to Australia's largest collection of South American Macaw Parrots. Each cabin includes a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, heating and air conditioning. Guests have access to covered BBQ facilities, coin-operated laundry facilities and an internet kiosk. Only a 10-minute drive from Surfers Paradise, Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is a 15-minute drive from Movie World. Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport is a 35-minute drive away. Guests enjoy free hire of tennis racquets, board games and DVDs. Free children’s activities include arts and crafts, balloon modelling, tennis lessons and face painting.Show full description
Elegant. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. 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. Boasting lush garden or water views, the spacious guest rooms feature wooden flooring, quality bed linens, a flat-screen TV, high-speed internet access and shutters opening onto a furnished balcony. Guests can choose between relaxing by the swimming pools or playing a round of golf at 1 of 2 internationally-renowned championship golf courses —The Pines and The Palms. Guests also enjoy access to The Recreational Centre which offers a fitness centre and 5 tennis courts. It is just a short walk to the The Marine Village, located on the water's edge of Coomera River and offers over 80 restaurants, cafés and boutique stores.Show full description
Luxurious. Superb interior design. Just a 5-minute walk from the various shops, cafes and restaurants along Tedder Avenue, Contessa Holiday Apartments boasts an outdoor pool, tennis court and accommodation with a private balcony and its own marina facilities. Your self-contained apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and laundry as well as free WiFi. The spacious lounge area has cable TV and a DVD player. Some apartments have lovely ocean views. Contessa is set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens on the Nerang River and features a sauna, an outdoor spa, as well as a large indoor heated pool and spa. Guests can maintain their workout in the fitness centre. Surfers Paradise is a 5 minute drive away and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is a 10-minute drive. Wet'n'Wild Water World is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND LUXURIOUS apartment hotels in Gold Coast.
Unique. Great location. Belle Maison Apartments is located in the heart of Broadbeach, just 250 metres from Kurrawa Beach, and 1 km from Jupiter’s Casino. The property features a heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, 2 spa pools and a sauna. The self-contained, self-catering, Belle Maison Apartments offer a private balcony with views of the garden, pool or ocean. A fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities are provided. Each unit also comes with cable TV and a CD player. Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area, or relax in the sauna. Those who wish to work out can make use of the well-equipped fitness centre. The tour desk can help guests with travel arrangements. Belle Maison Broadbeach is located 25 minutes’ drive from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport. Theme parks including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World are less than a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Gold Coast.
Luxurious. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in the Gold Coast hinterland, spectacular views spanning from Stradbroke Island to Coolangatta are on offer when you stay at Eagle Heights Mountain Resort. Guests can stroll through the manicured gardens and children can enjoy the jumping castle. Eagle Heights Resort is a 10-minute drive from Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and a 20-minute drive from Warner Brothers Movie World, Wet n Wild theme park and the Outback Spectacular. The Gold Coast is a 40-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony with outdoor dining and either sea or garden views. They have a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. There is also a TV and a DVD player. The resort offers a tennis court and a billiards table. You can enjoy a relaxing massage. There is a tour desk to organise local activities for you. Function packages and meeting facilities are on offer. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, and enjoy a drink in the beer garden. Room service is available.Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. Sandcastles offers self-contained accommodation just 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Surfers Paradise. Guest facilities include a swimming pool, games room, fitness centre, free parking and massage services. The spacious apartments at Sandcastles on the Broadwater come with full kitchen and laundry facilities. Sandcastles Gold Coast is located only 15 minutes’ drive from major theme parks, including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. All air-conditioned units have a private balcony and cable TV. Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area, or unwind in the spa bath. The tour desk can assist guests with travel arrangements and tickets to theme parks and cruises. Luggage storage is also available. A number of shopping outlets are just a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Great value. Offering direct beach access and a large swimming pool with a hot tub, Sandcastles On Currumbin Beach is surrounded by tropical gardens. All apartments feature a private balcony. Located on the beach and next to a large park, Sandcastles is a 2-minute walk from Currumbin Bird Sanctuary. It is a 5-minute drive from Coolangatta Airport. Each of the 2 or 3 bedroom apartments feature 2 bathrooms, laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The lush garden includes an outdoor sundeck offering BBQ facilities and ocean views. Theme park tickets are available from the tour desk. Free secure parking is provided.Show full description
Beach front location. Cosy. Tennis court. Overlooking Palm Beach, Princess Palm on the Beach offers modern apartments with a private balcony and lovely sea views. It features a tennis court, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. All apartments have laundry facilities and a full kitchen with an oven and a dishwasher. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Princess Palm Apartments are 5 minutes’ drive from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and 10 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport. Surfers Paradise is a 20-minute drive away. You can relax in the hot tub, or enjoy a meal in the barbecue area. The property also features a sauna, a children’s playground and games room with table tennis and arcade games.Show full description
Cosy. Tennis court. Ideally located for sightseeing, Brisbane Holiday Village is a 15-minute drive from central Brisbane. Guests of the self-contained accommodation can enjoy a large outdoor pool with a waterfall feature, an 18-hole mini golf course and a full-size tennis court. Brisbane Holiday Village is a 4-minute drive from Westfield Garden City, a 20-minute drive to Suncorp Stadium and a 35-minute drive to the famous Gold Coast theme parks. Brisbane Airport is a 30-minute drive away. For your convenience, the property is close to bus stops. The air-conditioned modern cabins boast a patio or balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. All cabins include a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Set on 33 landscaped acres, Brisbane Holiday Village features a children's lagoon, 350m bike track and a playground. Guests can watch staff feed the Wild Rainbow Lorikeets that come to the park daily. On quiet days, you can rent DVD movies and board games from reception. The on-site restaurant is open seven days and offers affordable meals for families and can cater for large groups. Coin-operated laundry facilities and a convenience store can be found on site.Show full description
Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. Located just 12 minutes’ drive from the centre of Surfers Paradise, this 100-hectare resort is set on a 27-hole championship golf course with driving range. Guests can choose between 5 restaurants. Opened in April 2016, children can enjoy the new water park area boasting 3 waterslides, a separate toddler's pool and various water activities. Guests at RACV Royal Pines Resort can unwind in the outdoor lagoon pool with timber decking and children’s slide. There are also 5 tennis courts, a fitness centre, children’s playground and a new Day Spa. Refurbished conference facilities are also available. All rooms are spacious and include individually controlled air conditioning, cable TV and a minibar. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Most rooms also have a balcony. RACV Royal Pines is less than 5 minutes' drive from Metricon Stadium. Wet'n'Wild Water World and Warner Bros Movie World are both 20 minutes' drive away. Dining options at Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast range from a family-friendly Italian restaurant to traditional Japanese dining. Guests can enjoy light meals and drinks by the poolside.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT resort in Gold Coast.
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Located 10 minutes' drive from Gold Coast beaches, Surfers Paradise and The Star Casino, Mercure Gold Coast Resort offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, sauna and 2 tennis courts. All rooms features stylish modern décor, and open onto either a balcony or patio with views of the resort’s gardens, pool or golf course. Guests can also enjoy a poolside bar and snacks, an on-site bar and an a la carte restaurant. The resort is surrounded by the lush greenery of Palm Meadows Golf Course, with 3 levels of resort accommodation, all easily accessible by stairs. It is situated 30 minutes' drive from Gold Coast Airport and an hour's drive from Brisbane.Show full description
Close to beach front. Friendly staff. Located on the beach front at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Beach Resort offers a variety of two and three-bedroom fully self contained and air-conditioned units featuring beach, ocean or pool and garden views with a courtyard or terrace. You can enjoy direct access to the beach or the outdoor pool, surrounding gardens and BBQ areas, or enjoy a game of tennis. Each apartment includes a private bathroom and a spacious lounge room with TV and DVD player. Three-Bedroom apartments are over 2 levels with a master retreat upstairs. There is stair access only to all apartments. Local cafes and boutique shops are located on Pacific Parade, which is just a 3-minute walk from the property, via the beach. The Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club is also a 3-minute walk up the beach and features 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. You can see clearly all the way from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta from the top of the Elephant Rock lookout, and the famous Currumbin Alley is just a further 5 minutes' walk along the beach. Sanctuary Beach Resort has secure basement parking and is across the road from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Coolangatta Airport is only a 7-minute drive from the resort.Show full description
This resort has a great beach front location and amazing staff!
Enjoy stunning ocean or city views from your private balcony at Seacrest Beachfront Apartments Surfers Paradise, just across the road from Paradise Beach. Guest facilities include 2 heated pools, a tennis court, a sauna and a games room. Each modern, air-conditioned apartment offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Your sitting area has free satellite TV and a DVD player. A fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities are standard in all apartments. All accommodation includes free secure parking. Seacrest Beachfront Apartments Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise are within 15 minutes’ walk of the popular Cavill Avenue, with its many shopping and dining options. It is 5 minutes’ drive from Seaworld and 30 minutes’ drive from Coolangatta Airport. The tour desk can book tickets to theme parks including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. There is a lovely onsite garden area with BBQ facilities. Surfers' Paradise is a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, theme parks and surfing.Show full description
Relax in either the indoor or the outdoor pool at Mantra Sun City, located in the heart of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. You can workout in the fitness centre or play a game of tennis on the hotel tennis courts. The property is a 25-minute drive from a range of theme parks including Dreamworld, Wet 'n' Wild and Warner Bros. Movie World. Mantra Sun City offers modern, air-conditioned apartments equipped with a TV, refrigerator and private bathrooms. Most have a balcony, a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. This beachfront property has a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, games rooms and barbecue facilities.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Lovely interior design. Overlooking Broadbeach, one of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful beaches, Ultra Broadbeach apartments are a short stroll away from restaurants, cafes and pubs. All self-contained apartments boast free WiFi and a private balcony. Stylish landscaping and water features surround the resort, which is located within walking distance of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tastefully furnished and finished with quality European appliances, these superior apartments are ideal for couples, families or business travellers. The sophisticated and spacious Ultra Broadbeach apartments are self-contained with a fully equipped kitchen. Each apartment offers a shuttered, east-facing balcony leading from open-plan living and dining areas. Initial provisions such as tea and coffee are supplied on arrival.Show full description
Situated just 50 metres from the sands of Broadbeach, Biarritz Apartments feature an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness centre and tennis court. Each air conditioned apartment has a balcony. Some are renovated and feature ocean views. Biarritz Broadbeach is located a 5-minute drive from both Broadbeach city and Surfers Paradise. The Warner Bros Movieworld, Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild theme parks are all within 30 minutes’ drive. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. All apartments are fully equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities. There are spacious living areas featuring seating and a cable TV. The tour desk offers information on local attractions and bookings of scenic Hinterland and adventure tours. Guests are welcome to self-cater or visit the many restaurants and cafes within 10 minutes’ walking distance.Show full description
Towering over the stretch of coastline, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is nestled between the Cavill Avenue entertainment strip and Broadbeach’s premier local shopping and dining scene, with the G-link tram at the doorstep. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise offers a range of accommodation options for business and leisure guests. You can start your day waking to the sound of the ocean in one of the many ocean facing rooms or deluxe suites and enjoy sweeping views of the Gold Coast coastline or hinterland from your private balcony. You can take advantage of the food and beverage service located in the tropical gardens beside the resort-style pool and indulge in a private dining experience at Balthazar Wine & Dining. In the evening, you can also enjoy the sunset while feasting on fresh seafood and Australian fusion cuisine at Queensland’s only revolving restaurant, Four Winds 360°. Enjoy a fresh breakfast buffet at Relish Grill & Bar, located poolside, followed by a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean, just a short stroll from the hotel. The Star Gold Coast Casino is less than 1.5 km from Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, and you can enjoy a day at one of the Theme Parks, most located within a 30-minute drive from the property. Sea World is just a 10-minute drive away. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive from Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.Show full description
Great restaurant. Mantra on Salt Beach provides rooms and suites in the heart of Salt Village on Kingscliff Beach. The Mantra features an outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool and heated rock pool and spa. Cable TV and air conditioning is included in all rooms. Suites feature a CD player, laundry facilities and a spa bath. All rooms have a balcony, some with ocean views The resort’s facilities include a children's pool, tennis courts, an exercise room and barbecue area. Near the hotel there are walking and cycling paths, and ocean beach, a spa, shops and restaurants. The Mantra is ideally placed for exploring the surrounding Tweed Valley and nearby Gold Coast Hinterland. Maintenance Notice: Please note, due to essential works being carried out, there will be a temporary water outage on the 30th of November 2022. We apologise for the inconvenience.Show full description
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