The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Gold Coast

Charming. Historic property. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Re-opened in November 2018, The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a refurbished 1950's boutique hotel, situated opposite the beach. The hotel has been designed with Scandinavian and mid-century themes and features wall art throughout. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta offers a choice of accommodation options including King rooms, King suites, a King room with its own private balcony and a suite with two bedrooms and enough entertainment area for small private functions. It boasts an on site restaurant and bar and a beachfront rooftop. All rooms contain a Smeg fridge, bar, air conditioning, neon signs and wall art. "Eddies Grub House" is a multi award winning restaurant offering burgers, live music and a whiskey dive bar. Upstairs is Santeria, the spectacular rooftop from where you can relax and enjoy the beach views. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a 3-minute walk from the shops, restaurants and bars of Coolangatta. Twin Towns Services Club is directly across the road. Gold Coast Airport is 8 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Romantic. Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Opened November 2021. Located in Gold Coast, a few steps from Bilinga Beach, Tessa's on the Beach provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Tessa's on the Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like cycling. Tugun is 400 metres from Tessa's on the Beach, while Kirra Beach is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, a few steps from the hotel. Show full description

Resort. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Set in Gold Coast, 100 metres from Kirra Beach, Iconic Kirra Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Bilinga Beach. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Every room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with sea views. At the resort the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Iconic Kirra Beach Resort offers a barbecue. Bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Coolangatta Beach is 1.1 km from Iconic Kirra Beach Resort, while Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 5.8 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 4 km from the resort. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. 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. 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. Guests enjoy panoramic hinterland and river views, 5 on-site dining options, and a fitness centre. All rooms include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, luxurious toiletries and a hairdryer. Set on 2.5 acres of ponds and waterfalls, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa boasts a private marina on the Nerang River. The property is 300 metres from the Light Rail station.The Dreamworld, Seaworld and MovieWorld theme parks are all within 30 minutes’ drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a private balcony offering views of the Gold Coast Hinterland, Surfers Paradise skyline or Pacific Ocean. 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. Spa by JW features four mindful experiences best suited for you - Calm, Invigorate, Indulge and Renew. Choose from indulgent couple's retreats, to cleansing facials to uplifting aromatherapy massages. With six treatment rooms to choose from, including two couples treatment rooms, saunas, experience showers and inviting relaxation lounges, it is perfect place to relax and unwind or gather with a group on the Gold Coast. Show full description

Resort. Historic. Unique. Great views. With every apartment boasting beautiful ocean and hinterland views and just 30 metres from a quiet beach, The Waterford on Main Beach is uniquely set alongside the river. Guests enjoy a heated swimming pool with a waterfall and hot tub. The Waterford on Main Beach is just 3 minutes’ drive from Tedder Avenue’s restaurants and boutique shops. Both Marina Mirage and the Seaworld theme park are 5 minutes’ drive away. The bustling centre of Surfers Paradise is within 15 minutes’ walk. Each spacious, self-contained apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and dishwasher. All apartments include a large lounge area with a DVD player and free cable TV. Guests can share an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, relax in the Steam room or play a game of tennis. Free onsite parking is available. Main Beach is a great choice for travelers interested in theme parks, beaches and relaxation. The Waterford on Main Beach is 30 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. This resort, located directly on the Gold Coast beach front, offers self-catering apartments with private balcony. The landscaped gardens feature a large outdoor heated pool, spa pool and 2 barbecue areas. Golden Riviera Beach Resort is situated on the quiet beach of Tugun, less than 5 minutes’ walk from cafes, restaurants, parks, supermarkets and bars. Coolangatta Airport is only 5 minutes’ drive away. Each apartment is air-conditioned in the living area, kitchen and dining room and includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and cable TV. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms and all bed linen are provided. WiFi is available. Some apartments offer ocean views. Free secure underground car parking is provided. The vibrant nightlife of Surfers Paradise is only 20 km from Golden Riviera Beach Resort Gold Coast. Show full description

Unique. Elegant. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Located in Gold Coast, 750 metres from Kurrawa Beach, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a casino. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Popular points of interest near The Darling at The Star Gold Coast include Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach and The Star Gold Coast. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 19 km from the hotel. Show full description

Great value. Comfortable beds. Elite Gold Coast features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Gold Coast. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave. At Elite Gold Coast every room comes with bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at the accommodation. Metricon Stadium is 1.5 km from Elite Gold Coast, while Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is 9.4 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 28 km from the hotel. Show full description

Resort. Great views. Nice 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

Delightful property. Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Opened May 2022. Facing the beachfront, The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences offers 5-star accommodation in Gold Coast and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Surfers Paradise Beach, 200 metres from Broadbeach and 1.6 km from Kurrawa Beach. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna and room service. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, French and Cantonese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. SkyPoint Observation Deck is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 19 km from The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences. Show full description

Resort. Great value. Popular among women. Boasting direct access to North Burleigh Beach just 150 metres away, Mariner Shores Club offers both indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre and a full-size tennis court. There is also an 18-hole mini golf course. All spacious apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Each has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Guests can watch a movie at the Theatrette which plays a free nightly movie from Monday to Thursday. There is a lounge room with a DVD library and video games, plus there is free rental of surfboards and boogie boards. The property is non-smoking throughout the resort rooms and grounds. Mariner Shores Club Miami is 2 km from Burleigh Golf Course and 9 km from the popular Surfers Paradise. It is within 15 km of the Coolangatta Airport and Sea World. Brisbane Airport is 100 km away. Show full description

Resort. Great location. Rooftop pool. 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. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi. The spacious, luxurious apartments offer high-quality furnishings and state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens. Each feature cable TV, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free secure covered car parking is provided (1 car space per apartment). Initial provisions such as tea and coffee are supplied to guests on arrival. Guests can relax in the fourth floor infinity swimming pool, the rooftop spa or work out in the fitness centre. The tour desk can arrange theme park tickets and airport transfers. The Wave Resort Broadbeach is a 4-minute walk from Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Jupiters Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Surfers Paradise is 5 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Resort. Great views. 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. Each self-contained, luxurious apartment at Reflections on the Sea features full kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests have access to a 25-metre heated lap pool, a fitness centre, sauna, steam room and spa pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Initial provisions are supplied for guests including tea and coffee. Guests can relax at the barbecue area or at the resort’s own movie theatre. There is also a guest lounge with billiard tables. The beautiful Greenmount Beach is located on the resort’s doorstep, along with a variety of restaurants, cafes and shopping. Reflection on the Sea is 10 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport and a 1-hour drive from Brisbane city centre. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Great location. Popular among women. 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

Resort. Great location. Great value. Located just 100 metres from the famous Burleigh surf beach, Swell Resort Burleigh Heads offers spacious and fully self-contained apartment accommodation. All apartments offer air conditioning, heating, and TV. Each has a full kitchen with an oven, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Free parking is provided. The apartments offer private laundry facilities including a washing machine and clothes dryer. Many apartments feature views of the ocean. Complimentary WiFi internet is available. Guests have access to games room and shared BBQ facilities. The shopping, dining and beaches of Surfers Paradise are a 10-minute drive from Swell Resort Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Opened June 2022. Located in Gold Coast, 200 metres from Coolangatta Beach, The Sebel Twin Towns provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel features an indoor pool and a concierge service. Selected rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Kirra Beach is 600 metres from The Sebel Twin Towns, while Greenmount Beach is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Resort. Charming. Popular among women. Boasting 2 swimming pools, a tennis court and a fitness centre, Ocean Sands Resort is just 5 minutes’ walk from Main Beach. It offers apartments with a private balcony overlooking The Broadwater, the Marina or the Gold Coast hinterland. All apartments have laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Each apartment has a separate living room with a TV. Ocean Sands Resort Gold Coast is 5 minutes’ drive from Surfers Paradise and Sea World. Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport is a 30-minute drive away. You can relax in the hot tub, or enjoy a casual meal in the barbecue area. The tour desk can book theme park tickets and shows at the casino. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Located opposite the surf beach at beautiful Burleigh Heads, Bujerum Apartments on Burleigh is a 5-minute walk from vibrant James Street, with a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops. Guests here enjoy lovely ocean views from their private balcony. Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine. There is also a private bathroom, a dining area, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Some rooms have a private spa bath. Bujerum on Burleigh is directly across the road from parklands with picnic tables, BBQ facilities and a children’s playground. Burleigh Heads National Park is less than 5 minutes’ walk away, and Gold Coast Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description

Resort. Great views. Reflections Tower Two offers stylish, self-contained apartments with free WiFi and beautiful sea views. It is located on Coolangatta Beach, within easy reach of Surfers Paradise.This modern complex features a 25-metre pool and spa and fitness facilities. Reflections Tower Two's apartments are fully furnished and feature full kitchen and laundry facilities. Each has a plasma flat-screen TV and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Coolangatta Beach. Initial provisions such as tea and coffee are provided for guests on arrival. Guests can make use of Reflections Tower Two's barbecue and teppanyaki grill. There is also a wealth of dining options surrounding the apartments. There is also a relaxing zen garden, private cinema and executive lounge. Gold Coast Airport is just a 5-minute drive from Reflections Tower Two. Show full description