This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Main Beach, Gold Coast. We have also included accommodation in apartments, residences, romantic hotels and holiday homes. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Resort.Historic property. 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. 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. 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. 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
This luxury resort hotel offers spacious waterfront apartments and penthouses. It stands out with its stunning ocean and hinterland views. The apartments have fully equipped kitchens, 2 bathrooms, and a laundry, providing all the necessary facilities.
Apartment hotel.Cool. Great views. 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. Winner of the 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award, each apartment at Xanadu Resort has a spacious balcony overlooking the beach. Internet access can be enjoyed in the apartments. All include a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, and living room with DVD player and cable TV. Guests have access to the barbecue area, beautiful landscaped grounds and 2 full-sized tennis courts. Free undercover parking can be reserved. Xanadu Gold Coast is a 15-minute walk from the Marina Mirage shopping centre. Surfers Paradise is 3 km from the hotel. Golf Coast City Gallery is only a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Gold Coast, 300 metres from Main Beach and 500 metres from Pelican Beach, Oscar on Main resort Walk to beach and Tedder Ave offers an indoor pool and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, sauna, steam room and private beach area. The property has an outdoor dining area. The apartment features a picnic area and a terrace. Popular points of interest near Oscar on Main resort Walk to beach and Tedder Ave include Anzac Park Beach, Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Australia Fair Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Oscar on Main boasts modern apartments with ocean views. The excellent facilities include outdoor and indoor pools, tennis court, spa pool and sauna. Each apartment features a large open-plan lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen and private balcony with garden or ocean views. Guests enjoy free WiFi across the property. The Gold Coast’s beaches are just a short 5-minute stroll away. The entertainment precinct of Surfers Paradise is only 5 minutes’ drive away. It is also a 5-minute drive to Sea World and Marina Mirage. There are uninterrupted ocean views from the higher floors. Located in Main Beach, Oscar on Main Beach Resort is perfectly situated to experience the trendy restaurants, cafes and boutique shops along Tedder Avenue. The tour desk can arrange trips to many of the Gold Coast’s attractions.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Great location. Set in Gold Coast, Stunning view close to everything offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With city views, this accommodation features a patio. The apartment features a hot tub and a lift. The spacious apartment with a balcony and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a bath and a dressing room. The property has an outdoor dining area. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Anzac Park Beach, Broadwater Parklands Beach and Pelican Beach. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 29 km from Stunning view close to everything.Show full description
This might be one of the most LIVELY apartments in Gold Coast. It also has a great location and great affordability.
Apartment. Boasting an outdoor pool and sea views, Charming 2BR Ocean View Apartment is situated in Gold Coast. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Main Beach. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near Charming 2BR Ocean View Apartment include Narrowneck, Pelican Beach and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Unique. Located on the beach front of Main Beach, just north of Surfers Paradise, Golden Sands features modern, high-rise apartments with a balcony offering spectacular ocean views. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and a hot tub. The 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments are tastefully decorated and feature spectacular views from each window. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen and a living area offering a TV with cable channels. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the barbecue area, play a game of tennis or swim at the beach just metres away. Golden Sands is an easy walk from the trendy and stylish Tedder Avenue restaurants, coffee shops and bars.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Stylish. Great location. Popular among couples. Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments is located across the main beach, a 30-drive from Gold Coast Airport. It offers a full-size tennis court and free on site parking. Apartments offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each apartment has a full kitchen with an oven, a fridge and a microwave. Other amenities include a washing machine, a DVD player and a TV with cable channels. The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking theme park tickets and Sea World passes. The property features an undercover barbecue area and a large heated pool. Apartments Norfolk Luxury Beachfront is a 5-minute drive from Cavill Avenue and the Surfers’ Paradise. It is 900 metres from Tedder Avenue and 6 km from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Brisbane Airport is a 1-hour drive away. Norfolk Luxury Apartments was awarded the 2014 Excellence Award from TripAdvisor for consistently positive reviews.Show full description
Holiday Park.Popular among women. Situated in Gold Coast, Main Beach Tourist Park offers beachfront accommodation 500 metres from Pelican Beach and provides various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. This holiday park features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The holiday park has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The holiday park provides guests with a patio, a seating area, a TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the holiday park, each unit includes bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar on-site. Guests at the holiday park will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like fishing and canoeing. Main Beach Tourist Park features a children's playground and a picnic area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Main Beach, Anzac Park Beach and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 23 km from Main Beach Tourist Park.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Featuring a private pool and sea views, Luxury Beachfront 3B3B Apartment in Mainbeach is located in Gold Coast. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated a few steps from Main Beach. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Narrowneck, Pelican Beach and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 22 km from Luxury Beachfront 3B3B Apartment in Mainbeach.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Gold Coast and only 400 metres from Main Beach, TWO VIEWS on The Gold Coast provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The apartment has a sauna and a lift. The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Narrowneck, Pelican Beach and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 23 km from TWO VIEWS on The Gold Coast.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great location. Popular among women. This beach front apartment is located on level 21 with panoramic views of the beach. Providing access to 3 swimming pools, Peninsula 21b is set in the heart of Surfers' Paradise. The property was built in 1985, and features air-conditioned bedrooms and free WiFi. It comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms, one with a bath. Guests have access to spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and fitness centre. Guests also have access to a tennis court and BBQ area. Gold Coast is 100 metres from the accommodation. Gold Coast Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Peninsula 21b is a stunning beachfront holiday flat in Surfers Paradise. It stands out with its breathtaking panoramic views of the beach from a high floor. Guests have access to multiple swimming pools and a fully equipped interior.
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Great bar. Popular among women. This luxury modern beach house is conveniently located in the Surfers Paradise district, 10 minutes' walk to Surfers Paradise beach and 300 meters to shops, popular restaurants and a bike hire pod. The property is situated 5 km from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 21 km from the property and the Airport Skybus shuttle stops right in front of Lamour House. The accommodation provides a kitchen and laundry for guests. Complimentary coffee, ice water, WiFi and Netflix is also provided.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, creative and cosy holiday homes in Gold Coast! It also has an amazing hotel bar. WOW!
Apartment.Highly elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Experience world-class service at Sealuxe Surfers Paradise. Ocean Deluxe King Spa Residence One of the highest rating properties on the Gold Coast. Two bedrooms with King and Queen beds, this high floor apartment features a luxurious spa bathroom with free toiletries. Sealuxe ticks all the boxes - Centrally located right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Spacious (110sqm) deluxe apartment with Stunning Ocean views. Ocean Deluxe King Spa Residence. This Spacious 110 sqm Deluxe Ocean view spa residence is located in “Central Surfers Paradise” Gold Coast. It is equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven and also includes a washing machine, dryer and a safety deposit box. It boasts floor-to ceiling Ocean View windows, and a 63-inch LCD flat-screen TV. Guests have access to a heated indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools. A hot tub and sauna facilities in the complex and guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. Pacific Fair and Marina Mirage shopping centres are both 3.7 km away. Gold Coast Airport is 20 km away, Brisbane Airport is located 94 km from Sealuxe. Stay at Sealuxe and enjoy all this - and more. Sealuxe ticks all the boxes - Centrally located, Spacious (100sqm) deluxe apartment with Stunning Sea views. Stay at Sealuxe and enjoy all this - and more.Show full description
This is the most elegant apartment in Gold Coast. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Apartment.Nice surroundings. Right in the centre of Gold Coast, situated within a short distance of Surfers Paradise Beach and Budds Beach, Allunga Stunning Beach Side Apartment offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a dishwasher and coffee machine. Set on the beachfront, this property has an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air bath and a tennis court. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. A minimarket is available at the apartment. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like cycling and fishing. Allunga Stunning Beach Side Apartment features a terrace and a barbecue. Broadbeach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while SkyPoint Observation Deck is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 20 km from Allunga Stunning Beach Side Apartment.Show full description
Apartment. Located 700 metres from Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, Yachting Towers offers accommodation in Gold Coast. The air-conditioned unit is 1.1 km from Australia Fair Shopping Centre. Free private parking is available on site. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher and an oven. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as a CD player are provided. Other facilities at Yachting Towers include a year-round outdoor pool. Sea World is 1.6 km from Yachting Towers, while Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is 6 km away. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, windsurfing and diving. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 23 km from Yachting Towers.Show full description
Apartment. Situated in Gold Coast, Southport Sea Views - pool, spa and sauna features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Anzac Park Beach. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Broadwater Parklands Beach. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Pelican Beach, Australia Fair Shopping Centre and Southport Broadwater Parklands. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 29 km from Southport Sea Views - pool, spa and sauna.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located opposite Main Beach, Narrowneck Court offers self-contained accommodation with private balconies and magnificent ocean views. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi internet, an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Narrowneck Apartments are 15 minutes' walk from Cavill Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise. The spacious apartments feature flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a CD player. Sea World is just a 5-minute drive away. Each apartment has laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Guests can play a game of table tennis, or go snorkelling just 50 metres away. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and assist guests with travel arrangements.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest, most well designed and relaxing apartment hotels in Gold Coast! WOW!
Apartment hotel.Great views. Popular among women. Centrally located on the Gold Coast’s Main Beach, this 4-star resort offers apartments with beach or ocean views. It has an indoor pool, outdoor pool, a sauna, a fitness centre and free private parking. The apartments at the Pacific Views Resort have cable TV, a spacious living and dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Each apartment also features a private balcony. Guests can use the barbecue facilities or enjoy a game at the tennis courts. Pacific Views is situated on Main Beach Parade. Tedder Avenue with its designer boutiques and gourmet restaurants is 600 metres away.Show full description
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