Resort. Located on Broadwater, with direct access to Sea World and only 15 minutes' walk from the popular Surfers Paradise and Marina Mirage Shopping area, this 4. 5-star hotel boasts a 50-metre lagoon pool and waterfall as well as an aquatic playground and 12-seater hot tub. Rooms at Sea World Resort are spacious and boast a contemporary décor. Each room is fitted with a balcony or patio which offers views of either the broadwater, pool or surrounding gardens. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all areas of the resort, as well as free wired internet in their room. At the resort's award-winning restaurant, Hatsuhana, guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine cooked Teppanyaki-style from fresh seafood and ingredients. The Lobby Lounge offers a variety of meals, from light snacks to delicious steaks. A la carte Breakfast & Dinner options are available across multiple restaurants. Guests at Sea World Resort have unlimited access to the Water Play aqua playground in the main pool area. Other activities include the SpongeBob SplashBash and evening light show. The resort is surrounded by beaches and public beaches are accessible within a 2-minute walk.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. 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. Nestled between the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the sparkling Gold Coast Broadwater, one of the world’s top 5-star luxury hotels offers an exclusive chance to indulge in a luxurious experience. 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. Acclaimed as Australia’s premier leisure destination, the Gold Coast is renowned for its glorious sub-tropical climate and cosmopolitan enjoyment of life.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, charming and elegant luxury hotels in Gold Coast! It also has a highly rated breakfast. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Good breakfast. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast features a pool bar and direct beach access. This luxurious property is located on the beachfront and is a 10-minute drive from Surfers Paradise and a 15-minute drive from The Star Casino. All guest rooms boast views of the lush garden, sparkling lagoon or the Pacific Ocean. Each has the signature Sheraton Sleep Experience bedding, an iPod dock and 55-inch flat-screen TV with Chromecast capabilities. The resort has a pool with a swim-up bar and guests can also access fitness next to the resort. Terraces Restaurant features a buffet which includes fresh local seafood, traditional favourites and desserts. Pearls Bar enjoys views of tropical gardens and Pacific Ocean, and it offers premium beers on tap, high tea and light meals. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast is a 30-minute drive from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Gold Coast Airport. It is a 20-minute drive from Warner Bros Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most RELAXING luxury hotel in the area.
Apartment hotel. Aqualine Apartments On The Broadwater offers cosy boutique accommodation along Gold Coast, just 3 km from Surfers Paradise. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, heated spa pool and free private parking. The modern apartments at Aqualine Broadwater come with private balconies and spa baths. A fully equipped kitchen, living area and private laundry facilities are included. Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool and enjoy the sun by the barbecue facilities. Day trips can be arranged at the tour desk. For a quick bite, drink and snack vending machines are available on-site. There are also many restaurants and eateries near the hotel. Aqualine Apartments On The Broadwater is 50 metres from the local bus stop, where guests can find convenient transportation to the Gold Coast Theme Parks.Show full description
Apartment hotel. Blue Waters Apartments boasts an heated in-ground pool and spa, set amidst a tropical garden and BBQ area. The apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave. All crockery, glassware, cookware and utensils are included. All linen is provided, and the beautifully furnished and appointed 2 and 3-bedroom apartments are serviced weekly. There is a laundry inside the apartment. Air conditioning is in the main living area. Fans are provided for bedrooms. Please note pool towels are not supplied. Blue Waters Apartments are 4 minutes' drive from Australia Fair Shopping Centre, 12 minutes' drive from Sea World and 20 minutes' drive from the centre of the Gold Coast. Gold Coast Airport is 1 hours' drive from the property. Please note we are a 3 storey walk up building with NO lifts. All apartments have stair access and may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Brighton Shores is situated in Gold Coast’s vibrant Southport district, featuring picturesque panoramic views of the Broadwater marina, ocean and hinterland. Brighton shores offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available for short or long-term stay. Oversized apartments feature ducted air conditioning with spacious living areas, private balcony, large kitchen, laundry facilities and satellite TV. Guests also enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi along with secure on-site parking. Most apartments have lovely ocean views. Enjoy your stay with Brighton’s fantastic resort style facilities featuring an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ area, indoor heated lap pool, sauna, spa, billiard room and gymnasium. Woolworth’s supermarket is located just across the road, along with restaurants, cafés, pharmacy, beauty and hairdresser. Australia Fair Shopping Centre is located within 5 minutes’ walk which offers numerous specialty stores and Event cinemas. For added convenience, the Gold Coast Light Rail Tram (G:link) station is located at the buildings doorstep which provides easy transport to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Gold Coast restaurants, universities and hospitals.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great interior design. Great views. Situated 50 metres from Main Beach, De Ville Apartments each feature a private balcony and kitchen facilities. Guests enjoy spa pool. De Ville self-contained Apartments is within a 5-minute walk from Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and offers free parking. It is 1 km from Sea World and 3 km from Cavill Avenue. Set in tropical gardens, the spacious, self-catering apartments all feature a comfortable lounge area with a sofa set and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player. Most apartments are also air conditioned. Guests can play a game on the tennis court, then relax in the spa or sauna. Other amenities include a tour desk and barbecue facilities.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Featuring picturesque, panoramic views of Gold Coasts' surf beaches, hinterland and the marina, Meriton Suites Southport is 5 minutes' walk from Australia Fair Shopping Centre, which offers a range of specialty stores and a cinema. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi at the property. Each 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suite boasts contemporary design and furnishings with full sized European kitchens and luxurious bathrooms with a selection of beautifully scented toiletries. Guests staying at Meriton Suites Southport can enjoy a day at one or more of Gold Coasts' popular theme parks, including Sea World, which is 7 minutes' drive away and Movie World, 25 minutes' drive away. For a relaxing picnic, Broadwater Parklands is 4 minutes' drive away. There are internal laundries with washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing facilities. Meriton Suites Southport has a fitness centre, indoor and outdoor resort style pools as well as a sauna. For your convenience the Gold Coast light rail system is just 2 minutes' walk from the property, which will connect you to shopping centres, universities, hospitals, restaurants and a diverse beaches that line the stunning coastline. There is a Woolworth's supermarket and restaurants, offering a variety of cuisines, located directly underneath the property.Show full description
This luxury hotel has very cosy rooms and a unique rooftop pool. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Gold Coast.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great location. Popular among women. Featuring panoramic views of the Broadwater or city skyline, Beaconlea offers self-catering accommodation with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a games room. 512MB of free WiFi, per day, is provided. The apartments all come with a balcony and water or city views. They have an open-plan dining and lounge area with cable TV and a DVD player. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher. Guests have access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, BBQ area, tennis court and free secure undercover vehicle parking. Beaconlea is located within a 5-minute walk of several restaurants, cafés, swimming lagoon and park. Sea World Water Park is 15 minutes' drive away. Helensvale Train Station is also a 15-minute drive from the apartments.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Gold Coast and great affordability!
Woodroffe Hotel is located in Southport on the beautiful Gold Coast. It offers convenient access to public transport, parklands, theme parks and is only 3.9 km to Surfers Paradise. All rooms are air conditioned and have a fresh contemporary feel and include a flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator for food storage and kettle for tea/coffee. All guests have unlimited free WiFi access. Guests can relax in the lobby lounge area and enjoy a breakfast, lunch or beverage from the on-site cafe. Australia Fair Shopping Centre is 500 metres from Woodroffe Hotel, while Marina Mirage Shopping Centre is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 24 km from Woodroffe Hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Cosy rooms. 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 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. Each apartment features a large open-plan lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen and private balcony with garden or ocean views. 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
I would describe this as the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in the area.
Charming. Cosy rooms. 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.Great location. Great views. 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. Featuring uninterrupted views of the Gold Coast skyline, The Grand Apartments has a swimming pool with heated spa pool and waterfall. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen. Set on the shores of the Gold Coast Broadwater, The Grand Apartments Gold Coast are just 15 minutes’ drive north of Surfers Paradise. Movie World and Dreamworld are a 15-minute drive away. Each apartment features a verandah with shutters, which can transform the balcony into another room. Private laundry facilities and a lounge room with WI-FI and chrome cast are provided. 3 Sixty Bar & Restaurant offers bistro-style modern Australian cuisine and breathtaking Broadwater views. Leisure facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, steam room and meeting room. The Grand Apartments are located opposite Harley Park’s all-season swimming lagoon. Guests will find cafes, restaurants and scenic beachside walks within walking distance.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among couples. Just 200 metres from the sands of Main Beach, Meriton Gold Coast has a fitness centre, tennis court and 2 swimming pools. All suites have a balcony and include cable TV. The Meriton Apartments on Main Beach is a 15-minute drive from Jupiters Casino. The Warner Bros Movie World, Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild theme parks are a 20-minute drive away. Each suite has a balcony with ocean, garden or river views. A fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities is standard in all suites. Guests can relax with a sauna or soak in the hot tub. The tour desk can book theme park tickets, fishing trips and rainforest tours. There are also hot air balloon trips available. There is a covered barbecue area for outdoor dining. The popular Tedder Avenue dining and shopping area is just a 1-minute walk away.Show full description
Trendy. Romantic. Great views. 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
Unique. Great value. Popular among women. Sunbird Beach Resort, situated less than 100 metres from the beach, offers apartments with balconies. This family-friendly property features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness centre, a sauna, hot tub and tennis and squash courts. Free unlimited WiFi is provided. All of the self-catered, air-conditioned apartments at Sunbird Beach have a kitchen which includes a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and an oven. Each apartment also has a washing machine. Sunbird Resort is a 20-minute walk from Marine Mirage shopping centre. The Warner Bros Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World are within 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Coolangatta Airport is 24 km away. The hotel has a large terrace with a barbecue and entertainment area. A small complimentary starter pack is provided in our Apartments with Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Laundry Liquid, Dishwashing liquid, soap, and toilet tissue (1 roll per bathroom). Once these items are used they are not replenished.Show full description
Stylish. Great location. Great value. Just 100 metres from the pristine white sand of Main Beach, Bougainvillea Holiday Apartments offer a private balcony with lovely ocean and mountain views. On-site entertainment options include a tennis court, a swimming pool and a hot tub. Bougainvillea Gold Coast Holiday Apartments are only 5 minutes’ drive from Surfers Paradise and Seaworld. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. All air-conditioned apartments have laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. Each apartment has flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Guests can relax in the sauna, or enjoy a meal in the covered barbecue area. The property also offers a tour desk and dry cleaning services.Show full description
Romantic. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. 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
Based on my research this is the most ROMANTIC luxury hotel in the area.
Hip. Unique. 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
This attractive property has pool facilities surrounded by lush greenery, newly renovated rooms with balconies, and fantastic seafood. It’s an excellent choice for a family stay with great access to trendy themed parks.
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