Carrara Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Carrara Hotel Deals

Mercure Gold Coast Resort

Mercure Gold Coast Resort

4 out of 5
64 Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara, QLD
The price is AU$177 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$177
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Laundry Service was essentially non existant. Over the 3 nights/days, not once was the room cleaned and guests would need to help themselves to the open Staff Only room for spare towels etc. Although each block of Units are 3 storey, there are no lifts, just 31 steps up and 31 steps down if staying ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Mercure Gold Coast Resort
Elite Gold Coast

Elite Gold Coast

3.5 out of 5
28 Chisholm Rd, Carrara, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$220 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$220
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Golf amenities and pool is about a 5 min walk from hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Elite Gold Coast
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$187 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$187
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,299 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoed our stay at novotel surfers paradise. So central to everything. Breakfast was amazing Staff were lovely. Bed was so comfortable. Check in and out was easy. Highly recommend staying here. Great view from our balcony too"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$405 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$405
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
"A wonderful stay, supported by great service, luxury surrounds and the best location."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$166 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$166
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"We booked this hotel as we were at the Gold Coast for an event. I was extremely happy with our stay considering how cheap the hotel was compared to others. It's in a super convenient location with a bottle shop and many dining options in close proximity. The room was cosy and clean and offered a ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$299 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$299
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Great stay
"As always a very enjoyable stay at the Hilton surfers paradise. Always friendly welcoming staff, great room and amenities…and amazing location"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Carrara

Gold Coast showing food, drinks or beverages and outdoor eating

Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Broadbeach Waters
Surfers Paradise showing a sunset, a beach and a city

Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

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Robina

Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.

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Mermaid Waters

Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.

Mermaid Waters
Broadbeach featuring skyline, a sandy beach and a high-rise building

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
Main Beach showing a coastal town, a high-rise building and a city

Southport

Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

Southport


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