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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$189 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$189
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,446 reviews)
The room was run down and smelled of mildew during our stay. It definitely needs a little renovation. There were chips everywhere on the furniture, the bathroom tiles. the bottom of the door the paint was coming of curling.Also if your room faces cavil ave then be prepared for noise all night as ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$234 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$234
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Room was great on the 17th floor. Great view of the river

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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$176 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$176
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The staff was a standout for our stay, the amenities were amazing. We will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$182 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$182
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,531 reviews)
Yes, the technologies in using lifts and operating tv etc was far too hard for anon IT person

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Mantra Legends Hotel

Mantra Legends Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Laycock St Surfers Paradise QLD
Fully refundable
The price is AU$158 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$158
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Asked for interconnecting rooms Only when checking in was told they were not interconnecting Asked and reception advised we don't have any rooms . Staff replied we did see your request . I said and no one thought to advise us . No reply . If we had known we would have booked elsewhere due to having ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mantra Legends Hotel
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is AU$168 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$168
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,495 reviews)
I loved the location, the hotel, the room and the services of the hotel.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

If only that was me on the wave! 
What a view!

Burleigh Waters

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.

Burleigh Waters
View of Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise from Mick Schamburg Park.

Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.

Miami
Burleigh Beach featuring city views, a skyscraper and tropical scenes

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
Beautiful old boardwalk at the Glades Golf Course, one of Australia’s most prestigious resort golf courses in Queensland, Gold Coast. Designed by Australian golfing icon, Greg Norman.

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.

Robina
Aerial panorama of Mermaid Beach suburb and Gold Coast city skyline, Queensland, Australia

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
Sunny view of Palm Beach and Tallebudgera Creek on the Gold Coast

Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.

Palm Beach


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