Mermaid Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Mermaid Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted seaside strips. Millionaires, not mermaids, reside in this beachfront locale.

Naturally, Mermaid Beach has some of the area’s best dining, ranging from modern Australian to a diversity of Asian cuisines. Check out Mermaid Beach’s collection of 18-hole golf courses and spend the day perfecting your putt. If you haven’t got a spare few million dollars, don’t fret: there are plenty of accommodation options here, from caravan parks to serviced apartments.

Popular places to visit

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Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(1,242 reviews)

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
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Cavill Avenue

4/5(2,815 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
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Dreamworld

4/5(582 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
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Sea World

4.5/5(1,225 reviews)

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(878 reviews)

Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

4.5/5(638 reviews)

Cuddle a koala and handfeed kangaroos at this wildlife sanctuary set in natural rainforest surrounds on Australia’s famous Gold Coast.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Activities

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ticket & Koala Photo

AU$114
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ticket & Koala Photo
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Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour

AU$50
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Mermaid Beach Hotel Deals

Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$164 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$164
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,222 reviews)
"Excellent customer service staff all enthusiastic and friendly"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Dorsett Gold Coast
Turtle Beach Resort
Turtle Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is AU$332 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$332
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Kids really enjoyed the water park and it was walking distance to everywhere."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Turtle Beach Resort
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$356 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$356
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
"Great location. 15min walk to either surfers or Broadbeach. Excellent facilities, great restaurants. Well maintained and clean. Easy parking. Great and helpful team. We enjoyed a fantastic week here. Food was great too, room service team very friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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$246 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$246
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 6 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,071 reviews)
"Service button had worn out. Didn’t realise what it was till the end of the stay"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$449 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$449
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our staycation! From the second we checked in, we felt so welcomed and comfortable. Excellent dining options, parking is plenty and easy to navigate and a lot of seating options around the pools. Rooms are comfortable, modern and spacious. Big shout out to Kesha, Melika and Holley ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$270 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$270
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,967 reviews)
"Nice place however the mattress have a bump and pillow require an upgrade . Great location nice and friendly staff . We were meeting a couple to go to the skypoint buffet and the receptionist sold us the 4 tickets with the discount . It was great We definitely will stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Beach

Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline

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
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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
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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 Nobby Beach or Miami Marketta.

Miami
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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
Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

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
Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

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.

Surfers Paradise

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