Main Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Sea World featuring colourful reefs and marine life
From houseboats to jet boats, humble fish ‘n’ chips to the finest dining, this northern stretch of Gold Coast perfection has it all.

The simply named beachside suburb began as Southport’s main swimming spot and its early 20th-century architecture reminisces about the good old days. Get a traditional beachside feed of fish and chips from the takeaway joint in the heritage bathing pavilion and spot dolphins offshore. Swim or surf in the open shore breaks or watch the action from a shaded foreshore park.


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Our pick of the best Main Beach Hotel Deals

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$173 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$173
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast was amazing"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
5 out of 5
94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, QLD
The price is AU$360 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$360
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
beautiful location and hotel
"We were visiting family and this was a lovely stay"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach, QLD
The price is AU$329 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$329
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Hotel is a bit out dated, room was comfortable, staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2024

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Sea World Resort
Sea World Resort
4.5 out of 5
Sea World Drive Main Beach Gold Coast, Main Beach, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is AU$289 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$289
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Sea World Resort
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 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$189
per night
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Had to pay extra for car parking, buffet breakfast was expensive for what was on offer and the amount of people"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

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$356 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$356
per night
6 May - 7 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! (324 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel 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.



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