Carrara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Activities


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$162 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (989 reviews)
"Great place for an overnight stay. I wasn’t a fan of having to climb stairs to get to my room on level 3. Other than that it was all good."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 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$206 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (483 reviews)
"Nice quiet position with good facilities; loved the sports complex with the crazy golf, gym, pool etc. 9.7 /10 due to air con hit and miss and no lower than 22 deg . Would recommend though"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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$156 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,219 reviews)
"Great staff, convenient location close to all places of interest. Property does need an update, and the renovations point to that being a priority."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$195 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,506 reviews)
"great stay"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Dorsett 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$189 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (1,005 reviews)
"We were impressed with everything here at Voco, during Easter they arranged wonderful activities for the kids and staff are super helpful and amazing. Tram is literally right outside and plenty of dining options to choose if not staying to eat at the hotel. We will definitely come again."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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$255 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great Hotel, great staff, great entrttainment."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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 which includes 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 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.

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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 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 Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
Main Beach featuring general coastal views, a skyscraper and a sandy beach

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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