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 Resort & Water Park is a hotel and water park with a theme park right next door. Enjoy a room with a harbour or ocean views, a SpongeBob-themed water playground, boat and Jet Ski rides, children’s activities and animal encounters. Dolphins and polar bears in the theme park delight mass audiences, but you can also interact individually with the sea animals. The park has a rescue programme for injured and orphaned coastal creatures.

One big bonus of staying in the resort is VIP seating at selected shows at the theme park. The Kids Club runs fun programmes for the little ones, so parents have time to relax with a massage or try one of the water sports offered.

Take a parasailing or jet-boat lesson, or rent a Jet Ski to get out on the Broadwater. A helicopter ride offers a bird’s-eye view of the coastal strip. If you’re keen to interact with seals and dolphins, pay to join the trainers underwater at Animal Adventures and watch them feed the sharks.

At the Sea World theme park next door, throw yourself in the deep end on thrilling rides. Hop on the Jet Ski roller coaster and get whisked through rock pools and caves at speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour (45 miles per hour).

See the penguins, feed a sting ray, watch a dolphin or seal show – you can even watch polar bears swimming underwater. Sea World’s breeding programme gives you a chance to meet baby dolphins in the Nursery Pool. At the Seabird Aviary, injured birds are rehabilitated for return to the wild.

Sea World Resort & Water Park is located at Main Beach. This resort is aimed at families, and the theme park caters mainly to children. You can get a package deal for both. Resort guests can enjoy unlimited use of the Water Park, and visitors to Sea World theme park can upgrade to include this venue. Be aware that it gets crowded during school holidays.

The Sea World theme park is open every day except Christmas. Some animal interactions require you to pay extra. Buy a VIP Pass if you plan on visiting the three major parks: Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild.

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Circle On Cavill Surfers Paradise Apartments-Holiday Paradise

Surfers Paradise

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4 Feb - 9 Feb

found 2 days ago

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Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL)

8/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)

Appartment was nice inside, the hallway was dirty and smelling like smoke at night time , wasn’t good condition and my children couldn’t sleep at night, my son has asthma so when I asked to be moved they couldn’t accommodate us. Vacuum cleaner wasn’t working properly. The view was fantastic and other than what I said above the location was fantastic and we enjoyed our holiday. Next time you have to let families know if this is a smoking floor.

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Sun City - Q Stay

Surfers Paradise

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27 Dec - 3 Jan

found 1 day ago

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Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL)

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H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise

Surfers Paradise

per person

29 Jan - 4 Feb

found 1 day ago

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Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL)

8/10 Very Good! (254 reviews)

We had a great stay here. The view was amazing and we felt safe in the apartment. Easy access to the many restaurants and shops around Cavill Street and beyond, all in walking distance. Easy access to transport. Spacious rooms and lounge area with plenty of room for families

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

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Reviews of Sea World

4.3

Top destination

5 - Excellent

604

4 - Good

437

3 - Okay

132

2 - Disappointing

30

1 - Terrible

22

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Don't go if you have children over the age of 10. We stayed for about 1 hour and then got stuck in traffic trying to head to another theme park to fill in the day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Easy to find. Shame some bits were closed due to rain.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Crystal castle

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

young kids want to go to nickelodoen for the rides so pick your shows before you go. food is expensive so take some snacks.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

If you're an animal lover, this isn't the place for you.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

I was so sad seeing the polar bears in such an unnatural environment. I’m not a fan of SeaWorld but went along with the grandchildren. I wouldn’t go again.

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