4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
It would’ve been a solid 9 out of 10 on our trip to the island if for not on the last day a total stranger untied and moved my boat to a seperate mooring AND off another boat
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
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! (1,221 reviews)
"Beautiful"
Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$179 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at Voco everything looks like the photos, service was great, breakfast buffet was great a lot of options, kids loved the two swimming pools, good fitness centre, close to the beach, public transport and restaurants."
Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$170 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 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! (1,512 reviews)
"Great spot for a few nights in Broadbeach. Close to everything, nice pool"
Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025
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.
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,181 reviews)
"Loved the amenities of the property and a very comfy bed!"
Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (798 reviews)
"All I can say is that I really enjoyed staying in The Meriton Suites Hotel. I loved the single bedroom room that I stayed in. I shall look forward to staying in that same hotel room soon in the near future 😉😀🙂😌☺️"
Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,327 reviews)
"Stayed in a 3bedroom ocean view apartment on level 43 . Perfect views , rooms were big enough to accommodate the family , love the balcony space ."
Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park
Explore the great outdoors at South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Gold Coast.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Surfers Paradise Beach
4.5/5(3,401 reviews)
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Activities
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
AU$299
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
AU$179
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
AU$119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Day Cruise from Gold Coast
AU$269
per adult
Reviews of South Stradbroke Island
4.2
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
So beautiful and teeming with wildlife..highly recommend
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
If you want a relaxing get away and are happy to spend time with friends and family, this is a lovely location.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
There were many negatives but the studio apartment was clean and adequate. Some cooking facilities and nice little outside deck area.
4/5 - Good
Lp
Great place
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Great location With late Sunday ferry return after 3:00pm nothing open if you wanted snack or an ice cream
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Cavill Avenue
- The Star Gold Coast
- Dreamworld
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Kirra Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Coolangatta Beach
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Slingshot
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Broadwater Parklands
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Springbrook National Park
- Snapper Rocks
- The Oasis
- Harbour Town
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Sirromet Wines
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Chevron Renaissance
- Greenmount Beach
- Kurrawa Beach
- Nobby Beach
- Heritage Bank Stadium