South Stradbroke Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in South Stradbroke Island

Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Doug Jennings Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Main Beach
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Runaway Bay

Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.

Runaway Bay
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Biggera Waters

Beaches, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Biggera Waters. Make a stop by Harbour Town while you're exploring.

Biggera Waters
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Paradise Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise Point and surrounding area, you can visit Sanctuary Cove Marina and Harbour Town.

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Hollywell

Theme parks and waterfront are just a few things travellers like about Hollywell. A stop by Pine Ridge Conservation Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Hollywell
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$198 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$198
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent , quality hotel at a prime convenient location close to the best ,that surfers paradise has to offer ..i stayed for 14 nights and enjoyed being welcomed by the hotel staff..i was inpressed with the generous size of the room given for superior delux guests ...Will definitely stay again and ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$312 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$312
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (4,020 reviews)
"Amazing views and everything we needed."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
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 NZ$395 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$395
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)
"The most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed! Fantastic location and facility"

Reviewed on 19 May 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.
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
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 pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,788 reviews)
"Great location for what we needed. The staff were absolutely lovely. Very friendly & helpful. We’ve already booked here again for next year"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,020 reviews)
"Amazing views and everything we needed."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 out of 5
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 pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (625 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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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Reviews of South Stradbroke Island

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
4
" "5 - Excellent 25%
4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 68.75%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 6.25%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
27 Jan 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Jan 2020

So beautiful and teeming with wildlife..highly recommend

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Jan 2020

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
2 Jan 2020

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
28 Dec 2019

Great place

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
18 Nov 2019

Great location With late Sunday ferry return after 3:00pm nothing open if you wanted snack or an ice cream

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