Gold Coast Beaches Travel Guide

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The view from Elephant Rocks Lookout along the beach at Currumbin. A lovely place to visit after you've gone to the sanctuary. #beach
The view from Elephant Rocks Lookout along the beach at Currumbin. A lovely place to visit after you've gone to the sanctuary. #beach
The Spit at Southport on the Gold Coast is a permanent sand spit dividing the Southport Broadwater from the Pacific Ocean.  The Sand pumping jetty is a popular place for photographers, surfers, swimmers, fishermen  and dog walkers.  This Northern end of Main Beach is where you'll also see the fishing trawlers departing and returning with their catch.  Why not also take a walk through the natural 3.5km bushland track or pop into SeaWorld for a day of adventure .  Make sure you are at your destination prior to the time you want to shoot the photograph so you can set the shot. #goldenhour
One of my favourite local spots.. in between greenmount beach and rainbow bay. Nice spot to read or book or swim at high tide.  Or to check the surf of both points #beach #surf #travel #swim #goldcoast #australia #water
Protective spot by the rocks for cruisey beach days.. great view of surfers paradise and Broadbeach

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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$539 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$539
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
Amazing stay, the hotel itself is total perfection. If I could add one slightly negative comment, the pool lounger covers need refreshing ….. some are very heavily stained and do not reflect the ultra high hotel standards

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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 NZ$420 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$420
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel itself is quite nice and the staff were very helpful. We were disappointed a bit in the dining experience especially the Special Seafood Buffet which was disappointing. The pool, while large, wasn’t very nice, and the water was cloudy. The location is right off the beach which is very unique ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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
The price is NZ$368 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$368
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Good location. The room was a bit smelly but the staff were very helpful. The lounge cafe staff weren’t very nice. Both buffet and Japanese restaurant were amazing.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Sea World Resort
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.
The Breakers

The Breakers

4 out of 5
60 Old Burleigh Road Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions The Star Gold Coast and Cavill Avenue ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
Very clean Modern furnishings Lovely staff and residents

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Breakers
One The Esplanade

One The Esplanade

3.5 out of 5
1 Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this apartment in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
The view is outstanding. Not only a beach view but also an uninterrupted view down the beach. I stayed in a one bedroom (#16). All of the one bedroom apartments have a good sized living room and large bedroom, #16 is open plan with the rooms separated by a folding door if needed. So it's one huge ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

One The Esplanade
Talisman Apartments

Talisman Apartments

4 out of 5
67 Broadbeach Boulevard Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions The Star Gold Coast and Pacific Fair Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
One of the best if not best apartments we have stayed in. Clean, well appointed, well maintained. Efficient staff

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Talisman Apartments
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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