Palm Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palm Beach

Popular places to visit

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

Everyone loves to watch movies, and the Gold Coast’s famous movie-themed park is a great opportunity to get up close to the action as well!

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue showing shopping, night scenes and a city

Cavill Avenue

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

A stay at this resort combines all the comforts of home with a chance to glimpse the strange and fascinating undersea world of the Pacific Ocean.

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach showing skyline, a beach and general coastal views

Surfers Paradise Beach

If you like to spice up your sunbathing with a spot of surfing and a LOT of shopping, then Surfers Paradise will really live up to its name!

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and a coastal town

Coolangatta Beach

Fish, swim or dive in the crystal-clear waters around Coolangatta, then sample some Aussie-style al fresco hospitality.

Coolangatta Beach

Activities

Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

NZ$62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

NZ$44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

NZ$147
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Picture 5 for Activity Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast: Midday River Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise

NZ$16
per adult
Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
Surfers Paradise city lights

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

NZ$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter

Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter

NZ$135
per adult
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
See all activities in Gold Coast

Our pick of the best Palm Beach Hotel Deals

Palm Beach Hotel

Palm Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
1118 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$122 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$122
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (556 reviews)
"The location is close to the beach and to a major Coles supermarket with easy access and public transport."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Palm Beach Hotel
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$225 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$225
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,292 reviews)
"We were a family of 4. Had a great view of Surfers Beach from our room. 2 minute walk to the light rail. Staff were amazing. Room was very spacious. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$340 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$340
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The view is stunning but can be very noisy on the weekend nights"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$215 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$215
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and 2 pools to enjoy with onsite parking (at a cost of $25 per night). Rooms could do with an update, especially bathrooms which had mould and malfunctioning toilet flush mechanisms - compared to other summarily priced properties, the rooms feel very dated and run down ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$460 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$460
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (617 reviews)
"Beautiful room , great location , very comfortable"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is NZ$232 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$232
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,502 reviews)
"Lovely room and the staff were super helpful. The drop off arrangements and parking off site quite frustrating."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
See all 4,602 properties in Palm Beach
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 Palm Beach

Burleigh Beach featuring city views, a skyscraper and tropical scenes

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
Default Image

Burleigh Waters

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.

Burleigh Waters
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary showing forests and a river or creek

Currumbin

Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.

Currumbin
Default Image

Tugun

Tugun is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tugun Beach and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary while you're in town.

Tugun
Default Image

Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby Beach.

Miami
Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Mermaid Beach

Palm Beach Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: