Palm Beach Travel Guide

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Sunny view of Palm Beach and Tallebudgera Creek on the Gold Coast
Sunny view of Palm Beach and Tallebudgera Creek on the Gold Coast
An aerial view of Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia on a clear blue water day
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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$127 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$127
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (582 reviews)
Paint peeling on the ceiling & flaking onto beds. Amenities needed cleaning. Hotel staff were friendly & helpful

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Palm Beach Hotel
Red Star Hotels Palm Beach

Red Star Hotels Palm Beach

3 out of 5
1026 Gold Coast Highway Palm Beach QLD
The price is NZ$190 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$190
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
Friendly, welcoming staff and a very spacious, modern looking room with great amenities.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Red Star Hotels Palm Beach
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$224 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$224
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,449 reviews)
The hotel has become old and needs more attention to cleanliness. The bed in our room was not steady, moved with the slightest push. No one came to check on it even when requesting twice for someone to check it. Parking has become more expensive over the couple of years. The only great thing about ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is NZ$276 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$276
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Fantastic! Would definitely stay again. Great location and property.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is NZ$191 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$191
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,533 reviews)
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is NZ$329 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$329
3 Mar - 4 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room itself was comfortable and well-presented, but the lack of complementary amenities beyond basic tea and coffee was disappointing compared to other hotels in the same category. Unfortunately, the most negative part of our stay was the service — several staff members were noticeably rude, ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

QT Gold Coast
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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
If only that was me on the wave! 
What a view!

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
aboriginal designs on headland

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
View of Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise from Mick Schamburg Park.

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 Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.

Miami
View of Coolangatta from Tugun Esplanade. People relaxing and sunbathing on Kirra Beach.

Bilinga

Travellers come to Bilinga for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Bilinga Beach and North Kirra Beach while you're in town.

Bilinga


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