South Stradbroke Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sandy beach with dunes and sparse vegetation.
A deck with a table and chairs overlooking a calm body of water with docks and buildings in the background.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A bridge over a river with modern buildings in the background.
A coastal marina with tall buildings, boats, and a clear blue sky.

Our guide on where to stay in South Stradbroke Island

Find the best South Stradbroke Island areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Stradbroke Island
Learn more about South Stradbroke Island

Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Coolangatta

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Coolangatta. Make a stop by Kirra Beach or The Strand while you're exploring the area.

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.

Southport

Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

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$260 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$260
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,503 reviews)
"Our room was spacious, house keeping did an excellent job every day. The gym had limited floor space, could perhaps have some little cubby shelves to put belongings in, one of the two treadmills not working. The beach view was awesome. The lifts were noisy next to our room. Very convenient location ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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$510 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$510
19 July - 20 July
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (788 reviews)
"Excellent environment, facilities and services"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is NZ$485 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$485
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"All are great."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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 Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,160 reviews)
"Amazing location and reasonable price. Very clean with excellent staff too. Facilities were great, will definitely book here again. Only pitfall is parking….they must have too many permanent residence and so no parking for visitors unless your in a penthouse, I didn’t like this at all."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Qube Broadbeach

Qube Broadbeach

4 out of 5
Cnr Queensland Ave and Jubilee Ave Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,130 reviews)
"very good no gripes about anything very handy to tram and shops would stay there again"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Qube Broadbeach
Artique Surfers Paradise

Artique Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
16-18 Enderley Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,179 reviews)
"Parking is easy and always spots avaliable, nice walking distance to town, rooms had everything you need and more, would 100% stay here again, staff are always helpful and happy too, thank you for having us Artique."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Artique 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.

Stay near popular South Stradbroke Island attractions

Activities

Cities near South Stradbroke Island

Explore a world of travel with Expedia