4/5 - Good
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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
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$220 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$220
13 Oct - 14 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! (1,262 reviews)
"Location is super handy! Rooms ok - only real issue was the bathroom was tiny. We had large sporting groups during our stay - which made it quite noisy at times. Long wait times for lifts became frustrating. Some construction near pool area limiting day time access (alternate pool available at neighbouring ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$459 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$459
7 Oct - 8 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! (612 reviews)
"In a good position and room was good with ocean views. It was a bit of a wind tunnel and shadows over the pool i didnt like."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is NZ$327 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$327
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,026 reviews)
"No but it’s okey"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
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
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 helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (945 reviews)
"Everything was perfect except for not having any hot water for our bath and showers"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,442 reviews)
"Amazing view from our room, had both ocean and city views. The apartment was clean, spacious, and the layout worked well for our family (two adults and two teens). It was quiet—we couldn't hear any of our neighbors, and construction noise was mostly blocked out when the balcony doors were shut. The ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
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 helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,380 reviews)
"Good busy with kids but"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park
Explore the great outdoors at South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Gold Coast.
Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5/5(1,242 reviews)
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!
Cavill Avenue
4/5(2,815 reviews)
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Dreamworld
4/5(582 reviews)
From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.
Sea World
4.5/5(1,225 reviews)
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.
Surfers Paradise Beach
4.5/5(3,401 reviews)
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!
Activities
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
NZ$62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
NZ$44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
NZ$51
per adult
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
NZ$44
per adult
Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
NZ$33
per adult
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
NZ$65
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reviews of South Stradbroke Island
4.2
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
So beautiful and teeming with wildlife..highly recommend
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
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
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
Great place
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Great location With late Sunday ferry return after 3:00pm nothing open if you wanted snack or an ice cream
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Kirra Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Coolangatta Beach
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Slingshot
- Springbrook National Park
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Broadwater Parklands
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Greenmount Beach
- Chevron Renaissance
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Sirromet Wines
