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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Unique Accommodations
© InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

2. The Island Gold Coast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
© The Island Gold Coast

3. Mercure Gold Coast Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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4. Mantra on View Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Mantra on View Hotel

5. Vibe Hotel Gold Coast

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Vibe Hotel Gold Coast

6. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

© Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

7. AVANI Broadbeach Gold Coast Residences

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8. Mantra Legends Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Mantra Legends Hotel

9. QT Gold Coast

© QT Gold Coast

10. Mantra Sun City

© Mantra Sun City

11. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

12. Hilton Surfers Paradise

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13. Alpha Sovereign Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Alpha Sovereign Hotel

14. RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

Category: Unique Accommodations
© RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

15. Ramada by Wyndham Hope Harbour

© Ramada by Wyndham Hope Harbour

16. Mantra at Sharks

© Mantra at Sharks

17. The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

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18. Harbour Side Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Harbour Side Resort

19. La Costa Motel

Category: Unique Accommodations
© La Costa Motel

20. Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge

21. Novotel Surfers Paradise

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22. Sea World Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Sea World Resort

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Located just south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast is famous for its beautiful long white sandy beaches, excellent surfing spots, and glistening network of waterways and inland canals.
  • Visitors to the Gold Coast have a wealth of attractions to enjoy from theme parks such as Sea World, Dreamworld, and Wet’n’Wild to outdoor adventures of hiking across the mountain ridges and valleys of Lamington National Park and surfing some of the world’s best waves.
  • The Gold Coast is also home to a variety of fantastic places to stay ranging from themed resorts and ultra-luxurious hotels to comfortable bed-and-breakfast style guesthouses.

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