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Hotels on the Gold Coast 2026, Best Places to Stay From Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads
Gold Coast hotels guide 2026: the best beachfront hotels, Surfers Paradise accommodation, Broadbeach resort options and boutique Burleigh Heads stays, where to stay on the Gold Coast in 2026.
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Hotels on the Gold Coast 2026, Overview
The Gold Coast has one of Australia's largest and most diverse hotel markets, from the iconic high-rise beachfront towers of Surfers Paradise to the boutique properties of Burleigh Heads and the resort complexes of Broadbeach and Hope Island. destinationgoldcoast.com
Luxury Hotels on the Gold Coast
- Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Sea World Drive, Main Beach. The world's first fully branded Versace hotel, a Gold Coast landmark of ostentatious Italian luxury. palazzoversace.com.au
- The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach. The Star resort complex, multiple hotels (Darling, The Star Grand) and extensive pool complex on Broadbeach Island. star.com.au/goldcoast
- Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Sea World Drive, Main Beach. Beachfront resort with lagoon pools and a strong Gold Coast heritage.
Boutique and Lifestyle Hotels
- Burleigh Heads Accommodation, several boutique apartment hotels and guesthouses in Burleigh Heads offer a more relaxed, community-connected Gold Coast stay vs Surfers Paradise towers.
- Komune Resort and Beach Club, Coolangatta/Kirra. Surf-lifestyle resort at the southern Gold Coast with a pool and beach club.
Booking Hotels on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast hotels peak over school holidays (January, April, July, September) and Schoolies week (November). booking.com
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