Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Gold Coast
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Gold Coast, Australia — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Surfers Paradise.
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Top pick
Surfers Paradise
The skyline, the nightlife, the name-brand beach.
3.1 km from center
#2
Broadbeach
Family-friendly polish — restaurants, the casino, calmer sand.
3.3 km from center
#3
Burleigh Heads
The cool one — headland park, point break, best eating.
10 km from center
#4
Coolangatta
Southern border twin-town — Snapper Rocks and the Superbank.
5.3 km from center
Getting around
The G:link tram spines Surfers–Broadbeach; trains connect Brisbane. A car unlocks the hinterland.
Stay Broadbeach or Burleigh over Surfers for calmer nights. Theme parks: one multi-park pass, arrive at opening.