Popular places to visit
Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.
Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Things to do
Tamborine Mountain - Hop On Hop Off - From Brisbane
Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Surfers Parasailing with Free Photos
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
Top hotels in Coombabah
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The room was spotless, great bed and pillows, nice shower great service. 2 things in the room - my reading light did not work, the bed on left closest to the window - Room 1221 and I was told someone would come and fix it and no=one came; also - the toilet seat is incorrect shape/size for the toilet, ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Staff are great and clean property
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Clean room, Location central to everything Had an amazing experience
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
Great family holiday
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
About room cleaning service was very good. Housekeeper room attendant was very nice.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
We loved Peppers Souls hotel apartment. The service was A+, an extremely clean hotel, friendly staff, cleaned our apartment daily, pools were amazing and clean. We will definitely return next year
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Coombabah
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.
Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
Gaven
While Gaven isn't home to many top sights, Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Warner Bros. Movie World are some notable places to visit nearby.
Coomera
Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.
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.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
