Mermaid Beach

Gold Coast

Mermaid Beach
SkyPoint Observation Deck featuring general coastal views, a high rise building and a sandy beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted seaside strips. Millionaires, not mermaids, reside in this beachfront locale.

Naturally, Mermaid Beach has some of the area’s best dining, ranging from modern Australian to a diversity of Asian cuisines. Check out Mermaid Beach’s collection of 18-hole golf courses and spend the day perfecting your putt. If you haven’t got a spare few million dollars, don’t fret: there are plenty of accommodation options here, from caravan parks to serviced apartments.

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue which includes shopping, a city and night scenes

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.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld which includes rides

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.

Dreamworld
Sea World

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach showing general coastal views, cbd and a sandy beach

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.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Rainforest Skywalk

Tamborine Explorer from Gold Coast

RM637
per adult
Tamborine Explorer from Gold Coast
Vines on Mt Tamborine

Full-Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Gold Coast

RM693
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Gold Coast
Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

RM496
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip with Snorkelling

Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

RM607
per adult
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

RM357
per adult
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

RM152
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
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Top hotels in Mermaid Beach

Turtle Beach Resort

Turtle Beach Resort

4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is RM986 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
RM986
RM1,085 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Loved the whole place"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Turtle Beach Resort
Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel

3.5 out of 5
2323 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is RM385 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM385
RM423 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (413 reviews)
"Loved this motel as rooms all on the ground floor. Roo.s have been refurbished clean & modern. Walk in shower, coffee pod machine, microwave etc. Staff greet you with friendliness & very helpful. Lovely pool area also. Motel just has a lovely feel to it. Also massage therapist on site."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Blue Heron Motel
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM491 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
RM491
RM540 total
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

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM1,024 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
RM1,024
RM1,127 total
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

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM749 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM749
RM823 total
2 Nov - 3 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

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is RM503 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM503
RM553 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,530 reviews)
"I booked a room for my parents; 3 nights at a huge discount! They absolute enjoyed their stay! I was abit sceptical because of the huge discounts and it was also my first time booking using the Wotif app. But the place looked so clean and luxurious! My parents loved the food, rooftop views and the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Beach

Broadbeach showing a high rise building, a beach and skyline

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
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Mermaid Waters

Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.

Mermaid Waters
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Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby Beach.

Miami
Gold Coast featuring food, outdoor eating and drinks or beverages

Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Broadbeach Waters
Burleigh Beach showing general coastal views, a high rise building and cbd

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
Surfers Paradise showing a beach, a sunset and a city

Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Surfers Paradise

Mermaid Beach