Palm Beach
Gold Coast
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only)
Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)
Gold Coast: Surfers Parasailing with Free Photos
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast
Top hotels in Palm Beach
Palm Beach Hotel
The staff were absolutely lovely and extremely helpful the room and facilities were clean hygienic and comfortable. My only complaint is there showers have major issues with temperature and constantly change temperature
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Red Star Hotels Palm Beach
Very convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great location and walk to all sightseeing places and restaurants.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Staying at The Star was an overall good experience, only fault that I had was the pool areas were overly busy and no seats were ever available even despite going to the pool early at 8:30am. We found people would put down their towels, leave and then come back later. Makes it a bit difficult to enjoy ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
It was a good stay, comfy beds, good curtains that block out the light. The facilities are good but was a bit disappointing that the steam room/ sauna was not open. The bar and the restaurant were very reasonable priced and the tram stop is on the doorstep. Overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
The staff were amazing! We were greated with a beautiful bottle of red wine and chocolates on arrival. Staff were incredibly accomodating with requests. And parking was very convenient and always available. Walking to enjoy the restaurants of the nearby casino was an indulgence. Thank you for making ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palm Beach
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 Waters
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.
Currumbin
Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Tugun
Tugun is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tugun Beach and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary while you're in town.
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 Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
