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

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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
Cavill Avenue which includes shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

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

5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World featuring a waterpark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Things to do

Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

RM374
per adult
Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus
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
Rainforest Skywalk

Tamborine Explorer from Gold Coast

RM637
per adult
Tamborine Explorer from Gold Coast
Hop on Hop off - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves

Hop on Hop off - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves

RM457
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hop on Hop off - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves
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
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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 RM1,111 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
RM1,111
RM1,222 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"As always the stay is great, only issue were the door handles for the bedroom and bathroom. They seem old and should probably be replaced. One fell off whilst I turned it"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Turtle Beach Resort
Tropicana Motel
Tropicana Motel
3.5 out of 5
2595 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is RM321 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM321
RM353 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (717 reviews)
"Good for the price , wouldn't want to pay to much more but convenient"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Tropicana Motel
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM456 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM456
RM501 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel was excellent and I will recommend to my friends and family. The room was outstanding, spacious, and very clean. The eco style bathroom products were lovely. The bed was super comfortable and being on the 13th floor, was quiet from road noise. Very convenient with the tram stop right outside ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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 RM603 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM603
RM664 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 RM380 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM380
RM418 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,494 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM1,015 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
RM1,015
RM1,117 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"The resort has great facilities and the staff are very professional and attentive. We did find the room quite small and our shower wasn't working correctly which was a little disappointing."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Beach

Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building 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 Nobby Beach or Miami Marketta.

Miami
Gold Coast which includes food, drinks or beverages and outdoor eating

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 a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

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 city, a sunset and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Beach 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