Gilston Travel Guide
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?
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.
Top hotels in Gilston
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Location great close to tram stop and a short walk to the beach.Check in staff very friendly and helpful.Room clean with comfortable bed.Well stocked with coffee,tea and milk.Water pressure good and plenty of hot water. Bathroom was a little small and dated but does not detect from experience.Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Just what u would expect when ur paying over $300 a night
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Everything was excellent. Staff was very polite. Highly recommended to stay in your hotel
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Cost efficient & satisfactory hotel
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Very clean room and generally satisfactory staff. Housekeeping seemed to have problems supplying a shower chair, a visit to reception needed to solve the problem. But the rooms and ocean views views were excellent.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Mantra on View Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gilston
Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by People First Stadium or Carrara Sports Complex while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Robina
Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance 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.
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.
Gilston Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Gilston by Star Rating
- Choose Your Gilston Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Gold Coast neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Dreamworld
- Kirra Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- The Star Gold Coast
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Coolangatta Beach
- Broadwater Parklands
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Burleigh Beach
- Springbrook National Park
- Chevron Renaissance
- Currumbin Beach
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Harbour Town
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- The Oasis
- Nobby Beach
- Snapper Rocks
- Sanctuary Cove Marina
