Main Beach Travel Guide

Gold Coast
Sea World featuring marine life and coral
From houseboats to jet boats, humble fish ‘n’ chips to the finest dining, this northern stretch of Gold Coast perfection has it all.

The simply named beachside suburb began as Southport’s main swimming spot and its early 20th-century architecture reminisces about the good old days. Get a traditional beachside feed of fish and chips from the takeaway joint in the heritage bathing pavilion and spot dolphins offshore. Swim or surf in the open shore breaks or watch the action from a shaded foreshore park.


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Top hotels in Main Beach

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₹9,724 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
₹9,724
per night
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the spacious rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I did like the location of the hotel and also the staff were so nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2023

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach, QLD
The price is ₹17,925 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
₹17,925
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Buffets offered a variety food and walkable locations"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
5 out of 5
94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, QLD
The price is ₹17,006 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
₹17,006
per night
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It is certainly ready for a fix up and refresh We paid a great deal and expected a 5 star hotel which it no longer is by any stretch of the imagination so we were not surprised that Versace withdrew their name"

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2023

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Sea World Resort
Sea World Resort
4.5 out of 5
Sea World Drive Main Beach Gold Coast, Main Beach, QLD
The price is ₹15,497 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
₹15,497
per night
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Cavill Avenue and The Star Gold Coast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The ease of access to sea world was thr biggest plus . The breakfast queue was quite long but they was no issue regarding items being finished before time. The staff were very helpful. The in-house Japanese restaurant was awesome. There was an in house theatre for late night movies mainly for kids ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2023

Sea World Resort
Pacific Views Resort
Pacific Views Resort
4 out of 5
5 Woodroffe Avenue, Main Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cavill Avenue and The Star Gold Coast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
"Excellent experience"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

Pacific Views Resort
Xanadu Main Beach Resort
Xanadu Main Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
59 Pacific Street, Main Beach, QLD
The price is ₹26,997 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
₹26,997
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (839 reviews)
"Really pleased with the size of this apartment it suited us really well. The bed was rather uncomfortable and the furniture was worn, could do with replacing the sofa, the lamps, the old drawers in the wardrobes. Little bit disappointed with the cleanliensss, lots of cobwebs, random marks and stains, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

Xanadu Main Beach Resort
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