Mermaid Beach Travel Guide

Gold Coast

Mermaid Beach
SkyPoint Observation Deck showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town
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
Cavill Avenue featuring 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 showing 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
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd

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
Coolangatta Beach featuring a coastal town, a sandy beach and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

4.5/5(38 reviews)

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

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 ₹17,453 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹17,453
₹19,270 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"pools were great"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Turtle Beach Resort
Tropicana Motel

Tropicana Motel

3.5 out of 5
2595 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is ₹5,575 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹5,575
₹6,181 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a snack bar/deli and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (724 reviews)
"For the price payed it was very good! The guy from the reception was very helpful."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Tropicana Motel
Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel

3.5 out of 5
2323 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is ₹7,050 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,050
₹7,793 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)
"Ease of booking and self automated check in/out options."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Blue Heron 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 ₹9,064 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
₹9,064
₹9,970 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Good hotel with the basics."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ₹8,474 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹8,474
₹9,321 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,295 reviews)
Comfortable place to stay
"Short term parking available out front so you can check in, then park in garage which you pay additional fee for. Rooms comfortable and enough space and facilities to prepare food if required, appreciated tea and pod coffee and got extra tea bags from front desk. 7-11 next door to reception can provide ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,977 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹10,977
₹12,074 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The hotel proudly boasts a prime location, nestled among a delightful array of restaurants, each hiding its own culinary treasures that burst with flavor. Upon check-in, I encountered a firm enforcement of the 3 PM arrival time; however, I was graciously granted access to the lounge, providing a ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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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 Burleigh Golf Club.

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

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

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