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
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
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 showing a water park

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

Top hotels in Mermaid Beach

Turtle Beach Resort

Turtle Beach Resort

4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is ₹19,087 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹19,087
₹21,076 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ₹5,131 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹5,131
₹5,727 total
22 Jul - 23 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! (721 reviews)
"Appreciated having lots of bowls, plates, cups and cutlery, as well as brush and tea towel to wash them. A small bottle of dishwashing liquid would have been helpful, but we managed by using a bar of soap. Parking is limited, but the same people manage Tropicana and Browns next door, and there is ..."

Reviewed on 10 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 ₹9,941 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹9,941
₹10,935 total
4 Aug - 5 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good Stay. No complains. Love the buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 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 ₹9,923 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,923
₹10,916 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Our apartment was 10/10 as well as costumer service. Pools were absolutely freezing and not swimable. We have a 10 month and 26 month old and there wasn’t any facilities safe for them eg playground, locked area around the pools. No park space or playground either walking distance from the hotel."

Reviewed on 17 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 ₹7,609 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,609
₹8,370 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,482 reviews)
"Good location, cheap"

Reviewed on 16 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 ₹20,341 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹20,341
₹22,375 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 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 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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