Hotels in Surfers Paradise

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A suburb of Gold Coast City in Queensland, Surfers Paradise is a Q150 Icon and its skyline of skyscrapers is one of the most familiar sights in Australia. Families are attracted to the stunning beach while young holidaymakers arrive to party, party, party, with some surfing between drinking, eating and shopping sessions. Don’t imagine that this means this suburb lacks interest beyond the beach. There are heritage sites, museums, theme parks and lots of events.

As the Gold Coast’s premier entertainment centre, there is an excellent choice of holiday accommodation. It gets very busy at certain times of the year (especially around the time of certain events) so if you find a deal for cheap hotels in Surfers Paradise, snap it up.

Neighbourhoods of Surfers Paradise

Like any suburb, Surfers Paradise has various neighbourhoods, but all the tourist activity and holiday accommodation is concentrated along and close to the shorefront. Areas of note are:

  • The beach: Always clean and with lifeguards on patrol, the 2km-long beach has lovely soft, golden sand and calm waters. Swimming is between flags and surfers should head to the outer bar for better swells. The beach is fronted by the esplanade which is lined with hotels/apartment blocks, restaurants, cafes, shops and some of the main attractions.
  • Budd’s Beach: Separate to the main beach. Budd’s sits on the Nerang River and is ideal for kids and cutting your teeth on the paddle board.
  • Gold Coast Nightlife Precinct: Never has an area been so aptly named. Centred on Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue, it’s packed with clubs, bars and restaurants.

What to see and do in Surfers Paradise

More diverse than its name implies, just some of the attractions and activities are:

  • Skypoint: Q1, the world’s tallest residential building, has an observation deck at 230m giving incredible views. If you’re fit and daring enough you can attempt Australia’s highest external building climb up to 270m. There’s also a restaurant.
  • Adrenalin Park: A small but fun theme park. The main rides are the Slingshot, Vomatron and Fly Coaster but there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy.
  • Ripley’s Museum: One of the “Believe it or Not” franchise, it is full of weird, wonderful, intriguing, and shocking exhibits. Fun for all ages from bungy trampolines to crazy croquet.
  • Infinity: Enjoy a highly-interactive experience at this maze in the style of a futuristic world. Please note, it’s not suitable for kids under 8.
  • Beachfront Markets: More than 100 stalls selling everything you might imagine operate on the esplanade on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
  • River Cruise: Enjoy a couple of hours on the rivers and canals seeing Gold Coast City from a different angle.
  • The Pink Poodle Sign: A local icon, the sign remained after the eponymous motel disappeared, it’s now an Instagram photo op.

What to eat in Surfers Paradise

With everything from Australian to Vietnamese cuisine, the food scene is vibrant and diverse. Every type of food is represented in the eateries in Surfers Paradise. Popular local foods include:

  • Fish and seafood: Featuring heavily on many menus popular dishes include seafood platter, coconut prawns, crab cakes, calamari, seafood pizza and barramundi served in multiple ways.
  • Waygu Beef: This prime meat is more mainstream and readily available in Australia than in other countries so it’s definitely worth trying here.
  • Native Ingredients: The use of indigenous and locally-produced foods is increasing so lookout for restaurants serving Australian food to try them.

Typical events and festivals in Surfers Paradise

The calendar here is a good mix of free events and paid sporting contests. Dates to note include:

  • Surfers Paradise Festival: Throughout late March and early April, the precinct is a celebration of local music, art, food, film and fashion.
  • Beyond the Sand Festival: For a week in March, the beachfront plays host to the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. There’s also circus themed entertainments.
  • Viva Surfers Paradise: This is Australia’s largest tribute artist festival and takes place in July.
  • Schoolies Week: Graduating students descend on the Nightlife District to celebrate the end of final exams in November/December.
  • Gold Coast Marathon: Held in July, runners from all over the world arrive to participate.
  • Gold Coast 600: The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit hosts the race for Supercars over the first weekend in December.

How to move around in Surfers Paradise

The shorefront is easily walkable and to get around the rest of the suburb there are Translink buses and the light rail system. In the evenings, pedal cabs are a green way to move between bars and clubs. Mobike bike rental also operates here, and car rental is easy. Gold Coast Airport is 23 kms away.

The climate in Surfers Paradise

The weather is consistently warm all year making this the ideal destination any time of year. January and February are the warmest months with average high temperatures of nearly 29°C. July is the coldest month. The best time to visit is between December and May.

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In Surfers Paradise we will have moderate rain, a rise in temperature is expected; dress in light clothing.

    • Wednesday
    • 79°F | 73°F
    • Thursday
    • 75°F | 68°F
    • Friday
    • 75°F | 70°F
    • Saturday
    • 75°F | 68°F

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Surfers Paradise

The most centrally located hotels in Surfers Paradise with the best ratings are: Baronnet Apartments, Hi Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments and Trilogy Surfers Paradise.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Surfers Paradise, the average price per night is 67 , while you will pay an average of 65 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 106 .

You can make reservations at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, Hotel Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise and Hotel Sovereign On The Gold Coast if you"re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Surfers Paradise.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Surfers Paradise, like Hotel Oceana On Broadbeach, Capricorn One Beachside Holiday Apartments Official or Artique Surfers Paradise Resort.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Surfers Paradise, we recommend Hotel Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Novotel Surfers Paradise and Hotel Palazzo Colonnades.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Surfers Paradise are Hotel Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Hotel Breakfree Peninsula Surfers Paradise and Paradise Centre Apartments Surfers Paradise.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Surfers Paradise with express check-in and check-out are Capricorn One Beachside Holiday Apartments Official, Hotel Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise and Hotel Mantra Legends Surfers Paradise.

The best hotels with a pool in Surfers Paradise are Baronnet Apartments, The Regent Apartments and Resort Marriott Vacation Club At Surfers Paradise.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Surfers Paradise are Hotel Oceana On Broadbeach, Capricorn One Beachside Holiday Apartments Official and Artique Surfers Paradise Resort.