Best Hotels in Main Beach

Explore Main Beach with 21 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Sea World Resort
8.5 (153 reviews)

Sea World Resort ★★★★

📍 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

"The room is huge! The bed is also very large! One bed can easily fit one adult and one child. The water park inside the hotel is so much fun! Highly recommend for families traveling with children to Gold Coast!"

Pacific Views Resort
8.6 (115 reviews)

Pacific Views Resort ★★★★

📍 Parade, Main Beach

"The room facilities were a bit old, but very complete. The front desk service was excellent. There are many restaurants nearby, and the view is of the sea. It was fantastic."

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
8.4 (140 reviews)

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast ★★★★★

📍 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

"The staff was very friendly and professional. The cost of the breakfast was a bit high, but the food was delicious. "

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
8.1 (132 reviews)

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast ★★★★★

📍 71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

"This hotel probably had a glorious past, but now it feels like it's faded, except for its private beach. The shopping mall across the street is practically deserted, with many stores closed. It's located a bit far in, closer to Sea World. There isn't even free bottled water in the room; you have to buy their eco-friendly cup to get water from the hallway. We were given a room in an annex, far from the main area, with an incredibly long corridor that seemed endless. It took at least 10 minutes to walk from our room to the lobby every day. The room's facilities looked very old, and the shower faucet in the bathroom was rusted. There was only a bathtub, no separate shower space. The room we got also had a connecting inner door. The most ridiculous thing was when we returned one afternoon and ran into a cleaning staff member, a man who looked South American. He seemed very unhappy to see us and didn't greet us at all. When he turned on the vacuum cleaner, he rudely vacuumed aggressively towards my feet. All the hotel staff seemed aloof; they wouldn't even greet you when you encountered them. Only the staff in the breakfast restaurant were okay, but breakfast was mostly Western-style with limited options. I don't feel it was worth the price."

Sunbird Beach Resort Main Beach
8.7 (46 reviews)

Sunbird Beach Resort Main Beach ★★★★

📍 Unit 18 B/3540 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach

"Good experience"

Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast
8.4 (47 reviews)

Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast ★★★

📍 52 Pacific St, Main Beach

"Nice hotel very clean well equipped kitchen and nice pool area just a short walk into surfers or down the road for dinner. View from the balcony of the beach and a lot quieter than staying up the beach in surfers. Coffee shops and food just a short walk next door"

Xanadu Main Beach Resort
9.3 (110 reviews)

Xanadu Main Beach Resort ★★★★

📍 59 Pacific St, Main Beach

"travelled with a group of friends but got a solo apartment and was blown away by the size and quality of the room. Whenever not at the resort pool, the beach, or many of the high-quality restaurants surrounding the resort, I was on the balcony with the lovely sea breeze blowing in, reading my book and drinking the complimentary fruity vodka crushes I was delighted to find waiting for me upon first arriving in my room. I will definitely be returning to this resort in the future."

Oscar on Main Beach Resort
9.1 (71 reviews)

Oscar on Main Beach Resort ★★★★

📍 1-9 Hughes Ave, Main Beach

"Excellent location and very spacious apartment with comfortable furniture. Staff were excellent and communicated very well."

The Waterford on Main Beach
9.1 (28 reviews)

The Waterford on Main Beach ★★★★

📍 3482-3488 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach

"Amazing location In Main beach these apartments all have ocean views, very clean and comfortable. With a awesome host, this place ticks all the boxes for your stay on the Gold Coast. Tedder st has all your cafes and restaurants which is only a few streets away. Only a 3 minute drive to SeaWorld."

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Sea World Resort ★★★★
"The beds was itchy myself and kids had rashes on our bodies alot like ringworm maybe the sheets where damp.but overall it was a good experience, breakfast is a must."
★★★★★
2026-08-09
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Pacific Views Resort ★★★★
"Amazing location right on the beach. And friendly staff like Raenae 👍🏽"
★★★★★
2025-03-31
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Imperial Hotel Gold Coast ★★★★★
"The body gel and shampoo weren't replenished during cleaning, and I found myself in a tough spot when I wanted to shower but the bottles were empty."
★★★★★
2026-01-01
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast ★★★★★
"The hotel’s public areas are beautifully designed and well maintained, which initially gave a great impression. However, the room itself was quite outdated and lacked the comfort we expected. Unfortunately, the check-in process was frustrating — we waited over 20 minutes at reception, and the staff member was rather stern and didn’t seem very knowledgeable. Check-out was similarly inefficient, even though we had filled out the express checkout form in advance. Overall, a disappointing experience considering the hotel’s potential."
★★★★★
2025-05-11
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Traveling with friends
Sunbird Beach Resort Main Beach ★★★★
"Good experience"
★★★★★
2024-11-17
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Solo traveler
Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast ★★★
"Great location. The positives end there. Couch was soiled and in need of replacement, bathroom had mould in shower, built up dirt and dust on walls behind the toilet, cracked kitchen tiles, damaged walls. Mattress gave me a sore shoulder. Everything is substandard, including the woman on front reception who was most unwelcoming and had no interest in why I was checking out a day early. Never again."
★★★★☆
2024-09-26
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Xanadu Main Beach Resort ★★★★
"Just a top spot to stay.  We have enjoyed all our stays at Xanadu"
★★★★★
2026-03-28
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Oscar on Main Beach Resort ★★★★
"One of the best locations on the surfers strip. Unobstructed views and easy walking to the beach. Tedder Ave, fish markets, Southport Lifesaving Club, the beach and those fantastic cafes will continue to draw me each year. Our two bedroom room on the thirteenth floor was very spacious with fantastic views. Travelling in June is definitely value for for money and the weather at this time of the year is usually excellent. Will definitely be back."
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2026-06-12
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The Waterford on Main Beach ★★★★
"We had a fantastic stay. The standout feature was the view—it was absolutely incredible, with an almost 180-degree panoramic outlook over the ocean. We would honestly come back just for the view alone. The apartment was spotlessly clean and had some thoughtful touches, including a Nespresso machine and milk left in the fridge for our arrival, which we really appreciated. The beach is right out the front and is beautiful and supervised. It's about a 20-minute walk to Surfers Paradise, but we actually preferred Main Beach. It's quieter, feels more prestigious, and is just as walkable with nicer places to eat. The staff were excellent—very friendly, responsive, and happy to share helpful local tips. One thing to note is that if you're arriving on a Sunday, you'll need to arrange check-in in advance, as there's no one at the front desk. However, the communication was pretty responsive and well organized that this wasn't a problem at all. Overall, we highly recommend this property. It's a wonderful place to stay, and we'd happily return, especially for those unforgettable views."
★★★★★
2026-07-09

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Number of reviews

1,053

Total properties

21

Weekday Avg. Price

£362

Weekend Avg. Price

£385

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