Best Hotels in Main Beach

Explore Main Beach with 20 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Sea World Resort
8.3 (157 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
8.3 (116 reviews)

Pacific Views Resort ★★★★

📍 Parade, Main Beach

"The view from the room is amazing, the kitchen is fully equipped with four gas burners, which is great."

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
8.4 (139 reviews)

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast ★★★★★

📍 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

"Great atmosphere staff so helpful and attentive. Food was lovely great coffee."

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
8.2 (134 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

"The overall experience wasn’t enjoyable. The room was extremely dusty, dirty and was not cleaned to the standards expected. The bathroom sink was clogged, dirty walls, kitchen cutlery and plates dirty. Construction was going on in front of the building and it was extremely noisy, couldn’t sit out on the balcony. View was probably the only positive about my 4 night stay. Wouldn’t recommend this place."

Xanadu Main Beach Resort
9.3 (111 reviews)

Xanadu Main Beach Resort ★★★★

📍 59 Pacific St, Main Beach

"Excellent hotel and facilities. Something for everyone. Beautiful views of the coastline and lovely balconies to enjoy the views. Close to Tedder Ave for great shopping."

Oscar on Main Beach Resort
9.1 (73 reviews)

Oscar on Main Beach Resort ★★★★

📍 1-9 Hughes Ave, Main Beach

"This place was just amazing. The apartment was much bigger than expected. It was fantastic value for the price. Great location, very clean, the beds were comfortable, quiet and clean. Will return to this place next time int he area."

The Waterford on Main Beach
9.1 (28 reviews)

The Waterford on Main Beach ★★★★

📍 3482-3488 Main Beach Parade, 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."

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Ocean Sands Resort Hotels in Main Beach

Ocean Sands Resort

"Thhe apartment was very spacious, bigger than places we have stayed at before. It was clean and had all the modern appliances to make it very comfortable. Perfect location to shops and restaurants. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely going back again!"

Contessa Holiday Apartments Hotels in Main Beach

Contessa Holiday Apartments

"This is our fourth time holidaying at The Contessa. Each time seems to get better and better. The location is fantastic: just a short walk to so many wonderful eateries, light rail and buses. The Contessa holiday apartments are amazing. The complex has a huge outdoor water pool and a large spa and magnificent gardens: great spot for the kids to play as well as a tennis court. There is also an indoor pool and spa downstairs inside the complex. Next to those facilities is a timber deck overlooking the inland waterways and a lovely spot for a picnic close to home. The gym is right there too. The beach is only a stroll away. We love apartment 263, it is especially homely with some lovely touches and well equipped. There are panoramic water views to help relax and unwind. The building manager William is on site for your questions and always keen to assist. Simply magic. We will be returning in2025."

Chidori Court Hotels in Main Beach

Chidori Court

"Fabulous stay. Extremely well equipped apartment...even had weighing scales! 2 bed 2 bath and very spacious. Very comfortable and a real home from home. Helpful, friendly reception. Pleasant pool and BBQ area. Main Beach is a very upmarket area and Tedder Avenue is the main drag and literally minutes from the apartment, as is the beach in the other direction. It's about a 30 minute flat, paved walk along the beach path to Surfers Paradise. The location was perfect. It was relatively quiet although there is a major building project just down the road that looks like it will be ongoing for a while yet. However you don't expect to come to the Gold Coast without finding active building projects!! We would definitely stay here again if in the area."

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Sea World Resort ★★★★
"Love the location, it’s so convenient. My kids love the buffet breakfast. We will definitely come back for next school holiday."
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2026-07-06
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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 ★★★★★
"This hotel leaves me with mixed feelings. The room is 3-star, but the breakfast and pool are 5-star, and the service is 4-star. Walking into the lobby and breakfast area, I thought I was at a typical Sheraton beachfront resort. However, stepping into the room nearly made me collapse. The furniture and facilities were basic, rundown, and uncomfortable. Housekeeping was also subpar; the bathroom even leaked, and after showering, the room carpet was soaked. This definitely doesn't match the over 3000 AUD per night price tag. The breakfast and pool are indeed excellent and create a great resort vibe. Parking for self-drivers costs 65 AUD per night, which isn't expensive for Australia. I was so unimpressed with the hotel that I didn't even take a single photo. Main Beach is not far from the park where you can see wild kangaroos, and directly opposite is the Kokomo whale watching boat terminal. Sea World is also very close by."
★★★★★
2025-10-23
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Sunbird Beach Resort Main Beach ★★★★
"Good experience"
★★★★★
2024-11-17
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Couple
Maldives Resort Main Beach, Gold Coast ★★★
"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"
★★★★★
2023-09-22
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Xanadu Main Beach Resort ★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
2026-02-10
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Family
Oscar on Main Beach Resort ★★★★
"Excellent location and very spacious apartment with comfortable furniture. Staff were excellent and communicated very well."
★★★★★
2026-06-24
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The Waterford on Main Beach ★★★★
"Absolutely outstanding experience here. Simply gorgeous decor and comfortable apartment with views that awe! Clean, hygienic and attention to detail on point. Host Damien and Emma go out of their way to ensure stay is at an optimum level. We stayed in apartment 14, on level 7 and could not fault it. Breathtaking views, ideal for the air show, or simply relaxing and taking in the horizon. European appliances and fresh carpet. Super comfortable beds and little touches that made this trip so memorable. Have already booked again and cannot wait to enjoy this gem."
★★★★★
2023-09-04

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Number of reviews

1,054

Total properties

20

Weekday Avg. Price

£297

Weekend Avg. Price

£414

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