What's it like in Main Beach?

Main Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. Make sure that you visit Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue as part of your Main Beach travel plans.

How many hotels are there in the Main Beach area?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodation options in Main Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Gold Coast area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Main Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Main Beach.

What is there to do around this Gold Coast neighbourhood?

Main Beach, Narrowneck Beach and The Spit Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Main Beach. You could also plan a visit to Marina Mirage Shopping Centre or Tedder Avenue while you're in the neighbourhood. Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue are some popular places to visit in the area around Main Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Macintosh Island Park and Spirit of Gold Coast are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gold Coast.

The Best Hotels in Main Beach, Gold Coast - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Pacific Views Resort

Main Beach

Janelle

6.871.093 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

2. The Meriton on Main Beach

Main Beach

kit

10.144.022 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

3. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Main Beach

Pesi

5.673.308 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Platinum Sub-Penthouse, 3 bedrooms, Balcony, Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view

4. The Waterford on Main Beach

Main Beach

paula

10.955.543 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers

5. Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

Main Beach

Jared

5.751.155 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

2 Bdrm Superior Beachfront Apt | Living area | 42-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

6. Sunbird Beach Resort

Main Beach

Jonathan

6.441.746 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Beach View | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

7. Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments

Main Beach

Sandra

12.150.244 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

8. Sea World Resort

Main Beach

Imran

5.347.560 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Standard Twin Room with view | Breakfast area | Daily English breakfast for a fee

9. Woodroffe Hotel

Southport, 1.4 km from Main Beach

Brittany

3.106.550 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Newly Renovated Three-Bedroom Superior Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster, cleaning supplies

10. Southport Motel & Apartments

Southport, 2 km from Main Beach

Domenico

2.454.848 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

11. JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Surfers Paradise, 1.5 km from Main Beach

Angelika

7.325.728 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

12. Rhapsody Resort

Surfers Paradise, 1.5 km from Main Beach

Chantelle

4.008.574 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

13. Ruby Gold Coast by CLLIX

Surfers Paradise, 1.7 km from Main Beach

Kathrine

4.940.920 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Two Bedroom Ocean Sky Suite | Terrace/patio

14. Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 2 km from Main Beach

Sophie

19.829.038 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

15. Sovereign Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, 1.6 km from Main Beach

Matt

3.837.203 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

16. H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 2.6 km from Main Beach

Scott

5.381.746 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

17. Mantra Crown Towers

Surfers Paradise, 2 km from Main Beach

Danielle

4.938.899 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

4 Bedroom Sub Penthouse | Living area | TV

18. Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 2.6 km from Main Beach

Roseanne

6.200.946 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

19. Novotel Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 2.7 km from Main Beach

Gregory

3.655.179 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

20. Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, 1.7 km from Main Beach

Shontel

5.087.066 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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Where to stay in Main Beach

Find the best Main Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.

Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach 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.

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A beach with clear turquoise waters and a sandy shore. In the background, there are several high-rise buildings, including a distinctive curved skyscraper.

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

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A surfer on a wave with a city skyline in the background.

Coolangatta

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Coolangatta. Make a stop by Kirra Beach or Coolangatta Beach while you're exploring the area.

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A city skyline at sunset with high-rise buildings along a beach.

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.

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A beach with people, a city skyline, and the ocean.

Southport

Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

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Top Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Mantra on View Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great room, very clean and well appointed. Only challenge, I couldn’t get channel 7 and a few other channels on free to air to work no reception."

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at Meriton overall. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the location was excellent. The staff were friendly, and the facilities were well maintained. The only downside was that some of the dishes and kitchen utensils weren’t properly clean, so we had to wash them before using them. Apart from that, everything else was great, and we would happily stay here again."

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the JW Marriott. From the moment we checked in until the day we checked out, every member of the team provided exceptional service and made us feel very welcome. The teppanyaki restaurant was a real highlight of our stay. Chef Jojo made the evening so much fun and created a truly memorable experience for our family. The pools were beautiful, the breakfast was outstanding, and the overall atmosphere of the resort was fantastic. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Gold Coast."

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

10/10 Excellent

"First time at this hotel. I’ve stayed in other Sheraton’s before. This would certainly meet the mark. Love the service and attitude of the staff, always willing to help. Just that the hotel is a little bit dated and need some sprucing up to keep up with the times. Pity the pool is not very big for the size of the hotel, there’s a lot of water frontages and most of them just for show. This sized hotel should have a nice lap pool for adult swimmers. Breakfast and Seafood Buffet Dinner was sumptuous. Location is just right and away from Surfers which is super! And yes, sunset at Main Beach is very pretty!! Just watch out for the cyclists and runners. Overall a beautiful 4 Nights at this beautiful hotel."

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Our top choices for Main Beach hotels

1. Pacific Views Resort

2. The Meriton on Main Beach

3. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

4. The Waterford on Main Beach

5. Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

6. Sunbird Beach Resort

7. Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments

8. Sea World Resort

9. Woodroffe Hotel

10. Southport Motel & Apartments

11. JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

12. Rhapsody Resort

13. Ruby Gold Coast by CLLIX

14. Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

15. Sovereign Gold Coast

16. H Luxury Residence Apartments - Holiday Paradise

17. Mantra Crown Towers

18. Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise

19. Novotel Surfers Paradise

20. Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Where to stay in Main Beach

Surfers Paradise

Broadbeach

Coolangatta

Burleigh Heads

Southport

Top Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Mantra on View Hotel

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