Unpack and unwind close – but not too close – to central Gold Coast action with the dreamiest Broadbeach accommodation.
Surfers Paradise’s chilled-out neighbour has finessed its bookable digs in recent years, taking full advantage of its prime location beside the Gold Coast’s beating heart. The once sleepy suburb is now overflowing with a sophisticated edit of serviced apartments, high-shine hotels and slick Airbnbs, making it a well-trodden, well-rounded destination. Offering the finest of dining, epic things to do, and a superb cafe culture right on its doorstep and within walking distance, Broadbeach accommodation is one of the city’s hottest tickets.
1. Dorsett Gold Coast
Price: $$-$$$
The Star Gold Coast’s domination continues with Dorsett Gold Coast, a swish space offering glittering poolside R&R. The high-end Broadbeach accommodation oozes confidence, with glossy finishes and splashes of marble against rose gold and turquoise, totally illuminating your holiday.
Soak up the sun at Isoletto Pool Club, an al fresco haven with a 12-metre infinity pool where drowning cocktails and looking dapper draped across four-post cabanas is the order of every day. Swap cushioned orange luxury for a sunken sun lounge, built right into the pool, when you’re keen to cool off.
The rooms extend the fun as tropical printed carpet and curvy jewelled-toned furnishings pop with personality, while huge TVs, rain showerheads and balconies dial up the luxe. This place is a popular option for couples while still winning points among families as twin rooms offer ample beds.
You’re moments away from The Star’s wide range of eateries, but there’s also Jin Cafe & Bar serving up a mix of drinks, coffee, light snacks and sharing platters, plus a gorgeous executive lounge on level 19 which offers buffet breakfast and a 90-minute complimentary canapes and drinks service from 5pm daily.
Azure Spa & Fitness is within The Star, on hand to keep your workout and beauty regimens on track while on tour.
2. The Shores
Price: $-$$
Sucker for a Palm Springs-inspired stay? The Shores, located 15 minutes down the Gold Coast Highway from Broadbeach, is the city’s latest ode to the beloved mid-century trend, decked out with a Slim Aarons-inspired pool scene and retro van slinging drinks. An original 1970s motel, the accommodation has totally remodelled its rooms, which range from the Miami Mini for two guests to the Palm and Sunset Suites which both sleep four. Whatever you land on, the interior is beachy perfection with terrazzo-printed flooring, duck-egg blue walls and doors, SMEG bar fridges, pale timber and all the whites.
In even better news, the team are working on a sibling location within Broadbeach itself, which will join their Surfers Paradise location and planned Kangaroo Point and New Farm builds in Brisbane. Watch this space.
3. Meriton Suites Broadbeach
Price: $$-$$$
One of the best things about staying in Broadbeach is its central Gold Coast location, and life is extra easy at Meriton Suites Broadbeach. Close enough to notorious Cavill Avenue without hearing its round-the-clock raging, and within walking distance to the beach and the retail heaven that is Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, this Broadbeach accommodation consists of elegant studios and one, two and three-bedroom suites inside two 32-level high-rises on the Gold Coast Highway.
Featuring balconies with sensational views, king beds, Kevin Murphy toiletries and separate living areas, the rooms are luxurious while still providing much-needed kitchen and laundry facilities. To help families or business travellers really settle in, a fitness centre, two swimming pools, a sauna, an indoor spa, and on-site cafe are ready to be explored.
Additionally, the views from this place are second to none. Blue-on-blue vistas, all elevated above ground level, are spied from multiple spots within each room, soothing your stay from every angle.
4. Peppers Broadbeach
Price: $$$-$$$$
Fancy a stay above the clouds? Peppers Broadbeach’s magnificent three-bedroom Sky Homes feel as though you’re floating miles above sea level (you’re above level 30, in fact), offering panoramic views across the whole city including its rich hinterland.
The lavish spaces feature three bathrooms, huge balconies, full kitchens with European appliances, marble bathrooms, soft bathrobes, minibars, and laundries. They’re monochrome masterpieces, and the magic continues throughout the Broadbeach accommodation’s smaller stays.
One- and two-bedroom suites are situated across its lower floors. Elsewhere, there are communal Teppanyaki-style barbecues to enjoy, a gym, two swimming pools, an outdoor spa, a theatrette, a steam room and sauna. Plus, you’re right in the heart of the action with some of the suburb’s most popular cafes and restaurants just a walk away.
5. The Darling
Price: $$$$
Make it a getaway to remember with a stay at the exceptional The Darling, offering glamorous lodgings within The Star Gold Coast’s prime location. The extravagant penthouses (you better believe there are multiple versions) feature two bedrooms, making them a ridiculously special-occasion option for families, while the King and Twin suites are more couple-friendly with open-plan fit outs.
Just like its renowned Sydney counterpart, The Darling is dramatically decorated with rich hues, a high-quality blend of velvet and silky textures, and European interiors. Expansive windows, the fluffiest of beds, Bose sound systems and state-of-the-art technology offer plenty more to get excited about.
When it’s time to (further) indulge, there’s a dreamy rooftop swimming pool right next to the acclaimed Nineteen at the Star restaurant, plus you’re also welcome to visit The Star’s Azure Spa & Fitness for all your beautification needs.
6. Mel’s Place
Price: $$$$
If you prefer your privacy, Mel’s Place will propel your group getaway to all-new heights, offering three spacious bedrooms and three luxurious bathrooms to up to six guests. The two-level Broadbeach Airbnb is elegantly styled with warm hues and coastal-inspired furnishings but let’s be real about this place — it’s the views that get people booking. Sink into the living and dining to immerse yourself in pure Pacific Ocean bliss, with a wraparound balcony luring you even closer to mesmerising waves and blazing sunsets. The Broadbeach accommodation’s kitchen is also positioned with epic views, ensuring there’s no escaping downtime. Secure parking and Wi-Fi are also included.
7. Vue Broadbeach
Price: $$$
Instagram-friendly living just 120 metres from the beach is on offer at Vue Broadbeach, a block of apartments frequented by families and couples craving stylish surroundings.
Featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom stays, this Broadbeach accommodation is chic from start to finish as the jaw-dropping lobby (it’s like an immersive art space with texture upon texture enveloping you in drama) greets you with 360-degree monochrome marbled magic.
Inside the rooms, coastal interiors and textures create calming spaces, while fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, balconies, flat-screen TVs, dining tables and plush lounges bring ample comfort. Two electrical barbecues, a 12-metre pool with sun beds, a spa bath and a sauna offer further picture-perfect backdrops.
8. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
Price: $$$
A glittering outdoor pool with views stretching all the way to the Gold Coast hinterland is the headliner at this Broadbeach accommodation, located right between Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and the smaller Oasis retail mecca.
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, tailoring mainly to couples, boasts almost 300 rooms and suites, taking from the hotel chain’s French heritage and delivering stays dripping in luxury. Think toiletries crafted by French fashion house Balmain, carpeted floors, massive flat-screen TVs and in some, spa tubs and pillow menus so you can select your preferred squishiness.
There are three on-site eateries including Bistro On3, offering daily buffet breakfast; Room81, a cocktail lounge with mostly antipasto; and TC’s Bar & Gaming Lounge, providing a more casual experience. There’s also a second open-air pool, gym and tennis court.
9. Key West
Price: $$$$$
Grab your nearest and dearest for a stay at one of the suburb’s most extravagant waterfront mansions, Key West, situated in Broadbeach Waters, just a 15-minute walk from all the shops and cafes.
The two-level, six-bedroom property sleeps up to 12 guests and offers enough space for each individual family to holiday without stepping on everyone else’s toes thanks to several living spaces begging for you to collapse in.
The rooms inside this Broadbeach accommodation are all beautifully appointed, complete with plush carpets and cosy interiors, and if you’re staying on the top floor, private balconies create the ultimate sunset setting.
There’s also a gorgeous pool alongside an inbuilt barbecue and dining space, a private jetty to anchor your boat (as you do) and an open-plan kitchen with a butler’s pantry.
10. Mantra Sierra Grand Broadbeach
Price: $$$
Providing luxe creature comforts like a theatre room, tennis court, heated swimming pools, a sauna, steam room and gym, this sky-high Broadbeach accommodation is a convenient choice for families hunting down a comfortable Gold Coast getaway.
Home to a series of one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments, Mantra Sierra Grand Broadbeach is located within a short walk from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre as well as loads of cafes and bars.
The rooms are stripped back of cluttered furnishings, providing simple, quality lodgings to let beautiful ocean views and salty beach air drift through spacious builds. The kitchens are fitted with dishwashers and large refrigerators, while washing machines and dryers feature throughout.
11. Lilet Airbnb
Price: $$
Step inside the pages of an interiors magazine with a stay at Lilet Airbnb, a one-bedroom apartment within The Star Residences, styled to beachy-chic perfection. Located on level 34, the stay is decorated with a mix of rattan and timber, eclectic artworks, Italian appliances and hints of greenery. It’s cosy, and an ideal base camp for couples.
The Broadbeach accommodation also features access to The Star’s level 20 facilities including a pool and spa, yoga room, gym, sauna and steam room, plus there’s an enclosed courtyard fitted with barbecues and cushy lounges to make mealtimes easy if you’re too chilled to head out.
12. Avani Broadbeach Residences
Price: $$$
Leave the baby gear at home when you book a stay at Avani Broadbeach Residences, a Broadbeach accommodation standout with the littlest of holidaymakers in mind.
Providing travel cots, highchairs, kids’ cutlery and dishes, the team have also fitted out their one- and two-bedroom stays with simple yet stylish furnishings (read: not too many breakables), making the spaces exceptionally kid-friendly.
Wall-mounted TVs, separate lounge and dining areas, balconies offering water views, fully equipped kitchens with coffee machines and laundry facilities are all in the mix, as well as several ground-floor eateries.
The Beach Hotel, which opened in November 2024, is a buzzing hot spot with live music and its Mediterranean-inspired Cora restaurant, while the pub itself is the place to go to keep the good times rolling into the wee hours. There’s also a swimming pool, gym and barbecue areas located on site.
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