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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Surfers Paradise

8 stays · 6 aparthotels and 2 serviced apartments

Surfers Paradise is a central suburb of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, known for its many high-rise apartment buildings and a wide surf beach. This page covers aparthotels and serviced apartments in Surfers Paradise, which is the Gold Coast's main entertainment and tourism centre.

8 stays

Where to stay in Surfers Paradise

Cavill Avenue and Cavill Mall

  • nightlife
  • shopping

The commercial core of the suburb, centred on Cavill, Orchid and Elkhorn Avenues, where the density of development is highest. Cavill Avenue is the centre of night-time activity, and most of the nightclubs are found down Orchid Avenue just off the main strip.

Stays in or near Cavill Avenue and Cavill Mall

Surfers Paradise Foreshore

  • beach
  • events

The beachfront along Surfers Paradise Beach, a continuous sandy surf beach, with the Esplanade running along the coast in the north-east of the suburb. The Foreshore was redeveloped and completed in 2011 as a public space with a calendar of events such as the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships.

Stays in or near Surfers Paradise Foreshore

Chevron Island

  • riverside

A natural island in the Nerang River that has been developed as a residential neighbourhood. Thomas Drive is the main road, and bridges connect the island to mainland Surfers Paradise to the east and to Southport to the west. Cronin Island, a smaller reclaimed residential island, is reached through it.

Stays in or near Chevron Island

Budds Beach

  • boating

A low-scale open area on the Nerang River facing Macintosh Island, Chevron Island and Cronin Island, which has long been a centre for boating, fishing and swimming. The river course has been reshaped into residential islands and canal neighbourhoods.

Stays in or near Budds Beach

Getting around Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is compact, and you can walk between much of the accommodation, Cavill Mall and the beaches; walking can take less time than finding a parking space close to the centre. Public transport in South East Queensland is covered by Translink, whose journey planner includes buses and trams. Buses and the G:link tram provide public transport for the Gold Coast, and the tram runs from Helensvale through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads.

Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is a 30-minute taxi ride from this part of the Gold Coast, and the airport's own website lists taxi, bus and rideshare options. From Brisbane, Queensland Rail trains run to Helensvale, where the tram connects on to Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. Driving from Brisbane Airport takes about 80 minutes.

Living in Surfers Paradise for longer

Apartment accommodation in high-rise and low-rise buildings is plentiful in Surfers Paradise, with inside amenities that typically include a kitchen, washer and dryer and separate bedrooms, and outside amenities often including a swimming pool. Cavill Avenue and the surrounding streets hold many of the suburb's shops.

Beyond the main strip, the riverside islands are residential neighbourhoods, and Budds Beach on the Nerang River is a low-scale open area used for boating, fishing and swimming.

When to visit Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast has a mild sub-tropical climate with warm weather year round. Winters tend to have little rain, and summers bring frequent storms, often brief and intense afternoon downpours, with daytime highs just below 30 degrees Celsius.

The Gold Coast Marathon is held in Surfers Paradise in July, and the Gold Coast 500 Supercars race is held on roads in the suburb in October.

The heart of the suburb is Cavill Mall, which runs through a shopping and entertainment precinct, and Cavill Avenue is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland as well as the centre of the area's nightlife. For the wider coastline, see our Gold Coast page, and for the state capital to the north see Brisbane. The Australia page lists more destinations.

Long-stay tips for Surfers Paradise

Of the 8 properties here, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 5 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 132 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Australia

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mooloolaba and Perth.

Frequently asked questions

What is Surfers Paradise known for?

It is the Gold Coast's main entertainment and tourism centre, with high-rise apartments, a wide surf beach, Cavill Mall and a busy nightlife precinct.

How do I get from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise?

Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is a 30-minute taxi ride away, and the airport's website lists taxi, bus and rideshare options.

Is Surfers Paradise walkable?

Yes. It is quite compact, and you can walk between much of the accommodation, Cavill Mall and the beaches. The G:link tram and buses cover the wider Gold Coast.

How do I get from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise?

Queensland Rail trains run from Brisbane to Helensvale, where the G:link tram connects to Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

How many aparthotels are there in Surfers Paradise?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Surfers Paradise.

Do aparthotels in Surfers Paradise have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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