Where to Stay in Coolangatta, Gold Coast

The southernmost beach suburb straddling the NSW border, famous for its stunning coastline and laid-back surf culture.

✦ The vibe

Chilled, beachy, and authentic, less commercial than the north.

👤 Best for

Surfers, couples, and budget-to-mid-range travellers wanting a genuine beachside experience.

🏨 Where to stay

Mostly motels, apartments, and seaside cottages ($100-$250/night).

🚇 Getting around

Very walkable around the headland and beaches; buses to Tweed Heads and Gold Coast; 10-minute taxi from Gold Coast Airport.

📍 Nearby

Greenmount Beach; Point Danger lookout (Captain Cook Memorial).

Best hotels in Coolangatta

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Coolangatta

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Hilton

6 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa

158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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Avalon

Wahroonga Place

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Bunk

Beach Road

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Maxmee

Gold Coast Highway

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Myhouseyourhouse

Geoffrey Avenue

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19th Avenue On The Beach

2, Nineteenth Avenue, Gold Coast, 4221

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Advancetown Hotel - Motel

402 Nerang Murwillumbah Rd, Advancetown QLD 4211, Australia

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Aloha Lane Holiday Apartments

15/11 Breaker St, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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Amira Apartments

3508, Main Beach Parade, Gold Coast, 4217

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Aqua

300, Marine Parade, Gold Coast, 4215

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Aquarius Apartments on the Beach

4-12 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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Aquarius Backpackers Gold Coast

44, Queen Street, Gold Coast

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Artique Surfers Paradise

18, Enderley Avenue, Gold Coast, 4217

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Atlantis East

8, Admiralty Drive, Gold Coast, 4217

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Aussie Resort

1917, Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast, 4220

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Avalon

Gold Coast

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Bacpackers in Paradise

40 Peninsular Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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Barney's Place

17, Verdichio Avenue, Gold Coast, 4218

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Beach Palms Holiday Apartments

1111 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia

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Beachcomber Resort

18, Hanlan Street, Gold Coast, 4217

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Beachside Tower

3545, Main Beach Parade, Gold Coast, 4217

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Bilnga Beach Apartments

Gold Coast

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BreakFree Moroccan

6, View Avenue, Gold Coast, 4217

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