Where to Stay in Main Beach, Gold Coast

A refined, leafy enclave north of Surfers Paradise, known for its calm surf and marina lifestyle.

✦ The vibe

High-end, tranquil, and exclusive, with a local feel.

👤 Best for

Affluent couples, luxury travellers, and those wanting proximity to the beach and marina.

🏨 Where to stay

Luxury hotels and high-end apartments ($200-$500/night).

🚇 Getting around

Walkable to Tedder Avenue and the beach; G:link tram to Surfers and Broadbeach; taxi 35 minutes from the airport.

📍 Nearby

Surfers Paradise Beach (northern end); Southport Yacht Club.

Best hotels in Main Beach

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Main Beach

★★★ 📍 83 m

The Meriton on Main Beach Apartments

83 m from Main Beach

29-39 Woodroffe Ave, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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★★★ 📍 152 m

Chidori Court

152 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 222 m

Ocean Sands Resort

222 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 233 m

One Seychelles

233 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 250 m

Park Lane

250 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 261 m

Maldives Resort

261 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 263 m

Oscar on Main Resort

263 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 303 m

Aloha Lane Holiday Apartments

303 m from Main Beach

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

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★★★ 📍 360 m

Xanadu Main Beach Resort

360 m from Main Beach

59 Pacific St, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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★★★ 📍 370 m

Carrington Court

370 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 433 m

Hibiscus on the Beach

433 m from Main Beach

3555, Main Beach Parade, Gold Coast, 4217

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★★★ 📍 453 m

Beachside Tower

453 m from Main Beach

3545, Main Beach Parade, Gold Coast, 4217

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★★★ 📍 466 m

Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments

466 m from Main Beach

3534 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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★★★ 📍 558 m

Amira Apartments

558 m from Main Beach

3508, Main Beach Parade, Gold Coast, 4217

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★★★ 📍 704 m

The Waterford on Main Beach

704 m from Main Beach

3482/3488 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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★★★ 📍 960 m

Sundale Motel

960 m from Main Beach

Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Atlantis East

1.0 km from Main Beach

8, Admiralty Drive, Gold Coast, 4217

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Aquarius Backpackers Gold Coast

1.2 km from Main Beach

44, Queen Street, Gold Coast

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Equinox Sun Resort

1.2 km from Main Beach

3458, Main Beach Parade, Gold Coast, 4217

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★★★★★ 📍 1.3 km

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa

1.3 km from Main Beach

158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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★★★ 📍 1.3 km

Seacrest

1.3 km from Main Beach

1, Higman Street, Gold Coast, 4217

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km

Sovereign On The Gold Coast

1.4 km from Main Beach

138 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km

Woodroffe Hotel

1.4 km from Main Beach

22, White Street, Gold Coast, 4215

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

1.4 km from Main Beach

71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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