Mermaid Waters Travel Guide

Gold Coast

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd

Surfers Paradise Beach

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach featuring a coastal town, a sandy beach and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Roo Pass

Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)

฿1,260
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

฿1,155
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Dracula's - Dinner & Show

Dracula's - Dinner & Show

฿2,500
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dracula's - Dinner & Show
Electron Maze

Infinity Attraction - Admission

฿649
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Infinity Attraction - Admission
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

฿945
per adult
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
the Interceptor

Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum

฿420
per adult
Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum
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Top hotels in Mermaid Waters

Nightelier Mermaid Waters

Nightelier Mermaid Waters

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Markeri Street & Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, QLD
The price is ฿3,003 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,003
฿3,304 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The brekky was perfect to set me up for my walk to Pacific Fair shopping center. Room was great - beds and pillows very comfortable. The Netflix in my room didn't want to work, but staff have assured me it will be fixed. I didn't need it anyway because I entertained myself in the pool, and with free ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,787 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,787
฿4,166 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,264 reviews)
"Overall a great spot for a short stay. Only issue was exhaust fan in shower didn’t work so mirror unusable and room stuffy. Also nowhere for towels to hang to dry"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ฿7,876 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿7,876
฿8,664 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
"In a good position and room was good with ocean views. It was a bit of a wind tunnel and shadows over the pool i didnt like."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ฿5,815 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,815
฿6,396 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was awesome we really loved our stay with the Hilton a few minor things that could’ve been better Firstly the Dryer didnt turn off even with a clean filter we felt the Aircon could’ve been a bit stronger took a long time to cool the room down And I felt the gym needed more weights maybe ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿3,584 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,584
฿3,943 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"Beautiful room. Fun to be able to walk to casino area"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ฿5,954 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿5,954
฿6,550 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,446 reviews)
"Nice to come home to a comfy appartment after a day at the soccer pitches"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Waters

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Mermaid Beach
Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline

Broadbeach

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

Broadbeach
Gold Coast which includes food, drinks or beverages and outdoor eating

Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Broadbeach Waters
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Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby Beach.

Miami
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Robina

Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.

Robina
Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

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.

Burleigh Heads

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