Runaway Bay Travel Guide

Gold Coast

A coastal marina with tall buildings, boats, and a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and a boat creating a wake.

Things to do

Surfers Paradise Skyline

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

฿339
per adult
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

฿897
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

฿3,013
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Surfers Paradise city lights

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

฿455
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

฿638
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Picture 3 for Activity Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

฿1,962
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast
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Top hotels in Runaway Bay

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 ฿8,044 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿8,044
฿8,848 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is ฿3,974 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,974
฿4,371 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Dorsett Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿7,639 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿7,639
฿8,403 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Fabulous Hotel....Staff helpful and friendly...."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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 ฿5,511 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,511
฿6,063 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,617 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,617
฿3,979 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,490 reviews)
"Good location, parking available onsite underneath hotel, but you need to go upstairs to lobby and then take lift to your room. Bit of a pain when travelling with a lot of luggage, but there were staff to help with bags which I really appreciated."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Sea World Resort

Sea World Resort

Sea World Drive Main Beach Gold Coast Main Beach QLD
The price is ฿5,624 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,624
฿6,187 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sea World Resort
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Where to stay in Runaway Bay

Find the best Runaway Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Beach and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

A beach with clear turquoise waters and a sandy shore. In the background, there are several high-rise buildings, including a distinctive curved skyscraper.
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Broadbeach

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

A surfer on a wave with a city skyline in the background.

Coolangatta

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Coolangatta. Make a stop by Kirra Beach or Coolangatta Beach while you're exploring the area.

A city skyline at sunset with high-rise buildings along a beach.

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.

A beach with people, a city skyline, and the ocean.

Southport

Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

Runaway Bay Travel Guide