Sanctuary Cove Travel Guide

Gold Coast

Sanctuary Cove

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

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
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World showing a water park

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Things to do

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

฿1,661
per adult
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

฿2,081
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
Gold Coast: 2-Day Dreamworld and SkyPoint Entry Ticket

2-Day Ticket: Dreamworld & SkyPoint

฿2,712
per adult
2-Day Ticket: Dreamworld & SkyPoint
Paradise Country: Ultimate Aussie Farm Experience

Paradise Country: Ultimate Aussie Farm Experience

฿1,030
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paradise Country: Ultimate Aussie Farm Experience
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

฿2,712
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

฿1,598
per adult
Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Sanctuary Cove

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG
5 out of 5
Manor Circle, Hope Island, QLD
The price is ฿5,749 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿5,749
฿6,324 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿3,179 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,179
฿3,497 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,485 reviews)
"Great hotel in a good location Broadbeach, walking distance to Pacific Fair and public transport. I found the central heating to be quite useless at cooling the room, thought this could've just been a one off but also stayed at the Dorsett Melbourne the same week and had the same issue. Be mindful ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,603 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿4,603
฿5,063 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved staying at the Casino would stay there again central to everything great in the evening lots to choose from and fabulous atmosphere"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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 ฿4,433 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿4,433
฿4,876 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great value
"Great value, convenient and close to shops and transport. Parking discount helped. The whole building needs facelift"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
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 ฿8,625 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿8,625
฿9,488 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (564 reviews)
"Luxurious accommodation. Superb fitness area. Great stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,268 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,268
฿3,595 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are always so friendly and accomodating. Great vibe and energy ✨️"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Sanctuary Cove

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Hope Island

Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Marina and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're in town.

Hope Island
Dreamworld featuring rides

Coomera

Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.

Coomera
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Runaway Bay

Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.

Runaway Bay
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Labrador

Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.

Labrador
Main Beach featuring general coastal views, a skyscraper and a sandy beach

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.

Southport
Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Main Beach

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