Queensland, Australia
Hotels in Gold Coast, Australia
Gold Coast is a large city in Queensland, Australia with about 641,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Gold Coast Airport (OOL), about 20 km away. The most comfortable months are usually July, August and September, with average highs around 19–24°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- OOL · 20 km
- Gold Coast Airport
- Best months
- July and August
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Gold Coast
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast
★★★★★Resorts3.7 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
★★★★Aparthotels22 km from centre
8.3
Very good
Allisee Apartments
★★★★★Aparthotels12 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Gold Coast Family Retreat, beach 1 and half kms, shops, full home
★★★Apartments17 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast
★★★★★Hotels3.5 km from centre
9.4
Exceptional
Gold Coast Calypso Resort, Coolangatta Beach
★★★★Apartments22 km from centre
9.4
Exceptional
Luxury Privately Owned Ocean View Studio OAKS Gold Tower
★★★★Hotels1.9 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Ocean View 2BR Apartment and SPA
★★★★Apartments8.3 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Gold Coast best holiday resort, perfect location !
★★★Apartments6.9 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Large Studio Unit Close to Theme Parks
Apartments16 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Gold Coast?
| 5-star | 19 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 49 |
| 3-star | 39 |
| 2-star | 1 |
| Apartments | 76 |
|---|---|
| Aparthotels | 31 |
| Hotels | 28 |
| Villas | 10 |
| Resorts | 10 |
| Inns | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Gold Coast by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| Low °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Rain mm | 153 | 164 | 150 | 83 | 71 | 93 | 36 | 45 | 35 | 83 | 94 | 138 |
Things to see
Famous places in Gold Coast
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Gold Coast
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport20 km
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport75 km
- BNK · Ballina Byron Gateway Airport93 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Gold Coast at a glance
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Queensland
- Population
- 640,778 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates
- -28.000, 153.431
About
About Gold Coast
The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately 66 kilometres south-southeast of the centre of the state capital, Brisbane. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia adjoining the Pacific Ocean.
From the Wikipedia article “Gold Coast, Queensland”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Gold Coast
FAQ
Gold Coast hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Gold Coast?
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How many hotels can I book in Gold Coast?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Gold Coast (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, July, August and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Gold Coast. January is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and February is the wettest (164 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Gold Coast?
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is about 20 km from the centre of Gold Coast. Brisbane International Airport (BNE) is 75 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Gold Coast?
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What are the most famous sights in Gold Coast?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Gold Coast are Q1 Tower, Sea World, David Fleay Wildlife Park, Burleigh Head National Park.
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