The Best Hotels in Main Beach, Gold Coast

Main Beach Parade might be stacked with hotels and apartment blocks, but Hibiscus on the Beach is always a standout. Lounge in the outdoor pool and spa area overlooking the Pacific, or take a quick two-minute jaunt down to the beach for a dip in the ocean. Hibiscus on the Beach has a range of boutique apartments – from one-bed sea view spots to two-beds with private gardens – all offering self-contained, beachside accommodation for your stay on the Gold Coast.

Located in Surfers Paradise – just down the road from Main Beach – Voco Gold Coast is the stylish choice for laid-back socialites. Guests can enjoy casual coffees and pastries at the Social House or Social House Cafe in the morning or stay late and grab a few cold beers before bed. If you’re hungry, then book a table at Clifford’s Grill and Lounge, where you’ll find refined cocktails served alongside no-nonsense Aussie-style T-bone steaks.

Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments features a heated outdoor swimming pool and spa for year-round relaxation; not that you’ll need that added heat given the tropical climate of the Gold Coast. These high-end apartments are just a stroll away from the beach and with plenty of three-bedroom condos offering either garden or ocean views, this is a fantastic choice for vacationing families.

QT Gold Coast is the ideal spot if you’re looking to explore both Main Beach and Surfers Paradise. Offering stylish vibes and designer hotel rooms, you can laze the day away under a cabana in the sun at The Spring, QT Gold Coast’s premier poolside club. Book a table at the Bazaar for international flavors from as far afield as Morocco and Peru, or dine on sushi and sashimi at Yamagen, QT’s traditional Japanese restaurant. If you’re still hungry, then the Stingray serves tacos and tequila, while Fixx Cafe is open all day for coffee.

Maldives Resort brings the laidback air of the Indian Ocean to the Pacific, with casual apartments offering views of the city or the beach. The rooms at this resort are all fully equipped, so you can bring home fresh seafood after a day of Gold Coast fishing and cook it right there in the kitchen. Relax on your private terrace or head down to the swimming pool for a dip under the palms to finish off your stay.

The Italian luxury brand Versace brings European style and pizzazz to Main Beach with one of the world’s few Versace-branded luxury hotels (the only other Palazzo Versace is in Dubai). Built in homage to the neoclassical architecture of the Mediterranean, the Palazzo Versace sits just steps away from the beach. Guests can book into a Versace-designed luxury condominium, complete with private terrace and plunge pool before enjoying Italian pastas and wines at the Vanitas restaurant.

Oscar On Main is an oasis in the centre of the hustle and bustle. An outdoor pool area that’s surrounded by lush trees and tropical foliage makes an ideal post for a day of idling, whilst an indoor pool sits hidden away from the rest of the hotel for those seeking true tranquility. Oscar On Main provides guests with luxury one, two or three-bed ocean or garden view apartments that are entirely self-contained.

Xanadu Main Beach Resort is a peaceful retreat amongst the resorts and hotels of Main Beach Parade. Xanadu Main Beach Resort offers holidaymakers luxury apartments in high-rise towers with views over the Pacific. It’s a serene self-contained setting to escape to after a day of Gold Coast sightseeing amongst the crowds. Private apartments have everything you need to cook up breakfast, lunch and dinner while on-site you will find swimming pools, tennis courts and spa facilities.

The Waterford on Main Beach overlooks the Pacific Ocean to the east and the urban greenery of Macintosh Island Park to the west, making this a favourite with outdoorsy types. Spend the day surfing or just lounging around on the white sands of Main Beach before heading back to enjoy ocean views from your penthouse apartment. There’s a revamped pool area and plenty of outdoor barbecue space to cook up all that fresh seafood you snapped up from the local fishermen.

Golden Sands on Main Beach is one for the beach-lovers; these luxury high-rise apartments are literally on the sand. The fully furnished, fully-equipped apartments are sleek and modern, with the best deluxe rooms offering private terraces and ocean views. Be first on the beach in the morning for a casual surf or swim with the sunrise, then be the last off in the evening as you walk the few metres or so back to your apartment at Golden Sands on Main Beach.