| some offer ocean views. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add sitting areas or separate living rooms, plus kitchenettes. some have balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. room service is available. airy, understated rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screens and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. a restaurant/bar offers a poolside terrace. parking is available (fee). amenities include an outdoor lagoon-style pool with a waterfall, along with a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room and a gym. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set 400 m from the oceanfront esplanade, this informal hotel in a curved modern tower is a 13-minute walk from surfers paradise beach and 4 km from sea world
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 2
SkyPoint Observation Deck (6 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. The Star Gold Coast (14 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. HOTA, Home of the Arts (10 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (20 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Broadwater Parklands (7 min)
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Surfers Paradise Beach (7 min)
Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (10 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Dreamworld (24 min)
Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions and a wildlife park. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (34 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Gold Coast Broadwater (5 min)
Shallow estuary including a rich marine park, marinas & islands crossed by ferry services. Gold Coast beach (5 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (12 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Warner Bros. Movie World (18 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Infinity Attraction (11 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Sea World (6 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. | 
