| single-sex dorms with 6 beds and lockable storage are also available. the breezy suites offer wi-fi (fee), flat-screen tvs and iphone docks, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. apartments and upgraded suites add kitchens. there's a buzzy beach club offering a bar, dining and a pool, as well as djs and live music. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this trendy hotel on the gold coast is less than a minute's walk from surfing at greenmount beach and an 8-minute walk from rainbow bay. all have balconies with ocean views
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 18
Tropical Fruit World (18 min)
Farm growing tropical fruits from around the world, with mini golf, an animal park & kiddie rides. Point Danger (10 min)
Beachside lookout with tables, toilets, walking trails & sweeping ocean views. Duranbah Beach (10 min)
Surfing is popular at this straightforward sandy & rocky beach known for its waves. David Fleay Wildlife Park (18 min)
Intimate animal park with crocs, wallabies & many other native species, plus shows & feedings. Greenmount Beach (7 min)
A popular destination for surfing, this relaxing, white sand beach features picturesque water views. Coolangatta Beach (6 min)
Popular stretch of white-sand beach with surf, scenic views & lifeguards on duty. Kirra Beach (4 min)
Families, surfers & swimmers frequent this scenic beach with city views & access to restaurants. Captain Cook Memorial (14 min)
Striking white lighthouse framing a globe sculpture mapping the expeditions of James Cook. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (13 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Burleigh Head National Park (22 min)
Coastal headland area with shoreline & rainforest trails, plus wildlife viewing. Burleigh Heads Beach (24 min)
Protected from the largest waves, this popular beach offers tranquil waters for swimming. Snapper Rocks (9 min)
Natural formation with a unique rock pool along with scenic views overlooking the beach. Rainbow Bay (6 min)
Scenic, shoreline destination with swimming & surfing along white-sand beaches with rock formations. Currumbin Beach (14 min)
Scenic beach with unique rock formations, surfing waves, lifeguards & waterfront restaurants & bars. The Star Gold Coast (36 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. | 
