| the sleek apartments offer city or beach views, glass-enclosed balconies, and bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. amenities include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor lap pool and a day spa (fee), plus an airy restaurant with views from the 230-metre-tall skypoint observation deck, and a poolside cafe offering casual fare and cocktails. upgraded apartments add extra bedrooms, bathrooms and/or lounges, and some have wraparound views. they include full kitchens, living rooms, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee). set in australia's tallest residential tower, this hip resort is a 3-minute walk from the beach and 6 km from sea world theme park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 6
Surfers Paradise Beach (9 min)
Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. Dreamworld (28 min)
Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions and a wildlife park. Warner Bros. Movie World (22 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (29 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Infinity Attraction (6 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. HOTA, Home of the Arts (8 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (24 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (7 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. The Star Gold Coast (9 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. Gold Coast beach (4 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Sea World (11 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Gold Coast Broadwater (9 min)
Shallow estuary including a rich marine park, marinas & islands crossed by ferry services. Broadwater Parklands (11 min)
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. SkyPoint Observation Deck (1 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (5 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. | 
