| 5 km from the beach. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is free. a heated infinity pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room are on the 4th floor. there's also poolside bbqs, plus a fitness room. they're also 0. these elegant, high-rise, beachfront serviced apartments are a 3 minutes' walk from broadbeach north train station and 4 minutes' walk from the gold coast convention and exhibition centre. wi-fi is available (fee). the modern, upscale apartments range from 1-3 bedrooms and offer flat-screen tvs and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus full kitchens, balconies and washer/dryers; some have sea views. amenities include a swimming pool, a hot tub and a sauna
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 9
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (10 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. SkyPoint Observation Deck (7 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Gold Coast beach (4 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (23 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Sea World (16 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (27 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. HOTA, Home of the Arts (12 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Warner Bros. Movie World (25 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (8 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Hinterland Regional Park (22 min)
Rainforest, park, and wine Broadwater Parklands (17 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. Infinity Attraction (11 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Miami Marketta (9 min)
Unfussy indoor-outdoor night market offering global street fare, cocktails & beers plus live music. The Star Gold Coast (7 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. | 
