Looking for the best Gold Coast Resorts for Families?
If you are travelling to the GC with your kids in tow it can be hard to pick the perfect place to stay for your family. You may want amenities like a pool or a wadding pool for the little ones, or a restaurant at the resort so you can eat dinner with ease at night.
Well, we have done the hard work for you and hunted down the best of the best in kid resorts in the GC! Look no further, the top family accommodation in the gold coast is right here!
Best Gold Coast Resorts for Families
1. Sea World Resort
A fantastic place to take the family, this kid-friendly resort has a little bit of everything you might be looking for if you want to plan a short holiday trip with your clan. The on-site water park, pool, and hot tub will draw your kids into the action. The Italian and Seafood restaurants will keep everybody happy and well-fed. But the biggest reason to book a stay at the Sea World Resort is the fact that it is right next door to Sea World’s Theme Park.
Take the monorail or stroll across the way, and your family will be ready to take on the day as they enter Sea World, a theme park like no other. Learn about aquatic life or challenge your family to ride all of the roller coasters. Either way, children of all ages will be happy at the end of the day. For those who want to hit the beach, various public beaches are within a quick walking distance (fifteen minutes or less).
For a family of four, the deluxe double room is recommended. It has two full beds, and the price is nice at right around $410 for a two-night stay. For a very small jump in price (only about eight dollars more), families may upgrade to the Resort Queen room, which features two queen beds. For families with older kids, this is ideal. To really make the most of your stay, the vacation planner should check out the package deals that are offered by this location.
The Resort Queen Room + Entry to 3 Theme Parks + Free Breakfast is unbeatable at a price of approximately $520 for two nights for a party of four. The theme park passes included in this package are included for each guest in the party and are valid for unlimited visits to the parks during the duration of the party’s stay.
2. Paradise Resort Gold Coast
There are so many things to see and do at Paradise Resort Gold Coast, it is hard to know where to start. For families who are looking to maximize their play time, parents will want to notice just how close this resort is to Surfers Paradise. When families are not traveling to the local attractions, the amenities at the hotel will be enough to fill up a day or two. With a lagoon-style pool, water park, ice skating rink, and play space on-site, kids may never want to leave the hotel.
Possibly the most attractive part of this resort will present itself to those looking to stay within a specific budget. Children ages 12 and under stay at the Paradise Resort Gold Coast for free. Many of the reasonably priced rooms include only one twin bed and one full-sized bed. While these accommodations may work for couples who have small children, it will not do for children who hover closer to the age of 12.
If traveling with older children or tweens, parties may want to opt for the Junior Bunkhouse Room. It has one full-sized bed and two bunk beds. For a family of four to reserve this room for a two-night stay, it will cost approximately $330. Interconnecting rooms and family suites are available for larger travel parties or for those who wish to spread out and have their own space in the room.
3. The Turtle Beach Resort
A relatively new establishment and situated in an excellent spot, The Turtle Beach Resort puts their best foot forward by offering apartments that are unlike any others. Located just a short drive from Burleigh Heads and 1.7 miles from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center, this resort makes getting to the fun a total breeze. The Star Gold Coast and the Pacific Fair Shopping Center are also only 1.7 miles (approximately) from this property.
This unique set of lodgings offers an outdoor pool and an entire apartment families may rent for a few nights. For a family of four to stay in the apartment for two-nights, it will run approximately $350. This all-inclusive apartment features a washing machine and full kitchen. Older kids may find the apartment to be of an adequate size, but they will be disappointed to see the lack of beds as only one queen-sized bed is listed for these rooms.
4. The Mantra Sun City
With an affordable price tag attached to this location, many families flock to the Mantra Sun City Resort for the weekday getaways. For families looking to stay near Surfers Paradise, this spot will do the trick. With amenities like the pool and the fitness center located both indoors and outdoors, families will be able to enjoy their stay, no matter the weather.
A family of four will be able to comfortably enjoy their stay in a two-bedroom apartment as two twin beds and one king-sized bed is allotted to each apartment. Free parking for one car and a full kitchen also come standard with this accommodation. At $346 (approximately) for a two-night stay, this lodging will suffice.
For those wishing to travel with their extended family members, the three-bedroom apartment with an ocean view includes three king beds and can even allow for a seventh person if a roll-away cot is requested. Guests should note that even though the price for the stay is reasonable (approximately $582 for the seven-person ocean view apartment), many amenities are only available at additional cost to the patron. Items like Wi-Fi and Airport Shuttle Service are not automatically included, and guests will pay for these hospitalities.
5. Rhapsody Resort – Official
The style and class showcased by the Rhapsody Resort is nothing short of remarkable. This four-and-a-half-star resort is just paces from the Surfers Paradise Beach and it provides the guests staying here with a gorgeous ocean view. Guests rave that the rooftop terrace operates as an outstanding place to watch the sunset in the evening. Guests may take a dip in the pool, or they can enjoy a meal next to the BBQ facilities while they watch the setting sun.
For those who wish to divert their attention from the beach for a day or two, the Rhapsody Resort is close to many other attractions. The shopping, dining, and entertainment available on Cavill Avenue is just a fifteen-minute walk from here. Guests may also wish to hop in their automobiles and drive to Wet n’ Wild Water Park or Warner Bros. Movie World, which are approximately a 20- minute car ride away from here.
For about $450, for a two-night stay, a family of four will find themselves in the two-bedroom apartment with ocean view. This space includes the entire apartment. There is a balcony that is accessible and able to provide those astounding views. With one king bed and two twin beds, families will feel comfortable and relaxed in this environment. Fast, reliable, and free internet are also perks of staying here.
6. Royal Palm Resort on the Beach
With Palm Beach and the creek only a two-minute walk from the Royal Palm Resort on the Beach, guests who are eager to put their toes in the sand will delight in the proximity to their favorite attraction. The beach access will draw guests to this establishment, but the chance to stroll along the beach or take the parkland walking trails will also be enticing. When guests are not taking advantage of these amenities, they can meander over to the newly renovated lagoon-style heated pool and the hot tub, which are available year-round.
If guests wish to make it a long weekend, a three-night stay at the Royal Palm Resort on the Beach for a family of four in a deluxe two-bedroom apartment with an ocean view will cost approximately $378. This price includes all amenities, as well as one double bed and two single beds.
While families with more than four members can certainly find a stay that is right for them at this location, they will not be able to get larger or more spacious bed spaces. In the seven-person room, the superior three-bedroom apartment with an ocean view, there are two double beds, and two single beds. That may make for close quarters for some travel parties. The price for the superior three-bedroom apartment with an ocean view runs around $800, for a three-night stay.
7. InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
As the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is an IHG Hotel, guests who normally trust this brand world-wide will find that it lives up to the standards customers have come to expect from such a prestigious company. Those who want to head straight to the Gold Coast Beach will want to book elsewhere, but parties that wish to have a great deal of amenities and are happy to drive a little way to get to their favorite attractions will find this location to be fitting for their needs.
Since guests are not close to the ocean here, the resort has built two relaxing swimming pools, one of which features a man-made beach. The InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is also home to two famous golf courses—The Pines and The Palms. The fitness center and five tennis courts are also available for guests who wish to stay physically active while on-site. With many meeting rooms and conference centers, this resort may just be the perfect place to host a party or reception.
A double room with two double beds, featuring a garden view, will run a family of four approximately $300 for a two-night stay. Parties with more than four members in them will have a difficult time finding accommodations at this location as rooms are not suited to parties with more than four.
8. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast
The Sheraton name is recognized world-wide and with good reason. It is known for providing guests with exceptional suites that are comfortable and clean. At this particular location, guests applaud the staff who go out of their way to make sure the customers experience a wonderful vacation in this serene setting.
The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast is considered a beachfront property with exceptional views and beach-access for its guests. Adult guests will be pleased to know the Star Casino is only a fifteen-minute drive from here, and Surfers Paradise is also close as it may be reached in the car by driving just ten minutes.
While children of all ages are welcome on this property, the rooms are really better suited for couples. All rooms feature one king bed, and some include a sofa bed, if children are in the travel party. This property does not offer extra beds, and cribs are not always easy to obtain. Adults may wish to explore this property and they will find the Mirage Double Room with Two Double Beds and Resort View is a nice place to stay. For two-nights, the cost is approximately $550.
9. Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Everything guests have come to expect from the Hilton brand can be found at this establishment. With a polite and friendly staff on hand, and comfortable, cozy beds available, guests tend to be satisfied with their stay here. This hotel is happily situated so that shopping, dining, and entertainment options completely surround the place. Interested parties may walk only about five minutes to access Surfers Paradise Beach.
On the grounds, guests will spend time enjoying meals, plunging into one of four pools, lounging in the spa or sauna, and sneaking in a workout in one of the two fitness centers. A luxurious day spa, offering unique spa treatments, is also open daily to serve guests’ needs.
Two adults and two children will find their needs matched by the two-bedroom residence room with city view. This room includes one queen bed, one full bed, and one sofa bed in the living area. For a two-night stay, a party of four will pay approximately $550, and that includes breakfast. Up to eight guests may find what they need in the three-bedroom residence room with an ocean view. Two full beds and one king bed, plus a cot or two may be added to this room. Parties of eight will pay close to $1200 for this two-night stay.
10. NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Park
Guests will love the family friendly atmosphere. The kids will spend hours in the water park and splash pad. When they have finished there, they will want to wander over to the mini-golf course and the all-in-one basketball and soccer area. Plus, there’s no need to leave to find food that is palatable for children, as the restaurant on-site is up to the task.
While the self-contained villas and townhouses don’t look like much from the exterior, families will be pleased with the clean interior rooms. A safari tent may be booked for a ludicrously low price of about $200 for a family of four who wish to stay for two nights. This tent allows for one full bed and two bunk beds. Parties with six or eight guests will want to opt for the riverside three-bedroom townhouse or the lagoon deluxe villa.
These rooms have more square footage, but also have more bed space for kids who have been playing around the holiday park throughout the day and need a space to call their own. For the six-person lagoon deluxe villa, a family will pay approximately $389 for a two-night stay. Upgrading to the riverside three-bedroom townhouse costs a bit more at approximately $468, but an extra queen bed will help house those additional two guests, making this arrangement suitable for a party of eight.
11. Avani Broadbeach Residences
Guests are wildly impressed by the location of the Avani Broadbeach Residences. With Broadbeach located within walking distance (about eight minutes), guests are free to amble around the property or scoot down to the beach at their leisure. Inside the establishment there is a fitness center, and outside guests may enjoy a BBQ facility as well as a swimming pool. When the family has gotten a little too much sun for the day, the crew can pile into the car and drive about 3 minutes to get to the Pacific Fair Shopping Center.
A two-bedroom suite, which guests may reserve for two-nights, would run a party of four about $336. This situation features two full sized beds. Larger families may not find this place to their liking as this property does not have extra-large family suites or beds much larger than full-sized. Roll-away beds can be brought into suites, at an additional charge.
12. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
For those travel parties that are looking to make this one a vacation to remember, look no further than the Pink Hotel Coolangatta. True to its name, the Pink Hotel stands out from the competitors as it has been painted in a lovely shade of pale pink.
For some, this will remind them of the time when they used to play with Barbie dolls and dream about visiting Barbie’s Malibu Beach House. The attention to details and fresh vibe of this property don’t just stop at the exterior. Guests here may enjoy visiting the Speakeasy or the rooftop bar. From the latter, travellers may get a stunning view of the sunset in the evenings.
Couples especially enjoy staying here, but families may be accommodated, as well. It is recommended that families invest in two king suites. Each king suites has one king bed and one sofa bed. For approximately $755 for a two-night stay, the dual king suites will give families more than enough space.
13. Mantra Circle on Cavill
The Mantra Circle comes highly recommended by previous guests who thought the rooms were very clean and comfortable. Former guests also had great things to say about the location of this establishment. It is close to many supermarkets, shopping centers, and the Light Rail. The front-desk staff is compliment-worthy, and guests also think the heated pool is a bonus.
The Mantra Circle is within walking distance of Budds Beach, and private parking is available on-site for guests. Infinity Maze is close to this resort, and the SkyPoint Observation Desk can also be reached easily. The apartment with a sea view is recommended for parties with two adults and two children. For a two-night stay, guests will be welcomed into a room with one queen bed, two twin beds, and one sofa bed. The price will be approximately $560.
14. Marriott Resort & Spa
The JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is set very near the heart of Surfers Paradise. The Ruby Spa, fitness center, five restaurants, and the private saltwater lagoon are all amenities that are desirable to visitors. The private marina on the Nerang River is one of the biggest points that draws travellers to this spot.
Rooms at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa offer guests phenomenal views of the Hinterlands, Surfers Paradise skyline, or even the Pacific Ocean. Families of four will find their best rates available in the double room with two double beds and a mountain view.
There are two full beds in this apartment and the price will be approximately $444 for a two-night stay. The Junior King Suites, which are not suitable for families but will be romantic and inviting for couples, feature large soaking bathtubs and beautiful views of the ocean.
15. Q1 Resort & Spa
Modern and featuring many unique aspects, such as the 360-degree Skypoint Observation Deck which guarantees guests the best possible views of the sun over Surfers Paradise, make Q1 Resort & Spa a great vacation choice for travellers.
Families will be able to unwind in their luxury apartments that have their own kitchens and laundry facilities. When not using the live-in kitchen, guests may venture down to one of the four restaurants located within this establishment. Families especially admire the Skypoint Observation Deck Bistro & Bar.
The one-bedroom family apartment with a spa bath combines usefulness with luxury as guests will be happy to have their entire apartment to themselves but will also feel pampered as they are able to slip into their jetted tub. For a two-night stay, a party of four will pay approximately $345.
For a nominal fee, about thirty dollars, guests may upgrade to the two-bedroom apartment with a spa bath. In this room, there is one queen bed and two twin beds. This accommodation is highly recommended for families. Many varieties of suites are available at the Q1 Resort and Spa. Guests should take their time and select the option that will be best for their travel party.
16. Nobby Beach Holiday Village
Children will spy the water park with the tube slides wrapping around the property and they will clap their hands with glee. The little ones will be even more pleased when they see the playground, designed especially for their pleasure. This holiday park appeals to a variety of travel parties as guests are permitted to bring their own caravans or tents, but villas and cabins are also available.
For guests who are looking for an experience here that includes everything, from the beds to the bathroom, interested parties will want to book the standard studio. For a party of four to stay here for two nights, it will cost approximately $277. This includes one queen bed and one set of bunk beds. This may seem a bit over-priced to some travellers but bringing your own camper will cut down on the cost tremendously.
17. BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
Located just a five-minute car ride from the theme park precinct, BIG 4 Gold Coast Holiday Park aims to please. When families want to head to the theme parks, they will find Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet n’ Wild Water Park, and Dreamworld and Outback Spectacular all to be relatively close.
But, when guests want to just spend time at the holiday park, they will be treated to an on-site water park that includes water slides, a spa, and a pool. Other games and activities are provided, especially to enhance the vacation for children. For those looking to stay for two-nights, with a party of four, the family motel room may be booked.
It has a set of bunk beds and a queen bed or in some cases it may house two twin beds and a queen bed. This room will cost approximately $297 for the duration of this stay. Up to ten guests are able to fit into the three-bedroom cabin which features one king bed, bunk beds, and two queen beds. The price for this cabin will run at approximately $1000. Unlike any other property on the Gold Coast, families are permitted to bring their beloved pets here, free of charge.
One of the best kid friendly resorts in the GC.
18. O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Exceptional in many ways, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is situated inside Lamington National Park. Guests delight in recalling the early morning bird watching excursions, as well as the Tree Top Walking Tour. This location is especially appealing to those who may be traveling through the more heavily populated cities and beach-areas who are looking to spend a few days relaxing on their vacation before they are forced to go home and get back to work.
The two-bedroom villa with a rainforest view is the accommodation most recommended for families of four. There are two king beds here, as well as a hot tub. The cost for a two-night stay will be approximately $640.
19. Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Coastal hues surround guests whether they are standing on the beach, soaking in the view, or walking into one of the newly refurbished suites that features sparkling white bedding and seafoam green and blue accents throughout. An opulent lagoon pool is encased in tropical gardens which guests will find to be enticing.
The executive two-bedroom apartment is best for families as a party of four may relax in their stylish rooms which feature two king beds. The price for this lodging will be approximately $315 for a two-night stay. Before booking, guests should be sure to read the fine print. Items like daily housekeeping are not included in the price that is displayed. If parties wish to stay longer than two-nights, they may wish to invest in housekeeping services.
A top family resort in the gold coast.
20. Outrigger Burleigh
Outrigger Burleigh is located very near to North Burleigh Beach, with guests having to stomp just two minutes away to get to their desired spot on the sand. When families have had their fair share of sand and surf, adults may retreat to Jupiter’s Casino and drop off the kids at the Pacific Fair Shopping Center, which are both just a five-minute car trip from here.
The Family Room at the Outrigger Burleigh accommodates five guests with two queen beds and one twin bed. Guests who stay here will also have access to a hot tub. The cost for a two-night vacation will be approximately $250. For adults who want to leave the family at home, there are smaller rooms available. The price decreases, as the size of the party becomes smaller.
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FAQ
Which is our top pick for families? The Q1 Resort and Spa has the most family friendly options for rooms available regularly. It is not over-priced, and the Skypoint Observation Deck will be a selling point for those who are looking to do something singular during this family outing. Remember: this site is also close to the beach. The location is perfect for those who want to visit both the ocean and the city.
Which is the most affordable? Paradise Resort Gold Coast is a very affordable option for families. One of the largest suites on-site is the Family Room. It houses three twin beds and one full-sized bed. For approximately $350, a family of five can comfortably enjoy this room and all the amenities the resort has to offer during their two-night stay.
Which hotel has the most facilities for families? For families, it doesn’t get much better than the Sea World Resort. To the person booking this vacation, it does not matter if the family is going away for a long weekend, or they are looking to stay for a week, this facility has it all. Be sure to book the stay which includes theme park tickets and breakfast to receive all the benefits that are going to be most desired by the travel party. With access to three theme parks and a water park right on-site, this property outdoes every other property in the area by a long shot. By booking with Sea World Resort, families will get everything they want, and save money, that they may turn around and spend on souvenirs and tasty treats inside the theme parks.
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