Choosing the best place to stay for your vacation on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia can be quite a challenge, not because it’s hard to find, but because there are so many options!

Let’s break it down: The first thing to note is that the Gold Coast is made up of several suburbs, mostly located along the glorious coastline and some extending inland to what is called the hinterland.

So you have the choice of being close to the ocean and the beach, some that are inland among the suburbs, and some that are among the natural settings of the rainforests. So, if you’re looking for serenity or an eco-friendly eco vacation, look to the inland area, and if you’re trying to save some money, inland places can be a bit cheaper.

Most of the accommodation options are along the coast, if you are looking for a place very close to the beach, check out the suburbs of Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Miami, Burleigh Heads, Tugun and Coolangatta. The last four of those suburbs will likely offer the cheapest beachside accommodation.

Also consider how close you’d like to be to all the nightlife. Surfers Paradise is the center of all the action and is packed with clubs and bars. There is also a casino and a couple of nightclubs on Broadbeach. If you want to go out every night, one of those suburbs would be my choice. Taxis can be hard to come by late at night (or early morning!) on the Gold Coast.

If you’re looking for something out of the way and a little more unique, check out Hope Island and Sanctuary Cove. They also have golf courses. There are more golf courses located in and between the suburbs of Parkwood and Robina.

Once you have a rough idea of ​​the suburb that best suits your vacation style, you can shop around for the best deal. Accommodation on the Gold Coast isn’t famous for being cheap, but if you shop around and plan ahead, you can find some great deals.

Unsurprisingly, prices go up during peak periods such as school holidays and during major events like the GC600, formerly the Indy Carnival, although prices for accommodation during the four-day motor racing event have come down dramatically in recent years. last years. The trackside spot can be much higher than normal rates.

accommodation budget on the Gold Coast it will start around AUD60 and mid-range places near the beach will be between AUD90-160. Many of the discount accommodation brokers, such as hotelclub and roamfree, can offer rates well below the normal rates. See goldcoastinfo.net for a full list of discount hosting brokers.

It’s also worth noting that most accommodation on the Gold Coast is self-contained apartment style, which may include kitchens and refrigerators. The buildings themselves are resort-style, and many have pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. There are actually only a handful of hotels in the region, mostly located around Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

Good luck with choosing your place to stay, feel safe swimming in the beaches and enjoy the sunny and beautiful Gold Coast.