Hidden gems - Hotels in Surfers Paradise, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Hotels in Surfers Paradise

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Surfers Paradise. This list contains 20 places from Hotel category.

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Third Place

Coworking space

5.00 (6 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)

Hamptons Hinterland Retreat

Self-catering accommodation

4.90 (23 reviews) (~9.51 km from centre)

Stephanies Wellness Spa

Day spa

😠 Had it not been for the terrible customer service here, my rating would've been a lot higher. My friend and I had a treatment package each here on Thursday 11th May - I had originally booked for 2 people at 3pm and that was confirmed. I was flying up to the Gold Coast from Sydney that morning & want...

4.80 (85 reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)

Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel

Hotel

👍👍 Amazing stay, rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, staff were amazing, couldn't have asked for more. Definitely coming back!

A$155/night

4.80 (79 reviews) (~7.66 km from centre)

Surfers Chalet Holiday Apartments

Hotel

Low-key apartments with kitchens, balconies & pool or sea views, plus an outdoor pool & a sauna.

4.70 (115 reviews) (~1.94 km from centre)

Cashelmara Beachfront Apartments

Resort hotel

👍👍 I recently stayed at Cashelmara in a newly renovated two bedroom apartment. It was clean and bright and had everything we needed . It was in a quiet location only an easy 10 min walk into Burleigh where there are plenty of great cafes and restaurants to choose from. Thank you to Wendy and Cassie fo...

4.70 (106 reviews) (~9.35 km from centre)

Costa D'Ora Holiday Apartments

Hotel

Simply furnished apartments in an unassuming hotel close to the beach & featuring an outdoor pool.

A$124/night

4.70 (61 reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)

Hi-Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments

Apartment building

🫤 Apartment is roomy, however it is not child friendly. Everything in it is glass. No plastic cups or plates. So if staying with children I recommend u don’t, or bring your own plastic cups etc as they will charge you if you break a glass. The glass lamp in the room had a crack and when my daughter to...

4.70 (46 reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)

Burleigh on the Beach

Vacation home rental agency

👍👍 What an amazing place, made all the more exceptional by the managers of the complex. Was greeted with a smile and couldn’t do more to make our stay a wonderful experience. Situated within walking distance to everything you could want, beaches, cafes, restaurants etc…our room was spotless and well ap...

4.60 (124 reviews) (~9.43 km from centre)

Key Largo Apartments

Resort hotel

Casual venue offering bright 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

4.60 (119 reviews) (~9.73 km from centre)

ONE THE ESPLANADE

Hotel

Modern, bright apartments with ocean-view balconies, plus a heated outdoor pool and a BBQ area.

4.60 (118 reviews) (~1.58 km from centre)

Vue Broadbeach

Hotel

Sleek units offering balconies in an upmarket apartment hotel featuring sea views & an outdoor pool.

4.60 (87 reviews) (~2.58 km from centre)

Ultra Broadbeach

Resort hotel

Refined apartments with full kitchens in a modern property offering an outdoor pool and a sauna.

4.60 (77 reviews) (~4.05 km from centre)

Jubilee Views by Collective Holiday Apartments

Holiday apartment rental

😠 I don't know who is giving this place 4 stars but it's a 1 star place. It's old and dated, worn, old paint, paper thin cheap carpet, thin, flat pillows on beds. Food from previous guests in bottom of dishwasher. Air con is pretty useless, it's a tiny unit in corner of living room (like blowing onto...

4.60 (47 reviews) (~3.23 km from centre)

Wharf Boutique Apartments

Resort hotel

👍👍 I have had a wonderful experience staying at Wharf Boutique Apartments. We stayed in one bed room apartment, the rooms were clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were flexible, very helpful with our requests , ensured our stay was comfortable. Brett and Rem, thank you for making our stay enj...

4.50 (124 reviews) (~2.29 km from centre)

The Star Event Centre

Convention center

😠 Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Ken, one of the member of The Star club and I would like to lodge a formal compliant regarding the rude service I received by one of hotel front office staff over the phone hotel reservation on 10/09/2018 at 11.37am. I would like to make a hotel reservation in The Star...

4.50 (82 reviews) (~3.78 km from centre)

Albatross North Apartments

Hotel

Airy units in a laid-back apartment hotel offering direct beach access & an outdoor pool.

4.50 (79 reviews) (~6.22 km from centre)

Contessa Holiday Apartments

Hotel

High-rise condo complex offering kitchens and balconies, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a marina.

4.50 (74 reviews) (~2.22 km from centre)

Golden Sands On The Beach

Resort hotel

😐 The views from the apartment were stunning and the customer service was amazing as the lady on the phone was so friendly and willing to go above & beyond to ensure a smooth check-in. The only downfall was that the apartment lacked essential condiments such as coffee pods, salt/pepper and cooking oil...

4.50 (60 reviews) (~2.71 km from centre)

Vogue Holiday Homes Gold Coast

Hotel

😠 Dealt with Callan & Luxico in Queensland and the service was terrible. They cancelled a booking based on 1 review I had from 5 years ago. The entire family and kids had booked flights to come to these dates, now we are left with flights and no accommodation even after we paid the deposit. Absolutely...

4.50 (41 reviews) (~3.18 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Hotels in Surfers Paradise, Australia