Chinatown
Gold Coast
Popular places to visit
Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Mount Tamborine Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane
3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
Chinatown Hotel Deals
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good selection of options and was changed up daily. Really enjoyed the stay and was in a great location.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Blonde hair girl at reception was very helpful, room was nice and clean and security at night made us feel safe and helped with directions to where we needed to go. 10/10 for hotel location and our short stay. Thank you!
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Stay here annually, and they’ve really lifted their service game. Staff were really great from the valet team through to the bar - always going the extra mile
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Everything was excellent. Staff was very polite. Highly recommended to stay in your hotel
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Mantra on View Hotel
Convenient location & car oarking
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Waz a stunning property good view great towels
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Chinatown
Southport
Beaches, spas, and theme parks are just a few things travelers enjoy about Southport. Check out Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the area.
Main Beach
Main Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue.
Labrador
Labrador is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Ian Dipple Lagoon and Cooke Murphy Oval while in the area.
Surfers Paradise
Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.
Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
Chinatown
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Dreamworld
- Cavill Avenue
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Coolangatta Beach
- Broadwater Parklands
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Burleigh Beach
- Springbrook National Park
- Currumbin Beach
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Slingshot
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
