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A rooftop pool area with a cityscape view, lounge chairs, and a crowd of people.

A bathroom with pink tiles, a showerhead, and three bottles of shampoo on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A modern reception area with a central counter, ceiling fans, and a patterned wall.

1. Bounce Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 0.8 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Sasan

￥22,543

￥24,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass balustrade.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central table. Large windows provide a view of palm trees and a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a sea view. There is a bed, a seating area with a table, and a small side table with a vase.

A modern living room with a sofa, two round tables, a balcony with a view of the city, and a large window.

2. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

Surfers Paradise, 1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Sara

￥44,991

￥49,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop pool area with a curved seating area, glass railings, and a view of the cityscape.

A high-rise hotel room with a panoramic city view, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, gold accents, and a variety of bottles.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, a rooftop pool, and a waterfront view.

3. The Darling at The Star Gold Coast

Broadbeach, 2.5 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Christopher

￥76,739

￥84,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern living room with a large window, a round dining table, and a sofa.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, a kitchen, and a seating area.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a sofa.

4. Chevron One Residences

0.8 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

David

￥34,798

￥38,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a swimming pool and high-rise buildings.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, and a sofa with multiple cushions.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a wooden floor.

5. The Shores Surfers Paradise Apartments

Surfers Paradise, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Adrian

￥26,995

￥29,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern living room with a large glass table, sofas, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a palm tree.

6. The Wave Resort

Broadbeach, 3 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

KERRY JOHN

￥39,992

￥43,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A pathway flanked by tall palm trees and tropical plants, leading towards a building with balconies.

A beach with a city skyline in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

7. Marrakesh Apartments

Surfers Paradise, 1.7 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Ashil

￥32,613

￥35,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge areas.

A high-rise hotel with a pool area, surrounded by other buildings and a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a sectional sofa, and multiple potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, modern furniture, and decorative plants.

8. Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 1.2 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Rosellina

￥30,294

￥33,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and cityscape, featuring two wicker chairs and a small table with a pitcher and glasses.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean, large windows, and a modern design.

A high-rise room with a panoramic ocean view, a round dining table with chairs, and a bottle of champagne.

A modern living room with a city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

9. Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Nicola

￥16,497

￥18,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and a dock with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

10. JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Surfers Paradise, 1.2 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Kedar Jagadev

￥35,893

￥39,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture and a sign reading "GLASSHOUSE".

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and hanging light fixtures.

A person sitting on a sofa with a bowl of cereal and a drink, with two framed pictures on the wall behind.

An aerial view of a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick walkway.

11. The Island Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, 0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Mark

￥18,396

￥20,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern living room with a large TV, teal sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the ocean and cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and large windows offering a view of high-rise buildings.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a view of the ocean.

12. Talisman Beachside

Broadbeach, 2.8 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Yuliya

￥50,125

￥55,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the city.

A man and a woman standing in front of a building with a sign that reads 'VOCO'.

13. Voco Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, 0.5 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Sunil

￥16,597

￥18,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A corner room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and buildings. There is a laptop, a bowl of fruit, and a small table with cushions.

A large, curved swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, hanging light fixtures, and bar stools.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a counter with various food items, shelves with bottles, and a decorative wall with animal illustrations.

14. QT Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, 0.8 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Yvette

￥23,755

￥26,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a large sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the city and ocean.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a beach and ocean.

A modern dining area with a large table set for six, a kitchen in the background, and a city view through large windows.

15. Artique Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, 0.8 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Krystel

￥37,745

￥37,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A high-rise hotel with a curved facade, located near a beach with ocean views.

Two high-rise buildings with a modern architectural design, featuring numerous windows and balconies.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, and a balcony with a glass door.

16. Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Surfers Paradise, 0.1 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Ian

￥24,895

￥27,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living room with a large TV, white sofas, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with a lamp.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A swimming pool with a circular design, surrounded by outdoor seating and a building in the background.

17. Surfers Aquarius

Surfers Paradise, 1.3 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Vaughan

￥38,888

￥42,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, white furniture, a kitchen area, and a view of the ocean.

A dining table with a pizza, a beer glass, a salad bowl, and a wine glass.

18. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

Surfers Paradise, 1.8 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Robert

￥19,396

￥21,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows with plant views.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

19. Mantra Broadbeach on the Park

Broadbeach, 3.2 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

francisco

￥35,482

￥39,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table, and large windows with a city view.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large spherical chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a glass table, white chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a city and ocean view.

20. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Broadbeach, 3.1 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not

Tze Shin

￥23,995

￥26,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It or Not

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bounce Surfers Paradise	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences	9.4 Exceptional 866 reviews	View
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
Chevron One Residences	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
The Shores Surfers Paradise Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 94 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It or Not Hotel Reviews

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay, great service, friendly staff. Room was very nice. Arvo drinks and Breakfast was very good at Ms Margot Cafe. We would definitely stay again."

Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect Location Very spacious apartment (2 bedroom) Amazing view 30 second walk to Restaurants Parking available (extra cost) Across the road from the beach"

Mantra Crown Towers

10/10 Excellent

"The Crown Towers was great, it had a great outdoor pool with seating, heated pool and outdoor spa which was great for families. Very close to the tram stop & the beach and walking distance to Cavill Avenue & restaurants."

Mantra on View Hotel

8/10 Good

"Bra läge med närhet till stranden, hjälpsam personal och sköna sängar men lite för högt ljud från gatan ute."

Voco Gold Coast

8/10 Good

"Good location at a reasonable price"

Novotel Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in an ideal spot with the Cavill Ave tram stop just meters down the road. Staff are fantastic and we were always well looked after. Fridays and Saturday nights can be a little bit noisy but that’s something you need to expect when you are right by Surfers Paradise beach. Breakfast was well worth it and was always fresh."

Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise

8/10 Good

"Overall the room was neat and clean, but housekeeping could go up a notch."

Mantra Legends Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, nice pool, friendly staff. Minor let downs, breakfast was cold. Rooms are a little dated, but overall happy with the stay."

The Island Gold Coast

10/10 Excellent

"A spacious room, very central in Surfers Paradice."

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It or Not

A Hard Rock Cafe sign with a guitar design, set against a city skyline.

Centro Surfers Paradise

8.4/10 (14 reviews)

During your visit to Gold Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Centro Surfers Paradise. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Slingshot

8.6/10 (691 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Slingshot during your trip to Gold Coast. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Holoverse - Dinosaur World

Bring your family to Holoverse - Dinosaur World and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Surfers Paradise Tenpin

You can enjoy the entertainment at Surfers Paradise Tenpin during your travels to Gold Coast. Visit the spas and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

During your trip to Gold Coast, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets. Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.

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endota spa

You can take time to visit endota spa during your travels to Gold Coast. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Jet Flight Simulator

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Jet Flight Simulator during your trip to Gold Coast. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its golf courses.

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LAN SPA

You can take time to visit LAN SPA during your travels to Gold Coast. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Believe It or Not?

Ripley's Believe It or Not is located in a welcoming area of Gold Coast known for its major shopping area and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1694 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ripley's Believe It or Not?

Adjacent to Ripley's Believe It or Not, Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices close by include Novotel Surfers Paradise and Voco Gold Coast.

How many hotels will I find close to Ripley's Believe It or Not?

Expedia has 1694 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ripley's Believe It or Not.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Believe It or Not, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ripley's Believe It or Not?

For more details about updating your stay near Ripley's Believe It or Not or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Ripley's Believe It or Not?

You can watch performances at Home of the Arts, Dracula's Cabaret, and Spotlight Theatre if you're interested in local theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Broadwater Parklands, Cascade Gardens, or Macintosh Island Park. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Surfers Paradise Beach, Budds Beach, and Broadbeach Beach.

How can I get to Ripley's Believe It or Not?

Nearby metro stations include Cypress Avenue Station and Florida Gardens station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Believe It or Not hotels

1. Bounce Surfers Paradise

2. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

3. The Darling at The Star Gold Coast

4. Chevron One Residences

5. The Shores Surfers Paradise Apartments

6. The Wave Resort

7. Marrakesh Apartments

8. Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise

9. Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

10. JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

11. The Island Gold Coast

12. Talisman Beachside

13. Voco Gold Coast

14. QT Gold Coast

15. Artique Surfers Paradise

16. Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

17. Surfers Aquarius

18. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

19. Mantra Broadbeach on the Park

20. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It or Not

Top Ripley's Believe It or Not Hotel Reviews

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise

Mantra Crown Towers

Mantra on View Hotel

Voco Gold Coast

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise

Mantra Legends Hotel

The Island Gold Coast

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It or Not

Centro Surfers Paradise

Slingshot

Holoverse - Dinosaur World

Surfers Paradise Tenpin

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

endota spa

Jet Flight Simulator

LAN SPA

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