10 Best Motels in Gold Coast: Find Cheap Motels in Gold Coast 2026

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Southport Motel & Apartments : Stay within a 10-minute drive of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Tropicana Motel : Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and an outdoor pool are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and The Star Gold Coast. Blue Heron Motel : Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Browns Broadbeach : You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a dining area. Red Star Hotels Palm Beach : Stay within a 10-minute drive of Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

1. Blue Heron Motel

Mermaid Beach

Ana

￥15,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

2. La Costa Motel

Bilinga

Shellie

￥21,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

3. Tropicana Motel

Mermaid Beach

Andrew

￥12,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

4. Red Star Hotels Palm Beach

Palm Beach

Julie

￥18,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

5. Darcy Arms Motel

Surfers Paradise

Brent

￥20,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Newly Renovated Three-Bedroom Superior Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster, cleaning supplies

6. Southport Motel & Apartments

Southport

Joe

￥15,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

7. Camden Motor Inn

Mermaid Beach

Peter

￥13,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

8. The Shores Miami

Miami

Blake

￥25,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

9. Montego Mermaid Beach Motel

Mermaid Beach

Max

￥18,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

King Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

10. Gold Coast Airport Motel

Bilinga

Sheryl

￥20,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

11. Tall Trees Motel

North Tamborine

Jason

￥16,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

12. The Cheshire Cat Motel

Palm Beach

Marissa

￥31,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Twin King Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge

Labrador

Jacinta

￥21,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. The Mysa Motel

Palm Beach

Chris

￥31,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

15. Tweed Central Motel

Tweed Heads

Fortious

￥18,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

16. Browns Broadbeach

Mermaid Beach

George

￥13,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

17. Runaway Bay Motor Inn

Runaway Bay

Olivia

￥22,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

18. Blue Water Motel

Kingscliff

Robert

￥19,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Family Room, Non Smoking (Triple) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

19. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

Tweed Heads

Rebecca

￥20,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Executive Two-Bedroom Suite- Non-Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

20. Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

Tweed Heads West

Sovea

￥20,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Top Gold Coast Hotel Reviews

Qube Broadbeach

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location and the size of the place. Will stay again"

Sea World Resort

10/10 Excellent

"**The Good:** * **Staff:** The staff here are lovely—friendly, attentive, and so welcoming to families. * **Family-Friendly:** The resort is amazingly well setup for kids and families. It was so convenient having everything right at our doorstep. * **Dining:** Having multiple restaurant options on-site was a huge plus for us. It made mealtime stress-free without needing to leave the resort every time the kids got hungry. **Could Be Improved:** * **Rooms & Facilities:** We stayed in one of the older rooms, which definitely could do with a modern update. The pool area is also starting to show its age and could use a bit of a refresh. **Overall:** Despite the older facilities, the convenience and family-focused atmosphere made it a wonderful stay. We’d definitely recommend it for families looking for an easy, fun getaway!"

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Number of reviews	7,340
Accommodation	30 Motels
Lowest Price	￥12,938
Highest Price	￥31,674

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Gold Coast?

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that Gold Coast has to offer. Top sights include Surfers Paradise Beach and Warner Bros. Movie World.

What are motels like?

At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Motels began in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler driving along America's major roadways.

What are the best motels in Gold Coast?

Southport Motel & Apartments: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Tropicana Motel: Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and an outdoor pool are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and The Star Gold Coast. Blue Heron Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Browns Broadbeach: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a dining area. Red Star Hotels Palm Beach: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

How many motels are there in Gold Coast?

Take your pick from 23 low-priced motels in Gold Coast.

What things can I to do in Gold Coast?

While you're sightseeing in this family-friendly area, check out the fun-filled theme parks and enjoy the popular beaches. Visitors to Gold Coast speak highly of its shops and restaurants. Must-see local attractions include Surfers Paradise Beach and Warner Bros. Movie World. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Broadbeach Beach, Kurrawa Beach, and Mermaid Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Timezone, Infinity Attraction, and Pizzey Park Sporting Complex.

What's the seasonal weather like in Gold Coast?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Gold Coast to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 63°F. Average annual precipitation for Gold Coast is 42 inches.

What are my options for getting around Gold Coast when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Gold Coast to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Coolangatta Airport (OOL), which is located 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Brisbane Airport (BNE), which is 47.5 mi (76.4 km) away. Walk to nearby metro stations like Florida Gardens station, Broadbeach South Light Rail Station, and Cypress Avenue Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Varsity Lakes Station, Helensvale Station, or Gold Coast City Coomera Station.

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1. Blue Heron Motel

2. La Costa Motel

3. Tropicana Motel

4. Red Star Hotels Palm Beach

5. Darcy Arms Motel

6. Southport Motel & Apartments

7. Camden Motor Inn

8. The Shores Miami

9. Montego Mermaid Beach Motel

10. Gold Coast Airport Motel

11. Tall Trees Motel

12. The Cheshire Cat Motel

13. Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge

14. The Mysa Motel

15. Tweed Central Motel

16. Browns Broadbeach

17. Runaway Bay Motor Inn

18. Blue Water Motel

19. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

20. Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

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1. Blue Heron Motel

2. La Costa Motel

3. Tropicana Motel

4. Red Star Hotels Palm Beach

5. Darcy Arms Motel

6. Southport Motel & Apartments

7. Camden Motor Inn

8. The Shores Miami

9. Montego Mermaid Beach Motel

10. Gold Coast Airport Motel

11. Tall Trees Motel

12. The Cheshire Cat Motel

13. Jadran Motel & El Jays Holiday Lodge

14. The Mysa Motel

15. Tweed Central Motel

16. Browns Broadbeach

17. Runaway Bay Motor Inn

18. Blue Water Motel

19. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

20. Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

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