Sanctuary Cove Travel Guide

Gold Coast

Sanctuary Cove

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach featuring a coastal town, a sandy beach and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

4.5/5(38 reviews)

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

£48
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

£38
per adult
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour
2.5hr Whale Experience Gold Coast

Gold Coast Whale Experience

£42
per adult
Gold Coast Whale Experience
Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour

£37
per adult
Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Australian: Outback Spectacular Heartland Dinner & Show

Australian: Outback Spectacular Heartland Dinner & Show

£57
per adult
Australian: Outback Spectacular Heartland Dinner & Show
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Top hotels in Sanctuary Cove

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG

5 out of 5
Manor Circle, Hope Island, QLD
The price is £144 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£144
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"😀"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is £85 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£85
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good hotel with the basics."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is £79 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£79
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,302 reviews)
"Incredibly consistent place to stay which never fails to disappoint in terms of location, service, price and amenities. Easy walking distance to everything you need, well appointed rooms, friendly and knowledgeable staff and plenty of pool space for kids. Would recommend to anyone!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is £115 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£115
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel proudly boasts a prime location, nestled among a delightful array of restaurants, each hiding its own culinary treasures that burst with flavor. Upon check-in, I encountered a firm enforcement of the 3 PM arrival time; however, I was graciously granted access to the lounge, providing a ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is £87 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£87
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
"First time there and loved ."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is £194 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£194
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Sanctuary Cove

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Hope Island

Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.

Hope Island
Dreamworld featuring rides

Coomera

Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.

Coomera
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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.

Runaway Bay
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Labrador

Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.

Labrador
Main Beach featuring general coastal views, a skyscraper and a sandy beach

Southport

Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

Southport
Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Main Beach

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