Varsity Lakes Travel Guide

Gold Coast


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Top hotels in Varsity Lakes

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is £99 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
£99
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,444 reviews)
best place to stay

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is £130 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£130
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Fantastic! Would definitely stay again. Great location and property.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is £90 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
£90
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,532 reviews)
Clean, tidy, central, friendly staff…

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is £128 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£128
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room itself was comfortable and well-presented, but the lack of complementary amenities beyond basic tea and coffee was disappointing compared to other hotels in the same category. Unfortunately, the most negative part of our stay was the service — several staff members were noticeably rude, ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

QT Gold Coast
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

4.5 out of 5
2807 Gold Coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is £104 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
£104
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Quality of the room. Beautiful views, lovely staff and excellent food.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is £91 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£91
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

If only that was me on the wave! 
What a view!

Burleigh Waters

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.

Burleigh Waters
View of Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise from Mick Schamburg Park.

Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.

Miami
Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
Beautiful old boardwalk at the Glades Golf Course, one of Australia’s most prestigious resort golf courses in Queensland, Gold Coast. Designed by Australian golfing icon, Greg Norman.

Robina

Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.

Robina
Aerial panorama of Mermaid Beach suburb and Gold Coast city skyline, Queensland, Australia

Mermaid Waters

Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.

Mermaid Waters
Sunny view of Palm Beach and Tallebudgera Creek on the Gold Coast

Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.

Palm Beach


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