The Best Hotels Closest to Rainbow Bay in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A beach view from a balcony with a railing, clear sky, and ocean.

A pool with a person swimming, surrounded by umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a bowl of lemons, a croissant, and a newspaper.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a beach.

1. Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

1 mi from Rainbow Bay

Gary

£250

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern restaurant with a blue carpet, yellow chairs, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a sandy beach.

A bar area with a tiled counter, hanging lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. Rydges Gold Coast Airport

1.9 mi from Rainbow Bay

christopher

£113

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A lifeguard tower, a palm tree, and a lifeguard vehicle on a beach.

A beach-themed chair with a straw bag and a life preserver.

A pathway with two people riding bicycles, a beach in the background, and a palm tree.

A green bicycle parked in front of a white picket fence with a colorful umbrella.

3. La Costa Motel

2 mi from Rainbow Bay

Sara

£101

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a book, a TV, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a wall-mounted fan, and a display of travel guides.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in sink, and stainless steel appliances.

Two people sitting by a poolside table with drinks, surrounded by potted plants and a white fence.

4. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

1 mi from Rainbow Bay

Peter

£96

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements and large windows offering a view of a body of water and distant buildings.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a body of water.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and tall buildings in the background.

A building with a large illuminated sign reading "Tim Hortons clubs & resorts" and a large screen displaying an image.

5. The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

0.4 mi from Rainbow Bay

Belinda

£134

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A table with various dishes and a drink, set on a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a brick accent wall, a bar area, and a dining space with stools.

A teal sofa with a white throw blanket and a single teal pillow, a round wooden coffee table with plates of food and drinks, and a view of a park with trees and a clear sky through a window.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a patterned rug.

6. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

0.4 mi from Rainbow Bay

Clayton John

£112

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a view of the beach.

A two-story building with numbered windows, a balcony with a railing, and a potted plant.

A motel with a sign indicating 'AIRPORT HOTEL' and 'CLEARANCE 2-1-6'.

A room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a wooden shelf with a vase of flowers, a microwave, a suitcase, and a door with a towel hanging on it.

7. Gold Coast Airport Motel

1.8 mi from Rainbow Bay

Sheryl

£103

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, a pier, and a building in the background.

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

A beach with a wooden boardwalk, a tall hotel named 'Seascape', and yellow watercraft on the shore.

A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, with a building in the background.

8. Tweed Central Motel

0.8 mi from Rainbow Bay

Fortious

£89

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a distant city skyline.

A beach view with pine trees and a clear sky.

A hotel pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table set for four, a white sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

9. Mantra Coolangatta Beach

0.5 mi from Rainbow Bay

Lisa

£143

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A waterfront hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved building with multiple balconies and a reflection in the water.

A spacious lobby with a central circular bar area, large windows offering city views, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A restaurant with a view of a water feature and greenery. Tables are set with glasses and cutlery.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a clear sky.

10. Mantra Twin Towns

0.4 mi from Rainbow Bay

Frank

£121

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white tiled backsplash, a black faucet, and a window with a view of trees.

A gated entrance with a white picket fence, a wooden lattice wall, and a bench.

11. The Mysa Motel

5.3 mi from Rainbow Bay

Chris

£139

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs, towels, and a hat.

A person relaxing on a striped lounge chair with a wicker table holding a fruit bowl.

A wall with a leaf pattern, two planters with plants, and a building in the background.

12. Blue Heron Motel

10.1 mi from Rainbow Bay

Robyn

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A narrow corridor with a tiled floor, a balcony with a railing, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern interior with a kitchen area, bar seating, and a living room with a sofa and a painting.

13. The Shores Miami

9.1 mi from Rainbow Bay

Blake

£139

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a table, a bottle of wine, and a glass.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor seating.

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

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

14. Quest Robina

12.1 mi from Rainbow Bay

Sandy

£90

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with a brick wall, a framed floral artwork, a hanging plant, and a small table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, and a vase of flowers on the nightstand.

A covered outdoor area with brick walls, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

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

2.6 mi from Rainbow Bay

Sovea

£79

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A circular hot tub with steps leading up to a seating area with two lounge chairs.

A bench with a patterned cushion and a hat placed on it.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

16. The Cheshire Cat Motel

5.2 mi from Rainbow Bay

Marissa

£161

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A cactus garden with various types of cacti, including tall and round ones, set against a plain wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a floral-patterned bag, a straw hat, and a view of a pool and buildings outside.

A beach with white sand and sparse vegetation.

17. Tessa's on the Beach Boutique Hotel

2.6 mi from Rainbow Bay

Lana

£138

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A clear beach with rocky foreground and a residential area in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a large window, and a refrigerator.

A beachfront property with a covered outdoor seating area, wooden chairs, and a table.

A room with a bed, a large mirror, a door leading outside, and a wall with a sign that says "ESCAPE".

18. Blue Water Motel

5.3 mi from Rainbow Bay

Simon

£99

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A coastal cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

19. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

12.4 mi from Rainbow Bay

Jack

£237

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a small table, and a vase with a plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair, overlooking a large window with a view of the sea.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of trees through large windows.

20. Mondrian Gold Coast

8 mi from Rainbow Bay

Emily

£265

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainbow Bay

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Kirra Point Holiday Apartments	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Rydges Gold Coast Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
La Costa Motel	9.4 Exceptional 901 reviews	View
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 860 reviews	View
The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta	9.4 Exceptional 504 reviews	View

Top Rainbow Bay Hotel Reviews

Mantra Coolangatta Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Small but perfectly functional room for 5 night stay. Microwave and washing machines and dryer were good to have. Good location. Clean room and helpful staff."

Reflection on the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great apartment and such a great spot"

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good clean room"

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying here, wonderful place and staff. Thank you so much"

Tweed Ultima Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This is the first time we stayed at Tweed Ultima Apartment and it won’t be the last. The apartment is well situated with short walking distances to shops and beach. The apartment is very spacious and kitchen is well equipped. We have a nice sunset view from the living areas. The bed is so comfortable. Convenient bus stop to Gold Coast airport. Very helpful and friendly front desk ( Brett). As my husband said, “ what more do you want?”"

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

8/10 Good

"Quirky place to stay, but I’m glad it was only for one night and a Monday. It was noisy enough without the bar below being opened. Poor design with no where to hang towels in bathroom, a shower curtain that resulted in a flooded floor and no bathroom exhaust fan. Overpriced but in a great spot. To cap it off the reception person left reception at checkout time so that multiple people were left waiting and in the end most of us just walked out leaving our keys on the desk."

Beachcomber International Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying there perfect spot for lovely holiday"

Carool Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Excellent hosts. We will return."

Rainbow Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location , close to Airport , beaches, buses"

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A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, surfers, and a backdrop of tall buildings and trees.

Rainbow Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rainbow Bay Beach during your trip to Gold Coast? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A person carrying a surfboard on a beach with waves and a sunset in the background.

Snapper Rocks

9.4/10 (429 reviews)

A rocky outcrop with a point break that’s legendary among experienced and professional surfers is also a great spot for relaxing by the seaside.

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A coastal walkway with a sunset view, grassy areas, and a rocky shoreline.

Point Danger

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

Where the Tweed River meets the Coral Sea sits an elevated headland that marks the border between the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

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A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a rocky breakwater in the distance.

Duranbah Beach

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Duranbah Beach during your travels in Tweed Heads? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with a sunset, a person with a surfboard, and buildings in the background.

Greenmount Beach

9.2/10 (350 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Greenmount Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gold Coast. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Froggy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Froggy Beach during your trip to Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

After visiting Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gold Coast. Make time for the shops and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Twin Towns Services Club

8.8/10 (236 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Twin Towns Services Club during your stay in Tweed Heads. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainbow Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Rainbow Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 207 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Rainbow Bay?

Adjacent to Rainbow Bay, Carool Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options close by include Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites and Mantra Twin Towns.

How many hotels are there close to Rainbow Bay?

Expedia has 207 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Rainbow Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Rainbow Bay.

What can I see and do near Rainbow Bay?

Enjoy the outdoors at Point Danger, Palm Beach Pirate Treasure Island Playground or Ukerebagh Nature Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Kirra Beach, Duranbah Beach and Greenmount Beach. Create some family memories at Walkin' On Water Surf School, Timezone Coolangatta and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre while you're exploring the area around Rainbow Bay.

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Our top choices for Rainbow Bay hotels

1. Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

2. Rydges Gold Coast Airport

3. La Costa Motel

4. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

5. The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

6. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

7. Gold Coast Airport Motel

8. Tweed Central Motel

9. Mantra Coolangatta Beach

10. Mantra Twin Towns

11. The Mysa Motel

12. Blue Heron Motel

13. The Shores Miami

14. Quest Robina

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

16. The Cheshire Cat Motel

17. Tessa's on the Beach Boutique Hotel

18. Blue Water Motel

19. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

20. Mondrian Gold Coast

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Top Rainbow Bay Hotel Reviews

Mantra Coolangatta Beach

Reflection on the Sea

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

Tweed Ultima Apartments

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

Beachcomber International Resort

Carool Apartments

Rainbow Bay Resort

Other attractions near Rainbow Bay

Rainbow Bay Beach

Snapper Rocks

Point Danger

Duranbah Beach

Greenmount Beach

Froggy Beach

Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse

Twin Towns Services Club

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