Embark on Unforgettable Stays: The Gold Coast's Finest Hotels for Families in 2024

From Beachside Bliss to Budget-Friendly Comfort - Unveiling the Top Picks for Your Gold Coast Getaway

Looking for the best Gold Coast hotels? Here's our picks of the best family friendly hotels for kids! We've found hotels and apartments that will accommodate families of every size! We've also got all budget levels sussed out so you can find the perfect match for your family! 

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Best Luxury Gold Coast Hotels

Meriton Serviced Apartments Southport

Offers affordable luxury holiday apartments only a few minutes drive from the beaches.

They offer 2 bedroom (sleeps 4) or 3 bedroom (sleeps 5 or 6) apartments with fully equipped kitchens.

They have private balconies and there is an indoor pool.

These are super comfortable and really reasonably priced for what you get so go on our highly recommended list! Check Rates & Review

Best Moderate Gold Coast Resorts

Turtle Beach Resort

Turtle Beach Resort is an excellent option for families. It is only 5 minutes walk from Mermaid Beach. They offer 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom hotel apartments great for small and large families. They have 4 pools to choose from including wading pools (great for babies and toddlers), lagoon pools, lap pools and the Splash Zone water park.  They have a kids club for ages 4-12 (free on select packages) with fun activities such as arts and crafts, movie nights, discos and games, there’s a playground, 15 hole mini putt putt golf, tennis court, fitness room, cinema, convenience store & cage and there’s all day dining at The Deck restaurant and wine bar! One of the best Gold Coast hotels that has everything the family needs.

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Breakfree Diamond Beach

Breakfree Diamond Beach is located in Broadbeach with lots of restaurants and shops nearby. It is a few minutes walk to a great family beach.

They offer 2 bedroom apartments (sleep 4) and 3 bedroom apartments (family of 5 or 6). They have a kids pool, lagoon style pool, children's playground and games room. BBQ facilities are available too. Check Rates & Reviews

Couran Cove Resort

Get back to nature at the Couran Cove resort located on beautiful South Stradbroke Island only 40 minutes by ferry from the Gold Coast.

This resort has a beautiful pool, kids club and bbq facilities. It specializes in eco-tourism. They have various rooms available to suit all families. Check Rates & Reviews

Paradise Resort

Paradise Resort is one of the best Gold Coast family hotels. They have an excellent supervised kids club for babies, toddlers and children up to 12. They have loads for the kids to do- an adventure playground, pools, pedal cars and ball pits. Opening in the fall 2011 will be a mini water park!

There offer standard quad rooms for families that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, or family suites that can sleep 5 with a separate room for the kids with a play station and DVD player. They also offer interconnecting rooms. This is an older resort but is still one of the best Gold Coast hotels option for the family. Check Rates & Reviews

Cheap Gold Coast Hotels and Resorts

Talisam Broadbeach Apartments

Talisman Broadbeach Apartments offers Gold Coast family accommodations. With the beach only steps away, a large heated pool and fish pond, the kids will find plenty to do!

They offer 2 bedroom apartments that can sleep 2 adults and 2 children. Check Rates & Reviews

Crown Towers

Crown Towers offers family friendly Gold Coast accommodations. Choose from 2 or 3 bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchen and laundry. There is a lagoon style pool with a pirates ship and waterslide for the kids.

There is a games room and indoor pool as well. Located only a couple minutes away from the beach in Surfers Paradise. Check Rates & Reviews

K Resort

K Resort is a budget Gold Coast family hotel offering self-catering 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. It's both budget friendly and family friendly. One of the best Gold Coast hotels for the family!

The apartments offer basic accommodation with a full kitchen. You can stock up on snacks and drinks at the local grocery store to save more money. There are shared BBQ facilities as well.

The rooms have internet, TVs and VCRs. You can relax on your private balcony with a drink after a day at the beach!

K Resort is ideally located only a few minutes walk from Surfers Paradise Beach. They have a lagoon style pools, small beach along the river and a games room for the children to enjoy. Check Rates & Reviews

Grande Florida Resort

Grande Florida Resort is one of the best cheap Gold Coast family accommodations. They offer 2 bedroom apartments that can sleep a family of 5. The units have wireless internet.

They have a couple kids pool and a games room with arcade games, pool and air hockey.

You can rent boogie boards and pool toys from them too. They are located across the road from a family friendly beach with a playground nearby. There is an on-site mini mart so you can get snacks, drinks and milk etc. Check Rates & Reviews

Iluka Beach Resort

Iluka Beach Resort offers inexpensive holiday apartments that can sleep 2 adults and 2 children. It is located on the beachfront in Surfers Paradise, next to Cavill Mall-excellent location.

There is a large pool here and a games room to keep the kids occupied! The units all have wonderful views of the ocean. BBQ facilities are available. Check Rates & Reviews

Hope you find our top 12 picks of the best Gold Coast hotels helpful for your search!

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