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Each year Australian families flock to the warm shores of the Gold Coast for sun, surf and play, so when it comes to family-friendly hotels the list can seem endless.
If you’re overwhelmed by choice, check out these handy top picks. We’ve culled the list down to seven of the best for you to consider. Many are budget-friendly, have ample room for large families, offer private car parking and feature child-friendly activities such as kids’ pools and playgrounds.
There's only one thing that will make kids happier than taking them to Sea World, and that's actually staying at the resort. As well as super fun it's also very convenient.
Apartment hotels are ideal for families as they offer homely amenities such as kitchens and lounge areas at a fraction of the price of a hotel suite.
This family-friendly apartment hotel features one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Most overlook the city or the beach and all have balconies where you can unwind.
These self-service apartments offer the flexibility of cooking your own meals before you head out to explore some of the Gold Coast's vast landscapes such as Stradbroke Island and Broadwater.
Located 10 minutes from Broadbeach, the Ocean Pacific is a relaxed and casual resort in a quiet area of the Gold Coast. Self-catering is available but with so many restaurants within walking distance, why not hang up your apron and let somebody else cook
Turtle Beach Resort is set i a comfortable and relaxed environment moments from Mermaid Beach. The largest room can accommodate up to 10 guests, making this an ideal choice for a group consisting of multiple ages or multiple families.
Boasting tropically landscaped gardens and lagoon-style pools, relaxation and comfort are guaranteed at Sandcastles. For little kids there's a playground and games room while big kids will enjoy the sauna and golf range.
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Up to 50% off weekend stays
Available on select stay dates from 1-31 July 2020. Destinations include Gold Coast, Newcastle, Cairns, Noosa and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 32% off hotels across Australia
Available for stays from June - October 2020 to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
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Airbnb
Gold Coast stays from $49/night
Available on select stay dates from June 2020 onward. Sample accommodation is in Surfers Paradise. T&Cs apply.
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Extra 9% off hotel bookings
Valid on select hotel stays worldwide like Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, USA, Europe and more on all dates, including over holidays like Easter, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Some restrictions apply.
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Up to 50% off Australia and New Zealand stays
Valid for stays on select dates. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Extra 8% off on hotel bookings
Save on hotel stays before 31 December 2020 in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, USA and more. Available at select hotels.
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Luxury Escapes
Up to 70% off holidays
Book holidays to Thailand, Bali, Fiji, Maldives, Vietnam and across Australia at up to 70% off. Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent. T&Cs apply.
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Stayz
Australia stays from $54/night
Available on select 2020 dates across Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth and more. Sample fare is for a stay at McSweeney Ranch Casino. T&Cs apply.
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Hotels.com
Up to 60% off Australia-wide stays
Available on select stay dates in 2020 and 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Canberra, Bondi Beach, Newcastle, Harrington and more. T&Cs apply.
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Agoda
Up to 75% off Gold Coast hotels
Available on select dates until December 2020. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Up to 70% off hotel stays and vacation packages
Destinations include Gold Coast, Port Douglas, Bali, Phuket, Fiji, Vietnam and Hawaii. Sample packages include a 5-night stay in Surfers Paradise for $299 (Regularly $579) and a 5-night package to Fiji for $999 (Regularly $2,101).
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Marriott
Up to 20% off resort stays
Available on select stay dates in USA, Caribbean, Canada, Australia and more.
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Hamilton Island
Up to 10% off 4-night Great Barrier Reef Australia stay
Available for travel from 1 August 2020 - 30 June 2021. Package includes accommodation, breakfast, $200 resort credit, complimentary buggy use for 24 hours and more.
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Hamilton Island
3-nights Great Barrier Reef Australia stay from $645
Available for travel from 1 August 2020 - 30 June 2021. Travel between 1 August - 17 September 2020 and receive double resort credit.
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RedBalloon
Up to $30 off Australia getaways
Available on select travel dates to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Canberra and more.
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Up to 52% off Australia hotels
Available on select stay dates from July - August 2020 in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and more.
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Up to 52% off Australia hotels
Available on select stay dates from July - August 2020 in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and more.
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RedBalloon
Sea World Gold Coast getaway for 4 from $499
Vouchers are valid for 3 years after date of purchase. Package includes overnight accommodation and Unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country. T&Cs apply.
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Trip.com
Up to 20% off Australia stays
Available on stays until 31 December 2020 in Hunter Valley, Broome, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, Box Hill and more.
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Booking.com
Up to 15% off Australia stays
Available on stays from now until 4 January 2020 to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and more.
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Hotelopia
Australia hotels from $39/night
Available on select stay dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Tasmania and more. Sample rate is for a stay at BASE Brisbane Uptown.
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Australia hotels from $39/night
Available on select stay dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Tasmania and more. Sample rate is for a stay at BASE Brisbane Uptown.
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Accor Hotels
Up to 25% off Australia stays
Available for travel until 31 December 2020 when you 2 nights or more. Prepayment required. Destinations include Sydney, Adelaide, Cairns, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
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Accor Hotels
Earn 3X Bonus Rewards points on stays
Available on stays until 31 August 2020 across Australia by registering to the promotion by logging into your ALL account. Offer is for members of ALL only. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
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Airbnb
Brisbane stays from $29/night
Available on select stay dates from June 2020 onward. Sample accommodation is in Riverhills, Queensland. T&Cs apply.
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Oaks Hotels & Resorts
Up to 30% off Australia and New Zealand stays
Available on stays until 1 March 2021 in Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin, Auckland, Queenstown and more. Plus get a further 10% off by joining MYOAKS. T&Cs apply.
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Queensland hotels from $79
Available on select stay dates in 2020 in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bundaberg, Mackay and Coolangatta. Sample rate is for a stay at Reef Resort Motel. T&Cs apply.
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Oaks Hotels & Resorts
10% off stays in Australia and New Zealand
Valid for My Oaks members. Membership is free and also entitles guests to late check-out and complimentary Internet use. T&Cs apply.
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Trip.com
5% off hotel bookings
Available on your first Trip.com pre-paid hotel booking. Discount available worldwide including in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, Fiji, US, UK and more.
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HomeAway
Australia stays from $85/night
Available on select 2020 dates across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and more. Sample accommodation is at Maisie's Cottage Busselton. T&Cs apply.
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Stayz
Gold Coast stays from $20 per night
Valid for travel on select dates from July 2020 onward. Sample fare is for a seaside holiday home in Gold Coast centre. Includes street parking and more. T&Cs apply.
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Extra 8% off stays
Save on hotel stays from 1 April 2020 - 30 June 2021 in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, USA and more. Available at select hotels.
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Booking.com
Gold Coast stays from $40/night
Available on select 2020 dates. Sample accommodation is at Surf Inn Hostel. T&Cs apply.
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Wotif
Gold Coast stays from $87/night
Available on select stay dates until December 2020. Sample rate is for Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
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Expedia.com.au
Gold Coast stays from $45/night
Available on select stay dates in 2020. Sample rate is for a stay at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park.
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HomeAway
Gold Coast holiday homes from $57 per night
Book a private home or apartment in Burleigh, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Coolangatta and more on the Gold Coast from $57 per night.
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Best Western
15% off international stays
Must be aged 55+ and proof to be presented at check-in. Available on select hotels in Australia, Athens, New Orleans, Las Vegas and more. T&Cs apply
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Lastminute.com.au
Up to 45% off Gold Coast hotels
Valid for stays on select dates. T&Cs apply.
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Hotelopia
Up to 20% off Gold Coast hotels
Valid on select dates and hotels across Gold Coast. T&Cs apply.
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Choice Hotels
Up to 10% off stays
Valid on select dates when booked between 2 and 30 days in advance and prepaid at time of booking. Available at locations across Australia and New Zealand.
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