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If you are attending an event at the Gold Coast Convention Centre and want to stay nearby, there’s plenty to choose from. Broadbeach and the surrounding area is modern, cosmopolitan, and a haven for tourists, visitors and revellers.
If you’re bringing along the family, there is plenty of family-friendly accommodation with a selection of childcare services. Alternatively, if you prefer to live like a local in your own self-contained apartment, there is an abundance of choices on offer. Here are our top picks.
1. Synergy Broadbeach
The luxurious Synergy Broadbeach is a favourite for couples, with its private, apartment-style accommodation. It's just a few minutes' walk from the beach and the Convention Centre, and has an outdoor pool.
- Rating: 4 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: Less than 250 metres.
- Hotel facilities: Luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, free in-room movies, swimming pool, tour desk, designated smoking area, vending machines, full wheelchair access
2. The Star Grand Gold Coast
If you're going to the Gold Coast for a bit of a treat, it's hard to go past The Star Grand for gaming and entertainment in the heart of the region. It's perfect for business trips, romantic weekends or and group holidays.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 550 metres.
- Hotel facilities: Free on-site parking, sauna, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, beauty treatments, flat screen TV, on-demand movies, meeting rooms, restaurant, bar
3. Breakfree Aruba Resort
The Breakfree Aruba is a laid-back resort situated minutes from the beach and the Convention Centre. It has a range ofapartments to suit different family or group sizes, each with a comfortable living area, fully equipped kitchen and private balcony.
- Rating: 4 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 450 metres.
- Hotel facilities: Tour desk, swimming pool, free undercover parking, barbeque area, free Wi-Fi, heated pool
4. Phoenician Resort
Perfect for romantic getaways and family holidays alike, the Phoenician Resort offers centrally located, comfortable, fully equipped accommodation. Choose from one- or two-bedroom apartments, all of which have their own balcony
- Rating: 4 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 400 metres)
- Hotel facilities: Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, spa, gym, barbeque and entertainment areas, tour desk, underground security car park, games room
5. Aruba Beach Resort
The Aruba Beach Resort offers a range of apartments for different-sized groups, and is a short stroll from the beach, the Convention Centre and the main drag of Broadbeach. It is flanked by restaurants and boutiques, and all that Broadbeach has to offer.
- Rating: 3 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 450 metres
- Hotel facilities: Tour desk, swimming pool, free undercover parking, barbeque area, free Wi-Fi, heated pool
6. Jubilee Views
Jubilee Views is a top-rated property, averaging a 9/10 rating in customer reviews, and is situated minutes from the centre of the Gold Coast and the beach. The apartments are air conditioned and comfortable, and each has its own private balcony.
- Rating: 4 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 350 metres
- Hotel facilities: Swimming pool, barbeque area, Wi-Fi, secure undercover parking
7. Le Lavandou Holiday Apartments
This complex offers two-bedroom apartments with their own kitchen, laundry and balcony – perfect for groups, couples, families, or those that just like to have their own space. It's located moments away from the beach, the central Gold Coast strip and the
- Rating: 3 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 400 metres
- Hotel facilities: Fitness centre, swimming pool
8. The Wave Resort
For a taste of luxury beachfront living look no further thanThe Wave Resort. Its apartments are comfortable and spacious and are fully equipped, so you have all the conveniences of home, with Broadbeach on your doorstep.
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 450 metres
- Hotel facilities: Fitness centre, gym, swimming pool, sauna, garden, spa, kitchen facilities, free parking
9. Aria Apartments
Aria Apartments offers cosy, apartment-style accommodation in a full range of sizes with casinos, bars, restaurants and a smorgasbord of entertainment options nearby for adults to enjoy after hours.
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 600 metres
- Hotel facilities: Restaurant, cable/satellite TV, picnic area, self-contained kitchen facilities, gym, sauna, fitness room, beauty salon, jacuzzi, spa, wellness centre, outdoor pool
10. Meriton Suites Broadbeach
Meriton Suites Broadbeach is a luxury property that is only a 10-minute drive to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and walking distance to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Jupiters Casino.
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 770 meters.
- Hotel facilities: Wi-Fi, swimming pool, sauna, garden, gym and hot tub
11. Peppers Broadbeach
Peppers Broadbeach spoils guests with luxury amenities and families are welcome as well with child services and a playground.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 700 metres
- Hotel facilities: Wi-Fi, restaurant, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, garden
12. Paradise Island Resort
Soak in paradise at this resort with great amenities such as a waterfall pool, a kids pool, a hot tub and tennis courts. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is a 10-minute drive away.
- Rating: 3.5 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 2,700 metres
- Hotel facilities: Pool, hot tub, jacuzzi
13. Bel Air on Broadbeach
Guests can enjoy the great location of this hotel that is within walking distance of The Oracle, shopping and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. After sightseeing, take some time at the hotel to use the indoor or outdoor pool, sauna, gym, on
- Rating: 4 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 800 metres
- Hotel facilities: Fitness centre, swimming pool, private balcony, sauna, cafe
14. ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach
This highly rated property offers rooms with a private balcony and in-room dining area. Guests can walk to The Wave and the Oasis Shopping Centre as well as to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Rating: 4 stars
- Distance to Gold Coast Convention Centre: 550 metres
- Hotel facilities: Swimming pool, garden, jacuzzi, Wi-Fi
How did we pick these hotels?
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