Mermaid Beach

Gold Coast

Mermaid Beach
SkyPoint Observation Deck featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted seaside strips. Millionaires, not mermaids, reside in this beachfront locale.

Naturally, Mermaid Beach has some of the area’s best dining, ranging from modern Australian to a diversity of Asian cuisines. Check out Mermaid Beach’s collection of 18-hole golf courses and spend the day perfecting your putt. If you haven’t got a spare few million dollars, don’t fret: there are plenty of accommodation options here, from caravan parks to serviced apartments.

Popular places to visit

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue which includes a city, night scenes and shopping

Cavill Avenue

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld which includes rides

Dreamworld

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes skyline, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach showing general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Coolangatta Beach

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Rainforest Skywalk

Tamborine Explorer from Gold Coast

P8,660
per adult
Tamborine Explorer from Gold Coast
Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

P6,740
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip with Snorkelling

Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

P8,246
per adult
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

P2,071
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

P4,481
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

P3,765
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour
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Top hotels in Mermaid Beach

Turtle Beach Resort

Turtle Beach Resort

4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is P12,999 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P12,999
P14,299 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"All good 👍"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Turtle Beach Resort
Browns Broadbeach

Browns Broadbeach

2 out of 5
2591 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is P3,300 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P3,300
P3,630 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Star Gold Coast and Cavill Avenue are located ...
5.8/10 (77 reviews)
"Great location and pricing, plus the staff are really accommodating. Some of the kindest cleaning staff I've ever come across as a heavily pregnant incredibly ill woman, my partner and I appreciated how kind the ladies were and how respectful of our privacy they Also were"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Browns Broadbeach
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,633 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,633
P8,396 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P8,986 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P8,986
P9,884 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Had an ok stay!
"We had five nights in a suite and were very disappointed on check in to find balconies were all closed off atm. We wanted some fresh air and to sit there. The bed was really too soft, might be getting a bit old? The bathroom was nice and big and had a second toilet. View was good. We also found the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

QT Gold Coast
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P14,854 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
P14,854
P16,340 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
"Staff made this a lovely stay. Just the right balance between luxury and informal. Location is great. Right on the beach but dining options are a little limited unless you’re willing to walk a bit. Rooms are great with nice decor and well appointed. Double glazed for efficiency and noise suppression ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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 P8,460 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,460
P9,306 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Close to Pacific Fair, close to tram into Surfers, close to Oasis and eateries around the area as well as inside the property as well. It was so nice to come back to The Star to once again enjoy all the amenities and how easy it was to get to places in the area."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Beach

Broadbeach showing a skyscraper, skyline and a sandy beach

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos, and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
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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
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Miami

Miami is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by North Burleigh Lookout and Nobby Beach while in the area.

Miami
Gold Coast featuring drinks or beverages, outdoor eating and food

Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Broadbeach Waters
Burleigh Beach which includes general coastal views, a high rise building and city 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
Surfers Paradise which includes a sunset, a sandy beach and a city

Surfers Paradise

Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.

Surfers Paradise

Mermaid Beach