Elanora
Gold Coast
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only)
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Elanora
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Staying at The Star was an overall good experience, only fault that I had was the pool areas were overly busy and no seats were ever available even despite going to the pool early at 8:30am. We found people would put down their towels, leave and then come back later. Makes it a bit difficult to enjoy ...
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Amazing stay at Voco. Wonderful staff and especially Sofia at reception who helped to change our room to ocean view. Would definitely recommend rooms from Level 17 and above. Simply amazing! Thank you Voco. Easy parking and wonderful transport nearby. So convenient to shops and restaurants. Love ...
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
yes was great and clean. staff are lovely
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
The staff were amazing! We were greated with a beautiful bottle of red wine and chocolates on arrival. Staff were incredibly accomodating with requests. And parking was very convenient and always available. Walking to enjoy the restaurants of the nearby casino was an indulgence. Thank you for making ...
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Beautiful hotel - great location. Have give a 4 star as the pool area was an unpleasant experience, with lots of kids running around, it felt like daycare! There were also a lot of people not staying at the hotel who were accessing the pool area, making it extra overcrowded. The hotel needs to manage ...
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, lots of fun activities for kids!
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Elanora
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Mallawa Drive Sports Complex while in the area.
Currumbin
Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Tugun
Tugun is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Tugun Beach or Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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 Waters
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.
Miami
Miami is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Miami Beach and Nobby Beach while in the area.
