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

NYC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Statue of Liberty Cruise 48-120 Hours

NYC Discover Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Liberty Cruise (48–120 Hrs)

P4,592
per adult
NYC Discover Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Liberty Cruise (48–120 Hrs)
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

P2,093
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Picture 5 for Activity Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast: Midday River Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise

P1,109
per adult
Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
Gold Coast: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

Gold Coast: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

P1,721
per adult
Gold Coast: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

P2,676
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Dracula's - Dinner & Show

Dracula's - Dinner & Show

P4,550
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dracula's - Dinner & Show
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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 P13,371 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P13,371
P14,709 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the choices for kids, bbq area was great, room was clean however there were a few issues such as air coming out of the air conditioner smelt like urine, the curtains fell off the rack etc Place would be brilliant, just requires updating. On whole though, we enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Turtle Beach Resort
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P6,788 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
P6,788
P7,467 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,275 reviews)
"Ocean view"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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 P13,886 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P13,886
P15,274 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
"We stayed here for 3 nights and it went by so fast :(, the pool and bar were amazing! The staff were all so friendly and polite. We also dined at the restaurant for breakfast twice and couldn’t be happier with the service and quality of food"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P6,480 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
P6,480
P7,128 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and 2 pools to enjoy with onsite parking (at a cost of $25 per night). Rooms could do with an update, especially bathrooms which had mould and malfunctioning toilet flush mechanisms - compared to other summarily priced properties, the rooms feel very dated and run down ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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 P10,251 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P10,251
P11,277 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Our room was spacious and had a great view. The additional toilet to make 3 was amazing with 7 people staying. Staff were helpful and we were able to use the pool on the day of our check out until we needed to depart which was great."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is P6,017 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
P6,017
P6,619 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,502 reviews)
"Lovely room and the staff were super helpful. The drop off arrangements and parking off site quite frustrating."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Dorsett 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