Sanctuary Cove

Gold Coast

Sanctuary Cove

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

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

P3,403
per adult
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour
Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson

Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)

P2,868
per adult
Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

P1,721
per adult
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus

P4,550
per adult
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus
Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour

P2,829
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour
1 Day Dreamworld Ticket

1-Day Dreamworld Ticket

P4,741
per adult
1-Day Dreamworld Ticket
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Top hotels in Sanctuary Cove

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG

5 out of 5
Manor Circle, Hope Island, QLD
The price is P10,312 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
P10,312
P11,343 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,781 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
P6,781
P7,459 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (1,262 reviews)
"Location is super handy! Rooms ok - only real issue was the bathroom was tiny. We had large sporting groups during our stay - which made it quite noisy at times. Long wait times for lifts became frustrating. Some construction near pool area limiting day time access (alternate pool available at neighbouring ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 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 P14,157 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P14,157
P15,573 total
Oct 7 - Oct 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 pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
"In a good position and room was good with ocean views. It was a bit of a wind tunnel and shadows over the pool i didnt like."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P10,347 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P10,347
P11,382 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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! (1,024 reviews)
"No but it’s okey"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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 P6,953 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
P6,953
P7,648 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (1,520 reviews)
"While the room was fine and the view was nice, we got there fifteen minutes before check-in and were told they would call us when our room was ready, so we went to the pool for a bit to kill time but when came back to reception after an hour as we still hadn't received a call. When we got to the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P10,934 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
P10,934
P12,028 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,439 reviews)
"We were upgraded to a higher floor with a very nice view."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Sanctuary Cove

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Hope Island

Travelers come to Hope Island for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.

Hope Island
Dreamworld featuring rides

Coomera

Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.

Coomera
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Runaway Bay

Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.

Runaway Bay
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Labrador

Labrador is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Ian Dipple Lagoon and Cooke Murphy Oval while in the area.

Labrador
Main Beach featuring a high rise building, general coastal views and a coastal town

Southport

Beaches, spas, and theme parks are just a few things travelers enjoy about Southport. Check out Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the area.

Southport
Southport showing tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Main Beach

Main Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre.

Main Beach

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