Top 10 Hotels Near Rainbow Bay Beach in Gold Coast for 2026

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A beach view from a balcony with a railing, clear sky, and ocean.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a bowl of lemons, a croissant, and a newspaper.

A bedroom with a bed, white curtains, and a view of the beach.

A pool with a person swimming, surrounded by umbrellas and lounge chairs.

1. Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

Coolangatta, 1.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Gary

P17,180

P18,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a book, a TV, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a wall-mounted fan, and a display of travel guides.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cabinet.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in sink, and stainless steel appliances.

2. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

1.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Peter

P7,698

P8,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a framed leaf artwork on the wall.

3. Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn

1.2 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Jefferson

P7,660

P8,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A table with various dishes and a drink, set on a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a brick accent wall, a bar area, and a dining space with stools.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, and a wall covered with reflective tiles.

A teal sofa with a white throw blanket and a single teal pillow, a round wooden coffee table with plates of food and drinks, and a view of a park with trees and a clear sky through a window.

4. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

Coolangatta, 0.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Clayton John

P8,499

P9,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A person sitting in a bathtub with a large mirror.

A room with a white sofa, a glass table, and a pink wall.

A bedroom with a large mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a pink wall.

A person sitting by a pool with a tiled edge and a metal railing.

5. Tweed Heads Vegas Motel

1.6 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Jack

P7,450

P8,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a view of the beach.

A two-story building with numbered windows, a balcony with a railing, and a potted plant.

A room with a brick wall, a sofa, a round wooden coffee table with magazines, a small plant, and a bookshelf.

A room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a wooden shelf with a vase of flowers, a microwave, a suitcase, and a door with a towel hanging on it.

6. Gold Coast Airport Motel

3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Sheryl

P7,437

P8,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, a pier, and a building in the background.

A beach with a wooden boardwalk, a tall hotel named 'Seascape', and yellow watercraft on the shore.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

A building with a sign that reads "Twin Towns clubs & resorts".

7. Tweed Central Motel

1.3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Fortious

P6,839

P7,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A beach with waves, a person surfing, and rocks in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a painting of a coastal scene.

A motel with a covered outdoor area, a sign for 'Blue Motel', and a 'Maximum Clearance 2.5m' sign.

8. Blue Pelican Motel

1.5 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Ana

P6,925

P7,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel room with a brick accent wall, a white brick wall, a bed with a blue patterned bedspread, two pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A swimming pool with a brick wall and a covered area with lounge chairs.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a brick wall and a green artificial turf area. There are white plastic chairs and a table.

9. Arabella Motor Inn

2.8 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Opal

P7,523

P8,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern restaurant with a blue carpet, yellow chairs, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a sandy beach.

A bar area with a tiled counter, hanging lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

10. Rydges Gold Coast Airport

3.2 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

christopher

P9,039

P9,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining area with a brick wall, a framed floral artwork, a hanging plant, and a small table with chairs.

A covered outdoor area with brick walls, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, and a vase of flowers on the nightstand.

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

11. Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

4.3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Sovea

P6,357

P6,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lifeguard tower, a palm tree, and a lifeguard vehicle on a beach.

A beach-themed chair with a straw bag and a life preserver.

A pathway with two people riding bicycles, a beach in the background, and a palm tree.

A porch with a white table and chairs, a hat, and a potted plant.

12. La Costa Motel

3.3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Sara

P7,419

P8,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

An outdoor seating area with a table, a bottle of wine, and a glass.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a view of a building with a unique roof design.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor seating.

13. Quest Robina

Robina, 19.6 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

William

P7,250

P7,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A cactus garden with various types of cacti, including tall and round ones, set against a plain wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a floral-patterned bag, a straw hat, and a view of a pool and buildings outside.

A beach with white sand and sparse vegetation.

14. Tessa's on the Beach Boutique Hotel

4.4 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Lana

P8,261

P9,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a door.

A narrow corridor with a tiled floor, a balcony with a railing, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A corridor with a ceiling mural, a reception desk, a sofa, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

15. The Shores Miami

Miami, 14.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Blake

P9,511

P10,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony.

A modern hotel entrance with a leaf-patterned wall, a reception desk, and large potted plants.

A wall with a leaf pattern, two planters with plants, and a building in the background.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, towels, and a hat.

16. Blue Heron Motel

Mermaid Beach, 16.4 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Ana

P6,636

P7,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass balustrade.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central table. Large windows provide a view of palm trees and a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a sea view. There is a bed, a seating area with a table, and a small side table with a vase.

A coastal cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

17. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

Surfers Paradise, 20 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Kruno

P18,157

P19,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A clear beach with rocky foreground and a residential area in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a large window, and a refrigerator.

A room with a bed, a large mirror, a door leading outside, and a wall with a sign that says "ESCAPE".

A hallway with a white door leading to a bedroom. There is a wall-mounted shelf with a framed picture, a wall-mounted lamp, a basket, and a bag with the word "ESCAPE" on it.

18. Blue Water Motel

8.5 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Simon

P7,735

P8,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair, overlooking a large window with a view of the sea.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of trees through large windows.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a seating area, and umbrellas.

19. Mondrian Gold Coast

Burleigh Heads, 13 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Benjamin

P20,315

P22,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of the cityscape and ocean.

A modern hotel corridor with patterned glass partitions, a tiled floor, and a glimpse of a bedroom with a bed and a desk.

A long indoor swimming pool with blue tiles and white lane markings, surrounded by walls with blue and beige tiles, and a bench on the right side.

A modern building with a curved facade, a covered walkway, and a parking area with cars.

20. Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Broadbeach, 18.6 km from Rainbow Bay Beach

Karine

P7,735

P8,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainbow Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 858 reviews	View
Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 31 reviews	View
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta	9.2 Wonderful 485 reviews	View
Tweed Heads Vegas Motel	9.0 Wonderful 582 reviews	View

Top Rainbow Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Mantra Coolangatta Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic with all"

Mantra Twin Towns

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, close to everything."

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely to have heated outdoor pool. Excellent buffet breakfast. Great sea view from room balcony"

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, excellent amenities, staff, location."

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed in three different Queensland hotels on this trip, and The Pink Hotel was my absolute favorite. Across the road from Coolangatta Beach, restaurants, ezy mart almost next door. A great pub close by. The room was so beautiful and comfortable and the staff were lovely. They have a menu for breakfast which is delivered to your room and has gf options. We saw whales and dolphins right off the beach at sunset. Could not love this place more, will be back."

Tweed Ultima Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Just a really great place to stay The owners were amazing Apartment was everything you could ask for Clean, self contained and great view Be back again for sure"

Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"great location close to the beach and town for restaurants. a really plesent surprise, clean, smelt good, spacious room"

Beachcomber International Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying there perfect spot for lovely holiday"

Tweed Central Motel

8/10 Good

"It was clean and the bed was comfortable. I would have liked more security on the back door."

Other attractions near Rainbow Bay Beach

Two surfers on a wave with a city skyline in the background.

Snapper Rocks

9.4/10 (429 reviews)

A rocky outcrop with a point break that’s legendary among experienced and professional surfers is also a great spot for relaxing by the seaside.

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A coastal walkway with a sunset view, grassy areas, and a rocky shoreline.

Point Danger

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

Where the Tweed River meets the Coral Sea sits an elevated headland that marks the border between the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

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A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a rocky breakwater in the distance.

Duranbah Beach

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Duranbah Beach during your travels in Tweed Heads? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A rocky coastline with a wooden staircase leading down to the water, surrounded by trees and a sunset sky.

Greenmount Beach

9.2/10 (350 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Greenmount Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gold Coast. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Froggy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Froggy Beach during your trip to Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

After visiting Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gold Coast. Make time for the shops and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Jack Evans Boat Harbour

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jack Evans Boat Harbour during your travels in Tweed Heads. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainbow Bay Beach?

Rainbow Bay Beach is located in Gold Coast. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 195 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Rainbow Bay Beach?

Adjacent to Rainbow Bay Beach, Carool Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this apartment offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Mantra Twin Towns and Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Rainbow Bay Beach?

Expedia has 195 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rainbow Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Rainbow Bay Beach.

What can I see and do near Rainbow Bay Beach?

Local parks like Point Danger, Palm Beach Pirate Treasure Island Playground, and Ukerebagh Nature Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta Beach, and Kirra Beach. Walkin' On Water Surf School, Timezone Coolangatta, and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre are some favorites close by Rainbow Bay Beach.

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Our top choices for Rainbow Bay Beach hotels

1. Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

2. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

3. Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn

4. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

5. Tweed Heads Vegas Motel

6. Gold Coast Airport Motel

7. Tweed Central Motel

8. Blue Pelican Motel

9. Arabella Motor Inn

10. Rydges Gold Coast Airport

11. Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

12. La Costa Motel

13. Quest Robina

14. Tessa's on the Beach Boutique Hotel

15. The Shores Miami

16. Blue Heron Motel

17. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

18. Blue Water Motel

19. Mondrian Gold Coast

20. Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

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Top Rainbow Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Mantra Coolangatta Beach

Mantra Twin Towns

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

Tweed Ultima Apartments

Cooks Endeavour Motor Inn

Beachcomber International Resort

Tweed Central Motel

Other attractions near Rainbow Bay Beach

Snapper Rocks

Point Danger

Duranbah Beach

Greenmount Beach

Froggy Beach

Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse

Jack Evans Boat Harbour

Frequently asked questions