Gold Coast - ideal accommodations for school trips
Portrait of Monika Ebner, Head of Operations & Client Service
published by
Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


Selecting the right accommodations is a key part of planning school trips to Gold Coast. You need places that are both safe and educational for students. After an in-depth review of 98 accommodations in Gold Coast, we have identified the top 10 for school trips that offer a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. Coolangatta Sands Hostel

    Building hotel Coolangatta Sands Hostel
    Hotel rooms 25 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address Corner of Griffiths and McLean Streets, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 km to city centre
    • 15.5 km to public transport
    • 2.3 km to airport
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
  • 2. BreakFree Cosmopolitan

    Building hotel BreakFree Cosmopolitan
    Hotel rooms 60 total
    Property type Resort
    Address 3142 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.1 km to city centre
    • 1.6 km to public transport
    • 20.0 km to airport
    Rating Very good   (7.8/10p.)
    198 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    Price category $$$$ (around A$125 - A$165/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (60 rooms)
    • Bus parking
  • 3. Backpackers In Paradise Resort

    Building hotel Backpackers In Paradise Resort
    Hotel rooms 22 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address 40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.0 km to city centre
    • 20.1 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    625 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
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  • 4. Coomera Motor Inn

    Building hotel Coomera Motor Inn
    Hotel rooms 31 total
    Property type
    Address 11 WHITE WATER WAY, Coomera, 4209 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 8.6 km to city centre
    • 1.1 km to public transport
    • 39.3 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (6/10p.)
    104 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
  • 5. Palazzo Colonnades

    Building hotel Palazzo Colonnades
    Hotel rooms 65 total
    Property type Aparthotel
    Address 2988 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.5 km to city centre
    • 0.9 km to public transport
    • 19.3 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    246 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (65 rooms)
  • 6. Palm Beach Hotel

    Building hotel Palm Beach Hotel
    Hotel rooms 30 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 1118 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, 4221 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.6 km to city centre
    • 7.7 km to public transport
    • 6.3 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    215 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
  • 7. Surf Parade Resort

    Building hotel Surf Parade Resort
    Hotel rooms 98 total
    Property type Aparthotel
    Address 210-218 Surf Parade, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.0 km to city centre
    • 0.2 km to public transport
    • 18.5 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    379 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (98 rooms)
  • 8. Arise Ruby Gold Coast

    Building hotel Arise Ruby Gold Coast
    Hotel rooms 170 total
    Property type Aparthotel
    Address 9 Norfolk Avenue, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.7 km to city centre
    • 2.4 km to public transport
    • 20.9 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    609 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (170 rooms)
    • Bus parking
  • 9. Boardwalk Burleigh Beach - Official

    Building hotel Boardwalk Burleigh Beach - Official
    Hotel rooms 128 total
    Property type Resort
    Address 1877-1879 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads, 4220 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.5 km to city centre
    • 5.1 km to public transport
    • 10.9 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    17 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (128 rooms)
  • 10. Bay of Palms

    Building hotel Bay of Palms
    Hotel rooms 66 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address 12 Coolgardie Street, Elanora, Elanora, 4221 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.0 km to city centre
    • 7.9 km to public transport
    • 5.6 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    152 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category $ (up to A$60/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (66 rooms)
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