Gold Coast - ideal accommodations for school trips
Portrait of Monika Ebner, Head of Operations & Client Service
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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 typeHostel
    AddressCorner of Griffiths and McLean Streets, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 mi to city centre
    • 9.6 mi to public transport
    • 1.4 mi to airport
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
  • 2. BreakFree Cosmopolitan

    Building hotel BreakFree Cosmopolitan
    Hotel rooms 60 total
    Property typeResort
    Address3142 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.1 mi to city centre
    • 1.0 mi to public transport
    • 12.4 mi to airport
    RatingVery 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 £30 - £45/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (60 rooms)
    • Bus parking
  • 3. Backpackers In Paradise Resort

    Building hotel Backpackers In Paradise Resort
    Hotel rooms 22 total
    Property typeHostel
    Address40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.0 mi to city centre
    • 12.5 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    625 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
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  • 4. Coomera Motor Inn

    Building hotel Coomera Motor Inn
    Hotel rooms 31 total
    Property type
    Address11 WHITE WATER WAY, Coomera, 4209 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.3 mi to city centre
    • 0.7 mi to public transport
    • 24.4 mi to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    104 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
  • 5. Palazzo Colonnades

    Building hotel Palazzo Colonnades
    Hotel rooms 65 total
    Property typeAparthotel
    Address2988 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.4 mi to city centre
    • 0.6 mi to public transport
    • 12.0 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    246 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    • Spa
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (65 rooms)
  • 6. Palm Beach Hotel

    Building hotel Palm Beach Hotel
    Hotel rooms 30 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address1118 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, 4221 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.5 mi to city centre
    • 4.8 mi to public transport
    • 3.9 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    215 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
  • 7. Woodroffe Hotel

    Building hotel Woodroffe Hotel
    Hotel rooms 103 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address22 White Street, Southport, 4215 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 mi to city centre
    • 0.3 mi to public transport
    • 14.8 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    117 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £20.00
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (103 rooms)
  • 8. Greenmount Beach House

    Building hotel Greenmount Beach House
    Hotel rooms 111 total
    Property typeHotel
    Address3 Hill Street, Coolangatta, Coolangatta, 4225 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.2 mi to city centre
    • 10.1 mi to public transport
    • 2.0 mi to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    251 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (111 rooms)
  • 9. Arise Ruby Gold Coast

    Building hotel Arise Ruby Gold Coast
    Hotel rooms 170 total
    Property typeAparthotel
    Address9 Norfolk Avenue, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.9 mi to city centre
    • 1.5 mi to public transport
    • 13.0 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    609 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category££ (around £30 - £45/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (170 rooms)
  • 10. Burleigh Gold Coast Motel

    Building hotel Burleigh Gold Coast Motel
    Hotel rooms 50 total
    Property type
    Address1910 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads, 4220 Gold Coast, Gold Coast - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.6 mi to city centre
    • 3.2 mi to public transport
    • 7.5 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    613 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Pool (Free)
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category N/A
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (50 rooms)
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