Best Kid-Friendly Accommodations on the Gold Coast

There is no lack of choice for kid-friendly accommodations on the Gold Coast, but which hotel is right for your family?

Sometimes we want a cheap hotel to sleep in, and other times we plan to spend more time at the hotel. Depending on the size of your family and the type of holiday you are looking for, find the best kid-friendly accommodation for your family on the Gold Coast.

Some of the accommodations fall into more than one category. Often, different types of rooms have different price points.

Keep reading to find the best kid-friendly accommodation on the Gold Coast for your family. If you are interested in a quick comparison table, scroll down!

TOP PICK

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort

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✔ Saltwater and Freshwater Pools

✔ Waterslide

✔ Kids Classes and Activities

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BUDGET PICK

NRMA Treasure Island

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✔ 4 Pools and Waterpark

✔ Kids Club

✔ Playgrounds

✔ Sports Courts and Mini Golf

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Map of Family-Friendly Accommodations on the Gold Coast

Budget Kid-Friendly Accommodation for Families on the Gold Coast

NRMA Treasure Island

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⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ Treasure Island ✅ Book Now

Located on Treasure Island on the Gold Coast, NRMA Treasure Island has enough for kids to do on-site so they don’t even need to leave each day.

With 4 pools and a waterpark, there is plenty to keep kids entertained.

Besides swimming, kids can play on multiple playgrounds, jump on a large bouncing pillow, and head to the kids’ club.

The Kids Club at NRMA Treasure Island is open year-round, not just during the school holidays.

Older kids can play sports such as basketball, netball, tennis, soccer, and badminton. NRMA Treasure Island also has a miniature golf course.

Families can stay in the campsite, in cabins, safari tents, or villas. Pets are welcome to stay at NRMA Treasure Island.

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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⭐ 4.7/5 🗺️ Helensvale ✅ Book Now

Families can camp, stay in cabins and villas, or stay at the motel at Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park in Helensvale.

In addition to a pool, Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park has a water park with many waterslides.

Big4 Gold Coast is dog-friendly, and dogs are welcome to stay in the campsites and in some of the cabins. There is a large space for dogs to run around without a leash.

Activities include cooking and art classes for kids, as well as hair braiding and dancing. There are classes for adults as well. Additional activities take place during the school holidays.

For families who want to cook, there is a communal camp kitchen and a family BBQ area. Families can also do their laundry 24 hours a day in the laundromat.

Paradise Country Farmstay

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⭐ 4.2/5 🗺️ Oxenford ✅ Book Now

Paradise Country Farmstay is undergoing renovations and has closed temporarily as of January 2006. They hope to re-open by the end of the year.

Families can camp in a tent, a camper, or a glamping tent at Paradise Country. There are 2 kinds of glamping tents at Paradise Country, and one includes a bathroom inside the tent.

Paradise Country is located inland on the Gold Coast near Warner Bros Movie World theme park and Wet’n’Wild waterpark.

While there isn’t a pool at Paradise Country, there is plenty for the kids to do, including helping with the farm chores, lawn games, getting close to animals, playing on the playground, and a nightly campfire.

The Farmhouse Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch daily and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Dinner is served in the restaurant daily over the school holidays.

Check-in begins at 2 pm, and check-out is by 10 am.

Staying at Paradise Country Farmstay includes access to the theme park area of Paradise Country.

Just to note, the budget-friendly rate at Paradise Country is for a campsite, as the eco-tents are much more costly.

Read about the kids eat free promo at Paradise Country and other restaurants that offer kids eat free nights on the Gold Coast.

Moderate Kid-Friendly Accommodation for Families on the Gold Coast

Paradise Resort Gold Coast

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⭐ 4.1/5 🗺️ Surfers Paradise ✅ Book Now

If you are looking for a Gold Coast hotel that will entertain the kids all day, check out Paradise Resort Gold Coast.

Not only does Paradise Resort Gold Coast have a swimming pool and multiple splash parks, but it also has a dunk tank, indoor playground, outdoor playground, ice skating rink, kids club, and activities all day and at night.

Rooms at Paradise Resort Gold Coast vary in size, with rooms that sleep up to 6 guests.

While parking is available at Paradise Resort, they do charge by the night. A train stop is within walking distance of the hotel, and the hotel is within walking distance of restaurants and activities at Surfers Paradise.

Paradise Resort has multiple restaurants on site.

Read our review 21 Reasons Kids Love Paradise Resort Gold Coast.

Nobby Beach Holiday Village

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⭐ 4.1/5 🗺️ Miami ✅ Book Now

A holiday park on the Gold Coast, Nobby Beach Holiday Village is a family-friendly destination that includes powered campsites for tents and caravans, villas that sleep up to 6 guests, and houses that sleep up to 12 guests.

Nobby Beach Holiday Village has 2 heated pools, one for toddlers and one with a waterslide, and 2 playgrounds. During the school holidays, there is a Kids Club.

While there is no restaurant on the property, occasionally, food trucks park at the hotel.

School holiday events include movie nights, art workshops, live music, hair braiding, and more.

Check-in begins at 11 a.m. for the caravan and campsites and at 2 p.m. for the villas and houses. Check-out is at 10 a.m. The reception is not open 24 hours.

Turtle Beach Resort

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⭐ 4.2/5 🗺️Mermaid Beach ✅ Book Now

Turtle Beach Resort on the Gold Coast has just about everything both adults and kids want from a hotel.

A short walk from Mermaid Beach, Turtle Beach Resort has 4 separate swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, toddler pools, and waterslides. There is also an adult-only pool area.

Depending on the day of the week, the kids’ club is open for morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. All of the sessions at the kids’ club are 3 hours long.

Turtle Beach Resort also has a miniature golf course, a game room, a fenced-in playground, and a movie room.

Tennis and basketball courts are available to use, as is a fitness gym.

In addition to the restaurant on-site, there is a convenience store and multiple BBQs.

Luxury Kid-Friendly Accommodation for Families on the Gold Coast

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove

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⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ Sanctuary Cove ✅ Book Now

Swim in the lagoon pool, take a short stroll to the restaurant, shops, and cinema in the village harbor, or take the kids to the kids club while you head to the spa at Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove.

Little Trekkers Kids Club at Intercontinental is designed for kids ages 4-12.

There are 4 restaurants at Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove, including The Fireplace, Cove Cafe, Verandah Restaurant and Bar, and The Pool House.

The Fireplace is open daily for dinner. Cove Cafe is open daily for a buffet breakfast. Verandah Restaurant and Bar is open for lunch and dinner daily. The Pool House is open seasonally. High Tea is served on the weekends.

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Sea World Resort

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⭐ 4.2/5 🗺️Main Beach ✅ Book Now

Australia’s only theme park resort, Sea World Resort, offers family-friendly accommodations on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

In addition to the pool, Sea World Resort also has a waterpark and a splash pad. The splash pad even lights up for a fun show multiple times each day.

Sea World Resort has a Kids Zone, which is different than a Kids Club. The Kids Zone requires parent supervision in a room filled with things for kids to play with. The hours of the Kids Zone vary by the day of the week and school holidays.

Six restaurants are on-site, so there are plenty of options at all meal times. Room service is also available.

Rooms at Sea World Resort sleep up to 5 guests.

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Artique

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⭐ 4.3/5 🗺️Surfers Paradise ✅ Book Now

Close to the beach in Surfers Paradise, Artique offers apartments for families who want multiple bedrooms during their stay on the Gold Coast.

While Artique does not have waterslides or playgrounds like some of the other family-friendly accommodations on the Gold Coast, it does have a pool, BBQ, and rooms that sleep up to 6 guests.

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Voco

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⭐ 4.2/5 🗺️ Surfers Paradise ✅ Book Now

Close to the beach, with 2 pools and multiple restaurants, Voco is a family-friendly resort on the Gold Coast.

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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa

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⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️Surfers Paradise ✅ Book Now

A 5-star resort near the beach, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort has a lagoon-style pool with cabanas and a waterfall.

Family by JW includes classes and activities for kids, including art and cooking classes, as well as activities such as hiking.

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort has both a saltwater pool and a freshwater pool. The freshwater pool has a waterslide for kids. Snorkels, flippers, and Sea-Doo Scooters are available.

Check-in begins at 3 pm, and check-out is at 11 am.

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RACV Royal Pines

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⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ Benowa ✅ Book Now

With kid-friendly dining, movies, a waterpark, and a playground, RACV Royal Pines is a family-friendly accommodation on the Gold Coast.

RACV also has tennis courts, a golf course, a spa, and a fitness center.

With 8 different restaurants and bars, there are plenty of options all day long.

Rooms and suites are available, including a 2-bedroom family studio and a 2-bedroom family suite. The family studio and suite both sleep up to 5 guests, while the suite includes a kitchen.

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Accommodation for Large Families on the Gold Coast

Ashmore Palms Holiday Village

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⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️Ashmore ✅ Book Now

Ashmore Palms Holiday Village has holiday rentals as well as short-term and long-term rentals.

With 2 pools, 2 playgrounds, BBQ areas, and a general store, Ashmore Palms Holiday Village provides family-friendly accommodation on the Gold Coast.

Baby items can be hired, including cots, high chairs, and strollers.

Tennis courts and tennis equipment are available to hire. Families are able to borrow DVDs and board games.

Kids’ activities are held year-round, not just during the school holidays. Activities include crafts, sports, and entertaining shows.

Exotic birds can be seen at Ashmore Palms Holiday Village. There is also an aviary with native birds.

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Mantra Sun City

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⭐ 4.1/5 🗺️ Surfers Paradise ✅ Book Now

Mantra Sun City has large apartments that are perfect for families staying on the Gold Coast.

With multiple pools and waterslides, Mantra Sun City is fun for families.

Mantra Sun City also has a gym, tennis courts, and restaurants on-site.

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See above for more information on the following hotels that provide accommodation for large families on the Gold Coast.

• Paradise Resort Gold Coast
• Artique
• Nobby Beach Holiday Village
• Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
• Turtle Beach Resort
• RACV Royal Pines

Kid-Friendly Gold Coast Accommodations Comparison Table

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