REST YOUR HEAD: NORTHERN AND CENTRAL GOLD COAST

Southport and Beyond

From rustic country cabins to luxe 5-star seaside suites, you’re sure to find the perfect place to rest your head on the beautiful Gold Coast.

Fast earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most inclusive cities, the Gold Coast delivers a growing range of accessible accommodation, ensuring everyone can stay and play in comfort and with confidence. The options are almost as endless as the perfect white-capped waves that wash ashore, but here’s a few highlights.

Live it up in the lap of luxury at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Set amidst the calm waters of the Gold Coast canals, cast away your worries and set your own pace, as you soak in the ambience of resort relaxation. With grand and graceful classic Queensland architecture, the hotel exudes a sense of coastal sophistication. It boasts 251 luxurious rooms and suites, including two accessible hotel rooms, nestled amidst tranquil tropical gardens. Sanctuary Coves exquisite offerings are within easy reach, including a world-class marina, award-winning golf courses and an indulgent line-up of boutiques, cafés, and dining destinations.

Big4 Holiday Park and Motel offers an ideal escape for those eager to stay close to the action of the region’s famous theme parks. This family-friendly park offers a host of accommodation choices, from budget-savvy campsites to self-contained cabins and motel rooms, including a queen room and several two-bedroom accessible options for guests with limited mobility. The resort boasts a swag of awesome amenities, including an outdoor water park with epic water slides and interactive play areas, loads of activities for the kids, and bespoke cocktails delivered direct to your poolside cabana for the ultimate adult indulgence. An onsite café offers relaxed outdoor dining, and regular local bus services offer easy public transport access to the thrilling rides and slides of the Coast’s iconic theme parks.

Surfers Paradise

Stay and play amidst the endless action and buzzing atmosphere of the iconic seaside suburb of Surfers Paradise.

Towering high above the glistening streets and stunning surf beaches of Surfers, Mantra Circle on Cavill offers 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean or the lush, green landscape of the Gold Coast hinterland. It’s central location makes getting about a breeze, with the area’s major attractions all within easy walking distance, and a Woolworths supermarket right downstairs. This four-star hotel offers an enticing menu of first-class facilities, including both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully-equipped gymnasium, complimentary undercover parking, tour booking services and so much more. Easy access options are available in all apartment sizes.

For an indulgent escape the whole family can enjoy, check-in to the JW (PRON: ‘Jay-double-you’) Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa. Among it’s collection of over 200 guestrooms and suites are ten accessible and adaptable rooms, catering for guests of all abilities. Designed with the needs of multi-generational travellers in mind, the hotel boasts an exquisite selection of five-star facilities. Make a gentle beach entry into a saltwater lagoon streaming with tropical fish, slip and slide into the freshwater resort pool, or experience the organic pleasure of herb and vegetable harvesting in the JW Garden. Soak in serenity at the Spa by JW, or sample the freshest local flavours at five on-site restaurants and bars.

Or splash into a world of family fun at Paradise Resort. Repeatedly voted Australia’s Best Family Resort, it features an action-packed line-up of attractions and entertainment, including an exciting Kids Club, easy access splash park, an ever-changing program of activities for the whole family, and even an ice-skating rink! With 360 hotel-style rooms, including three accessible rooms, everyone can wake up refreshed and ready for another day’s adventures in paradise.

Broadbeach

If you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere with sophisticated accommodation offerings, beautiful beaches, stylish shopping precincts, and endless entertainment and dining destinations - Broadbeach is the place to be! While there’s a huge range of options available, spacious self-contained apartments are a popular choice in this chic coastal suburb.

Boulevard North Holiday Apartments offer bright and spacious 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom beachfront apartments, thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind. The complex features accessible lifts to all levels, and two wheelchair accessible apartments to ensure everyone enjoys their Gold Coast getaway. Take a refreshing dip or laze on sun lounges by the pool, have a hit of tennis, or relax in the steamy resort sauna or soothing spa. Venture across the road to laze on the soft, squeaky sands of beautiful Broadbeach.

Fall asleep to the lullaby of waves and wake to the magic of the sun rising over the ocean at The Breakers Absolute Beachfront Apartments, centrally located between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. This property is perfectly perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, offering direct beach access with no roads to cross. With a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments and beachfront cabanas, The Breakers offers an idyllic retreat for those eager to immerse their senses in beachside bliss.

Or check-in to the luxurious ULTIQA Signature on Broadbeach. This intentionally inclusive property is Accessible Accommodation qualified for independent wheelchair users, and offers 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments, including 2 2-bedroom accessible suites. An extensive alfresco entertainment area features a sparkling 50-metre infinity pool, complete with hoist to allow guests of all abilities to enjoy the first-class facilities. ULTIQA Signature on Broadbeach is ideally located just a few minutes stroll or roll from Pratten Park (with its All-Abilities playground) and Kurrawa Surf Club (offering use of a beach wheelchair on weekdays).

Burleigh and Beyond

A little further south, Solnamara Beachfront Apartments invite you to come, stay, relax, and unwind at their luxury four-stay accommodation at beautiful Burleigh Heads. The property offers spacious, comfortable, and fully self-contained two- and three-bedroom apartments, including a selection of wheelchair accessible options. Every apartment in this boutique 10-level building features breathtaking ocean views over beautiful Burleigh Heads beach, with large balconies allowing you to soak in the sunshine and feel refreshed by the cooling sea breezes. Enjoy the relaxed beachside vibes of North Burleigh, as you settle in for a tasty meal or macchiato at nearby restaurants and cafes.

For an affordable, family-friendly escape, Outrigger Resort is another great option, just metres from the rolling waves of beautiful patrolled North Burleigh Beach. A range of renovated, air-conditioned superior suites and standard studio type motel rooms offer garden or balcony access, with a choice of configurations accommodating up to five guests. They also offer a ground floor unit with a wheelchair accessible bathroom. A pool, spa and barbecue area are set amidst tropical gardens behind the resort. With a range of restaurants, supermarkets and boutique breweries within walking distance, and excellent access to public transport options, this is a convenient choice for your next holiday.

Or get to know the Gold Coast like a local at Quest Robina. This pet-friendly four-star hotel will be your comfortable home away from home, conveniently located within walking distance of the boutique shops, cinemas, restaurants and cafes of Robina Town Centre and Robina Train Station. The hotel offers 80 serviced apartment-style rooms, including one- and two-bedroom accessible apartments with flat access to balconies. Full kitchens offer convenient self-catering, while an outdoor heated pool and gym will help keep you active. On-site conference facilities make Quest Rydges a great place to do business, amidst the stunning surrounds of the Gold Coast.

Accessibility

All properties featured in this audio guide have been selected for their commitment to growing accessibility within their operations. Most properties featured here are also included in the City of Gold Coast Accessible Visitor Guide, which includes helpful photos and detailed information about the accessible offerings of each property. To access this guide, please visit destinationgoldcoast.com, go to the ‘Plan’ drop-down menu and select ‘Accessibility’.

Boulevard North and The Breakers holiday apartments at Broadbeach are not currently included in the Accessible Visitor Guide. However, both properties have a genuine commitment to creating inclusive experiences. Onsite owner/managers and friendly staff are more than happy to discuss your individual requirements and endeavour to cater for your needs. Please contact these businesses directly for further information.

Most of the accommodation providers listed in this guide are accessible via self-drive, private transfers, shuttle buses and taxi or ride share services. Coastal communities are also well serviced by public transport. For ticketing and journey planning information please visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30. Many accommodation providers also offer a concierge or tour booking service, and are happy to assist with transport enquiries and tour booking arrangements.

Queensland has strong laws in place concerning access rights for guide dogs, hearing dogs and other certified assistance animals assisting people with disabilities. These legislative rights entitle accredited animals assisting registered handlers full public access rights to all public places, public passenger vehicles and places of accommodation.

Assistance animal handlers please note that Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park is a dog-friendly park, so domestic animals may be present. Domestic dogs are required to be kept on-leash in all areas (except the off-leash enclosure) and proof of current vaccination status is required at check-in. A copy of the resort’s dog policy can be found at goldcoastholidaypark.com.au/dog-policy. Quest Robina is also a pet-friendly hotel.