Runaway Bay

Gold Coast

Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay

Popular places to visit

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

5/5(4 reviews)

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, night scenes and a city

Cavill Avenue

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld which includes rides

Dreamworld

5/5(5 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

5/5(6 reviews)

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and central business district

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(58 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

4.5/5(27 reviews)

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

CA $161
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

CA $89
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
Picture 3 for Activity Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

CA $90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour
Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise with Naturalist

Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise

CA $80
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

CA $40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

CA $116
per adult
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
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Runaway Bay Hotel Deals

Runaway Bay Motor Inn

Runaway Bay Motor Inn

4 out of 5
429 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay, QLD
The price is CA $147 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
CA $147
CA $163 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Runaway Bay Motor Inn
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is CA $146 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
CA $146
CA $160 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,234 reviews)
"When I arrived to check in I was asked too Many personal questions from the staff member. Not professional"

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is CA $143 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
CA $143
CA $157 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great little staycay.
"The hotel was amazing clean, well equipped and great location. George at checkin was amazing, super friendly and went above and beyond."

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is CA $187 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $187
CA $206 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is CA $331 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
CA $331
CA $364 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is CA $227 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
CA $227
CA $249 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Had an ok stay!
"We had five nights in a suite and were very disappointed on check in to find balconies were all closed off atm. We wanted some fresh air and to sit there. The bed was really too soft, might be getting a bit old? The bathroom was nice and big and had a second toilet. View was good. We also found the ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

QT Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay

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Labrador

Labrador is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Ian Dipple Lagoon and Cooke Murphy Oval while in the area.

Labrador
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Hope Island

Travelers come to Hope Island for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.

Hope Island
Main Beach showing a skyscraper, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Southport

Beaches, spas, and theme parks are just a few things travelers enjoy about Southport. Check out Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the area.

Southport
Southport featuring swimming, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre.

Main Beach
Dreamworld which includes rides

Coomera

Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.

Coomera
Surfers Paradise which includes a sandy beach, a city and a sunset

Surfers Paradise

Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.

Surfers Paradise

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