Varsity Lakes

Gold Coast

Popular places to visit

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

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

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

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

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

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

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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Varsity Lakes Hotel Deals

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! (1,235 reviews)
"Great location, awesome breakfast buffet, we had no real issues. The room needed dusting and the windows and mirrors needed a decent wipe but otherwise no complaints. Would come back again after the renovations are completed."

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $187 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $187
CA $206 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This is my second time staying here I highly recommended it. Check in staff are super friendly it’s a great location for families"

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & 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 $248 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $248
CA $273 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,001 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
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $207 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $207
CA $228 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to Pacific Fair, close to tram into Surfers, close to Oasis and eateries around the area as well as inside the property as well. It was so nice to come back to The Star to once again enjoy all the amenities and how easy it was to get to places in the area."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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 1 to Sep 2
CA $331
CA $364 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
"The room and hotel is beautiful, we stayed two nights- the second night was the night of our wedding and we came back to find the room had not been cleaned or made up , even after specially asking for this to be done. I had been getting ready with my bridesmaids so the room was a mess. My poor husband ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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 $135 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
CA $135
CA $148 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff very friendly. Nothing was a problem"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

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Miami

Miami is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by North Burleigh Lookout and Nobby Beach while in the area.

Miami
Burleigh Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and city views

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
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Robina

Well-liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.

Robina
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Mermaid Waters

Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.

Mermaid Waters
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Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.

Palm Beach
Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Mermaid Beach

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