Whether you are looking for a budget getaway with an action-packed kids club, or some serious luxury with a side of kids entertainment, there are plenty of family friendly resorts on the Gold Coast to choose from. Here are our favourite Gold Coast resorts for families.
Best family friendly resorts on the Gold Coast
Sea World Resort & Water Park
Gold Coast, 4.5 stars
Astounding visitors with its remarkable kid-friendly facilities and glorious Gold Coast location, Sea World Resort & Water Park is one of the best family friendly resorts on the Gold Coast! With direct monorail access to SeaWorld, close proximity to the region’s other theme parks, and great family package deals all year round, it provides style, comfort and – most importantly – buckets of fun. Featuring restaurants and bars, a kids club, a massage and beauty salon, a gymnasium and a host of water sports, Gold Coast resorts for families don’t get much better than this!
Paradise Resort, Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast, 4.5 stars
With an awesome kids club, water park, indoor ice skating rink, climbing wall, and heaps of activities and entertainment, Paradise Resort on the Gold Coast is one of the best Gold Coast resorts that are family friendly. Recently refurbished, there is now even more for the kids to enjoy. Also due to open in 2024 is the adults only lounge and pool. So, Mum and Dad can enjoy some alone time knowing that the kids are having the time of their lives at the kids club.
Turtle Beach Resort
Gold Coast, 4.5 stars
Turtle Beach is another property that has proven its popularity among Australian families. Located at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast, the family friendly resort offers fully self-contained kid-friendly accommodation with an exceptional blend of kid-centred facilities, including a 15-hole putt putt course, tennis court, cinema, fitness room, games rooms and barbecue entertainment areas. For those aged four to 12, the star attraction is Club Turtle, where they’ll hang with other kids and enjoy various activities. Chelonia is the adults-only equivalent that parents can escape to when their kids are happily occupied.
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
Gold Coast, 5 stars
Surfers Paradise Marriott woos guests with its luxurious amenities and stunning panoramic views over the hinterland and river. Offering elegant accommodation, with a selection of interconnecting rooms that are perfect for families, its high-quality rooms and services have seen it remain a family favourite. With great package deals that encompass its array of dining options, spa treatments, hair services, fitness centre, kids club and a private saltwater lagoon that is ideal for snorkelling, it provides the ultimate beach getaway that’ll keep everyone happy.
Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast
Gold Coast, 5 stars
You can’t go past the Sheraton Mirage for five-star indulgence on the Gold Coast beachfront. Freshly refurbished rooms and suites, a relaxed oasis pool area complete with ice cream at the swim-up bar, and all-inclusive dining for kids with the SPG Kids Pass programme combine to make sun-soaked holidays a delight for all (The Golden Door Spa & Health Club is a favourite too). Best of all, theme park thrills are mere moments from the resort’s doorstep. Definitely one of the best family-friendly hotels on the Gold Coast!
Q1 Resort & Spa
Gold Coast, 4.5 stars
Panoramas over Surfers Paradise are guaranteed at Australia’s tallest residential tower and resort – Q1 Resort and Spa. This 78-storey complex is home to one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (all with in-room spas), offering creature comforts as well as a sleek and modern style. With two lagoon pools outside, a heated lap pool inside and sandy adventures on nearby Main Beach, it’s a water babies’ paradise, while a games room and private theatrette has something for all ages.
When it comes to family resorts, Gold Coast certainly doesn’t disappoint. Sun, surf, sand and relaxation are a great mix for a family getaway!
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