Elanora Travel Guide
Gold Coast
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The Star Gold Coast
Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Kirra Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kirra Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
Top hotels in Elanora
Bay of Palms
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
We stayed 21–28 February 2026 to celebrate my 40th birthday with my wife and our 4-year-old son. We’ve previously had great experiences with Novotel in Melbourne, so we expected similar standards here. Unfortunately, this stay was disappointing. On arrival, our room had been changed from a Superior ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Fantastic! Would definitely stay again. Great location and property.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
QT Gold Coast
The room itself was comfortable and well-presented, but the lack of complementary amenities beyond basic tea and coffee was disappointing compared to other hotels in the same category. Unfortunately, the most negative part of our stay was the service — several staff members were noticeably rude, ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG
The room was ok, feels a bit tired and missing some toiletries items, also the Rooms felt a bit noisy from other rooms. The restaurant relish was great food was nice and fresh. The restaurant at the top had nice view and atmosphere lots of food as a buffet but quality was average.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Elanora
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.
Currumbin
Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Tugun
Tugun is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tugun Beach and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary while you're in town.
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 Waters
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.
Bilinga
Travellers come to Bilinga for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Bilinga Beach and North Kirra Beach while you're in town.
