Sorrento 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Things to do
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve
Top hotels in Sorrento
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
One thing would be to make the elevators abit more easier to understand. Car park elevators/room elevators
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great location
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Clean room, friendly staff, amenities
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Location was great, hotel was beautiful. Pool was excellent, room was great, staff very friendly, breakfast was amazing. Will definately be back with the family.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
My stay at Hilton Surfers Paradise was fantastic. The breakfast had plenty of options, and I honestly can’t fault the friendliness, cleanliness, or professionalism of any of the staff — everyone went above and beyond. The hotel is perfectly located right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, close to ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
All of the above and great staff.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sorrento
Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
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.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
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.
