Mermaid Beach Travel Guide
Gold Coast
Visit Mermaid Beach
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.
Kirra Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kirra Beach, a popular beach in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Things to do
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus
Top hotels in Mermaid Beach
Turtle Beach Resort
Great facilities, the best play to stay with kids, close to the beach and Woolworths for supplies.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Tropicana Motel
All good. Very convenient location. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Camden Motor Inn
It was very nice and clean staff were helpful and kind and will definitely recommend staying there again
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Staying at The Star was an overall good experience, only fault that I had was the pool areas were overly busy and no seats were ever available even despite going to the pool early at 8:30am. We found people would put down their towels, leave and then come back later. Makes it a bit difficult to enjoy ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
staff nice
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Everything good
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Beach
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast 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.
Miami
Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.
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.
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.
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.
