Sanctuary Cove Travel Guide
Gold Coast
Visit Sanctuary Cove
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.
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.
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?
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
3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus
Top hotels in Sanctuary Cove
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG
Clean, great staff, great amenities
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Clean room, facilities lovely
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
The view of the beach was beautiful. Hotel close to things to do and see with so many choices of restaurants, food and drinks....
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Great room, ocean view from 14th floor. Freindly staffs, close to shops, restaurants, beach and markets
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Excellent staff including front desk and concierge. Beachfront views are incredible.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
View and size of room.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanctuary Cove
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.
Coomera
Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.
Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.
Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
Gaven
While Gaven isn't home to many top sights, Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Warner Bros. Movie World are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.
