Yatala 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.
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?
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Things to do
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint
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
Top hotels in Yatala
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
Perfection
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Sea World Resort
Kids loved it, staff were good, rooms need a bit of repair and the water view room had a glimpse of the Broadwater from the balcony only. We paid full rate for a night which wasn’t great value but going on a normal time with plenty of notice wouldn’t be too bad at normal nightly rates
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
The room is relatively clean. Staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Pool wasn’t the cleanest and staff at the pool bar were slack. Restaurant and reception staff were very welcoming and good and the concierge was very good too. food was also nice as well as the hotel room spacious enough and comfy beds.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Southport, Gold Coast
I love this hotel normally with its amazing ocean views, however this time the bed was basically like laying on the hard floor. I raised it with reception and they added a mattress topper - which did absolutely nothing. Very sad that they’re introducing these hard mattresses. The girl at check in ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments
Good sized room. Clean and tidy. The AC is really helpful.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yatala
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
