Hotels in Main Beach
We rank the 16 hotels within about 900 m of the centre of Main Beach by guest rating. They average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.5 across Gold Coast, and 13% score 9 or higher.
- hotels
- 16
- average rating
- 8.6
- rated 9 or higher
- 13%
- to the city centre
- 3.9 km
Best-rated hotels in Main Beach
Ranked by StayVersus score: guest rating adjusted for the number of reviews.
Main Beach compared with other areas of Gold Coast
Hotels with enough reviews to rank. Distance to the centre is the median for the area.
| Area | Hotels | Avg. rating | Rated 9+ | To centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Beach | 16 | 8.6 | 13% | 3.9 km |
| Broadbeach | 66 | 8.6 | 27% | 1.8 km |
| Coolangatta | 18 | 8.5 | 11% | 20 km |
| Surfers Paradise | 111 | 8.2 | 7% | 1.6 km |
Hotel match-ups in Main Beach
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Meriton Suites Southport vs Oscar on Main Resort Gold Coast, 9.2 / 8.9 -
De Ville Apartments vs Meriton Suites Southport Gold Coast, 8.9 / 9.2 -
Golden Sands Apartments vs Meriton Suites Southport Gold Coast, 8.9 / 9.2 -
Meriton Suites Southport vs Ocean Sands Hotel Gold Coast, 9.2 / 8.8 -
Maldives Resort vs Xanadu Resort Gold Coast, 8.6 / 8.6 -
Oscar on Main Resort vs Pacific Views Resort Gold Coast, 8.9 / 8.7 -
Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments vs Pacific Views Resort Gold Coast, 8.8 / 8.7 -
Pacific Views Resort vs Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast, 8.7 / 9.0
Areas of Gold Coast
FAQ: Main Beach
Which is the best-rated hotel in Main Beach?
Meriton Suites Southport has the highest StayVersus score in Main Beach: 9.2 out of 10 from 977 guest reviews.
Is it worth staying in Main Beach?
Going by guest ratings, yes: the 16 hotels in Main Beach average 8.6 out of 10, above the Gold Coast average of 8.5, and 13% score 9 or higher.
How far from the centre of Gold Coast are the hotels in Main Beach?
The typical hotel in Main Beach is 3.9 km from the centre of Gold Coast.
Which area of Gold Coast has the best-rated hotels?
Main Beach has the highest average guest rating (8.6 out of 10) of the 4 areas of Gold Coast we compare.


