Arundel
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.
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
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Top hotels in Arundel
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Clean rooms, comfortable beds & great pool area.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
yes was great and clean. staff are lovely
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
The pools and games room were the stand out as well as location. Room was dated and not ‘deluxe’ as per our booking… toilet struggled to flush and bath seemed to take ages for water to drain away
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Overall it’s good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
Loved the location. Staff were friendly. Room was always clean. The facilities were very nicec
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Excellent location and great amenities within the room. Just would have been better if there were on-site food services eg a breakfast room, but overall great place to stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arundel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
