Chinatown
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.
The Star Gold Coast
Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Kirra Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kirra Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great views,and location Close to everything Clean and good facilities Bed was on castors and kept moving around as it was on a hard floor…was a bit annoying.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Voco Gold Coast
The staff were polite and helpful and i would recommend Voco to friends and family
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
A pleasant stay overall, though a few frustrations stood out. The lifts took quite a while to arrive, parking wasn’t particularly convenient, and the check in process involved a lengthy queue.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Had a few dramas on check in and on site parking but the hotel is great would definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Mercure Gold Coast Resort
Lovely room right next to the golf course
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
QT Gold Coast
The rooms were spacious,clean and welcoming..Staff were amazingly helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
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.
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 Cooke Murphy Oval or Harley Park.
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Budds Beach are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
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.
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.