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Our top choices for Rainbow Bay Beach hotels

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a beach.

1. Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

Kirra Point Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Coolangatta, 1.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great spot easy to walk to everywhere"
Australia
Jodie
The price is €351
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

2. Reflection on the Sea

Reflection on the Sea
4.5 star property
Coolangatta, 0.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (432 reviews)
"Bach view was amazing!"
Australia
Peta
The price is €321
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Reflection on the Sea
Living area

3. X Kirra Apartments

X Kirra Apartments
4.5 star property
2 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"Great location, great views. The apartment itself was amazing."
Australia
Declan
The price is €410
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
X Kirra Apartments
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a book, a TV, and a refrigerator.

4. Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

Tweed Harbour Motor Inn
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (865 reviews)
"Easy close parking"
United States
Frank
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Tweed Harbour Motor Inn
A table with various dishes and a drink, set on a balcony with a view of the ocean.

5. The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
3.5 star property
Coolangatta, 0.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (490 reviews)
"I flew into Coolangatta to participate in the Fisiocrem Gold Coast Run Festival and stayed at The Pink Hotel, it was all good as it’s near to race start. Parking is free on both sides of the road. The beach and a huge parking area is just across the hotel. Ample variety of eateries lined along the road for meals."
Singapore
Daniel
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
A modern building with large glass windows overlooking a beach and ocean.

6. Iconic Kirra Beach Resort

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"Great location, great views. The apartment itself was amazing. Bedrooms views were especially good."
Australia
Declan
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
A room with a white sofa, a glass table, and a pink wall.

7. Tweed Heads Vegas Motel

Tweed Heads Vegas Motel
4.0 star property
1.6 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"Relatively old property but well maintained close to a lot of amenities (shopping) and to the Tweed Heads Bowling Club. Virtual staff but all worked well. For those looking for relatively low cost accommodation, this is recommended."
Australia
John
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Tweed Heads Vegas Motel
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a view of the beach.

8. Gold Coast Airport Motel

Gold Coast Airport Motel
3.0 star property
3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (557 reviews)
"Clean and good for the price, very convenient to the airport"
Australia
Elaine
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Gold Coast Airport Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outside through a door.

9. Twin Towns Motel

Twin Towns Motel
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (54 reviews)
"Clean room. Way to much traffic noise and couldnt get a balanced temp in tge shower. It was either boiling hot or freezing cold"
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Twin Towns Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a painting of a coastal scene.

10. Blue Pelican Motel

Blue Pelican Motel
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (292 reviews)
"Lovely people in the office Handy not far from everything"
Australia
Ana
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Blue Pelican Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a brick accent wall.

11. Arabella Motor Inn

Arabella Motor Inn
2.0 star property
2.8 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
6.2 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"The staff were extremely kind and the room was tidy, well organised and had everything you would need during a stay. The free wifi and tv in the room ran really fast and the bed was also really comfortable :)"
Australia
Opal
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Arabella Motor Inn
An aerial view of a swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

12. The Mysa Motel

The Mysa Motel
2.0 star property
Palm Beach, 8.6 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great place to stay on the Gold Coast. Walking distance to plenty of places to eat and shop as well as the beach. The room had everything we wanted including a very comfortable bed."
Australia
Al
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Mysa Motel
A person relaxing on a striped lounge chair with a wicker table holding a fruit bowl.

13. Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
3.5 star property
Mermaid Beach, 16.4 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (493 reviews)
"This is our second stay and we will definitely be back for a third. Great rooms, location and hosts."
Australia
Robyn
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Blue Heron Motel
A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a door.

14. The Shores Miami

The Shores Miami
3.0 star property
Miami, 14.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Blake
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Shores Miami
A modern lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

15. Rydges Gold Coast Airport

Rydges Gold Coast Airport
4.0 star property
3.2 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 reviews)
"Lovely staff, clean and modern hotel"
United States
Gordon
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Rydges Gold Coast Airport
A porch with a white table and chairs, a hat, and a potted plant.

16. La Costa Motel

La Costa Motel
4.0 star property
3.3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (905 reviews)
"Cute and a great place to stay"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
La Costa Motel
An outdoor seating area with a table, a bottle of wine, and a glass.

17. Quest Robina

Quest Robina
4.5 star property
19.6 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (532 reviews)
"Clean and convenient. High quality with great kitchenette."
Australia
Linda
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quest Robina
A dining area with a brick wall, a framed floral artwork, a hanging plant, and a small table with chairs.

18. Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In
4.5 star property
4.3 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (810 reviews)
"Easy access to the airport, clean n had everything we needed"
Australia
Mandy
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport - 24 Hour Self Check-In
A circular hot tub with steps leading up to a seating area with two lounge chairs.

19. The Cheshire Cat Motel

The Cheshire Cat Motel
2.5 star property
Palm Beach, 8.5 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Great location and funky rooms. Simple but everything you need. "
Australia
Marissa
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Cheshire Cat Motel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass balustrade.

20. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5.0 star property
Surfers Paradise, 20 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (871 reviews)
"Lovely stay."
Australia
Sara
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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Compare top hotels near Rainbow Bay Beach

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a beach.

Kirra Point Holiday Apartments

3.5 star property
Coolangatta, 1.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

Reflection on the Sea

4.5 star property
Coolangatta, 0.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
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Living area

X Kirra Apartments

4.5 star property
2 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
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A compact hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a book, a TV, and a refrigerator.

Tweed Harbour Motor Inn

3.5 star property
1.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
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A table with various dishes and a drink, set on a balcony with a view of the ocean.

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

3.5 star property
Coolangatta, 0.7 km from Rainbow Bay Beach
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10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
432 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
241 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
865 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
490 reviews
The price is €351
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The price is €321
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The price is €410
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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Hotels recommended for families near Rainbow Bay Beach

A table with various dishes and a drink, set on a balcony with a view of the ocean.

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
3.5 star property
Coolangatta
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (490)
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

Top Rainbow Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Mantra Twin Towns

Mantra Twin Towns

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable room and amenities- neat and clean with great a/cond! Staff so helpful and courteous- nothing too much trouble.We will definitely return!!"
Allen 7-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mantra Twin Towns

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A surfer riding a wave with a city skyline in the background.

Snapper Rocks

9.4/10 (429 reviews)
A rocky outcrop with a point break that’s legendary among experienced and professional surfers is also a great spot for relaxing by the seaside.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainbow Bay Beach?
Rainbow Bay Beach is located in Gold Coast. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 191 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Rainbow Bay Beach?
Adjacent to Rainbow Bay Beach, Carool Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites and Mantra Twin Towns.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Rainbow Bay Beach?
Expedia has 191 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Rainbow Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Rainbow Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Rainbow Bay Beach?
Local parks like Point Danger, Palm Beach Pirate Treasure Island Playground and Ukerebagh Nature Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Kirra Beach, Duranbah Beach and Greenmount Beach. Walkin' On Water Surf School, Timezone Coolangatta and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre are some favourites close by Rainbow Bay Beach.