Curated luxury hotels in Northern Rivers

Just 150 metres from the Richmond River, Ballina Heritage Inn boasts a saltwater swimming pool and free WiFi. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Heritage Inn Ballina is 5 minutes’ drive from Ballina Beach, and 10 minutes’ drive from Ballina Byron Airport. Byron Bay is a 30-minute drive away.

All rooms include a refrigerator, a toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has access to a shared terrace with outdoor seating.

The property is located opposite the award-winning Ballina RSL Club. There are also a number of shops, restaurants and bars within a 5-minute walk.

When you stay at Tweed Heads Vegas Motel in Tweed Heads, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Coolangatta Beach and Kirra Beach. This motel is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from The Star Gold Coast and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Robina Town Centre.

The quest for exceptional has broken new ground at Tamborine Mountain Glades (formerly Cedar Creek Lodges). Earth friendly elegance surrounded by Thunderbird Park’s untouched nature has something for everyone from on-trend rooms to 5 star glamping and lodges. Be part of the whole story and dine in the Rainforest Restaurant with its seasonal flavours or the Terrace Café for a quick bite. As a top conference and wedding destination, it has earned national, state and local accolades for excellence. This is a mountain retreat like no other, under an hour from Brisbane and less from the Gold Coast. A gem that provides a getaway to reset, reconnect and revitalise!

At Tamborine Mountain Glades, we offer a diverse range of experiences that connect our guests with nature, adventure, and relaxation. Our accommodation options range from stylish hotel rooms to five-star glamping tents and luxe lodges, all designed to complement the stunning natural surroundings. We are home to Thunderbird Park, Australia’s number one adventure playground, featuring activities such as the award-winning Canyon Flyer Zipline, TreeTop Challenge, Dig IT – Australia’s first mini-excavator park, and the world-famous Thunderegg Crystal Mine. We also provide exceptional dining experiences, conference and wedding venues, and a soon-to-open Japanese-inspired bathhouse, SOL Elements.

Set in Gold Coast, 500 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, Luxury Privately Owned Ocean View Studio O4KS Gold Tower offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub and a spa centre. The property is 1.4 km from SkyPoint Observation Deck, and within 1.8 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms also offer a kitchenette with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is 1.7 km from Luxury Privately Owned Ocean View Studio O4KS Gold Tower, while The Star Gold Coast is 1.9 km from the property. Gold Coast Airport is 18 km away.

Sunbird Beach Resort Gold Coast, situated less than 100 metres from the beach, offers apartments with balconies. This family-friendly property features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness centre, a sauna, hot tub and tennis and squash courts. Free unlimited WiFi is provided.

All of the self-catered, air-conditioned apartments at Sunbird Beach have a kitchen which includes a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and an oven. Each apartment also has a washing machine.

Sunbird Resort is a 20-minute walk from Marine Mirage shopping centre. The Warner Bros Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World are within 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Coolangatta Airport is 24 km away.

The hotel has a large terrace with a barbecue and entertainment area.

A small complimentary starter pack is provided in our Apartments with Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Laundry Liquid, Dishwashing liquid, soap, and toilet tissue (1 roll per bathroom). Once these items are used they are not replenished.

Located in Gold Coast (Broadbeach), ULTIQA Beach Haven At Broadbeach is a 4-minute walk from Kurrawa Beach and 8 minutes by foot from The Star Gold Coast. This beach aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Nobby’s Beach and shopping village, Horizons Motel features an outdoor swimming pool and gardens. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. Free guest parking and WiFi is provided.

All rooms have a microwave oven, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms feature a seating area with a work desk.

Horizons Motel is just a few minutes’ drive from Broadbeach Central, including the Star Casino, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and a range of quality restaurants. Gold Coast International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the motel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: From 2025 until 2026, main road parking is not available due to ongoing Gold Coast Light Rail works and street resurfacing. It is recommended you contact us prior to making a reservation to discuss alternate parking for Guests Visitor vehicles off site. Each Guest booking is automatically allocated one (1) standard car parking space within the motel grounds. If Guest have a larger "Ute", or any motorised transport other that a standard size motor vehicle, please contact us to discuss parking prior to making your reservation.

With a stay at Montego Sands Resort in Gold Coast (Mermaid Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Star Gold Coast and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This beach apartment is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cavill Avenue.

Located in Gold Coast (Hope Island), The Peninsula at Hope Island is within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld. This beach aparthotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Paradise Country.

With a stay at Aruba Sands Resort in Gold Coast (Broadbeach), you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Star Gold Coast and 10 minutes by foot from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This aparthotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cavill Avenue.

Located in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise), Sovereign Gold Coast is within a 15-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Warner Bros. Movie World and 3.1 mi (5 km) from The Star Gold Coast.

With a stay at Phoenician Resort, you'll be centrally located in Gold Coast, just a 4-minute walk from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and 8 minutes by foot from The Star Gold Coast. This family-friendly aparthotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Cavill Avenue.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and free WiFi, Boardwalk Burleigh Beach is set in Gold Coast, 6 km from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and 6 km from The Star Gold Coast. The property has a fitness centre, as well as barbecue facilities. Robina Town Centre is 6 km away and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is 7 km from the resort.

All apartments in the resort are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and air-conditioning. Cots are available for an additional charge of AUD 50 per stay.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 7 km from Boardwalk Burleigh Beach, while Metricon Stadium is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 11 km from the property.

There is a Gold Coast Airport TransLink bus that will take guests to and from the airport, which stops just outside the property.

Offering self-contained accommodation along with a lagoon pool and water spa, Diamond Sands Resort is located in Mermaid Beach. Broadbeach and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is 2 km away.

The resort offers apartments of various sizes where each modern unit is fitted with air conditioning, cable TV and a well-equipped kitchen. One car park space per apartment is offered.

Diamond Sands Resort has a large lagoon pool, surrounding by a tropical garden and fitted with sun loungers.

Surfers Paradise is 4 km away from the resort. Miami Golf Course is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at Santorini By The Sea Gold Coast in Gold Coast (Miami), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Star Gold Coast and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Cavill Avenue.

Located on Currumbin Beach, The Rocks Resort offers a tennis court, a fitness centre and a sauna. Guests can enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool and separate childrens pool. All apartments are self-contained and feature a balcony boasting magnificent ocean views.

Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. The spacious lounge and dining area has a sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Currumbin Rocks Resort is less than 4 minutes’ drive from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and 8 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport. The Warner Bros Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild theme parks are both within 30 minutes’ drive.

Guests can play billiards, table tennis and foosball in the games room. The Rocks tour desk can book a range of attractions including island cruises and skydiving.

This 2-storey Scottish Castle offers luxurious apartments with a private plunge pool and a balcony offering lovely views. Each apartment includes a four-poster bed and a deluxe bathroom with a spa bath and golden fittings.

The Castle features 2 wings, separated by a day spa which offers a sauna. Guest can enjoy an outdoor meal in the barbecue area or just relax in the lovely courtyard gardens.

Each apartment offers antique furnishings and a lounge area offering a cinema-screen with a hidden projector and BlueRay DVD player. All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.

The Castle on Tamborine is 4 km from Tamborine National Park and 7 minutes’ drive from Tamborine Mountain Golf Club. Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast Airport are 55 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Gold Coast, 500 metres from Miami Beach, The Shores Miami provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Located around 4.8 km from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, the motel with free WiFi is also 5.1 km away from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.5 km from Burleigh Head National Park.

The rooms in the motel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at The Shores Miami have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

The Star Gold Coast is 5.2 km from the accommodation, while SkyPoint Observation Deck is 7.8 km away. Gold Coast Airport is 12 km from the property.

With a stay at Large Apartment at Oracle Resort in Gold Coast (Broadbeach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from The Star Gold Coast and 7 minutes by foot from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cavill Avenue.

With a stay at Chevron Renaissance - Q Stay in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Cavill Avenue and 6 minutes by foot from Surfers Paradise Beach. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Warner Bros. Movie World and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.