Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Main Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Main Beach

With a population of 5.645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Main Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort (Seaworld Drive) and YOT DECK (60 Seaworld Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 264
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Main Beach

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,886 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 384+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 217+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 156+
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Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 161+
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 164+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.67 and S$ 22.22.

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.67 and S$ 22.22.