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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 227
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 15m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, 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 15m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,432 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,881 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,001 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,568 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,265 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 242 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 153+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 208+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
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Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 185+
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 145+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay S$ 1.59 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$ 18.97 and S$ 25.29.

Expect to pay S$ 1.59 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$ 18.97 and S$ 25.29.