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 May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 223
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 223
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 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast 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 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast 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 (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,120 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,530 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,458 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,031 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 250 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$ 321+
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 168+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 216+
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Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay S$ 1.82 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$ 21.80 and S$ 29.06.

Expect to pay S$ 1.82 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$ 21.80 and S$ 29.06.