Best Nightlife in Surfers Paradise

"About the hotel: Located in Gold Coast, 750 metres from Kurrawa Beach, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a casino. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests."

"Earlier known as Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino,  it was rebranded in 2017 as The Star, Gold Coast and is located on Broadbeach Island. This casino offers over 1600 pokie machines to their visitors. For those that want to take a break from the pokies they offer 70 table games incuding Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Sic Bo or Jupiters 21."

"With everyone doing the right thing and staying inside, you now don’t have to miss out on any delicious food because you can get it delivered straight to your door!. Here are 10 fabulous restaurants and cafes around the Gold Coast you can order from the comfort of your couch now:"

"This open-air street food market is only eight-minutes from Broadbeach, offering the most mouthwatering eats around. Take your family down on any Wednesday, Friday or Saturday of the month to experience this cultural dining hub with a difference. While you devour food from around the world, try locally brewed beer for parents and listen to the local talent."

"Pictured: Vibrant Miami Marketta is Gold Coast’s original and best street food night market. Image credit: Miami Marketta. Another nocturnal hotspot to add to the hit list is local fave, Miami Marketta."

"The Island Rooftop may be a relatively new rooftop bar, but it has already become a hit with us locals. Based on a vintage California theme, this bar offers pleasant surroundings, chilled tunes and a great drinks menu. It also features live music and DJs on weekends."

"A bit of elbow grease has hauled a landmark hotel well and truly back to its heyday. The Coast’s newest boutique lodging is home to a retro-styled rooftop bar. The sprawling alfresco patio is one of the trendiest places to sink a few in the sun."

"Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217Instagram: @QTGoldCoast. This beachside destination is a wonder to the eye and sits in the middle of Gold Coast’s tourist destination, Surfers Paradise. Post-check in, unwind at the spa with a full body massage."

"Retro surfer chic best describes this 297-room resort-style hotel at Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast 'glitter strip'. It's all about nostalgia, with a hearty dose of kitsch thrown in, but in this beachside setting it works."

"Want to surprise that special someone with an unforgettable candlelit picnic dinner in the perfect spot on the Gold Coast?. Are you a romantic at heart, but …"

"Dining at The Star Gold Coast took a step up following its 2017 revamp, the pinnacle of which is Japanese fine-diner Kiyomi. Go all-out and order one of executive head chef Chase Kojima’s set menus. For something a bit more casual, Garden Kitchen & Bar (downstairs from Kiyomi) serves sophisticated gastropub fare in an airy, verdant setting.Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach; (07) 5592 8100"

"This little gem, tucked inside Jupiters Hotel, is a benchmark of modern Japanese cuisine. The main attraction of Kiyomi is the seven-course omakase menu (created by internationally-recognised Executive Chef, Chase Kojima), which takes diners on an unexpected journey into flavourful tasty-gasms."

"Overlooking Surfers Paradise Boulevard is a quaint cafe full of furry felines ready to share some fun!. Although the cats are the stars of the show, the delicious food, amazing coffee, and top-notch food are definite deal-breakers. And if that is not enough, they have a special nook for purchasing merchandise."

"Come on down to the Crazy Cat Cafe in Surfers Paradise to pat some pals and enjoy a meal. The cafe itself is separate to the cat lounge, but visitors are welcome to take their drinks in while they enjoy the company of some friendly felines. There are comfy chairs and rugs for guests and cats galore to cuddle."

"Relax at RACV Royal Pines Resort’s Arika Pool Bar & Terrace beside the outdoor tropical pool. A range of light snacks & meals are available to enjoy."

"Gelatissimo might be a chain but that doesn’t mean their ice cream and gelato isn’t made with love and creative flair. Themes are all the range at Gelatissimo, and celebratory flavours have included Vegemite for Australia Day and Liquorice Scream for Halloween. They’ve also teamed up with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in the past to create an animal series complete with zebra, snake, giraffe, clownfish and leopard-flavoured scoops."

"If you don’t feel like a whole meal, we found this amazing deal for one ice-cream for only $4. You can get it right here"

"If your kids want to try their hands at catch and release fishing, then a day trip to Ecopark will be a perfect outing for them. Ecopark also offers farm stay experiences and camp outs, as well as facilities suitable for conferences and birthday parties. Check their website here."

"Drive 15 minutes west of the highway, from Coolangatta, and you’ll find yourself at the Currumbin Rock Pools. Just one of the awesome swimming holes in this area, you’ll feel like you’re far, far away from the gorgeous Gold Coast. The water can be a bit chilly, but it’s lovely when you finally get in."

"The scenic view of rugged rocks, the calm pool of water and the beautiful forest all add together to make Currumbin Rock Pools an idyllic location for your family and friends. Located just a short 15 minutes drive from..."

"Currumbin Rock Pools are a 15-minute drive from Currumbin Beach. The drive is beautiful. Currumbin Creek Road follows the creek inland through the lovely Currumbin Valley."

"Being in the coastal suburb, Kurrawa Beach is the most heavily utilised and developed among the Gold coast beaches in Australia. It stretches for one and a half kilometres and offers several places for accommodations and club activities. With the amazing boardwalk right next to the beach, you can walk, cycle, or roller-blade in a refreshing view."

"Another fantastic family beach, which is incredibly beautiful, this is your spot whether you’re looking to swim, relax, pull up a chair to take in the view or head out on a leisurely stroll. Surf beaches in Gold Coast. Beach is patrolled with great facilities including showers to wash off."

"Drive 15 minutes west of the highway, from Coolangatta, and you’ll find yourself at the Currumbin Rock Pools. Just one of the awesome swimming holes in this area, you’ll feel like you’re far, far away from the gorgeous Gold Coast. The water can be a bit chilly, but it’s lovely when you finally get in."

"The scenic view of rugged rocks, the calm pool of water and the beautiful forest all add together to make Currumbin Rock Pools an idyllic location for your family and friends. Located just a short 15 minutes drive from..."

"Currumbin Rock Pools are a 15-minute drive from Currumbin Beach. The drive is beautiful. Currumbin Creek Road follows the creek inland through the lovely Currumbin Valley."