Popular places to visit
Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Things to do
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Gold Coast: Kayaking and Snorkeling Guided Tour
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)
Top hotels in Ormeau
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Reasonable place great location right in surfers paradise. However pool shut every day until 4pm due to maintenance disappointing!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Very clean staff were amay
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
great rooms and amenities
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton never disappoints, another fabulous stay
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Friends staf . I felt very welcome
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025
QT Gold Coast
Room was perfect and the staff very friendly. Only minor issue due to refurshments we were not able to use the room balcony. Food and drinks were amazing as well.
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ormeau
Coomera
Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Marina and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're in town.
Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.
Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
