What's it like in Varsity Lakes?

Varsity Lakes is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Consider a visit to Lake Orr as part of your Varsity Lakes travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Varsity Lakes?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Gold Coast, you can choose from 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Varsity Lakes.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Varsity Lakes, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Varsity Lakes.

What can I see and do in this Gold Coast neighbourhood?

Lake Orr is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Varsity Lakes. While you're out sightseeing in Gold Coast, make sure that you visit other sights such as Burleigh Brewing Company or Palmer Gold Coast.

How can I get around Varsity Lakes and the greater Gold Coast area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Varsity Lakes Station.

Top 10 Varsity Lakes Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Varsity Lakes hotels

1. Nightelier Mermaid Waters

Mermaid Waters, 4.8 km from Varsity Lakes

Ross

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Blue Heron Motel

Mermaid Beach, 4.7 km from Varsity Lakes

Ana

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

3. Mercure Gold Coast Resort

Carrara, 7.5 km from Varsity Lakes

Malgorzata

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. Dorsett Gold Coast

Broadbeach, 6.6 km from Varsity Lakes

Steven

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. ULTIQA Burleigh Mediterranean Resort

Burleigh Heads, 3.7 km from Varsity Lakes

Chris

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

6. Elite Gold Coast

Carrara, 10.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Michael

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

7. The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

Broadbeach, 6.6 km from Varsity Lakes

WAI HIN

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

10.5 km from Varsity Lakes

Grant

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Broadbeach, 6.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Jenny

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Broadbeach Savannah Hotel & Resort

Broadbeach, 6.6 km from Varsity Lakes

James

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Burleigh Beach Tower

Burleigh Heads, 4.1 km from Varsity Lakes

Alan Geoffrey

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

12. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG

Surfers Paradise, 8.1 km from Varsity Lakes

Heather

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

13. The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

Surfers Paradise, 8.4 km from Varsity Lakes

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

14. La Costa Motel

12.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Shellie

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

15. Avani Broadbeach Residences

Broadbeach, 6.6 km from Varsity Lakes

Melinda

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Peppers Broadbeach

Broadbeach, 6.8 km from Varsity Lakes

Dogan

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

17. Rydges Gold Coast Airport

13.2 km from Varsity Lakes

John

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. The Star Residences Gold Coast

Broadbeach, 6.5 km from Varsity Lakes

Miranda

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

19. Turtle Beach Resort

Mermaid Beach, 4.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Adrian

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

20. Voco Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, 9.4 km from Varsity Lakes

Monique

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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Where to stay in Varsity Lakes

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Surfers Paradise

Visit one of Australia’s most popular vacation spots and dive in the waves, spot humpback whales, go shopping or enjoy the fun family attractions and nightlife.

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Broadbeach

Visit one of Queensland’s most popular holiday spots with sparkling beaches, scenic canals, high-rise hotels, nightclubs, festivals and modern malls.

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A surfer on a wave with a city skyline in the background.

Coolangatta

Enjoy the beaches, sip a coffee at a groovy café and enjoy the simple pleasures of an ocean-front vacation.

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A city skyline at sunset with high-rise buildings along a beach.

Burleigh Heads

Enjoy this perfect weekend getaway destination with world-class surf breaks, white sands, restaurants, bars and nature walks to suit every type of traveller.

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A beach with people, a city skyline, and the ocean.

Southport

This stretch of coast in the heart of the Gold Coast offers the perfect mix of sun-soaked beaches, wildlife encounters and leisurely shopping.

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Top Varsity Lakes Hotel Reviews

Novotel Surfers Paradise

8/10 Good

"Our room was located on the 17th floor facing the main road. We were able to hear the noise from outside. The room was noisy even with the sliding door closed. The hotel is located in walking distance to Cavill Avenue. The location was perfect and close to the tram and buses."