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 13 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.

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Our top choices for Varsity Lakes hotels

Blue Water Motel

22.5 km from Varsity Lakes

Jade

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

La Costa Motel

12.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Corrina

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Imperial Hotel

26.4 km from Varsity Lakes

Benjamin

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Mantra on Salt Beach

26.4 km from Varsity Lakes

tee-jae

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

13.2 km from Varsity Lakes

Lucia

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta

Coolangatta, 15.5 km from Varsity Lakes

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Nightcap at Commercial Hotel

13.3 km from Varsity Lakes

Andre

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

26.3 km from Varsity Lakes

Aaron

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

Surfers Paradise, 8.4 km from Varsity Lakes

Ashlee

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Harbour EasyStay Hotel Apartments Hope Harbour Hotel

Hope Island, 24.7 km from Varsity Lakes

Karene

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Nightelier Mermaid Waters

Mermaid Waters, 4.8 km from Varsity Lakes

Alan

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

The Manor

27.6 km from Varsity Lakes

Tonisha

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel & Nursery | Close To City Centre & Gold Coast Airport

14.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Sovea

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Sea World Resort

Main Beach, 15.2 km from Varsity Lakes

Sian Narelle

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Elite Gold Coast

Carrara, 10.9 km from Varsity Lakes

Darren

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

23.1 km from Varsity Lakes

Max

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Mondrian Gold Coast

Burleigh Heads, 3.7 km from Varsity Lakes

Geoffrey

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta

15.5 km from Varsity Lakes

craig

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Mantra Twin Towns

15.5 km from Varsity Lakes

Franco

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Dorsett Gold Coast

Broadbeach, 6.6 km from Varsity Lakes

justine

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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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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A beach with clear turquoise waters and a sandy shore. In the background, there are several high-rise buildings, including a distinctive curved skyscraper.

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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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

Sea World Resort

8/10 Good

"Room was surface level clean but needed a proper clean, especially the balcony. Very dated. Could do with major refurb. Thank goodness Breakfast is included as there’s no where else to eat without driving. However if you’re not there before 7:30 you’re waiting 20-30 mins to get a table. Fresh fruit was excellent but otherwise the majority of the food was processed or highly processed. Some healthy options would be a big improvement. World Cup was screened at 4am - brilliant!! Well done! The biggest and main reason I’d stay here is for the theme parks. The back door entrance to sea world is a HUGE advantage. It’s excellent. This is why I recommend staying here if you want to go to the themed parks, even if it’s only sea world."