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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Coolangatta Beach
This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Ormeau
Novotel Surfers Paradise
There was a mixup with our room but the staff handled it exceptionally well. The renovation is nice but there are some design floors which means the showers always flood. I wouldn’t bother with this hotel again except that the staff are so amazing.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
The pools and games room were the stand out as well as location. Room was dated and not ‘deluxe’ as per our booking… toilet struggled to flush and bath seemed to take ages for water to drain away
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Excellent staff including front desk and concierge. Beachfront views are incredible.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
Clean room. Great customer service. Great pool facilities for kids. Good breakfast, wish it had crepes!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Mantra on View Hotel
Staff at check in were excellent and made parking easy and although facility is dated is was very acceptable with closeness to beach appreciated.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Clean room, great customer service. Need more lounge pool to sit/relax around the pool. Need more umbrella for the pool area. Could use some crepes for kids.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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 Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina 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.
Gaven
While Gaven isn't home to many top sights, Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Warner Bros. Movie World are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
