Some of the best Gold Coast accommodation can be found in Southport resorts. Southport is out of the busiest Gold Coast holiday areas like Surfers Paradise, yet has a fantastic holiday atmosphere. Because Soutport has frontage onto the protected waters of the Nerang River estuary and the Southport broadwater, it has much to offer the family holiday maker who likes aquatic activities. new resorts have sprung up right along the waterfront and most of these resorts face east towards the ocean beach and the Southport Spit. Both the spit and the mainland side have a range of great resorts to experience. On the Southport Spit, there are three fantastic resorts. Families will prefer to stay at Seaworld resort as it offers packages that include accommodation and entry into the Seaworld theme park. 

The Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast resort is right on the beachfront and provides five star resort accommodation. It is connected, by a covered flyover, to the Marina Mirage shopping complex and al the Southport marina facilities which also include a range of restaurants and cafes. The Palazzo Versace resort is also located here and it is the most luxurious resort in Australia. Many other family resorts line the Southport broadwater on the mainland side of the estuary and provide some of the leading types of Gold Coast accommodation