Theme Park Accommodation Gold Coast — From $125 a Night
Stay in Burleigh and skip the park prices. We're a family-run motel with 36 rooms from $125 a night — free parking, an outdoor pool, and every major Gold Coast theme park within about 32 minutes. Save $150+ a night on the room; that's another park ticket in your pocket.
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All the Theme Parks, and How Far They Are
Every major Gold Coast theme park is within 32 minutes of our door:
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary — 5km / 10 minutes south via the Gold Coast Highway
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Sea World — 15km / 29 minutes north via the Gold Coast Highway
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Movie World — 30km / 26 minutes north via the M1
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Wet'n'Wild — 30km / 26 minutes north via the M1
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Dreamworld — 40km / 32 minutes north via the M1
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WhiteWater World — 40km / 32 minutes north via the M1
Free parking at our motel, and at most parks too — though Sea World charges; check seaworld.com.au for current fees.
Why Choose Our Theme Park Accommodation in Burleigh
Save $150+ a night vs park hotels — plus beach access, local food, an outdoor pool, and free parking.
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Room rate — from $125/night. Park hotels start at $300+
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Parking — free at our motel (subject to availability). Park hotels charge $25–40/night
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Beach — 200m to Burleigh Beach. Park hotels are 20+ minutes from the water
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Food — James Street cafes, the surf club, and Miami Marketta, all walking distance
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Pool — outdoor pool on site after the parks
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Airport — 12km from Gold Coast Airport. Route 777 to Miami One (~300m), about 25 minutes. 50-cent fare with a go card or contactless tap
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Transport hub — Christine Avenue tram-and-bus hub is open on our corner — G:link light rail plus buses 700 and 765. Route 777 to the airport at Miami One (~300m)
That saving per night is another park ticket. See our school holiday Gold Coast accommodation guide and free family activities in Burleigh on the blog.
The Parks, One by One
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary — 5km / 10 minutes south. Koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, daily shows, Aboriginal culture, TreeTop Challenge. Drive south or the 700 bus runs direct. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Google Maps
Sea World Gold Coast
15km / 29 minutes north via the Gold Coast Highway
Australia’s premier marine park — dolphins, sharks, penguins, polar bears, and the Leviathan wooden coaster, with shows running daily. Sea World Carnivale runs each February and March with fireworks and extended hours; book early, we fill up fast.
Movie World Gold Coast
30km / 26 minutes north via the M1
Hollywood on the Gold Coast — the DC Rivals HyperCoaster, Superman Escape, the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, and the famous Main Street parade. Straight up the M1, free parking back at the motel. Tip: pair it with Wet’n’Wild next door — same exit, two parks, one trip.
Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
30km / 26 minutes north via the M1
Australia’s biggest water park — the wave pool, the slides, the lazy river, and the Aqua Loop drop. Right next door to Movie World. Tip: bring your own towel and snacks to save inside the park.
Dreamworld
40km / 32 minutes north via the M1
Australia’s biggest theme park — the Tower of Terror II, the Giant Drop, Wiggles World, and Tiger Island. WhiteWater World is right next door. M1 north to the Coomera exit. Tip: combo passes for both parks save you money.
WhiteWater World
40km / 32 minutes north via the M1
The water park next to Dreamworld — Pipeline Plunge, the Cave of Waves, and Wiggle Bay for the little ones. Combo tickets available with Dreamworld.
WhiteWater World | Google Maps
Rooms for Your Theme Park Trip
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Double — sleeps 2 — from $125/night
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Triple (upstairs) — sleeps 3 — from $165/night
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Triple (ground floor) — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Easy access, no stairs
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Quad — sleeps 4 — from $185/night
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Family — sleeps 5 — from $195/night
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Interconnecting — sleeps 5–6 — from $295/night. Two rooms, two bathrooms — big enough for two families or larger groups
Pool access, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV (free-to-air), microwave, bar fridge, kettle with tea and coffee, free parking (subject to availability). View all rooms and pricing
After the Parks — Back in Burleigh
You’re not at the parks all day, every day. When you get back to Burleigh:
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Burleigh Beach — 200m from our door, straight down Sixth Avenue
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Outdoor pool — the kids can swim before dinner
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James Street — cafes and restaurants, walking distance
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Aldi — directly across the road
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Coles at Miami One — just down the road
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Miami Marketta — Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights
Stay somewhere you actually want to be. See our full things to see and do guide and free things to do in Burleigh.
After the Parks — Back in Burleigh
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Burleigh Beach — 200m from our door, straight down Sixth Avenue
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Outdoor pool — swim before dinner
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James Street — cafes and restaurants, walking distance
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Aldi — directly across the road
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Coles at Miami One — just down the road
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Miami Marketta — Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights
See our things to see and do guide and free things to do in Burleigh on the blog.
After the Parks — Back in Burleigh
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Burleigh Beach — 200m from our door, straight down Sixth Avenue
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Outdoor pool — swim before dinner
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James Street — cafes and restaurants, walking distance
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Aldi — directly across the road
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Coles at Miami One — just down the road
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Miami Marketta — Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights
See our things to see and do guide and free things to do in Burleigh on the blog.
Theme Park Accommodation FAQs
How far is the motel from the Gold Coast theme parks? All major parks within about 32 minutes — Currumbin 10 min south; Sea World 29 min north; Movie World and Wet'n'Wild 26 min via the M1; Dreamworld and WhiteWater World 32 min.
Is there free parking for theme park trips? Yes — free on site, subject to availability. Park hotels charge $25–40/night. Most parks have free parking; Sea World charges — check seaworld.com.au.
Can I get to the theme parks by public transport? G:link and buses 700 and 765 at the Christine Avenue hub on our corner. Currumbin is easy on the 700. Route 777 to Gold Coast Airport stops at Miami One (~300m). For Movie World, Wet'n'Wild and Dreamworld, driving the M1 is easiest.
Do you have family rooms for theme park holidays? Yes — family rooms sleep 5 from $195/night; interconnecting rooms sleep 5–6 with two bathrooms from $295 — big enough for two families or larger groups. Ground-floor triples on request, subject to availability.
How much can we save staying in Burleigh instead of at the parks? Around $150+ a night. Park hotels from $300+; our rooms from $125 — over a few nights, that's another park ticket or two.
How far is the beach? Burleigh Beach is 200m from our door, straight down Sixth Avenue — about a two-minute walk. Outdoor pool on site too.
Book Direct — Best Rates
Planning a theme park trip? Call (07) 5576 3211 or book direct — no platform fees, flexible cancellation. 36 rooms from $125/night. Free parking. Outdoor pool. 200m to Burleigh Beach. Every theme park within 32 minutes.
Skip the park hotels. Stay somewhere with a beach 200m down the road.
Phone: (07) 5576 3211
Email: info@burleighmotel.com.au
Location: 1908–1910 Gold Coast Highway, Miami QLD 4220
