Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro 2026 — Accommodation Near Snapper Rocks from $145/Night
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Gilmore and Ewing claimed the titles at Snapper Rocks. Four days of firing surf. The Superbank's greatest return since 2018. And we were 15 minutes away.
Planning for 2027? Book early — we fill up fast during WSL events on the Gold Coast.
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The 2026 Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM was held at Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta from 1–11 May 2026. Four days of firing conditions. The Superbank returning to the WSL Championship Tour for the first time since 2018. And two of the greatest performances of the 2026 CT season.
If you were here — you already know. If you missed it, here is what happened and how to make sure you are positioned for 2027.
2026 Results — Gilmore and Ewing Claim Snapper Titles
Women — Stephanie Gilmore Claims Seventh Gold Coast Pro Title
Twenty-one years after skipping school to claim her first-ever CT win as a 17-year-old wildcard at Snapper Rocks, Stephanie Gilmore extended her own records with a 34th CT event win and seventh Gold Coast Pro title. Surfing Queensland covered it in full.
Her run through the event was flawless — defeating Erin Brooks, defending champion Bettylou Sakura Johnson, 2024 World Champion Caity Simmers, CT rookie Nadia Erostarbe in the Semifinals, and finally world No. 1 Luana Silva in the Final. The Queen of Snapper Rocks reclaimed her throne at 38 years old.
Runner-up Luana Silva moved to the top of the WSL rankings for the first time in her career — winning the GWM Aussie Treble alongside men's world No. 1 Gabriel Medina.
Men — Ethan Ewing Joins Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson
Ethan Ewing became the tenth Australian man to win the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro — joining Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, and a list of Gold Coast legends. His third CT victory came in a relentless Final against Connor O'Leary, posting an excellent 8.33 to seal the title. The 27-year-old from North Stradbroke Island had not competed at Snapper Rocks since posting a 9.10 on his first-ever CT wave here in 2017.
The Semifinals delivered the crowd moment of the event — a battle between Queenslanders Ewing and Gold Coast's own Liam O'Brien that had the beach roaring. See the official WSL highlights reel.
Snapper Rocks — Why It Matters
Snapper Rocks is one of the most famous right-hand point breaks in the world. Part of the Superbank — a sand-bottom point that runs from Snapper through Greenmount and Kirra — it produces some of the longest, fastest, most perfectwaves in surfing. The 2026 event was the Superbank's first return to the CT since 2018. Four straight days of firing conditions reminded the world why this break belongs on the
Dream Tour.
Snapper Rocks is in Coolangatta — 15 minutes south of our motel via the Gold Coast Highway.
Kirra Beach — On the Way
Between Burleigh and Snapper sits Kirra Beach — another world-class right-hander that feeds into the Superbank when the swell is running. When conditions were pumping during the competition window, Kirra fired too. Worth a paddle if you have a board, or worth watching from the headland if you do not.
See our Burleigh to Coolangatta itinerary.
Getting to Snapper Rocks from Our Motel
Distance: 15km / approximately 20 minutes south via Gold Coast Highway
By car: Straight down the Gold Coast Highway to Coolangatta. Free parking at our motel subject to availability — one permit per room
Park and Ride: During the event, parking is available at Jarvis Lane with a free shuttle to Snapper Rocks running every 30 minutes from 7am to 5pm on competition days
By bus: Route 700 runs south from our stop at Miami One to Coolangatta. 50 cents with a Go Card
Why Stay in Burleigh for the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro
15 minutes from Snapper Rocks — close enough for early sessions and Finals Day crowds without being in the middle of Coolangatta chaos
From $145/night — Coolangatta and Kirra accommodation during the event runs $300+. Stay with us and put the saving toward park entry, food, and beer
Free parking — subject to availability, one permit per room. Drive to the comp or use the Park and Ride
5-min walk to Miami Beach — check the swell from your morning walk. When Snapper is firing, Miami picks up too
Outdoor pool — wash the salt off when you get back
Bus stop 100m away — Route 700 south to Coolangatta. 50 cents with a Go Card
Paddock Bakery 150m away — open from 6am. Fuel up before heading to the break
Surf Culture in Burleigh
Burleigh has its own break — the headland at the south end of Burleigh Beach produces a quality right-hander when the swell is running. Not Snapper, but worth a paddle. The North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club is the spot for breakfast with a view of the surf, or a cold beer after a session. See our Burleigh Heads walking trails guide for the headland walk that overlooks the break.
Planning for 2027
The Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro runs annually in the May competition window. WSL Championship Tour dates are announced in December/January. When the 2027 dates drop — book immediately. We are a 36-room motel and we fill up during major surf events. The best rooms go first. See our guide to why we book out fast and our Budget Gold Coast Accommodation 2026 guide for all major event dates.
Our Rooms
Double Room — sleeps 2 — from $145/night. Ideal for couples or solo surfers
Triple Room — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Good for surf trip groups
Quad Room — sleeps 4 — from $185/night
Family Room — sleeps 5 — from $205/night
Interconnecting Rooms — sleeps 6 — from $300/night. Two rooms, two bathrooms
All rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat screen TV, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, private ensuite, linen and towels, and free parking subject to availability. View all rooms →
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Book Your Stay — Be Ready for 2027
36 rooms from $145/night. Free parking subject to availability. Outdoor pool. 5-min walk to the beach. 15 minutes from Snapper Rocks. Book direct — no platform fees, flexible cancellation.
Or call us on (07) 5576 3211 to book over the phone.
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