Brisbane AFL and NRL Finals Weekend — Gold Coast Accommodation from $125/Night
- Burleigh Gold Coast Motel
- Oct 1, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 14
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel · 5 min read
Planning a Gold Coast trip around finals weekend? Stay in Burleigh from $125/night — clean rooms, free parking, an outdoor pool, and local pubs showing every game live. Whether you’re here for the Broncos, the Lions, the Titans, the Suns, or just a long weekend on the Coast with the footy finals on, we’ve got you sorted.
Finals season is the best time to be a footy fan in Queensland. The NRL finals run through September, with the Grand Final in late September or early October. The AFL finals — now featuring the top 10 teams under the new wildcard system — run through to the Grand Final at the MCG in late September. If you’re making a long weekend of it — watching at a local pub, catching a game at Cbus Super Stadium, or just enjoying the beach between matches — Burleigh Gold Coast Motel is the base. From $125/night, 200m to the beach (about a 2-minute walk), and walking distance to pubs showing every game.
NRL Finals — What to Expect
The NRL finals series kicks off in September with the top 8 teams, and the Grand Final follows in late September or early October at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Queensland teams to watch:
• Brisbane Broncos — always a finals contender, always well supported on the Gold Coast
• Gold Coast Titans — your local NRL team, with home games at Cbus Super Stadium in Robina, 20 minutes from our door
• North Queensland Cowboys — another Queensland side with a strong following
Check the NRL finals draw and live ladder at NRL.com.
Gold Coast Titans Finals — Cbus Super Stadium
If the Titans make finals and host a home final at Cbus Super Stadium, book immediately — the whole Gold Coast fills up. We’re 20 minutes from Robina. Take Route 765 from Miami One (300m from the motel) to Robina station and walk from there. No parking stress, no driving after a big night.
AFL Finals — Brisbane Lions in the Mix
The AFL finals run through to the Grand Final at the MCG in late September. The Brisbane Lions have been the team to beat, so the whole of Queensland is watching. The wildcard finals system means 10 teams make finals, adding extra weeks of meaningful footy through September.
• Brisbane Lions — recent premiers; every finals game is an event
• Gold Coast Suns — home games at People First Stadium, Carrara, 25 minutes from us
Check the AFL finals fixture at AFL.com.au.
Gold Coast Suns Finals — People First Stadium
A Suns home final at People First Stadium in Carrara brings the whole Gold Coast out. When the big Victorian clubs come to town — Collingwood, Essendon, Carlton — the atmosphere is electric and accommodation fills up fast. We’re 25 minutes away. Book early.
Where to Watch the Finals in Burleigh
Every pub and bar in Burleigh has the footy on during finals. Best spots walking distance from the motel:
• Club Burleigh — multiple screens, cold beers and good-value meals on the Gold Coast Highway. The best dedicated sports club in the area
• North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club — ocean views, cold beers and screens showing the game. Great atmosphere for a finals afternoon
• Burleigh Pavilion — beachfront bar showing the big games. Hard to beat for location
• Local RSLs and sports clubs — always a relaxed option with cold beers and counter meals
See our things to do near the motel guide for more.
The Perfect Finals Weekend in Burleigh
Here’s how a finals weekend at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel looks:
• Friday — check in, drop the bags, walk to the beach, dinner at Justin Lane or Miami Marketta
• Saturday — morning swim at Burleigh Beach, Paddock Bakery for breakfast, afternoon game at Club Burleigh or the Surf Life Saving Club, evening game back at the pub
• Sunday — Grand Final morning swim, late breakfast, then the afternoon session for the big game. Check out by 10am, or ask about a late checkout
Key Finals Dates
The footy calendar, year on year:
• NRL finals series — September, top 8 teams. Grand Final late September or early October
• AFL finals series — September, top 10 teams under the wildcard system
• AFL Grand Final — late September, MCG. See our AFL Grand Final Gold Coast accommodation guide
• State of Origin — Queensland v NSW, always fills the pubs on the Coast
Finals weekends fill our rooms fast every year — book early to lock in your dates. See our Budget Gold Coast Accommodation 2026 guide for all the major event dates, and our NRL and AFL footy season guide.
Why Stay in Burleigh for Finals Weekend
• Central — 20 minutes to Cbus Super Stadium, 25 minutes to People First Stadium
• Local pubs showing every finals game, all within walking distance
• From $125/night — no price gouging during big events
• Free parking (subject to availability) — drive to the game, or leave the car and take the bus
• 200m to the beach — about a 2-minute walk; a morning swim is the best way to start a finals day
• Outdoor pool — cool off between sessions
• Book direct — no booking fees, flexible cancellation
Our Rooms
• Double Room — sleeps 2 — from $125/night. Couples or mates sharing
• Triple Room — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Good for small groups
• Quad Room — sleeps 4 — from $185/night. Groups sorted
• Family Room — sleeps 5 — from $195/night
• Interconnecting Rooms — sleeps 6 — from $295/night. Two rooms, two bathrooms. Ideal for larger groups
All rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, private ensuite, linen and towels, and free parking subject to availability. View all rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to book a motel room close to public transport in Gold Coast?
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel — routes 700, 765, and 777 stop at Miami One (~300m), a temporary stop until the Christine Avenue transport hub is completed. 50-cent Translink fare with go card or contactless. 200m to Burleigh Beach. Book at burleighmotel.com.au/bookyourstay.
Is parking included?
Yes — Burleigh Gold Coast Motel includes free on-site parking, subject to availability. One permit per room. Street parking is also available on Christine Avenue.
Where to find clean and comfortable motel rooms in Gold Coast?
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel in Miami QLD has 36 clean, comfortable rooms from $125/night, 4.7 stars on Google, and fresh linen in every room. Family-run budget motel between Burleigh Heads and Miami Beach — 200m to Burleigh Beach. Book direct for the best rate.
Why book direct instead of a booking platform?
Book direct at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel for the best price — no platform fees and no resort fees. Flexible cancellation on standard direct bookings. Call (07) 5576 3211 or book at burleighmotel.com.au/bookyourstay.
Book Your Finals Weekend Stay
Finals weekends fill up fast every year. If you know your dates, lock them in now — best price when you book direct, no booking fees, flexible cancellation.
Or call us on (07) 5576 3211 to book over the phone.
Phone: (07) 5576 3211
Email: info@burleighmotel.com.au
Finals weekend, sorted — 200m from the beach, every game within walking distance.
