Budget Accommodation Gold Coast

The Gold Coast does not have to be expensive. Burleigh Gold Coast Motel sits 200m from Burleigh Beach — one of the closest motels to the sand on the southern Gold Coast, from $145/night.

The Gold Coast does not have to be expensive. Burleigh Gold Coast Motel sits 200m from Burleigh Beach — one of the closest motels to the sand on the southern Gold Coast, from $145/night.

The Location

Burleigh Heads sits between Miami and Palm Beach on the southern Gold Coast. The beach is a two-minute walk. Burleigh Head National Park is 2.9km away. James Street — the best dining strip in the area — is a five-minute drive. You are close to everything without paying Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise prices.

The Rooms

Thirty-six rooms, all renovated. Every room includes a queen bed, private ensuite, air conditioning, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, and free parking subject to availability. Great water pressure in every shower.

Upper floor rooms are the quietest. All road-facing rooms have double-glazed windows. Ground floor rooms are triples only — worth knowing if you need easy access.

Burleigh Gold Coast Motel sits 200m from Burleigh Beach on the southern Gold Coast — one of the closest motels to the sand, from $145/night. Here is what you get.

The Location

Burleigh Heads sits between Miami and Palm Beach on the southern Gold Coast. The beach is a two-minute walk. Burleigh Head National Park is 2.9km away. James Street — the best dining strip in the area — is a five-minute drive. You are close to everything without paying Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise prices.

Why Burleigh Over Broadbeach or Surfers

During Blues on Broadbeach, Broadbeach accommodation runs $300–$500 a night. We are $145. Same Gold Coast, 15 minutes south, 200m from a better beach.

The Rooms

Thirty-six rooms, all renovated. Every room includes a queen bed, private ensuite, air conditioning, flat screen TV (local channels), free Wi-Fi, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, and great water pressure in every shower.

Room Types and Pricing

Room	Beds	From
Double	Queen	$145/night
Triple	Queen + single	$165/night
Quad (Quadruple)	Queen + two singles	$185/night
Family	Queen + three singles	$205/night
Interconnecting	Two queens + two singles	$300/night

Rates current as of May 2026 — confirm against live tariffs at burleighmotel.com.au.

What to Know Before You Book

Upper floor rooms are the quietest — ask when you book. Ground floor rooms are triples only. All road-facing rooms have double-glazed windows. No lift — stairs to upper rooms. Parking on-site, one space per room, subject to availability.

Getting Around

No car needed for most of what Burleigh offers. The beach, national park, and coffee are all walkable from the front door.

Bus and Public Transport

During Light Rail Stage 3 works, the bus stop is temporarily at Miami One — about 300m from the motel. Route 700 runs north to Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Route 777 connects to Gold Coast Airport in around 25 minutes, every 15 minutes, 50 cents with a Go Card. See translink.com.au for current timetables.

Construction notice — Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3: Works continue along the Gold Coast Highway between Miami and Burleigh Heads until mid-2026. Night works run Sunday evening through Friday morning. Guests can expect periods of noise, vibration and vehicle movements, particularly overnight. Road-facing rooms have double-glazed windows. Christine Avenue tram station opens mid-July 2026 — at the motel corner.

Bikes

Lime e-bikes are available for hire on the Gold Coast — a good option for covering ground between Burleigh and Miami without a car. See li.me/en-au/locations/gold-coast for hire points.

Day Trips from Burleigh

Theme Parks

Sea World is 25 minutes north. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 8km south — around 15 minutes by car, a good half day with kids.

Gold Coast Hinterland

Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook are 40 minutes inland. Both are easy half-day drives from Burleigh — rainforest walks, lookouts, and a change of pace from the beach.

Staying Near It All

We are 200m from Burleigh Beach — named Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Burleigh Heads by Virgin Australia. Thirty-six rooms from $145/night. No resort fees. No booking platform markups when you book direct. View our room options before you book.

FAQ

Is there budget accommodation on the Gold Coast near the beach?

Yes. Burleigh Gold Coast Motel is 200m from Burleigh Beach, from $145/night. No resort fees. Book direct for the best price.

What is included in the rooms?

Every room includes a queen bed, private ensuite, air conditioning, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, microwave, bar fridge, and kettle. Great water pressure in every shower. Parking on-site subject to availability.

Is there public transport near the motel?

During Light Rail Stage 3 works (until mid-July 2026), the bus stop is at Miami One — about 300m walk. Routes 700 and 777 serve this stop. Christine Avenue tram station opens mid-July 2026 at the motel corner.

Do you need a car to stay at Burleigh?

Not for most things. The beach, national park, and coffee are walkable. Lime e-bikes are available nearby for hire. Bus routes cover Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and Gold Coast Airport.

Book direct at burleighmotel.com.au or call (07) 5576 3211.

Best price when you book direct. No resort fees. No booking platform markups.

Getting Around

No car needed for most of what Burleigh offers. During Light Rail Stage 3 works, the bus stop is temporarily at Miami One — about 300m from the motel. Route 700 runs north to Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Route 777 connects to Gold Coast Airport in around 25 minutes, every 15 minutes, 50 cents with a Go Card.

Lime e-bikes are available for hire on the Gold Coast — a good way to cover more ground between

Burleigh and Miami without a car.

⚠ Construction notice — Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3: Works continue along the Gold Coast Highway between Miami and Burleigh Heads until mid-2026. Night works run Sunday evening through Friday morning. Guests can expect periods of noise, vibration and vehicle movements, particularly overnight. Road-facing rooms have double-glazed windows. Christine Avenue tram station opens mid-July 2026 — at the motel corner.

Day Trips from Burleigh

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 8km south — around 15 minutes by car, good for a half day with kids. Sea World is 25 minutes north. The Gold Coast Hinterland — Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook — is 40 minutes inland. All are easy day trips with a car, or reachable by public transport for most routes.

Staying Near It All

We are 200m from Burleigh Beach — named Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Burleigh Heads by Virgin Australia. Thirty-six rooms from $145/night. No resort fees. No booking platform markups when you book direct.

View our room options and book at burleighmotel.com.au.

FAQ

Is budget accommodation available on the Gold Coast near the beach? Yes. Burleigh Gold Coast Motel is 200m from Burleigh Beach, from $145/night. No resort fees, no booking platform markups when you book direct.

What is included in the rooms? Every room includes a queen bed, private ensuite, air conditioning, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, and on-site parking subject to availability.

Is there public transport near the motel? During Light Rail Stage 3 works (until mid-July 2026), the bus stop is at Miami One — about 300m walk. Routes 700, 765 and 777 serve this stop. Christine Avenue tram station opens mid-July 2026 at the motel corner.

Do you need a car to stay at Burleigh? Not for most things. The beach, national park, and coffee are walkable. Lime e-bikes are available nearby for hire. Bus routes cover Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and

Gold Coast Airport.

Book direct at burleighmotel.com.au or call (07) 5576 3211. Best price when you book direct. No resort fees. No booking platform markups.