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Burleigh Heads Accommodation Done Right — From $145/Night

  • Burleigh Gold Coast Motel
  • Jan 13
  • 4 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

Family-run for over a decade. 36 rooms between Burleigh Heads and Miami. Clean, honest, no surprises.

Most accommodation feels like it was designed by someone who has never actually travelled. Corporate rooms, surprise fees, locations that need a car to get anywhere interesting. We do it differently.

We have been welcoming guests at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel for over a decade. Some come once. Many come back year after year. The reason is simple — we do the basics well, we keep prices honest, and we are in one of the best spots on the Gold Coast.


Guests sitting at an outdoor café near Burleigh Heads, a short walk from Burleigh Gold Coast Motel

The Location Does the Heavy Lifting


We are at 1908–1910 Gold Coast Highway, Miami — right between Burleigh Heads and Miami Beach. This is not a compromise location. It is the location. Everything that makes Burleigh special is either on your doorstep or a short walk away.


  • Miami Beach — 400m / 5-min walk. Quiet, uncrowded, great sunsets

  • Burleigh Beach — 820m / 10-min walk. Patrolled, iconic headland, reliable surf

  • Burleigh Head National Park — coastal rainforest walk, ocean views, free entry

  • Paddock Bakery — 150m away, open from 6am. The best breakfast in Burleigh

  • Miami Marketta — Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Street food and live music

  • James Street cafes, restaurants, and bars — all walking distance

  • Aldi — directly across the road. Coles at Miami One just down the road

  • Bus stop at our front door — Routes 777, 700, and 765. All fares 50 cents with a Go Card


You do not need a car for most things. See our guide to getting around Burleigh without a car and our full things to see and do guide.


What We Are Actually About

No corporate ownership. No franchise playbook. Marina and Sally have been running this place for over a decade. They are locals who genuinely love Burleigh — the beach, the headland, the Sunday markets, the food scene on James Street.

Our approach is simple:

  • Keep every room spotless and well-maintained

  • Treat guests like actual humans

  • Answer the phone — (07) 5576 3211, 9am to 7:30pm daily

  • Share the insider tips — the cafes locals actually go to, the beaches without the crowds, the walks worth doing

  • No upselling, no pretence, no hidden costs

Named Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Burleigh Heads by Virgin Australia.

Clean and modern motel room at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel with queen bed, desk and TV

Your Room — Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't


We are not trying to be a resort. We are giving you a great place to sleep and recharge between beach days and adventures. Every room includes:


  • Queen bed and private ensuite bathroom with shower and hairdryer

  • Air conditioning and ceiling fan — you will need it in summer

  • Free Wi-Fi — works in every room, good enough for streaming

  • Flat screen TV (local channels)

  • Microwave, bar fridge, electric kettle, tea and coffee

  • Fresh linen and towels, iron, and free toiletries

  • Double glazed windows on road-facing rooms

  • Free parking subject to availability

  • Outdoor pool access


Ground floor rooms available on request, subject to availability. Upper floor rooms are the quietest — ask when you book. See our full rooms page for all configurations and pricing.


Room Types and Pricing


  • Double Room — sleeps 2 — from $145/night

  • Triple Room — sleeps 3 — from $165/night

  • Triple Room Ground Floor — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Easy access, no stairs

  • 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


Why People Keep Coming Back


Over 950 reviews and 4.7 stars on Google. People come back because we do the basics well, every single time.


  • Rooms are always clean — properly clean

  • Friendly service without being overbearing

  • The price makes sense — from $145/night with no hidden fees

  • The location is right — close to everything, but still quiet

  • Free parking subject to availability

  • Outdoor pool when you get back from the beach

  • It just works — no drama, no stress


Solo travellers, couples, families, tradies, girls weekends — everyone tells us the same thing: staying here is easy. See our affordable Gold Coast accommodation guide and why Burleigh is the best place to stay on the Gold Coast.


Light Rail Coming to Burleigh Late 2026


The Gold Coast Light Rail extension to Burleigh is underway. By late 2026 you will be able to tram it from Burleigh to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and beyond. Stay with us now and be at the centre of it when it opens.


Book Direct and Save


Skip the booking platforms. Book directly with us and get our lowest rate guaranteed. No booking fees. Flexible cancellation on direct bookings. And if something changes, you talk to us — not a call centre.


  • Best price guaranteed

  • No booking platform fees

  • Flexible cancellation on direct bookings

  • Direct communication — room requests, early check-in, questions answered fast


See our motel bookings guide for what to expect when you book direct.


Practical Details


  • Check-in: 2:00pm · Check-out: 10:00am · Reception: 9:00am to 7:30pm daily

  • Arriving after hours? Call ahead and we will arrange late check-in

  • Security deposit: $200 on arrival by credit card. Refunded within 7 days subject to inspection

  • Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard only. No Amex. Surcharge 1.65% + $0.30

  • Parking: free, subject to availability. 1 permit per room

  • No pets · No smoking · No parties or events

  • Children 6 and above charged as adults. No cots or extra beds

  • No breakfast on-site — Paddock Bakery is 150m away and open from 6am


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36 rooms from $145/night. Free parking. Outdoor pool. 5-min walk to the beach. Bus stop at our door. Best price guaranteed when you book direct.


Or call us on (07) 5576 3211 to book over the phone.


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