Theme Park Accommodation Gold Coast — From $125 a Night
Stay in Burleigh and skip the park-hotel 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. When the gates close, you're back at Burleigh Beach — sand, James Street cafes two tram stops south, and a motel pool, not a resort car park.
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Location guides: See & Do · Gold Coast accommodation · Broadbeach · Burleigh / budget · Sea World
All the Theme Parks, and How Far They Are
Every major Gold Coast theme park is within 32 minutes of our door — drive the Gold Coast Highway south to Currumbin, north to Sea World, or take the M1 north to Movie World, Wet'n'Wild, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World:
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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. Pack the car once and use Burleigh as your base for several park days.
Why Choose Our Theme Park Accommodation in Burleigh
Stay from $125/night with free parking, an outdoor pool, and Burleigh Beach 200m down Sixth Avenue. Park hotels lock you into tourist pricing and a long drive back to a room with no sand. We put you in Miami between Burleigh Heads and the highway — close enough for day trips, far enough to breathe.
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Room rate — from $125/night
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Parking — free at our motel (subject to availability, one permit per room)
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Beach — 200m to Burleigh Beach
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Food — James Street cafes two tram stops south, the surf club, and Miami Marketta Wednesday to Saturday, 5–10pm
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Pool — outdoor pool on site after the parks
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Airport — from Gold Coast Airport take bus 777 to Stockland Burleigh Heads, then G:link two stops north to Christine Avenue on our corner. The 777 does not stop at Miami. 50-cent fare with a go card or contactless
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G:link on our corner — G:link and bus 765 stop at the Christine Avenue stop. For 700 (Currumbin and Coolangatta) or 777 (Gold Coast Airport), ride two stops south to Burleigh Heads. Neither bus stops at Miami
Book early for school holidays. See our Budget Gold Coast Accommodation 2026 guide for dates, and free things to do in Burleigh.
The Parks, One by One
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
5km / 10 minutes south via the Gold Coast Highway
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the closest major attraction to the motel — a quick drive south, or G:link two stops south to Burleigh Heads then bus 700 south. The 700 does not stop at Miami. Meet koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles and native wildlife up close, catch daily bird and reptile shows, and learn about Aboriginal culture on country. Families often allow half a day; the TreeTop Challenge ropes course is a popular add-on for older kids.
Sea World Gold Coast
15km / 29 minutes north via the Gold Coast Highway
Sea World is Australia's premier marine park — dolphins, sharks, penguins, polar bears, and the Leviathan wooden coaster, with shows running through the day. Sea World Carnivale runs each February and March with fireworks and extended hours; book accommodation early if you're visiting then. Parking at Sea World is paid — check seaworld.com.au for current fees before you go.
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 from Miami; free parking back at the motel when you return. Tip: pair it with Wet'n'Wild next door — same exit, two parks, one trip north.
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 on the Oxenford exit. Bring your own towel and snacks to save inside the park; then come back to Burleigh for a swim in our outdoor pool if the kids still have energy.
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 on the Coomera exit. Combo passes for both parks save money if you're planning a full week of rides and slides.
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 with Dreamworld are the usual pick for families doing a multi-day pass. Same M1 run as Movie World — allow a full day if you're doing both parks back to back.
Rooms for Your Theme Park Trip
36 rooms to suit couples, families and groups:
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Double — sleeps 2 — from $125/night
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Triple (upstairs) — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. 1 queen + 1 single
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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 — and that's the point of staying in Burleigh instead of on the Oxenford strip. When you get back to the motel, the beach, the pool, and proper local food are close:
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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, two tram stops south
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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 to Saturday, 5–10pm
See our things to see and do guide and free things to do in Burleigh.
Theme Park Accommodation FAQs
How far is the motel from the Gold Coast theme parks?
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel is within about 32 minutes of every major park — Currumbin 10 min south; Sea World 29 min north on the Gold Coast Highway; Movie World and Wet'n'Wild 26 min via the M1; Dreamworld and WhiteWater World 32 min. Drive times are from our door at 1908–1910 Gold Coast Highway, Miami.
Is there free parking for theme park trips?
Yes — Burleigh Gold Coast Motel includes free on-site parking, subject to availability (one permit per room). Most theme parks have free parking; Sea World charges — check seaworld.com.au before you visit. Call (07) 5576 3211 if you need a ground-floor room near the car park.
Can I get to the theme parks by public transport?
G:link and bus 765 stop at the Christine Avenue stop on our corner at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel. For Currumbin, ride G:link two stops south to Burleigh Heads, then bus 700 south — the 700 does not stop at Miami. Route 777 is Gold Coast Airport to Stockland Burleigh Heads only. For Movie World, Wet'n'Wild and Dreamworld, driving the M1 is still the practical option with kids and gear.
Do you have family rooms for theme park holidays?
Yes — family rooms at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel 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 may be available on request, subject to availability. See rooms or call (07) 5576 3211.
Why stay in Burleigh instead of at a park hotel?
Burleigh Gold Coast Motel rooms start from $125/night with free parking subject to availability and Burleigh Beach 200m down Sixth Avenue. You skip park-hotel pricing and still drive the same park day. Book at burleighmotel.com.au/bookyourstay or call (07) 5576 3211.
How far is the beach?
Burleigh Beach is 200m from Burleigh Gold Coast Motel, straight down Sixth Avenue — about a two-minute walk. Outdoor pool on site too, open all year for guests.
Book Direct — Best Rates
Planning a theme park trip? Call (07) 5576 3211 or book direct — no platform fees, free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival on refundable bookings. 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.
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Phone: (07) 5576 3211 · Email: info@burleighmotel.com.au · Location: 1908–1910 Gold Coast Highway, Miami QLD 4220
