Score instant access to the Gold Coast’s trendiest bar and dining scene with one of the best Burleigh Heads accommodations.

Hip fashion and homeware boutiques, sensational coffee and exceptional nightlife make Burleigh Heads one of the Gold Coast’s must-discover locales. The best way to navigate things? Lock in Burleigh Heads accommodation now before global crowds wise up and everything’s snapped up all year round. From self-contained apartments and stunning Airbnbs, to beachside caravanning and luxury retreats, every option promises prime real estate in pure paradise.

1. The Seaport Burleigh Airbnb

Price: $$$

A beautifully decorated split-level apartment that sleeps up to four guests, The Seaport Burleigh is a standout Airbnb in Burleigh Heads. Featuring open-plan living and dining, the breezy space is dotted with coastal interiors and a warm colour palette, so you’ll be soothed from the moment you step inside. The bedrooms are particularly luxe, boasting King Koil mattresses, stonewash cotton bedding, block-out curtains and in-built storage. Inside the bathrooms, you’ll find fancy body and hair products. The attention to detail is a winning formula.

Address: Along Connor Street, Burleigh Heads

2. Burleigh Beach Tower

Price: $$-$$$

Before you fall for its ridiculously convenient beachfront location, all within a two-minute stroll to James Street’s epic shops and eateries, Burleigh Beach Tower’s ‘70s nostalgia branding and hippy sunshine artwork splashed across its Gold Coast Highway-facing façade, brings smiles to lips swiftly.

Nope, there’s not an inch of marble in sight, but you’ll sink right into the Burleigh Heads accommodation’s one or two-bedroom self-contained apartments, offering views right across the coastline and up to Surfers and Broadbeach.

Each apartment features all the creature comforts families crave, just make sure you go for the renovated options as the originals do indeed date back to the retro beach era. Expect balconies or patios, basic, clean bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, TVs, an outdoor swimming pool and spa, a tennis court, a gym, and free parking.

Address: 52 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

3. Bujerum Apartments on Burleigh

Price: $$$

Located right opposite the surf on a highly sought-after strip of real estate the Bujerum Apartments on Burleigh is a stellar holiday pick. With just five apartments up for grabs, the Burleigh Heads accommodation caters to families mostly, offering four two-bedroom stays and one three-bedroom penthouse.

The vibe is endlessly coastal and not just due to the lashings of light every apartment is treated to. Interiors span warm timber and pops of blue, creating a cooling oasis when you’re not outside sunning yourself.

There are no on-site facilities as it’s a renovated walk-up originally built in the 1930s but it’s arguably the best spot in town with Burleigh’s best shops, eateries and bars within walking distance.

Address: 26 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

4. Solnamara Beachfront Apartments

Price: $$$

Showcasing the suburb’s staggering beauty in style, Solnamara Beachfront Apartments is located on the northern end of Burleigh Heads so you get a great view of Burleigh Hill and the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Offering Burleigh Heads accommodation in the way of two and three-bedroom configurations across 10 levels, the rooms feature large balconies with exceptional vantage points over the ocean.

Fully equipped kitchens, ensuite bathrooms and laundry facilities can be found inside and there’s an outdoor swimming pool, positioned on The Esplanade side, to extend your adventures under the sun even further.

Address: 202 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

5. Burleigh Beach Tourist Park

Price: $-$$

Soak up the suburb’s natural splendour at Burleigh Beach Tourist Park, a stone’s throw from all the cafes and boutiques and housing an impressive range of camping options and self-contained cabins. Catering for tents, campervans, caravans, and camper trailers via powered sites and a dump point, camp kitchen, laundry facilitates and barbecues, the Burleigh Heads accommodation is a winner for budget-conscious families keen for an active escape.

The most comfortable digs come in the shape of two-bedroom cabins, each fitted with private patios and barbecues, open-plan living and dining, a fully functioning kitchen, and TVs. There’s also a games room and on-site kiosk to be explored.

Address: 36 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

6. 2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments

Price: $$$

Two swimming pools, a tennis court, two spas, a steam room and barbecue facilities — 2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments is a gem of a stay favoured by families. Location-wise, you’re also within a few steps from the sand and surf so there’s plenty of activity to soak up every day.

Choose from various one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments furnished with the basics every beach escape demands. Think private balconies overlooking the ocean, fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.

Address: 3 Second Avenue, Burleigh Heads

7. Ambience on Burleigh Beach

Price: $$$

Keen to keep the family sorted but craving a little luxe? Ambience on Burleigh Beach’s two contemporary towers offer self-contained apartments that take a little from column A and a little from column B.

The Burleigh Heads accommodation houses one, two and three-bedroom stays, each featuring sizable lounges (don’t you hate it when hotel couches are tiny?), ocean views, fully equipped kitchens, dining tables, separate baths and showers, flat-screen TVs, tons of natural light and private balconies.

The feel is minimalist whereas the 25-metre pool downstairs is extra. Sun lounges, umbrellas, barbecues, an outdoor dining space, landscaped gardens, a sauna, a spa, and a steam room add the glamour, plus there’s a gym on-site to help you stay match fit. You’re also a short walk from Burleigh’s hottest entertainment and eateries.

Address: 2-14 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

8. Boardwalk Burleigh Beach

Price: $$$

Take your pick from one and two-bedroom apartments as well as an extremely roomy three-bedroom stay at Boardwalk Burleigh Beach. Clean and contemporary, the vibe is great for groups and families looking for an affordable escape, and you’re right across the road from the beach.

You’ll find modern facilities at this Burleigh Heads accommodation, including a heated outdoor swimming pool and spa, barbecue area, yoga terrace and gym. Plus, there’s underground parking, which is a massive plus in this well-trodden corner of the ever-booming Gold Coast.

Address: 1877-1879 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

9. Sandbar Burleigh

Price: $$$-$$$$

A little more upmarket than the suburb’s usual beachfront apartment suspects, Sandbar Burleigh offers elegant spaces just a short walk from the thick of the action. While it’s a little quieter, it’s also a little swisher, with each one-, two- or three-bedroom apartment flowing with luxe, coastal-inspired furnishings and modern kitchens.

The ocean view picks are obviously coveted so reserve your stay nice and early. You’ll be thankful for the on-site lap pool, fitness centre, covered barbecue space, yoga deck and lounge area also found on-site.

Address: 1969 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

10. Outrigger Burleigh

Price: $$

Just a short drive from the Burleigh buzz is an affordable family-friendly spot within walking distance to the beach. Tribes with toddlers will appreciate the Outrigger Burleigh’s catering-to-all-ages swimming pools, featuring an itty bitty one designed specifically for tiny tots. Offering clean studio-style rooms that sleep up to five guests, the accommodation is a long-serving oasis for families, located across the road from a Coles and a Dan Murphy’s, and a two-minute walk from kids’ playgrounds and patrolled surf.

The smallest rooms feature balconies or courtyards, bar fridges, separate dining areas and tea and coffee-making facilities, while the larger options include added lounge areas. In addition to the kiddy pool, there’s a regular-sized heated one plus a spa, underground parking, and free wi-fi to soak up as you sit back and do a whole lot of nothing.

Address: 2007 Gold Coast Highway, Miami

11. The Coconut Crib

Price: $$$

Malibu Barbie goes full Gold Coast at The Coconut Crib, an Airbnb in Burleigh Heads that’s freckled with 50 shades of pink and a healthy dose of tropical palms. We’re talking the fridge, the old school rotary phone, a neon sign reading ‘Rose all Day’, the blinds, the plant pots, the bathroom amenities, the bed sheets… it’s all fairy floss pink, spliced with palm-printed cushions and wallpaper, and it’s glorious.

The two-bedroom unit, offering ocean views from a narrow balcony, is the perfect home for a girls’ weekend away or family getaway and you’re a short walk away from the best of Burleigh’s nightlife too. The flat itself features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious lounge area and open-plan dining, plus there’s a swimming pool, enclosed spa, sauna, and gym to get lost in.

Address: Along Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

12. Burleigh Gold Coast Motel

Price: $

You’ll struggle to find a more affordable four-walled lodging (no tents here) than Burleigh Gold Coast Motel, offering Burleigh Heads accommodation at the suburb’s northern end, close to the very cool suburb of Miami. And it’s truly a gem because most of the rooms are more modern than many of the self-contained apartments on the market.

Double, Triple, Quad and Family rooms are available, each fitted with bar fridges, microwaves, TVs, all linens, ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning, there’s free wi-fi, a swimming pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. Miami is jumping with excellent bars so you’re only a couple of minutes’ walk from hydration elation, plus the dining scene rivals Burleigh’s so finding a decent feed is effortless.

Address: 1908-1910 Gold Coast Highway, Miami

13. Swell Resort Burleigh Beach

Price: $$

Located right on the fringe of Burleigh Heads’ swarm of bars, restaurants, and stores, Swell Resort Burleigh Beach is a great option for families and groups. Offering one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments, the Burleigh Heads accommodation is basic but extremely comfortable and convenient.

Generous living rooms, dining tables, full kitchens, cushy king or queen beds, free wi-fi, laundry facilities and carpeted floors feature throughout the apartment block, plus there’s a heated magnesium swimming pool, heated spa, gym, tennis court, barbecue facilities, undercover outdoor dining space, and an on-site lash and brow bar to keep holidaymakers looking their finest.

Address: 1 Ocean Street, Burleigh Heads

14. Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

Price: $$$

If you don’t mind being a little further back from the sand, Gemini Court Holiday Apartments offers incredible ocean views from its multi-bedroom stays, perched up high on Burleigh Headland and right next door to Burleigh Head National Park.

The self-contained Burleigh Head accommodation caters for singles, couples, families, and groups, providing plenty of space in each of its offerings, balconies to catch the sun sink of an afternoon, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, flat-screen TVs, and cushy beds.

They’re styled more homely than trendy, creating warm sanctuaries you’ll struggle to drift away from. When you do, there’s a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, barbecues, and a tennis court on-site, plus you’re still within walking distance from the action.

Address: 45 Hayle Street, Burleigh Heads

15. Southern Cross Beachfront Holiday Apartments

Price: $$-$$$

A hit with families, Southern Cross Beachfront Holiday Apartments’ two-bedroom stays provide simple yet comfortable lodgings across the road from the beach. The star of the show is the outdoor swimming pool, located right off The Esplanade where envious onlookers stroll right on past, and sun lounges keep guests on show for hours.

The rooms themselves feature private balconies and basic amenities including full kitchens, dining tables, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Plus, there’s a tennis court if getting active is part of your holiday itinerary.

Address: 114-124 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

16. Luana Airbnb

Price: $$$$$

A spectacular home away from home within a short walk from James Street’s hip boutiques and eateries, Luana is a Burleigh Heads Airbnb that will undoubtedly take your breath away.

Sleeping up to eight guests, the four-bedroom home is a British Colonial-style masterpiece, complete with lush greenery and spacious gardens.

The kitchen features a butler’s pantry (it’s that kind of lavish), the outdoor dining space features a bar fridge, and there’s even a cinema room.

The outdoor pool is begging to be lounged around, plus there’s a fire pit zone fitted with comfy seating, however, every inch of this exceptional Burleigh Heads accommodation is worthy of an Instagram Story or few.

Address: Along Acanthus Avenue, Burleigh Heads

17. Cashelmara Beachfront Apartments

Price: $$$

A retro gem refurbished with contemporary-cool rooms, Cashelmara Beachfront Apartments offers comfortable Burleigh Heads accommodation.

And the best bit? If your beach escape is smashed with three consistent days of rain, the team give you a free night the next time you visit. A fabulous initiative, we say.

Pick from one of 16 two- or three-bedroom apartments dressed in rattan furnishings and comfy couches, while fully equipped kitchens and spacious living areas cater to all the holiday nothingness you and your clan are craving.

Address: 170 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

18. La Pacifique Holiday Apartments

Price: $$-$$$

A long-standing stay on the most scenic strip in the suburb, La Pacifique Holiday Apartments is a Burleigh Heads accommodation institution. While the self-contained units are basic, they sort all your creature comforts. Select either a two- or three-bedroom apartment fitted with separate living and dining spaces and fully equipped kitchens while on-site facilities include a heated outdoor pool and spa, a gym and a tennis court.

Address: 60 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

19. Crystal Pacific

Price: $$$

While it’s not technically Burleigh, Crystal Pacific is a stand-out stay within a five-minute drive from Burleigh Heads so if you’ve got a set of wheels, it’s well worth considering. It’s awash with creams, rattan and earthy textures, working stylishly to unwind you from the moment you arrive.

All six of the two-bedroom apartments feature top-floor queen bedrooms and double-bunk (sleeping three people) bedrooms with the queen opening to a wooden deck fitted with an extraordinary, suspended daybed. The open-plan lounge and dining area is dotted with books, a massive TV, and throw cushions for days, the kitchen is fully equipped and there’s a private courtyard with a barbecue and dining setting.

A mineral magnesium pool is begging to be played in, surrounded by sun lounges and fringed umbrellas, plus you’re a short stroll from Tallebudgera Creek, Tallebudgera Surf Club and Custard Canteen, selling up famed Portuguese tarts and legendary caffeine.

Address: 1445 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

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