Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mermaid Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mermaid Beach

With a population of 7,410, Mermaid Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mermaid Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mermaid Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Etsu Izakaya (2440 Gold Coast Highway) and Lars Bar & Grill (17 Lavarack Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mermaid Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mermaid Beach

Plane

When flying to Mermaid Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mermaid Beach from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mermaid Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 76 km from Mermaid Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mermaid Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mermaid Beach from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mermaid Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 76 km from Mermaid Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mermaid Beach

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Mermaid Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,055 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,808 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,818 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,164 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,485 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,543 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,011 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mermaid Beach

Most booked hotels in Mermaid Beach

Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Tropicana Motel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Mermaid Beach

Expect to pay £0.97 per litre in Mermaid Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.57 and £15.42.

Expect to pay £0.97 per litre in Mermaid Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.57 and £15.42.