Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

This grand, five-star hotel is within walking distance of Seaworld and boasts a sky bridge that connects it to the shopping centre on the other side of the road. It's also one of the only big hotels with direct access to the beach, though the waves up here can be rough, which is possibly why the pool area is one of the biggest on the Gold Coast, with a kids' pool, a hot tub area and a heated, colossal lagoon-like main offering. There’s a modern gym, a stylish spa, and Terraces Restaurant gives the Imperial Hotel across the road a run for its money when it comes to its seafood buffet.