Some of the best resorts in Australia are on the Gold Coast, however, there are only a handful of "true" resorts. Many hotels, and even apartment buildings, refer to themselves as resorts due to the fact that they offer recreational facilties and are located in a holiday location.
A resort usually means there is plenty to do onsite and you really don't have to leave it to enjoy yourself if you dont want to. Usually resorts have plentiful water facilities, which are especially attractive to kids, and also onsite bars and dining options. Resorts also offer more service with helpful staff to cater for your needs and ensure you enjoy your stay.
The Gold Coast Accommodation website has identified the following accommodation options as "resorts" as they all offer fantastic resort facilities and a high level of hospitality facilites such as dining, bars and room service.
Azzura Greens Resort Activa Drive, Hope Island Resort, Hope Island
Mantra Sun City Cnr Ocean Avenue & Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise
Oaks Calypso Plaza 99 Griffith Street, Coolangatta
Paradise Resort Gold Coast 122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Q1 Resort and Spa Cnr Hamilton Avenue & Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
RACV Royal Pines Resort Ross Street, Benowa
Radisson Resort Gold Coast Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara
Royal Woods Resort 16 Mulyan Place, Ashmore
Ruffles Lodge 425 Ruffles Road, Willowvale
Sands Turtle Beach Resort 2346 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Seaworld Resort Seaworld Drive, The Spit, Main Beach
Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast Seaworld Drive, The Spit, Main Beach
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise