JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & SpavsAshmore Palms Holiday Village
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa scores significantly better than Ashmore Palms Holiday Village. Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is ranked #5 in Gold Coast with approval from 2 publications including Oyster, The Telegraph.
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217
From $194/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
Upscale
 "The four-pearl Marriott Resort & Spa is a high-end hotel located just outside the busy center of Surfers Paradise." Full review
8.0
 "A grand sweeping staircase, lagoon full of tropical fish, and attentive, friendly staff combine to make Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort a terrific place to say." Full review
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
71 Hinde Street, Ashmore, Queensland 4214
From $86/night
- Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 - Family Friendly
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
Mid-Range
 "As the name suggests, the mid-range Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is more like a village (or at least a small neighborhood) than a typical hotel, with 88 cabins and houses to choose from." Full review
 "There's a big range of family-friendly cottages – ranging from humble two-bedroom Hibiscus Chalets to two-storey Macaw Mansions – tucked between the palms in this nearly six-hectare, tightly packed, resort village" Full review