Walk five minutes from Meriton Suites Broadbeach and you'll reach The Star Gold Coast casino, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre — roughly 400 metres away — which is the kind of positioning that makes this 5-star tower at 2669 Gold Coast Highway a strong base for both leisure travellers and event-goers. The building itself is one of the taller landmarks on this stretch of the highway, with 413 suites spread across 32 floors, a scale few other Broadbeach towers can match. Size alone isn't the whole story, though: according to the official Meriton site, the property was recently named "Best Redeveloped Hotel, Accommodation Division" at the 2025 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence, an industry accolade that points to a level of ongoing investment beyond a standard apartment-hotel. Being one of the larger properties in the area also means guests get a wider choice of suite sizes under one roof than a boutique option could offer. On Traveloka, the listing is among the platform's best-reviewed by guests — with — with standard check-in from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and checkout before 10:00am.
The 143-square-metre 3 Bedroom Ocean Luxe Suite tops the range at Meriton Suites Broadbeach, spanning levels 11-17 and sleeping up to 6 guests — the only category built for a group that size, which is why it's typically the first to sell out around the Schoolies Festival and other peak Gold Coast dates. Below it, the ladder splits into paired tiers: the 1 Bedroom Luxe Suite (70 square metres) and its Ocean Luxe twin share a footprint but differ on view, and the same pairing repeats at 99 square metres for the 2 Bedroom Luxe and 2 Bedroom Ocean Luxe Suites, which sleep up to 4 and sit on levels 11-27 when facing the Pacific. Couples and solo travellers looking for something smaller start at the Studio Street Suite, a 49-square-metre, ground-floor category with an open layout for 2 guests — the most compact option in the building. One step up, the Studio Luxe Suite (63 square metres, levels 4-10) and Studio Ocean Luxe Suite (same footprint, levels 11-29) split the same way the bigger suites do: identical size, different view. Traveloka's listing confirms king beds that split into two singles across most categories, with the Classic Studio and Classic Ocean Studio the only exceptions. As a rule of thumb, anything labelled "Ocean Luxe" starts from level 11 and looks out over Broadbeach and the Pacific, while the ground-floor Studio Street Suite trades that view for easy, no-lift access. Families deciding between the 70-square-metre and 99-square-metre Luxe Suites are essentially choosing between a compact base and near-double the space for the same full-kitchen, in-suite-laundry standard — a comparison worth making before locking in a category.
KEVIN.MURPHY toiletries feature in every suite at Meriton Suites Broadbeach, according to the official Meriton site — a touch that runs consistently from the entry-level Studio Street Suite through to the 3 Bedroom Ocean Luxe Suite at the top of the range, so trading down in size doesn't mean trading down on the little details. That same building-wide standard extends to a full kitchen with gourmet appliances and an in-suite washer and dryer in every category, plus a private balcony. Beyond the suites themselves, the property runs an indoor pool alongside an outdoor lagoon pool, a sauna, a spa, and a fitness centre, and Traveloka's listing adds a lift/elevator, landscaped garden areas, sun loungers on the pool deck, a terrace, a designated smoking area, and in-suite safety deposit boxes. Business travellers are covered too, with 24-hour front desk and concierge services, free Wi-Fi, secure parking, luggage storage, and guest laundry available alongside the leisure facilities. A handful of policies are worth knowing ahead of arrival: the minimum check-in age is 21 year-round, with stricter enforcement during the Schoolies Festival from mid-November to mid-December; a credit card pre-authorisation (amount varies by suite type) and photo ID are both required at check-in; and the property operates on a cash-free basis. Traveloka's listing also flags that professional cleaning protocols run between stays, and that in-suite parties or events are permitted — relevant for anyone planning a celebration around their stay.
Sitting directly on the Gold Coast Highway gives Meriton Suites Broadbeach walking access to The Star Gold Coast, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, plus a stop on the Gold Coast Light Rail for onward travel to Surfers Paradise and beyond. That puts the property in one of the more walkable pockets of the Gold Coast, where day-to-day sightseeing, dining, and shopping don't strictly require a car — though secure on-site parking is there for anyone who does drive up or hires a car for side trips further down the coast. Travellers flying into the Gold Coast or Brisbane can compare fares through Traveloka's flight search before booking their stay, and once on the ground, the light rail makes exploring the wider Gold Coast straightforward without a car. The Gold Coast Highway address also puts the property within a short trip of Surfers Paradise to the north and Burleigh Heads to the south, so guests based here for a convention or a casino visit can still reach the wider stretch of coast without changing accommodation mid-trip. Building a broader Queensland itinerary from here is straightforward too, using Traveloka's hotel search to line up a follow-on stay elsewhere on the coast.
Self-catering is genuinely on the table here, since every suite includes a full kitchen — a real option for guests who'd rather not eat out for every meal, especially on longer stays. For nights out, the official Meriton site points to a short walk to Moo Moo Wine Bar + Grill, an award-winning steakhouse, along with a range of alfresco dining options nearby. Because that on-site dining reference is limited to the one named venue, it's worth treating the in-suite kitchen as the more reliable everyday option and saving walkable Broadbeach restaurants for special occasions, rather than assuming an extensive in-house restaurant scene. That said, Broadbeach itself has built a reputation as one of the Gold Coast's stronger dining precincts in recent years, so travellers who want to eat out most nights will still find plenty within a short stroll of the property. For exploring further afield, Traveloka's activities search is a useful way to find tours and experiences around Broadbeach and the wider Gold Coast.
What sets this property apart from a standard hotel room is simple: a full kitchen and in-suite laundry in every category, pairing hotel-standard service with self-catering practicality. That combination suits longer stays and families needing more space particularly well, though couples or solo travellers on a shorter trip aren't left out — the entry-level Studio Street Suite and Studio Luxe Suite carry the same kitchen and laundry standard without charging for space that won't get used. A recent industry award for redevelopment points to an actively maintained building, and the room ladder running from the compact Studio Street Suite up to the 143-square-metre, 6-person 3 Bedroom Ocean Luxe Suite offers a genuine spread of options under one roof. Event-goers benefit too, given the short walk to the nearby Convention and Exhibition Centre. Downtime is well catered for as well: an indoor pool, an outdoor lagoon pool, sauna, spa, and fitness centre give guests plenty of ways to fill spare time without leaving the property, and the terrace and garden areas add outdoor space beyond the pool deck itself. Past guests seem to agree — consistently excellent reviews on Traveloka give the property a solid track record, a useful reassurance when weighing it up against other Broadbeach towers.
For a broader comparison of Broadbeach accommodation, use Traveloka's hotel search, and for flight options into the Gold Coast, Traveloka's flight search is a good starting point alongside the hotel booking.
If you're comparing other Broadbeach options alongside Meriton Suites, these properties are also bookable on Traveloka.
Across these five alternatives, the mix leans toward apartment-style stays with kitchens, similar to Meriton Suites itself, so travellers who specifically want a full-service hotel restaurant and bar on-site may find Sofitel the closer match, while those prioritising space and self-catering will likely prefer Vue Broadbeach, Broadbeach Holiday Apartments, BreakFree Diamond Beach, or Wave Apartments.
To plan the rest of your Gold Coast trip alongside your Broadbeach stay, start from the Traveloka homepage.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast | 413 |
Number of floors in Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast | 32 |
Another facilities in Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast | Secure parking, Outdoor pool, Indoor pool, Garden, Sauna |
