Mantra Coolangatta Beach

On the southern tip of The Gold Coast, Coolangatta is a surf town with a laidback, slightly ’70s vibe on the border with New South Wales. Mantra, on its main beach, is great if you’re looking for a budget-friendly apartment hotel a short drive to the casinos, shops and malls in Surfers Paradise and the unmissable Currumbin Wildlife Park. On site, you’ll find a tennis court, a gym, a small sauna, and a pool, and you’re walking distance to one of the region’s best surf breaks too. Added bonus for Aussie film fans? Much of the 1994 classic Muriel’s Wedding was shot here.