Accommodation & Travel

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Accommodation

Accommodation has been secured at the below hotels, located within walking distance to the GCCEC. Conference rates are available for the conference dates only – checking in from Tuesday 21 and out Friday 24 April 2026. If additional nights are required outside of these dates, please contact amy@eastcoastconferences.com.au

81 Surf Parade
Broadbeach QLD
sofitel.accor.com

A 5 star hotel on the Gold Coast, Sofitel Broadbeach has an amazing location just 300m away from the beach. This spectacular Gold Coast hotel is within easy reach of Broadbeach’s many restaurants, bars and shops, as well as the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is minutes from Surfers Paradise and a short drive away from Gold Coast airport.

Classic River View King Room @ $299 per night (including buffet breakfast for 1 person)

2669 Gold Coast Highway,
Broadbeach QLD
www.meritonsuites.com.au

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, Meriton Suites Broadbeach offers luxurious accommodations. The air-conditioned suites have opening windows and laundry facilities. Meriton Suites Broadbeach is 5 minutes’ walk from Gold Coast Convention Centre.

One Bedroom Suite @ $190 per night (room only and no daily housekeeping service included)

Alternative accommodation can be booked through the following website – Alternative Accommodation

Gold Coast Australia
Gold Coast Australia
Gold Coast Australia
Gold Coast Australia

Travel

The Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is approximately a 30 minute drive from the GCEC. Domestically, Gold Coast Airport is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. Flights are available from Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Newcastle, Perth, Hobart, Canberra and Adelaide. For international flights, Gold Coast Airport is serviced by Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, offering direct flights from New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington), and Bali (Denpasar).

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