About Sea World Resort Gold Coast
Sea World Resort is a large family resort on the Broadwater at Main Beach, right next to Sea World theme park, with 403 rooms. The surf beach is directly across the road.
What sets it apart is that it bills itself as Australia’s only theme park resort, with Nickelodeon characters, a SpongeBob water playground and theme park packages. It suits families with young children who plan to spend time at Sea World and the other Gold Coast theme parks.
At a glance
Highlights
- Next door to Sea World
- Nickelodeon character meetings
- Nightly SpongeBob light show
- Theme park packages
- Surf beach across the road
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Family rooms and suites
- Room packages that include Sea World theme park entry
- Air conditioning, a coffee maker and a kettle in every room
- Cribs and extra beds available for a fee
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. Breakfast can be added to your rate.
- Shoreline: breakfast and dinner buffets
- Melrose Italian: pizza and pasta
- Hatsuhana: Japanese restaurant
- Pool bars: drinks and snacks by the pool
- Cafes: coffee and light bites
Beach, pools and spa
There is a resort pool, a fenced pool and a hot tub, plus SpongeBob’s SplashBash Aquatic Playground, a water play area for children with a water slide. The surf beach at Main Beach is just across the road. A full-service spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, with couples rooms, and treatments should be booked ahead.
Activities and entertainment
Kids can meet Nickelodeon characters, and a SpongeBob SquarePants LED light show runs every night. There is also a children’s play area, a game room and a gym. Sea World is next door, and it is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM except Christmas Day and Anzac Day.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: families with young children and theme park fans.
- Consider another resort if: you are a couple looking for a quiet, adults-focused stay or fine dining.
Getting there from Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is about 37 km south, or about 40 to 45 minutes by car. Brisbane Airport (BNE) is about 1 hour 10 minutes away. The resort does not offer an airport shuttle.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the resort, with room for the whole family and the luggage.
Good to know
- Parking is free but limited, on a first-come, first-served basis
- Theme park tickets in packages are collected at check-in
- Check-out is at 10 AM
- The minimum check-in age is 18
Location of Sea World Resort Gold Coast
FAQ about Sea World Resort Gold Coast
Is Sea World Resort next to Sea World?
Yes. The resort is right next to the Sea World theme park.
Are Sea World tickets included?
Only with some room packages. Tickets are collected at check-in.
How many rooms does Sea World Resort have?
403 rooms.
Is there a water park?
Yes. SpongeBob's SplashBash Aquatic Playground is a water play area for children with a water slide.
Is the resort on the beach?
The surf beach at Main Beach is directly across the road.
How far is Gold Coast Airport?
About 40 to 45 minutes by car.
Does the resort have an airport shuttle?
No.
Is parking free?
Yes, but spaces are limited and first come, first served.
Is there a spa?
Yes, a full-service spa with couples rooms.
What time is check-out?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Check-in starts at 3 PM.
