Dive Into the Gold Coast’s Best Resort Pools

Being one of the most popular destinations in Australia, it’s no wonder there is an impressive array of Gold Coast accommodation with waterparks, lagoons and other amazing swimming areas.
 
We’ve rounded up the Gold Coast’s best resort pools to inspire your next beachside escape. You can talk to our team on 1300 788 553 for insider tips on which hotel to book for the best swimming experience!

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Gold Coast Resort Pools

Mantra Crown Towers

A long-time favourite, Mantra Crown Towers boasts an expansive lagoon entry pool with sandy shores lined with day beds and palms as well as a second pool complete with pirate ship and waterslide for the kids!
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O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

An experience within itself, this hinterland retreat not only boasts an incredible perch upon Lamington National Park where the O’Reilly family first set up their homestead, but incredible waterfall trails, flying fox experience, glow worm cave tours and day spa. You’ll also be blown away by the infinity edge pool overlooking the rainforest that seemingly stretches to the horizon and beyond.
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Mantra Towers of Chevron

A long-time favourite of the Gold Coast, Mantra Towers of Chevron (formerly Towers of Chevron Renaissance) boasts it’s ‘Beaches in the Sky’ 1.25 acre recreational area. You can expect an enormous 600 square metre lagoon entry pool peppered with grotto spas and lined by white sandy beaches. The palm-fringed pool is found on level 5 of the building with plenty of alcoves and separate areas that offer some privacy. The tropically landscaped area also has plenty of shaded areas with BBQs surrounding the pool to enjoy a lunch feast!
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BreakFree Diamond Beach

Nestled in the heart of Broadbeach, BreakFree Diamond Beach is just metres from the glorious golden sand beaches that gave the Gold Coast their name. The resort has replicated a piece of this beachside magic with two large lagoon pools, one of which is heated, with waterfalls, rock caves, spa and walkways meandering throughout. There is also a separate children’s activity playground with sparkling fountains, games room and novelty pool.
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Sea World Resort

Popular for many reasons, Australia’s only theme park resort not only offers modern 4.5 star accommodation, an array of dining facilities, kids club, and watersports, but also the amazing Water Park.
SpongeBob Splash Bash features an enormous splash zone with lagoon entry pool, mammoth plunge, waterslide and even a waterfall! There is an addition recreational area with shallow kids pool and mini slides and fountains for smaller children. Poolside you’ll find cabanas to relax and enjoy private shaded space.

There is also an 7pm nightly LED light show that illuminates Bikini Bottom with special effects and a musical water fountain performing to synchronised water jets!   
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Paradise Resort

The famous paradise for parents, heaven for kids Gold Coast family resort boasts an incredible waterpark equipped with giant tipping bucket, water cannons, water slides, climbing frames & more! Always thinking of families, Paradise Resort boasts a second waterpark that's entirely separate and dedicated to younger children! This water wonderland also has a tipping bucket, slides and wade pool.
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Luxury Gold Coast Resort Pools

Surfers Paradise Marriott

The Marriott offers a true resort-style experience with an array of incredible dining from teppanyaki to award-winning seafood, kids club, and stunning accommodation. The crème de la crème of the resort is the 8 million dollar aquatic playground featuring a cascading waterfall, waterslide, rock grottos, spa and spectacular saltwater lagoon filled with tropical fish you can see up close swimming or from the safety of land during the daily fish feeding. The lagoon is lined with beautiful white sand formulated based on silica (the same sand found on Whitehaven) that does not stick!

For those preferring to swim without aquatic company, there is a separate pool without sand or fish that features a whirlpool.

The area is surrounded by day beds and cabanas as well as a pool bar where you can order refreshments and light meals. You can also hire an underwater scooter or a boat with a picnic and fishing rods to explore the riverway behind the resort.
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Sheraton Grand Mirage

This impressive hotel holds the title of the Gold Coast’s only 5 star beachfront resort. It is set amongst 6 hectares of shimmering lagoon pools lined with tropical gardens and direct access to a patrolled beach. The Oasis pool offers a swim-up bar as well as plenty of day beds to enjoy the picture-perfect surrounds.
Guests staying in the villa suites have additional pool access to the exclusive villa pool tucked away in lush greenery offering a more private sanctuary.
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RACV Royal Pines Resort

Voted as one of the Best Family Resorts in 2019, RACV Royal Pines Resort boasts an impressive array of facilities, but none more impressive than the enormous heated lagoon pool with pool bar, spas, waterslides, day beds, and waterpark.

The resort also offers a 27-hole championship golf course, five international-standard tennis courts, day spa, playground, jumping pillow, water park, Segway, Ozbobble and clay shooting. Did you know you can even shoot your own music video?
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If this list has inspired a desire to explore these pools in person, check out our Gold Coast accommodation options or speak to a friendly travel expert for a personalised recommendation today on 1300 788 553.

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