This 329-room hotel soars 28 stories above the Gold Coast in aptly named Surfer's Paradise. All rooms and suites are non-smoking and they boast private balconies, large flat-panel cable TVs, Wi-Fi for a fee, coffeemakers and contemporary furnishings. Lots of little touches like free newspapers, robes in the closet and upscale toiletries offer a personal touch. The on-site business center will keep you in the loop while you're away. There are two restaurants and three bars, including a Japanese steakhouse and sake bar plus the Gold Coast's most famous seafood buffet restaurant. Outdoors there are pools and man-made heated lagoons with tropical fish as well as a cascading waterfall and spas. A sauna and a day spa with a full menu of hair and skin treatments, as well as massage, help you stay relaxed. The fitness center is open 24/7. The pools, saltwater lagoon and an artificial coral reef offer enough to keep you busy for days and memorable beaches are a short walk away. The on-site laundry facility comes in handy after you've been on the road awhile. Parking is available for a fee.

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort Hotel Gold Coast in Australia