“The best place to stay. Friendly managers, well-designed apartments with a good kitchen, ocean views and so close to everything – restaurants, shops, beach, the tram. Our family made great memories there.”
Lisa F.
Main Beach, Gold Coast
Self-contained apartments,
set up for a proper holiday.
Full kitchens, private balconies, two minutes on foot to Main Beach. Settle in for a long weekend, a week, or longer, and make the place yours.
Our apartments
Pick your space.
A day at the Crest
Coffee on the balcony. A swim before the beach fills up.
Self-catered means you set the pace. Breakfast with the doors open, beach by nine, home by lunch. Nobody's knocking on the door to turn down the bed.
- 350 m
- To the sand
- 2 min
- To Tedder Ave
- 1 stop
- To Surfers
Inside The Crest
Take a look around.
Every apartment self-contained with a full kitchen, separate laundry, and a private balcony. Interiors are individually owned, so finishes vary, and photography is indicative.
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Main Beach, Gold Coast.
The quiet end of the Gold Coast. Surfers Paradise is one tram stop south; Sea World is a short drive up the Spit; Southport Broadwater Parklands is a walk across the bridge.
Gold Coast Airport – 30 minSurfers Paradise – 5 minBrisbane Airport – 75 min
Award-winning
Best of Queensland, two years running.
Named a Best of Queensland Experience by Tourism and Events Queensland in 2025 and 2026 for a stay guests come back for.
Guest reviews
What our guests say.
“Location, location, location – walking distance to beach, food and light rail. Communication from booking to out-of-hours check-in was effortless. From our apartment we had views of beach, river and the pool. Beautiful.”
Marne
“Perfect accommodation for our family. The apartment was so spacious with plenty of room for three kids, a two-minute walk to the beach and a short stroll to Surfers. Pool, gym and tennis court were such a bonus.”
Shannon M.
“A wonderful seven-night stay over the festive season in a very well-presented one-bedroom apartment. The whole property is lovely, clean and extremely well-maintained. A five-minute walk to the patrolled beach.”
Ann P.
“My second stay at The Crest in two months. I love the location at Main Beach – the apartments are spacious with glass wrap-around balconies, and you can see the ocean. Reasonable pricing, and the managers are stars.”
Wendy M.
“If you worry about booking somewhere new, let me put your mind at ease. As soon as we saw the building we were impressed, greeted with warm smiles, walked into a modern room with incredible views. Paradise on the Gold Coast.”
Brendan B.
“Booked direct and late check-in was a breeze. The two-bedroom was massive with an awesome outdoor balcony and a glimpse of the beach. Comfortable beds, a generous bathtub for an evening soak, washer and dryer too.”
Melody C.
“The apartments are spacious, inviting and super-clean. If you're looking for the gem of Main Beach, this five-star residential resort is nestled between Tedder Avenue and beautiful Main Beach. Highly recommended.”
Dianne T.
