Finding student accommodation on The Gold Coast can prove to be very challenging. At Pathway to Aus we provide free accommodation assistance to all of our students. You are more than welcome to come into our office so we can answer any questions that you may have. Essentially I believe that most students want to move into shared accommodation, however I know that when you first arrive it can be very difficult to lock down a place to stay. When you first arrive in Australia you will soon realize there is no shortage of backpacker accommodation. The one thing you will find hard is picking which beautiful Gold Coast location you would like to stay in. This is just a few options to make the first leg of your journey a little bit easier.
Hostels
Aquarius Backpackers
44 Queen Street, Gold Coast, QLD 4215 Freecall: 1800 229 955 Phone: +61 7 5527 1300 Web: http://www.aquariusbackpackers.com.au/ Average Price: $30 – $83 per night The team at Aquarius Southport are wonderful it is so much more then just a place where you arrive and put your head on a pillow and go again, they have a vibrant social scene and its a place your guaranteed to leave with new friends. 
TREKKERS BACKPACKERS 22 White Street, Southport, Queensland, Australia Tel: +61 7 55915616. Freecall: 1800 100 004. Web: http://www.trekkersbackpackers.com.au/ Email: info@trekkersbackpackers.com.au Average Price: $30 – $64 Per night Save $$$s FREE BREAKFAST, BYO DRINKS (NO BAR) & DISCOUNTED CLUB CRAWL TICKETS. Be charmed by there beautiful converted Queenslander. Come in, drop your backpack and relax.
Islander Resort Hotel
Cnr. Beach Road and Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Australia Phone: +61 7 5538 8000 Toll free: 1800 074 393 Email: res@islander.com.au Web: http://www.islander.com.au/ Average Price: $30 – $174 Per Night Islander Backpackers Resort is the biggest and best of the hostels on the Gold Coast. This Surfers Paradise backpackers is affiliated with Nomads World, and they offer a high standard of accommodation at an extremely affordable price 
Surfers Paradise Backpackers Resort
2837 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise, Australia Phone: +61 7 55924677 Email: spbr@bigpond.com Web:http://www.surfersparadisebackpackers.com.au/ Average Price:$29 – $74 This family-owned and managed hostel is centrally located to nightclubs and designer shopping in Surfer’s Paradise as well as the trendy restaurant and cafe scene in Broadbeach, with sporting and concert venues nearby.
Backpackers In Paradise
40 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise Freecall : 1800 268 621 International : +61 (0)7 5538 4344 Fax : +61 (0)7 5538 2222 Email : info@backpackersinparadise.com Web:http://www.backpackersinparadise.com/ Average price: $19 – $80 Backpackers in Paradise is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise close to the beaches, night life, shopping and only 100 metres walk from the Bus Terminal. We offer travellers a fun and inviting place to stay in the perfect location to see and do everything South East Queensland and the Gold Coast has to offer. Great discounts are available for weekly stays and YHA & VIP Discounts Apply.
Coolangatta Sands Hostel
Corner Of Griffiths & Mclean St Coolangatta QLD (07) 5536 7472 Email: hostel@taphouse.com.au Web: http://www.coolangattasandshostel.com.au/ Average price: $26 – $99 The Coolangatta Sands Backpacker Hostel offers clean, safe, modern and affordable accommodation facilities. Located in the heart of Coolangatta and less than a kilometre to the famous Coolangatta Beach, it’s the perfect place to base yourself and explore the world-famous Gold Coast. 
Coolangatta/Kirra Beach YHA 230 Coolangatta Road Bilinga 4225 Phone: (07) 5536 7644 Fax: (07) 5599 5436 Email: booking@coolangattayha.com Web:http://www.coolangattayha.com/ Average price: $26 – $120 They are only 500 metres or a 5 minute walk from the Gold Coast Airport and 150 metres from the beach. This is a very popular destination for backpackers and surfers due to its close proximity to some of the best surf breaks in the world.
Student / Long term Accommodation
Once you have established your self on The Gold Coast you might start looking for something a bit more permanent.In this next list there is some student accommodation on The Gold Coast options as well as some very helpful web sites that have listings of Share Houses that are available as well as adds for like minded people looking for house & room mates. 
Metro on Central
7 Brown St Gold Coast QLD (07) 5532 7853 Web: http://www.metrooncentral.com/ Metro On Central is the most sought after Student Accommodation complex on the Gold Coast. It is located 2.5 km from Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus and Gold Coast hospital, within walking and riding distance or you can catch the bus from Metro. In total, the complex can hold 192 students at any one time. Studying abroad will be a breeze at Metro On Central! Apartment Facilities * Free 5GB Internet ADSL Broadband monthly (upgrades available) * Internet speed has increased to 2/2Mbps * Gas, Electricity and Hot Water * Washing machines and dryers in each unit * Ensuite in every room including shower and toilet * Wardrobe * King-sized single beds * Locks on room doors with key * Desk, chair, lamp & bookshelves * Separate telephone line * Lounge suite with TV and DVD Player * Full kitchen appliances, utensils and crockery (dishwasher, oven, microwave, *fridge, toaster, and a kettle)
Griffith University Village
96 Edmund Rice Drive Southport QLD 4215 Australia Ph: +61 7 5631 4628 Email: info@griffithuv.com.au Web:http://www.griffithuv.com.au/
Need a place to relax, study or cool off? You won’t have to go far. Whether you want to watch the big game, take a dip in the pool or just get out there and meet new people, we have a fantastic range of facilities designed to complement the student lifestyle. Apartment Facilities *Deckchairs and lounges *Poolside BBQ area *Electric BBQ *Student lounge *Flat screen plasma TV with Austar (Pay TV) *Pool table *Table tennis *Couches *Books and magazines *Half basketball court in central courtyard *Shared communal kitchen (stand alone facility) (new!) *Large fridge/freezer *Gas cook-top *Oven *Microwave *An on-campus convenience store and kiosk selling a selection of basic groceries. *Group study spaces *Private study spaces *Computers and printers *Internet access *Laptop connectivity *Laundry *Coin operated washing machines and dryers *Vending Machines 
Nexus Place
131 Currumburra Rd Ashmore, Gold Coast, Queensland 4214 Phone:+61 7 5527 9492 Email:lifeisgood@nexusplace.com Web:http://www.nexusplace.com/ Nexus Place is a purpose built student accommodation complex near Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus and Ashmore TAFE. Situated in the heart of Ashmore, Nexus Places offers resort style facilities at highly affordable prices, perfect for interstate and international visitors studying on the Gold Coast – we are also in close proximity to the Southport English language schools and bus line. Apartment Facilities Ensuite Wardrobe King sized single beds Desk, chair & bookshelves Separate telephone line The common areas of each apartment (i.e. the kitchen, dining and family room) are complete with: Lounge suite TV (with Austar – included in rent price) DVD Player Full kitchen appliances, utensils and crockery
House & Room Mate Options:
http://flatmates.com.au/gold-coast
http://au.easyroommate.com
This information is designed to help any one making that exciting step to study on Australia’s Beautiful Gold coast.
Homestay:
Homestay allows students to experience real Australian life, as they would be boarding with an Australian family. Many students decide to use Homestay when they first arrive in Australia as it provides them with an opportunity to discover the surrounding areas. It is also a very popular option for younger students. All Homestay families are thoroughly screened by institutions before they are allowed to accommodate students. Many institutions and homestay providers also match their students with the families based on their preferences. So students can specify with whom they would most like to stay. Throughout the stay, students will be provided with a room and some meals. The family and other students will share the rest of the house, such as the bathroom, living room and kitchen. Generally speaking the minimum stay for homestay students is at least 4 weeks. If you are interested in organizing a homestay arrangement, contact your school counselor as soon as possible and they will be able to assist. It is advised that you do this as early as possible, as Homestay arrangements take considerable time to organize.