City Lights Motel

Gold Coast



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riverside motel accommodation opposite the Tweed River
Local tip
For a low-key outing, the Tweed River opposite the motel offers fishing and sunset cruises.

City Lights Motel is a relaxed accommodation property in Tweed Heads South, positioned directly opposite the Tweed River. The setting suits travellers seeking a quieter base near the southern end of the Gold Coast, with river activities and coastal destinations within easy reach. The motel provides a practical option for short stays, family holidays, business trips and airport stopovers.

The accommodation range covers several room configurations. Options include Queen, Twin, Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Twin, an accessible Deluxe Twin, King, Spa King, Small Family and Large Family rooms. This variety allows the property to cater for solo travellers, couples, friends travelling together and families requiring additional sleeping capacity. The overall character is comfortable and informal, with a friendly, away-from-home atmosphere.

City Lights Motel provides free Wi-Fi and free parking, with one vehicle allocated per room. Its location on Minjungbal Drive places it near Tweed City Shopping Centre and a short drive from Coolangatta Beach, where coastal walks, swimming areas and restaurants are available. The Tweed River across the road adds a local outdoor focus, with opportunities for fishing and sunset cruises.

The motel also works as a base for exploring the surrounding region. Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld, Movie World and Wet'n'Wild, can be reached by road via the Pacific Motorway. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is closer, while Byron Bay is located to the south. Tweed Heads and Coolangatta provide access to beaches, boardwalks and Point Danger, and nearby bowling clubs offer meals and entertainment. Twin Towns is also close by for live music and other performances.

City Lights Motel is suited to travellers who value straightforward accommodation, convenient road access and a riverside location over resort-style facilities. The combination of room choice, parking, Wi-Fi and proximity to the river, beaches, shopping and regional attractions makes it a useful base for both leisure and practical overnight stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

The motel suits couples, families, business travellers, solo guests and travellers needing a convenient base near Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.
Room categories include Queen, Twin, Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Twin, an accessible Deluxe Twin, King, Spa King, Small Family and Large Family rooms.
Reservations can be made through the motel's direct booking service, subject to room availability.
The motel is at 35 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South, directly opposite the Tweed River.
Gold Coast Airport is described as approximately a 10-minute drive from the motel.
Free parking is available, with one vehicle provided for each room.
Free Wi-Fi is provided at the property.
Families can choose from Small Family and Large Family rooms, along with the other available room configurations.
City Lights Motel is accommodation rather than a listed dining venue, so dietary offerings are not part of the accommodation description.
The property is positioned across from the Tweed River, while the listed facilities focus on accommodation, parking and Wi-Fi rather than an outdoor seating area.

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