We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Gold Coast, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated November 2023.
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Highly elegant.Opened May 2022. Facing the beachfront, The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences offers 5-star accommodation in Gold Coast and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Surfers Paradise Beach, 200 metres from Broadbeach and 1.6 km from Kurrawa Beach. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna and room service. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, French and Cantonese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. SkyPoint Observation Deck is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 19 km from The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, elegant and stylish luxury hotel in Gold Coast. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Unique. Featuring a private saltwater lagoon, sandy beaches and an artificial reef with tropical fish, the 28-storey JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is set in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Guests enjoy panoramic hinterland and river views, 5 on-site dining options, and a fitness centre. All rooms include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, luxurious toiletries and a hairdryer. Set on 2.5 acres of ponds and waterfalls, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa boasts a private marina on the Nerang River. The property is 300 metres from the Light Rail station.The Dreamworld, Seaworld and MovieWorld theme parks are all within 30 minutes’ drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a private balcony offering views of the Gold Coast Hinterland, Surfers Paradise skyline or Pacific Ocean. Misono Japanese offers a unique Teppanyaki dining experience, while fresh local seafood and seasonal produce are showcased at Citrique Restaurant. Enjoy award winning high tea or relax and sip on a cocktail overlooking the resort's lagoon pool at Chapter and Verse Lounge Bar. Spa by JW features four mindful experiences best suited for you - Calm, Invigorate, Indulge and Renew. Choose from indulgent couple's retreats, to cleansing facials to uplifting aromatherapy massages. With six treatment rooms to choose from, including two couples treatment rooms, saunas, experience showers and inviting relaxation lounges, it is perfect place to relax and unwind or gather with a group on the Gold Coast.Show full description
This attractive property has pool facilities surrounded by lush greenery, newly renovated rooms with balconies, and fantastic seafood. It’s an excellent choice for a family stay with great access to trendy themed parks.
Unique. Elegant. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Located in Gold Coast, 750 metres from Kurrawa Beach, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a casino. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near The Darling at The Star Gold Coast include Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach and The Star Gold Coast. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
A luxurious hotel with beautiful rooms, amazing views, and close to the casino. The rooftop pool is unbelievable, and the restaurant is divine. So charming!
Apartment hotel.Great location. Boasting 77 floors and overlooking Surfers Paradise Beach, each apartment at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise offers in-room WiFi, a spa bath and a private balcony with uninterrupted ocean and hinterland views. The property features an outdoor pool, a spa pool and fitness centre. Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise is located on Cavill Avenue, just metres from many shopping and dining options. The Star Gold Coast is a 5-minute drive away, while Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Each of the modern, air-conditioned apartments offers floor-to-ceiling windows, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, laundry facilities and private bathrooms with slippers. All include a lounge area with a flat-screen satellite TV. Dental kits, shaving supplies and additional toiletries are available at reception. Guests can relax in the sauna, or admire the ocean views from the poolside terrace. The property also features barbecue facilities set in landscaped gardens. During Chinese New Year, and other celebratory times Chinese breakfast is available.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Rooftop pool. Great views. Nirvana By The Sea is situated on the white sandy beaches of Kirra Beach, and offers luxurious self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens and Pacific Ocean views. The elegant rooms of Nirvana By The Sea are well-equipped with air conditioning and plasma TVs. All the rooms have a balcony where guests can enjoy panoramic views of Queensland’s most famous beach. Guests can relax by the heated outdoor swimming pool, or unwind at the gym with spa and sauna facilities. There is also a private cinema and a sculpted Zen garden with a covered barbecue area. The retail area overlooking the beachfront consists of shops, restaurants and coffee shops. It is only a 5-minute drive to Gold Coast Airport.Show full description
Historic property. Charming. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Indulge and unwind in Imperial style right in the heart of the Gold Coast. Imperial Hotel Gold Coast offers the ultimate luxury hotel experience you would expect anywhere in the world. Nestled between the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the sparkling Gold Coast Broadwater, one of the world’s top 5-star luxury hotels offers an exclusive chance to indulge in a luxurious experience. The hotel boasts a stunning waterfront location, breathtaking architecture, lavish accommodations, and Italian craftsmanship across the hotel, paired with exceptional service and an ambience of pure sophistication. Additionally, you can indulge in award-winning restaurants, The Beauty Room, a fitness & wellness center, a private marina, memorable meeting, and event spaces, and the first water salon cabana experience in Australia. Acclaimed as Australia’s premier leisure destination, the Gold Coast is renowned for its glorious sub-tropical climate and cosmopolitan enjoyment of life.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC luxury hotels in Gold Coast.
Relaxing atmosphere. Historic. Great breakfast. InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is a 5-star resort, boasting an elegant and stylish design. Set in beautiful surrounds, guests enjoy access to a saltwater beach lagoon pool. The Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Warner Bros Movieworld, are within a 15-minute drive. Mount Tamborine and the Gold Coast Hinterland are within a 30-minute drive. Boasting lush garden or water views, the spacious guest rooms feature wooden flooring, quality bed linens, a flat-screen TV, high-speed internet access and shutters opening onto a furnished balcony. Guests can choose between relaxing by the swimming pools or playing a round of golf at 1 of 2 internationally-renowned championship golf courses —The Pines and The Palms. Guests also enjoy access to The Recreational Centre which offers a fitness centre and 5 tennis courts. It is just a short walk to the The Marine Village, located on the water's edge of Coomera River and offers over 80 restaurants, cafés and boutique stores.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most RELAXING luxury hotel in Gold Coast.
Charming. Hip. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples.Opened November 2021. Located in Gold Coast, a few steps from Bilinga Beach, Tessa's on the Beach provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Tessa's on the Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like cycling. Tugun is 400 metres from Tessa's on the Beach, while Kirra Beach is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, a few steps from the hotel.Show full description
Such a fantastic brand-new hotel with individually decorated rooms and a charming bar, literally right on the beach. It also offers complimentary use of bikes. The most charming, cool and romantic luxury hotel in Gold Coast. It also has very cosy rooms and a great location! Soooo nice!
Lovely property. Cool. Great value.Opened July 2021. Dorsett Gold Coast features an outdoor swimming pool, bar and garden in Gold Coast. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At Dorsett Gold Coast, each room is fitted with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near Dorsett Gold Coast include The Star Gold Coast, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Small, luxurious hotel has modern rooms, an infinity pool, and fantastic casino and Broadbeach skyline views. This hotel offers all you could want and more!
Charming. Great views. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located on the Gold Coast, Burleigh Esplanade Apartments offers an outdoor resort style swimming pool, games room with pool table, gymnasium and a full sized tennis court. Free WiFi is included in this self-catering accommodation. The property is 5.5 km from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and 5.8 km from Star (Jupiters) Casino. The elegantly appointed holiday apartments have an en suite, fully equipped kitchen and second bathroom, which includes a laundry. At Burleigh Esplanade Apartments you will find a communal sauna, a hot tub and barbecue facilities. Other facilities like a games room, a tour desk and luggage storage are offered. The property offers free undercover secure parking. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Robina Town Centre (6.2 km) and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (6.2 km).Brisbane Airport is located 84 km from the property.Show full description
Resort. Set in Gold Coast, 100 metres from Kirra Beach, Iconic Kirra Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Bilinga Beach. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Every room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with sea views. At the resort the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Iconic Kirra Beach Resort offers a barbecue. Bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Coolangatta Beach is 1.1 km from Iconic Kirra Beach Resort, while Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 5.8 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 4 km from the resort.Show full description
Superb interior design. Great location. Popular among women. Solnamara Beachfront Apartments are located at Burleigh Heads in Gold Coast. Overlooking the beach, the hotel offers panoramic ocean views, a heated swimming pool and free private parking. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Coolangatta Airport. The Gold Coast Theme Parks and Pacific Fair are a short drive away. The spacious apartments at Solnamara come with full kitchen facilities and a sunny private balcony. All apartments are wheelchair accessible and feature flat-screen cable/satellite TVs. Guests can take a stroll at the nearby beach or book a day trip at the tour desk. The hotel also provides a car rentals and an airport shuttle.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartment hotels in Gold Coast.
Resort. Q1 Resort & Spa’s Skypoint Observation Deck rises 230 metres above Surfers Paradise, with 360° views over the Gold Coast hinterland, Pacific Ocean and Byron Bay. Recreation options include the Q1 Spa, heated lap pool, two lagoon swimming pools, steam and sauna rooms, a well equipped gymnasium, BBQ facilities and even a mini movie theater. Each apartment feature a kitchen with oven, stove top and fridge, laundry facilities and a TV with cable channels. All accommodation features ensuite bathrooms, a spa bath, complementary WiFi as well as access to free on-site parking. Some also offer a balcony or ocean views. Q1 Resort and Spa now offers a Presidential Penthouse, taking up an entire level and boasting a swimming pool, two roof-top balconies, and views of the Pacific Ocean, Gold Coast and beyond. There is a sauna and a private theater with lounges, a TV and surround-sound. There are 4 restaurants on-site, namely Asami Teppanyaki, Skypoint Observation Deck - Bistro & Bar, Longboards Eatery & Bar and Osaka Kaiten Sushi. Limited Chinese speaking staff are available.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in the heart of Broadbeach on Australia's Gold Coast, The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast is set amongst 7 acres of landscaped gardens and parklands. The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast features a wide range of restaurants and bars and a 24/hour casino. Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. All rooms feature individual climate control, cable TV and an in-room safe. Each room has a work desk with high speed broadband or wireless internet, plus movie and gaming channels on the flat-screen TV. Guests can take a short stroll to the shops and restaurants of Broadbeach. The beach is only a 10-minute walk from The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast.Show full description
Charming. Trendy. Great value. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, The Island offers modern boutique accommodation with the popular Rooftop Bar and vibrant restaurant and bar, Goldie. Guests can relax on the sun terrace, or enjoy a swim in the pool. The vibrant bars, restaurants and shops of the Gold Coast are all within a 5-minute walk. Free WiFi is provided. Each air conditioned room has a balcony with either city, mountain or pool views. There is a flat-screen TV and a kettle. The private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Casino is 3.2 km from The Island, while Pacific Fair Shoping Centre is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 20 km from The Island.Show full description
Cool. Superb breakfast. Rooftop bar.Opened September 2020. Set in Gold Coast, 2 km from Coolangatta Beach, Rydges Gold Coast Airport offers accommodation with a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a bar, a shared lounge, as well as a garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and ticket service for guests. The hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Rydges Gold Coast Airport offers a terrace. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 4.3 km from the accommodation, while Burleigh Head National Park is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, a few steps from Rydges Gold Coast Airport.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast, a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Located in the heart of Broadbeach and just 300 metres from patrolled beaches, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach offers luxury guest rooms, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean or hinterland. All rooms offer comfort with contemporary furnishings, individually controlled air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, marble bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower and private balconies. They also provide LED Smart TVs, movie channels and high speed WiFi. Guests can enjoy the comfort of the Sofitel MyBeds and a pillow menu, to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach facilities include 2 outdoor pools, with one being heated. There is also a tennis court, fitness centre and 2 restaurants onsite. The hotel is surrounded by laneways with chic cafés, bars, exquisite restaurants and fascinating shopping opportunities, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Star Casino and the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. The hotel is also conveniently located next to the South Broadbeach light rail station.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise is ideally located to explore the city centre and famous surrounding beaches. The property boasts fresh and saltwater lagoons where you can enjoy snorkeling amongst tropical fish. There are also aquatic quiet zones for relaxing, an activities center, multi-purpose sports court, tennis, bicycle rentals and more. The resort features 4 restaurants including Citrique, showcasing locally sourced seafood and a seafood buffet, and Misono which offers a unique teppanyaki experience. Chapter & Verse offers views overlooking the spectacular lagoon and tropical gardens.Show full description
Resort.Great views. Popular among women. Located in Coolangatta, Reflection on the Sea offers modern beachfront apartments with breathtaking ocean views. It is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shops. Each self-contained, luxurious apartment at Reflections on the Sea features full kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests have access to a 25-metre heated lap pool, a fitness centre, sauna, steam room and spa pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Initial provisions are supplied for guests including tea and coffee. Guests can relax at the barbecue area or at the resort’s own movie theatre. There is also a guest lounge with billiard tables. The beautiful Greenmount Beach is located on the resort’s doorstep, along with a variety of restaurants, cafes and shopping. Reflection on the Sea is 10 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport and a 1-hour drive from Brisbane city centre.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Great views. Relax beside the heated pool, enjoy a workout in the fitness centre or visit the sauna at Silvershore Apartments. Overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater, it features accommodation with a private balcony offering water or hinterland views. Guests have access to a hot tub and 2 BBQ and entertainment areas. There is a tour booking service where friendly staff are happy to arrange tickets to theme parks and other local attractions. Free undercover parking is provided. Silvershore Apartments on the Broadwater is a short 3-minute drive from Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre. Wet'n'Wild Water World, Warner Bros Movie World and Australian Outback Spectacular are all 20 minutes’ drive away. The Gold Coast Airport is a 50-minute drive. Your self-contained apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen and an open-plan dining and living area with flat-screen TV a CD and DVD player. Each bathroom has a bathtub and hairdryer.Show full description
We try to keep this list very up to date. It was last edited in November 2023. You can help us make this page better, for example by letting us know of a luxury hotel that should be on the list. Click here to get in touch. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Gold Coast: