Looking for some fabulous hotels on the Gold Coast? From Design Lovers to Coastal classics here’s seven standout stays matched to your travel style.
This winter, the Gold Coast offers a ,much more affordable alternative to Europe or even Hawaii for warm weather and Australian style luxury hotels.
The Gold Coast is serving up luxury hotels and restaurants travel indulgence with designer oceanfront suites, world-class dining and five-star service right here in Australia.
Whether you’re chasing a decadent family escape or a glitzy escape with friends, here are seven fabulous hotels in the Gold Coast matched to your unique travel style.
- The Langham: For the Five-Star Fanatic
The Langham channels old money elegance, reimagined for the modern traveller. If plush robes, silver service, beachfront brunches, high tea and a suite that feels like a private residence are what you are after, The Langham is the definite five-star experience.
Located between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences brings a polished elegance to the shoreline, with marble bathrooms, high tea at Palm Court and an enviable oceanfront position.
The luxurious Chuan Spa offers indulgent wellness treatments guided by Traditional Chinese Medicine, while yoga, Pilates and Meditation sessions at the state-of-the-art Health Club ensure you leave restored and radiant.
Dine in at one of several culinary destinations, from the tantalising Cantonese artistry of T’ang Court, to an à la carte, coastal-inspired dinner at Akoya, or even a poolside spritz at the pool bar.
- The Mondrian: For the Design Lover
New to the Gold Coast, The Mondrian encapsulates Australia’s iconic surf destination through bold energy, art-driven interiors and sleek modernist flair. Set against the coveted Burleigh Heads beachfront, this global design hotel features a range of elevated dining and lifestyle experiences including timeless Italian flavours at LiTO, surf-to-plate seafood is sourced from the surrounding waters at Haven and an the option to graze on smaller refined bites at the Haven Pool Club under the Queensland sun.
As day fades to night, DJ sets, live music and curated playlists turn the Mondrian into a buzzing social-scene. For wellness seekers, the boutique spa and fitness studio offer performance-driven treatments, with two separate magnesium plunge pools containing vital salts and minerals.
Overall, The Mondrian’s iconic rooftop pool, sculptural interior and statement architecture make it a fun playground for the design-savvy traveller.
- Q1: For the Sky-High Sophisticate
For the sophisticated luxury traveller with an appreciation for sky-high views, nothing surpasses Q1. Standing 322 metres tall, Q1 is the tallest residential resort tower in all of Australia, serving skyline and ocean panoramas from every angle.
Ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway with a view, Q1 combines indulgent spa packages, refined dining and an unbeatable location for sunset strolls along the beach. On level 77, SkyPoint Bistro & Bar delivers the ultimate sky-high dining experience, transforming from sunlit breakfasts to the perfect location to watch the sun set into the ocean with a cocktail in hand. Inside Q1’s Olympic Torch and Sydney Opera House inspired structure, guests can enjoy an infinity-edge pool, an award-winning day spa and spacious family-friendly suites to accommodate couples and families craving a luxurious stay up above.
- Sheraton Grand Mirage: For the Coastal Classicist
Sheraton was correct in naming this hotel, as it is nothing short of Grand. Perfect for luxury with a touch of timeless coastal glamour, the Sheraton Grand Mirage five-star experience offers understated elegance with its manicured tropical gardens, palm-lined pathways and of course the iconic lagoon pools.
With its own life-guard patrolled Mirage Beach, days can be spent between poolside loungers and ocean swims. Meander across to the Marina Mirage directly across from the hotel to enjoy a range of retail and dining experiences. However, if you choose to dine in-house, the Sheraton Grand Mirage boasts a range of restaurants and bars to enjoy, such as Terraces Restaurant, serving a full modern Australian Cuisine or sinking into a plush chair at Peals Bar for a glass of wine. For the Coastal Classicist who values serenity, space and a five-star polish, this is the ideal escape.
- The Star: For Party People
If you’re choosing to visit the Gold Coast for a good time and a glamorous one at that, the Star delivers both. With award-winning restaurants including Uncle Su, Harvest Buffet, Nineteen at The Star and Kiyomi, you can fuel up before visiting one of their many bars without having to even leave the hotel.
The Star’s luxurious accommodation and spa, VIP suites as The Darling, entertainment precinct and world-class casino truly encapsulates itself as Australia’s five-star fun parlour. Escape the winter chill and bask in the warm embrace of the Gold Coast with the Winter Starcation package, with discounts on accommodation and dining credit, with no excuse to refuse the vibrant nightlife and sun-kissed beaches the Gold Coast offers.
- Peppers Broadbeach: For an elegant, spacious Home Away from Home
If your luxury travel style means settling in with the comforts of home with fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, and room to truly unwind, then Peppers Broadbeach offers the perfect elevated escape. As the first ever five-star hotel to open on the Gold Coast, Peppers Broadbeach is ideal for extended stays or indulgent independence with a range of one, two and three bedroom suites built across two towers.
Enjoy private balconies, ocean views and exclusive guest facilities including a Zen garden, resort pool, private cinema and sauna. Located in the heart of Broadbeach, the Gold Coast’s iconic stretch of beach is just steps away, along with over 100 decadent al fresco restaurants and Broadbeach’s premier shopping precinct, Peppers Broadbeach makes it effortless to feel both at home and utterly pampered.
- JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa: For the Tasteful Family
Last, but certainly not least, the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa provides the ideal luxury family get away. With a saltwater lagoon pool, streaming with over 200 tropical fish, an outdoor freshwater pool with a children’s slide, lazy river, as well as access to the aquatic center for snorkels and flippers, younger guests are effortlessly entertained.
Parents can relax knowing little ones are happily occupied with JW Culinary cooking classes, JW herb planting and guided tours and daily fish feeding. Meanwhile, JW Marriott proves that luxury doesn’t stop even when it’s a full family vacation, with a five-star spa, fitness centre, lagoon-side cabanas, dining options and luxurious plush bedding and marble bathrooms.
Whether you’re seeking sky-high views or a five-star home away from home, the Gold Coast has a luxurious hotel for whatever travel style.
