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Australia's playground combines world-class surf beaches with a growing luxury hotel scene. From Surfers Paradise towers with ocean views to rainforest retreats in the Gold Coast hinterland, Queensland's surf capital rewards those who look beyond the theme parks.

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Our selection

Top hotels in Gold Coast

Luxury Editor's pick

Palazzo Versace Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise

The world's first fashion-branded hotel, with Versace designs in every detail from the spa pool to the china pattern. The most glamorous hotel on the Australian coast.

Luxury

The Star Grand Gold Coast

Broadbeach

The casino resort's finest hotel tower with extraordinary ocean views, a beautiful spa, multiple excellent restaurants and the entertainment facilities that define Gold Coast luxury.

Luxury

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Surfers Paradise

A magnificent tropical resort on the Surfers Paradise canal with a beautiful lagoon pool, excellent spa and the Marriott's reliable luxury service on Australia's most popular beach.

Luxury

Peppers Broadbeach

Broadbeach

Beautifully appointed apartments with ocean views, excellent pool facilities and the competitive pricing that makes this one of the Gold Coast's finest accommodation options.

Resort

RACV Royal Pines Resort

Benowa

The most complete resort in the Gold Coast hinterland with championship golf, beautiful spa, multiple pools and excellent conference facilities.

Historic

Binna Burra Mountain Lodge

Beechmont

A heritage-listed eco-lodge in the rainforest of Lamington National Park with extraordinary birdlife, guided walks and the authentic Australian wilderness experience.

Resort

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

Canungra

A famous eco-resort in the World Heritage Lamington National Park with extraordinary bird feeding shows, guided walks and comfortable rainforest accommodation.

Historic

Jupiters Hotel & Casino

Broadbeach

The original Gold Coast casino hotel, recently upgraded, with excellent facilities, a beautiful pool and the entertainment facilities that have made this a Gold Coast institution.

Boutique

Mantra Legends Hotel

Surfers Paradise

A well-run boutique hotel in the heart of Surfers Paradise with excellent pool facilities, comfortable rooms and competitive pricing for the Surfers Paradise strip.

Luxury

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa

Surfers Paradise

Directly on the Surfers Paradise beach with extraordinary ocean views, beautiful spa, multiple pools and the Marriott's reliable luxury service on Australia's most famous beach.

Design

Vibe Hotel Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise

A contemporary design hotel with a beautiful rooftop pool, ocean views and the Vibe brand's relaxed, youthful energy applied to the Gold Coast's most vibrant strip.

Resort

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas

Port Douglas

In the beautiful tropical town of Port Douglas north of Cairns, the finest resort on the Coral Sea with extraordinary access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Resort

Silky Oaks Lodge

Mossman Gorge

A beautifully designed treehouse lodge in the Daintree rainforest with extraordinary biodiversity, a beautiful spa and the most authentic tropical Australian wilderness experience.

Resort

Qualia

Hamilton Island

The finest resort in the Great Barrier Reef with extraordinary ocean views, beautiful pool pavilions, excellent spa and the stunning natural setting of the Whitsundays.

Resort

InterContinental Hayman Island

Hayman Island

The legendary Whitsundays resort on its own private island, fully restored to grand resort splendour with beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants and extraordinary reef access.

Resort

Lizard Island Resort

Lizard Island

Australia's most exclusive island resort at the northern end of the Barrier Reef. Exceptional snorkelling at Cod Hole, beautiful beach and complete island seclusion.

Wellness

Spicers Sangoma Retreat

Sunshine Coast

A beautiful adults-only retreat in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with extraordinary wellness programme, beautiful pool and the peaceful Queensland countryside.

Boutique

Spicers Clovelly Estate

Montville

A beautifully designed boutique estate in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with a beautiful pool, excellent restaurant celebrating local produce and the peaceful Australian countryside.

Boutique

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

Kingscliff

A beautifully redesigned boutique hotel in the charming coastal town of Kingscliff with direct beach access, excellent restaurant and the most relaxed atmosphere near the Gold Coast.

Luxury

The Calile Hotel

Brisbane

Brisbane's finest boutique hotel in the Fortitude Valley with a stunning pool, La Lune restaurant and the most design-forward hotel experience in Queensland's capital city.