Chasing the sun! Escape the winter blues with a stay at these top Gold Coast hotels

Best for: Girls’ trip away

Want to pamper yourself in the best way possible while visiting the Gold Coast? The answer is undoubtedly yes, you do – and we’ve got the perfect spot to do just that.  

Book a stay at QT Gold Coast which is so luxe and rejuvenating that you may never leave the resort itself.

Get the girls together to indulge in a facial or massage at SpaQ after tucking into an array of treats at Bazaar’s breakfast buffet. If you can squeeze in room for more, head to High Tea at FIXX Café then recover from the food coma by lying by the onsite pool – cocktail in hand, of course.

Best for: Couples trip

Nothing quite says luxury like The Darling at The Star. This lavish hotel is pure opulence – and has the price tag to match. With extravagant furnishings, the hotel has access to bars and the casino and is just 750m from the beach.

If you really want to splash the cash, treat yourself to a penthouse suite. These palatial rooms have sprawling balconies and a bathtub with a vie,w and some configurations even come with the option of a media room or an exercise room within the suite. Very posh, if we do say so ourselves.

Best for: Family stay

When you have a family, you need space. The JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa offers this in spades with its sizeable rooms leaving plenty of space to breathe with the little ones around.

The major drawcard of this resort is its saltwater lagoon with waterfall and tropical fish, which was awarded Australia’s best hotel pool in 2021. It’s not hard to see why as it features everything from a water sports kiosk to hire flippers and snorkels, a kids’ slide, cabanas, a swim-up grotto, tropical fish and more.

Best for: Affordable accommodation

Considering Voco’s great location and modern furnishings in its rooms, this hotel is surprisingly affordable for what you get.

Situated in Surfer’s Paradise, Voco has all the key amenities your heart desires including two pools and a day spa (hello, L’Aqua Day Spa!) as well as being an eco-friendly accommodation.

Best for: New Gold Coast experiences

Opening its doors on Boxing Day, 2021, The Dorsett is a relatively new player in the Gold Coast hotel game but it has already made a splash with its stunning rooms, many of which overlook the glistening pool below, and amenities.

The 313-room hotel is part of The Star’s entertainment precinct, meaning you’re in prime position in Broadbeach. During your stay, be sure to check out Isoletto Pool Club, which is exclusive to hotel guests.