Hotels

The Star, a luxury 596-room hotel that has been part of the Gold Coast scene for decades, has had a 75 million Australian Dollar facelift as part of a major redevelopment of Queensland's first casino complex, adding extra sparkle to an already glamorous property. Read expert review

A sensational 'secret' rooftop garden is one of many highlights at this ultra-modern 77-storey apartment hotel in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Peppers Soul soothes the soul with an array of leisure options and some of the best views on the coast. Read expert review

Don your best designer gear for a stay at this gleaming property. It's one of the best – and most expensive – hotels in southeast Queensland, and oozes luxury, from the prestige cars sweeping into the porte-cochère to the tranquil spa. The swish Cantonese restaurant is one of the great treats of staying here. Read expert review

Retro surfer chic best describes this 297-room resort-style hotel at Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast 'glitter strip'. It's all about nostalgia, with a hearty dose of kitsch thrown in, but in this beachside setting it works. Read expert review

This high-rise hotel puts sand and sunshine on your doorstep, with the golden stretch of the Broadbeach foreshore just metres away. There are also buzzing cafés and restaurants in the immediate surrounds, plus three pools to boot within the hotel complex. Read expert review

In its former iterations, this hotel was one of Australia's first travel lodges, before becoming an infamous party hotel that attracted school leavers and rowdy football teams. Following an interior overhaul however, The Island has become one of Surfers Paradise's trendiest hotels. Read expert review

This luxury all-suite hotel has some of the largest rooms in Queensland; they are opulent and elegant – and undeniably expensive. Its lavish 17 storeys culminate in a rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking the infinity pool, which are fast becoming favourites with the Gold Coast glitterati. Read expert review

Sweeping beach and river views from a central location – without the hectic pace of the main tourist strip – are coupled with impeccable service, elegant rooms and one of the Gold Coast’s top restaurants to make this 196-room hotel a popular choice for business travellers and holidaymakers alike. Read expert review

This was the epitome of luxury when it opened three decades ago and it remains the only absolute beachfront resort on the Gold Coast. It’s a favourite with Australians and retains much of its charm along with some of the largest rooms around. Read expert review

Relaxed beachfront living at this 15-room 1960s boutique hotel conjures up nostalgia for an era when holidays simply consisted of walks, bike rides or lazing in a hammock. A Volkswagen van in the driveway sets the Gold Coast meets Palm Springs tone, which carries on to the retro interiors. Read expert review