The stylish Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa outshines other luxury hotels with direct access to an exclusive beach, a skybridge to Marina Mirage, and tropical grounds with 6,727 square feet (625 square meters) of lagoon pools, and a swim-up bar. Elegant rooms have minibars, and some have ocean views or poolside terraces. Suites and two-bedroom villas come with kitchens. The privately run spa has an outdoor pool, tennis, and a modern gym. Two restaurants offer seafood, a bar serves high tea, and catering is available in 11 meeting rooms. But in-room Wi-Fi is free only to Starwood Preferred Guest members (the brand's free program).
The stylish Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa outshines other luxury hotels with direct access to an exclusive beach, a skybridge to Marina Mirage, and tropical grounds with 6,727 square feet (625 square meters) of lagoon pools, and a swim-up bar. Elegant rooms have minibars, and some have ocean views or poolside terraces. Suites and two-bedroom villas come with kitchens. The privately run spa has an outdoor pool, tennis, and a modern gym. Two restaurants offer seafood, a bar serves high tea, and catering is available in 11 meeting rooms. But in-room Wi-Fi is free only to Starwood Preferred Guest members (the brand's free program).
Bringing the late fashion designer’s extravagant taste to the Gold Coast Broadwater, the 200-room Palazzo Versace is an exclusive five-pearl property with a Versace boutique, a private marina, and close access to Surfers Paradise. A serene lagoon pool has a sandy shore, hot tub, and a full-service spa offers an indoor pool and gym. Fine dining on Versace china, high tea, and cocktails are on-site. Versace designs fill rooms that feature Juliet balconies, minibars, and whirlpool tubs in suites. Two- and three-bedroom condominiums have private pools and kitchens. But these designer digs and services come with an expensive price tag.
Bringing the late fashion designer’s extravagant taste to the Gold Coast Broadwater, the 200-room Palazzo Versace is an exclusive five-pearl property with a Versace boutique, a private marina, and close access to Surfers Paradise. A serene lagoon pool has a sandy shore, hot tub, and a full-service spa offers an indoor pool and gym. Fine dining on Versace china, high tea, and cocktails are on-site. Versace designs fill rooms that feature Juliet balconies, minibars, and whirlpool tubs in suites. Two- and three-bedroom condominiums have private pools and kitchens. But these designer digs and services come with an expensive price tag.
With 25 floors, Xanadu Holiday Resort is a reasonably priced upper-middle-range property that towers over Main Beach, offering stunning Pacific Ocean views in most of its one- and two-bedroom apartments. Units have fully equipped kitchens, laundry rooms, living rooms, and balconies. The central location provides an easy walk to the beach and restaurants on Tedder Avenue. Communal areas -- a game room, barbecue areas, a library lounge, gym, tennis courts, hot tubs, and indoor/outdoor pools -- are clean and unfussy. The free in-room Wi-Fi is slow, so many pay for faster Internet service.
With 25 floors, Xanadu Holiday Resort is a reasonably priced upper-middle-range property that towers over Main Beach, offering stunning Pacific Ocean views in most of its one- and two-bedroom apartments. Units have fully equipped kitchens, laundry rooms, living rooms, and balconies. The central location provides an easy walk to the beach and restaurants on Tedder Avenue. Communal areas -- a game room, barbecue areas, a library lounge, gym, tennis courts, hot tubs, and indoor/outdoor pools -- are clean and unfussy. The free in-room Wi-Fi is slow, so many pay for faster Internet service.
Maldives Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in Main Beach that offers apartment-style accommodations within a short walk of the coast. Its 25 units are tidy and modern, though a bit antiseptic, with no details to make them feel cozy. Still, they're pleasant spaces, and all apartments feature full kitchens, washer/dryers, separate living rooms, and balconies, and some have ocean views. Amenities are limited -- there's no on-site restaurant or gym, and Wi-Fi isn't free -- but there's an outdoor pool with a whirlpool hot tub, and a grill for barbecuing. Most guests here are older couples, and the hotel doesn't offer much for families. Travelers looking for a property with more kid appeal may wish to consider Paradise Resort Gold Coast.
Maldives Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel located in Main Beach that offers apartment-style accommodations within a short walk of the coast. Its 25 units are tidy and modern, though a bit antiseptic, with no details to make them feel cozy. Still, they're pleasant spaces, and all apartments feature full kitchens, washer/dryers, separate living rooms, and balconies, and some have ocean views. Amenities are limited -- there's no on-site restaurant or gym, and Wi-Fi isn't free -- but there's an outdoor pool with a whirlpool hot tub, and a grill for barbecuing. Most guests here are older couples, and the hotel doesn't offer much for families. Travelers looking for a property with more kid appeal may wish to consider Paradise Resort Gold Coast.
This family-friendly 405-room resort offers unbeatable direct access to Sea World and its monorail with admission to the water park and Dolphin Discovery. Spacious, modern rooms have mini-fridges, and balconies or patios; some have kitchenettes. Kid-friendly amenities include Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets, a kids’ club, and a SpongeBob water play area with nightly light shows. Also on-site is a lagoon pool, spa, and gym. A conference center for up to 1,000 people and a computer corner are convenient for business ravelers. There are also four restaurants and two bar areas, which -- while convenient -- are pricey.
This family-friendly 405-room resort offers unbeatable direct access to Sea World and its monorail with admission to the water park and Dolphin Discovery. Spacious, modern rooms have mini-fridges, and balconies or patios; some have kitchenettes. Kid-friendly amenities include Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets, a kids’ club, and a SpongeBob water play area with nightly light shows. Also on-site is a lagoon pool, spa, and gym. A conference center for up to 1,000 people and a computer corner are convenient for business ravelers. There are also four restaurants and two bar areas, which -- while convenient -- are pricey.