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Imperial Hotel Gold CoastvsAruba Surf Resort
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Palazzo Versace scores significantly higher than Aruba Surf Resort. Palazzo Versace comes in at #1 in Gold Coast with endorsements from 5 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Sea World Dr., PO Box 137, Main Beach, Queensland 4217
From $292/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"The famous Italian fashion house lent its flair to this expansive, opulent waterfront hotel—the first of its kind in the world." Full review
8.0
"It’s 15 years since Palazzo Versace opened its doors on Australia’s Gold Coast as the world’s first fashion-branded hotel and the epitome of glamour and luxury." Full review
Luxury
"An exclusive five-pearl property with a Versace boutique, a private marina, and close access to Surfers Paradise." Full review
"Luxury and opulence define Donatella Versace’s fashion sense." Full review
"A glitzy Roman pastiche, the Palazzo Versace is the Gold Coast all over, from its opulent rooms (205 in total) to its sprawling restaurants and bars." Full review
"Rather improbably situated on Queensland’s Gold Coast is one of the more eccentric hotel ventures we’ve ever seen — the Palazzo Versace, a monument to Milan-via-Miami haute decadence, is a joint venture between the eponymous fashion house and an Australian property developer, and is roughly one part tribute to the late Gianni Versace and two parts over-the-top luxury-resort fantasy" Full review
Aruba Surf Resort
Oyster
20-26 Anne Aveneu, Broadbeach, Queensland 4218
From $68/night
- Hot Tub
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Mid-Range
"Aruba Surf Resort is a mid-range apartment-style hotel located in the seaside community of Broadbeach on Australia's Gold Coast, a short walk from the beach." Full review