Budds in SurfersvsQT Gold Coast
Both Budds in Surfers and QT Gold Coast are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, QT Gold Coast scores significantly better than Budds in Surfers. QT Gold Coast comes in at #2 in Gold Coast with recommendations from 4 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Budds in Surfers
6 Pine Ave, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217
From $20/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Laid-back Budds features tidy bathrooms, clean tiles, a sociable bar and a nice pool, all just a short hop from calm Budds Beach." Full review
QT Gold Coast
7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"One of Queensland's most popular destination hotels, this vibrant retro-meets-modern resort boasts 360-degree views of the beach and hinterland, on-site restaurants and bars." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"This hedonistic high-rise aims to please, with dreamy dining, a cool pool, stylish spa and sea-view rooms." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Retro surfer chic best describes this 297-room resort-style hotel at Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast 'glitter strip'." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Acapulco chairs, retro bikes and preppy-styled staff are a deliberate take on the mid-century design-glory days of Surfers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Bars and lounges pull off the neat trick of seeming cavernous without feeling like repurposed warehouses. The guest rooms take it down a notch, splashing white walls and crisp white linens " Full review