Palazzo VersacevsCouran Cove Island Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Palazzo Versace scores significantly higher than Couran Cove Island Resort. Palazzo Versace comes in at #1 in Gold Coast with endorsements from 5 publications like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
Palazzo Versace
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
Fodor's
"The famous Italian fashion house lent its flair to this expansive, opulent waterfront hotel—the first of its kind in the world." Full review
The Telegraph
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
Oyster
Luxury
"An exclusive five-pearl property with a Versace boutique, a private marina, and close access to Surfers Paradise." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Luxury and opulence define Donatella Versace’s fashion sense." Full review
Lonely Planet
"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
Michelin Guide
"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
Couran Cove Island Resort
4216 Gold Coast, South Stradbroke Island, Queensland 4216
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"You'll be lucky if you're able to find a more peaceful resort than this one." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This resort on the isle's northwestern side has rooms on stilts by the water, eco-cabins set in bushland, restaurants, a spa, a private marina and guided nature walks." Full review