Palazzo VersacevsKomune Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Palazzo Versace is preferred by most reviewers compared to Komune Resort. Palazzo Versace comes in at 94 with accolades from 5 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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
Komune Resort
146 Marine Parade, Coolangatta, Queensland 4225
From $126/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"With a palm-laden pool area and an ultra laid-back vibe, this 10-storey converted apartment tower is the ultimate surf retreat." Full review