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Imperial Hotel Gold CoastvsLa Costa Motel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Palazzo Versace ranks significantly better than La Costa Motel. Palazzo Versace ranks #1 in Gold Coast with approval from 5 publications such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
La Costa Motel
Lonely Planet
127 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga, Queensland 4225
From $118/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Top choice
"The motel is a plane's wing from the airport, but also within walking distance of lovely Kirra Beach and its cafes." Full review