Palazzo VersacevsParadise Resort Gold Coast
Both Palazzo Versace and Paradise Resort Gold Coast are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Palazzo Versace scores significantly higher than Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Palazzo Versace comes in at 94 with accolades from 5 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
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
Paradise Resort Gold Coast
122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 358-room upper-middle-range Paradise Resort Gold Coast goes out of its way for families with children, from colorful bunk beds and video game systems in most rooms to a large outdoor water park." Full review