Palazzo VersacevsQT Gold Coast
Palazzo Versace and QT Gold Coast are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Palazzo Versace ranks slightly better than QT Gold Coast. Palazzo Versace is ranked #1 in Gold Coast with praise from 5 sources like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
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
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