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The Island Gold Coast

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a casino and bars

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
The Island Gold Coast near Cavill Avenue offers a lively base with a casino, nightclub, and rooftop poolside bar. Unwind in the spa tub, savor ocean views at The Rooftop restaurant, and enjoy free WiFi. Helpful staff and prime location consistently earn praise.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

The Deluxe King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

The King Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

The Classic Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

The Superior Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

The Twin Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Twin Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217

What's nearby

  • Cavill Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Slingshot - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chevron Renaissance - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 9 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 20 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfers Paradise Beer Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha Surfers Paradise - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lot 1 Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goldie’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paradox Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Island Gold Coast

Upscale hotel near Cavill Avenue
Located close to SkyPoint Observation Deck and Surfers Paradise Beach, The Island Gold Coast provides a casino, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 40 slot machines. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The Rooftop, features ocean views and light fare. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 6 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 16 per day)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Goldie's
  • The Rooftop

Things to do

  • 40 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (6,458 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.6 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 25:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 16 per day (131 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.6 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Island Gold Coast Hotel Surfers Paradise
Island Gold Coast Hotel
The Island Gold Coast Hotel
The Island Gold Coast Surfers Paradise
The Island Gold Coast Hotel Surfers Paradise

Frequently asked questions

Does The Island Gold Coast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Island Gold Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Island Gold Coast?

Self parking is available for AUD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at The Island Gold Coast?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Island Gold Coast?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Island Gold Coast located?

Located in Surfers Paradise, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. SkyPoint Observation Deck and Home of the Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cypress Avenue Station is 9 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 22 minutes.

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The Island Gold Coast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logoailao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large lovely rooms, fast room service, restaurant and pool area was really nice and the food was great. Only negative is you can definitely hear the music from downstairs in your room, it’s not too too bad and my kiddos slept through but if you are a light sleeper it may be an issue. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathiphat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first impression is that the lift was a bit outdated. However, my room was nice and clean. I also love the room with the wooden wall design. Great location, very convenient!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great and easy stay! Staff were super accomodating too. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor and overall vibe, excellent location, great options within the hotel (parking, pool tables, hot tub, restaurant and bar).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms for family’s, close to all the attractions in surfers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and newly renovated, the location was convenient, within walking distance to all the shops and the beach, nice pub downstairs. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only downside is that it can be noisy till midnight, but that has to be expected from the location, so I'm still giving it 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Badrulhisham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very spacious, always clean. Only negative point, toilet door can’t be locked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the bar and restaurant were good. Room was in poor condition. Had to get serviceman to room to stop toilet running, sink did not drain, plug didn't work and the flashing light on the security card holder was annoying, so had to cover up with towel each night. Main concern was the lip/step as you enter the bathroom. This is a hazard. My wife and daughter both kicked their toes against the step, with my daughter in tears and toe went purple from bruising. Fortunately nothing broken. We had to roll up a towel and place it against the step to prevent any further issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Close to everything and very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern, spacious and aesthetic. Lots was going on great atmosphere, was a little noisy until about 10:30pm. But that’s ok we all had fun. Would recommend, great location can walk everywhere. Will be back 😜
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and looked pretty much like the photos online which was a pleasant surprise. Would only recommend a lick of paint on the outside to match the updated interior. Definitely stay here again due to the quality and price point.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Looks a little old but the rooms were beautiful. Amazing view and so central, just for that I'd come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, the room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle kf t
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and nicely renovated. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sai Raghu Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location for transport, shopping and dining. Property was great except the bathroom was bit mouldy otherwise everything else was spot on, if you are couple wanted to stay few days this place is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star for this hotel.

Perfect location. A stone throw away from Surfer’s paradise (mall and beach). The restaurant on the ground floor served very delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brent

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel has restaurant, bar, game room, music, good view of the ocean. Room was standard size with a balcony. Beach was one block away and many places are close by to eat. Hall way carpet needed to be vacuumed,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was dirty tissues on the bathroom floor and bathroom wasn’t very clean overall, shower cap over smoke detector rendering it useless, awful smelling bedding with a sweat/BO stench making me question if they were changed after the previous guest and the balcony doors don’t lock leaving me feeling very unsafe , overall very unclean and unsafe room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Nice big rooms, great music in the lounge area, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to be part of the action, easy walk to attractions within Surfers Paradise Precinct. Hotel very clean and great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained interior, worth considering
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cracking place to stay and eat! V

Checked in here for 1 night and liked it so much, we booked for a 2nd night! Really fantastic hotel - decor in reception area lovely and bar and restaurant superb - especially roof top area! Great vibes. Food was awesome - we ate at their restaurant (Goldies) for both evenings! Can really recommend the steak but to be honest, everything that came out looked and smelt amazing! Staff went out of there way to chat to us and give us recommends on what to do / where to see etc. Location is ideal - one block back from the sea/beach but very central to everything and walkable to everywhere! Would highly recommend this hotel and we would definitely stay here again if we returned!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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