--- okf_version: "0.2" type: "Article" title: "Nostalgic surfer chic meets Miami catwalk cool" description: "Justine Tyerman discovers the extraordinary QT Gold Coast in Australia which makes other hotels literally pale by comparison..." resource: "https://travelmemo.com/australia/new-south-wales/qt-gold-coast" language: en author: "Justine Tyerman" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 19 tags: ["Boutique Hotel", "Resort", "New South Wales"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/new-south-wales" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/new-zealand" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/australia" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/sydney" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/boutique-hotel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/resort" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/sea-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/design" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/luxury-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/nature-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/restaurant" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/travel-photography" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/winter-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/landscape" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj", at: 2026-07-04T13:29:46+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: qt-gold-coast.md#photos title: "Original photography by Justine Tyerman" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj" last_modified: 2018-06-15 timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:29:46+00:00 --- # Nostalgic surfer chic meets Miami catwalk cool > QT Gold Coast is a boldly designed boutique hotel in Surfers' Paradise that trades minimalist calm for vivid, surprise-filled interiors inspired by nostalgic surfer chic and Miami catwalk cool. ## Destination Surfers' Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia — steps from the beach. ## When to go The Gold Coast is effectively winterless; the article notes 23°C sea temperatures and warm sand in late June, making it a year-round destination. ## Why visit The hotel offers a deliberately outlandish aesthetic experience — daisy-shaped mirrors, luminous cockatoos, technicolour lobbies — paired with direct beach access, strong dining, and perfect surf conditions even in midwinter. ## What to see - **Hotel interiors and elevators** — Walls, hallways and lifts are covered in 1950s beach-babe murals; every corridor and common space is designed to startle rather than soothe. - **Triffid-esque entrance mural** — A giant technicolour plant mural dominates the lobby and sets the surreal tone of the property. - **Surfers' Paradise beach** — Famous golden sand beach a two-minute walk from the hotel, with aqua-green waves and spray-formed rainbows in the afternoon sun. ## What to do - **Dine at Yamagen** — A 30-year-old Gold Coast institution serving izakaya-style kushiyaki, sushi, sashimi and cocktails blending old-school Japanese tradition with modern ideas. - **Breakfast at Bazaar** — The hotel's marketplace-style restaurant offers an eclectic spread of Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Asian and Mediterranean dishes with open kitchens. - **Pool, beach and Jacuzzi** — The hotel has a pool, Jacuzzi and pool bar (open in summer), with direct beach access for surfing and paddleboarding. - **Day spa and nail bar** — On-site wellness facilities available to guests. ## Good to know QT Gold Coast has 297 guest rooms including 19 ocean-view suites and can host conferences for up to 750 delegates across 15 event spaces. It is the first of nine QT-branded hotels across Australia and New Zealand, each with a distinct design identity. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Elevator-Beach.jpg" caption: "The elevators were populated by beach babes in a variety of poses befitting the 1950s" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2018-06-15 geo: {latitude: -27.995, longitude: 153.429} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Elevator.jpg" caption: "The elevators were populated by beach babes in a variety of poses befitting the 1950s" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2018-06-15 geo: {latitude: -27.9949, longitude: 153.429} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-hallway.jpg" caption: "Even the hallways are eye-catching at QT Gold Coast" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2017-06-04 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-sun-filled-lobby.jpg" caption: "The sun-filled lobby at QT Gold Coast" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-colorful-lobby.jpg" caption: "The colourful lobby at QT Gold Coast" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2017-06-08 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Lobby.jpg" caption: "Giant lights hang above the concierge desk and lobby" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2017-06-06 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Cockatoo.jpg" caption: "The luminous cockatoo on my bedside table" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2018-06-15 geo: {latitude: -27.9944, longitude: 153.4293} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-hair-dryer.jpg" caption: "The psychedelic hair dryer in my room" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2018-06-15 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Bathroom.jpg" caption: "A sea-view bathroom at QT Gold Coast" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-bacony-Suite.jpg" caption: "A balcony suite with a fabulous view of Surfers' Paradise at" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2017-06-06 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Beach.jpg" caption: "There's no such thing as winter at Surfers' Paradise on the Gold Coast" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2018-06-15 geo: {latitude: -27.9854, longitude: 153.4308} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Yamagen-Bar.jpg" caption: "The bar at Yamagen" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-kitchen-Bazaar.jpg" caption: "The kitchen at Bazaar" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Breakfast-Bazaar.jpg" caption: "The colourful array of breakfast beverages at Bazaar" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/QT-Goldcoast-Chef.jpg" caption: "A chef at work at Bazaar" keywords: ["Australia", "QT Gold Coast", "QT Hotels and Resorts", "Queenstown"] captured: 2017-06-07 ```