Hotel
The Langham, Gold Coast
Five-star beachfront hotel on Old Burleigh Road in Surfers Paradise, with 169 rooms, the Cantonese restaurant T'ang Court, Chuan Spa and several bars.
Five-star hotel on Surf Parade in Broadbeach, steps from the ocean and a short walk from Broadbeach North light rail station, with two outdoor pools and two restaurants.
Good to know
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a five-star hotel on Surf Parade in Broadbeach, and it sits just steps from the ocean. Broadbeach is one of the Gold Coast's main dining districts, with the restaurants of Oracle Boulevard and The Star Gold Coast on Casino Drive in the same suburb, so the hotel suits travellers who want to be surrounded by restaurants and bars while keeping the beach on the doorstep.
The hotel has two restaurants. Bistro on3 and Room81 give guests a choice of dining styles without leaving the building, and TC's Bar and Gaming Lounge provides a place for a drink. Because Broadbeach itself is so well supplied with places to eat, many guests mix the hotel's own restaurants with nights out on Surf Parade and the surrounding streets, from Mamasan Kitchen + Bar on Oracle Boulevard to the cafes around Victoria Avenue.
Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, one of which is heated to 24 degrees all year, which makes a swim pleasant even in the cooler months of the year. Some room categories include a spa bath, and room types range from signature rooms with garden views upwards, so compare the options and outlooks on the official website before booking.
The Sofitel suits couples, business travellers and families who want a polished, full-service hotel in a central location. Its position is one of its best features: Broadbeach North station on the G:link light rail is a short walk away, giving easy access to Surfers Paradise and to Southport, where the 705 bus to Sea World departs. That makes it practical to explore the coast without a car, while the beach is close enough for an early-morning swim or walk.
Reservations can be made directly through the Accor website, and the hotel publishes a phone number and front office email for enquiries. If you are combining a stay with the theme parks at Oxenford and Coomera, the light rail links with the train network at Helensvale, where the TX7 theme park bus departs, and the restaurants and bars of Broadbeach provide plenty of choice for evenings in between.
At 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach.
It is described as a five-star hotel.
Yes. The hotel is steps from the ocean.
Broadbeach North station on the G:link is a short walk from the hotel.
Bistro on3 and Room81, plus TC's Bar and Gaming Lounge.
Yes. There are two outdoor pools, one heated to 24 degrees year-round.
Phone +61 7 5592 2250 or email [email protected].
Thing to do
Laneway street food night market in Miami, open from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday, with food stalls, free live music, a gin bar and an adults-only lounge.
Café
Bakery cafe in a restored Queenslander house in Burleigh Heads, known for wood-fired breads and pastries, doughnuts and coffee, open seven days from 6am.
Tour operator
Gold Coast jet boat operator since 2004, running 50-minute rides with high-speed spins and drifts and a sightseeing run along South Stradbroke Island.
Restaurant
Beachfront restaurant on Burleigh Beach serving pan-Asian sharing plates built on Australian produce, best known for its Moreton Bay bug roll.