The Darling at The Star Gold Coast
Location: 1 The Darling Avenue, Gold Coast, au
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious 5-Star Stay in Gold Coast
Exquisite Dining and Recreation
Indulge in fine dining at the hotel's restaurant, relax by the outdoor swimming pool, or stay active at the fitness centre. Guests can also unwind at the bar or try their luck at the on-site casino.
Elegant Rooms with Premium Amenities
Each guest room offers garden views and is equipped with modern conveniences including air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Enjoy a comfortable stay with 24-hour room service and a dedicated front desk.
Relaxation and Entertainment
Take advantage of the sauna and terrace for ultimate relaxation. With popular beaches and attractions nearby, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience.
Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at The Darling at The Star Gold Coast.
Important Information
Please note if you are booking for 10 rooms or more you will be subject to special group booking and payment conditions and you will be contacted directly by our hotel team.
Please note that the breakfast included rate is only for 2 adults. It will be an extra charge for additional breakfast.
Please note that oversize vehicles and trailers are not permitted to be parked onsite.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage services
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Kid meals
- Heated pool
- Salt-water pool
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Spa/wellness center services
- Fence around pool
- Beauty Services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Smoke alarms
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Broadcast Live sport events
- ATM/banking
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Free pool cabanas
- Pool sun loungers
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Secured parking
- Casino nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Penthouse Suite with Billiard Room
This spacious suite features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned suite consists of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels soundproof walls and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
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Penthouse Suite
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which is equipped with a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned suite is consisted of of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels soundproof walls and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
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King Suite with Balcony - Stellar
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
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Penthouse Suite with Spa
Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a spa bath. This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned suite consists of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels soundproof walls and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
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Deluxe Penthouse Suite with Media Room
This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchenette features a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned suite comes with a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels soundproof walls and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
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Deluxe Penthouse Suite with Exercise Room
This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned suite features a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels soundproof walls and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Window
Guest Reviews
- Joshua (5/5): - Great room. Free valet. Free snacks and drinks. Expensive. No spa. Coffee machine was broken. No indoor pool option
- Ross (10/5): -
- Shiwhang (5/5): - Spacious room No restaurant available in the hotel. 5 minute walk to other hotel for Buffett restaurant which had poor quality of foods and too congested… Wouldn’t stay again.
- Rochelle (10/5): -
- Brett (10/5): Had incredible evening to celebrate new job - Everything Nothing it was fantastic
- mark (10/5): -
- Alex (10/5): The best quiet hotel I love in God Coast - Very spacious and clean
- Rochelle (10/5): -
- willis (9/5): -
- Travis (10/5): an excellent hotel - great staff and amazing rooms - Very clean and funky the weather
- Shirley (9/5): -
- Max & Rina (10/5): -
- 畑野幸治 (10/5): -
- 畑野幸治 (10/5): -
- Angela (8/5): -
- Pasquale (9/5): Ideal - Good location, clean, quiet, Nothing
- Jessica (10/5): Fabulous! Would definitely stay again - The building is stunning and the staff were lovely There was a little black box just outside the shower in our room that was not fixed into the wall and the mini fridge door would not shut properly
- Katrina (10/5): -
- Pauline (10/5): -
- Kahuihina (10/5): Stunning luxury! - My friend and I stayed in the Penthouse and it was fantastic. Beautiful views, comfortable and lots of treats! The service all around was amazing Nothing - loved everything!
- Jason (10/5): Overall was a fantastic stay - The rooms were freezing
- Georgia (10/5): -
- steven (5/5): - very expensive for a not so good quality hotel. I stay at crown towers in Perth regularly which is a true 5 star. makes this hotel a 3 star in comparison. Sorry Star Crown beats you hands down in quality and price
- Michael (10/5): -
- Akshat (10/5): Great staff. - Staff Laura and Arisha Very small water bottles in room for drinking.
- john (8/5): -
- Richard (10/5): -
- Justin (10/5): -
- David (9/5): -
- Colm (10/5): -
- Montanna (10/5): - The staff were very welcoming on arrival, fast check in and superb rooms. It was clean and had fantastic facilities within the venue such as the restaurant, pool, gym, valet parking, casino, large balcony, deep bath tub, and much more.
- Sandro (10/5): Beautiful room at a fantastic location - Great location
The room was very spacious and the service was top class
- Doug (8/5): -
- Leanne (10/5): -
- Barnes (10/5): -
- Renee (9/5): -
- Sungha (10/5): -
- Ashley (10/5): - Quality
- siva (10/5): Excellent - Location and cleanliness None
- Mary (10/5): -
- Willy (10/5): Exceeded Expectations - Extremely well presented room with great views, the service is second to none. Will definitely be back.
- willard (10/5): Enjoyable - We enjoyed our stay here, the service was great and the room was clean.
- Consuelo (10/5): -
- Maria (9/5): Worth it! Great hotel. - Location was great, in room facilities were great, bed was comfy, bath and shower good and coffee machine. Great balcony, view everything was very good will definitely stay again The only down side was the room service selection was minimal and the wait times were too long.
- James Parker NZ (10/5): -
- Tracey (10/5): - Was upgraded to penthouse, which we were over the moon about!
- Kate (10/5): -
- Lachlan (10/5): -
- Angie (8/5): - Beautiful apartment. Just not near the beach. No beach views
- Gary (10/5): -
- sumeena (10/5): -
- Phil (10/5): - staff were amazing. Great stay. Beautiful rooms.
- Michelangelo (8/5): - I like
- Thomas (10/5): Perfect - Staff made you feel good and welcome extremely friendly. The tv in my room only had normal tv and not all the smart apps kind of made the tv useless.
- Sky (10/5): -
- Salem (10/5): - Wow! Unbelievable place, super clean and fresh!
Super friendly staff! Great location you got all options!
Can’t wait till our visit☺️
- Byron (10/5): Perfect - Exceptional in every aspect. Dinner at nineteen was 5 star too
- Nicholas (10/5): Great time. Amazing hotel. Partner really enjoyed her stay. Would stay again. - The room was very luxurious. The bed very very comfortable. Friendly staff. Liked how you could close off the different areas of the room. Could have lights on and off without disturbing partner. Location was great in the heart of everything. I appreciated the valet car parking. Would stay there again. I didn’t like how you were forced to walk a fair distance through the casino floor just to get to the harvest buffet restuarant. Hotel could have done with a closer restaurant. I did not like the expensive price of the day spa. Did not feel I got value for money with the day spa treatment. Very expensive.
- Ross (9/5): Had a work function and hotel and room was worth the stay - The room was excellent and staff were also helpfull and happy Location
- Kim (10/5): -
- Brent (8/5): -
- Larissa (10/5): - This stunning hotel left me wishing I could stay another night!
From the moment you step in, the hotel exudes comfort and privacy. The seated check-in desks give a nice personal touch upon arrival.
I was lucky to be upgraded to a penthouse suite for my one night stay. The suite was simply “wow”. The attention to detail is wonderful - I was pleasantly surprised by bath salts arriving at just the right time as well as peppermint tea to wind down after a long day.
The bathrooms were, like the rest of the suite, spotless and stocked with all the necessities and little luxuries such as hair straighteners.
There was plentiful space to relax, including a wraparound balcony with great views across Broadbeach and a spacious living area.
I didn’t have time to experience all of the hotel amenities on this short visit, and can’t wait to return to see all that it has to offer.
- kim (10/5): Stunning view ! - We were very lucky to be upgraded to the penthouse on our recent stay. The staffs were all very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and luxurious and with view of Gold Coast wrapped around the balcony . Nothing
- Ashleigh (10/5): I booked this for my friends 40th it was fantastic! I would definitely book the darling again - It was stunning! The room was spectacular! It’s close to everything! The breakfast was great fantastic value for money Nothing
- January (8/5): - The hotel itself is lovely, high quality and comfortable. I liked the fast lifts, spacious room and comfortable bed and bath.
Chromecast and wifi connection to the TV didn't work so I was unable to watch anything on the TV.
Within ten minutes of entering my room I received a knock to find a woman standing silently holding a bottle of water and chocolates. I don't know if she couldn't speak English but it wasn't clear what she wanted and was a little unnerving as she didn't say anything. A little further training required perhaps
My included breakfast was not logged so I had to stand for almost 10 minutes to be let in (by which time of course the buffet was busy)
The barista coffee at breakfast took a very long time and I had to remind them 2 times what I'd ordered.
The signage to park at The Darling is not clear and you have to drive around the entire casino to get to the parking spot and then it is not clearly sign posted but it's valet parking. They really need to explain this clearer and some signs on the road around the casino would be appreciated.
Overall a nice enough stay, but let down by the small touches which hold it back from truly being a 5 star establishment.
- Alex (10/5): -
- Madonna (9/5): -
- Mieke (10/5): - Loved the upgrade
- Danny (10/5): -
- Yafen (10/5): I would love to come back yearly - Upgraded my room to penthouse it was a huge surprise Everything is great
- Navdeep (8/5): Very good - Seevice ,location
- Gemma (10/5): Exceptional -
- Joanne (10/5): Weekend stay at The GC - This is a beautiful hotel No breakfast area we has to go into the other building for breakfast
- Philip (8/5): Very good -
- Helen (6/5): - Really great apartment with good views, fitted out well and very spacious and modern. Unfortunately, we were not told about anything including: access, breakfast or room service (no menus available) and when I rang to find out, they could not help as was supposed to be on the QR code, and they didn’t know why it wasn’t. We were both very hungry and ended up eating some chips from the mini bar. On a side note the mini bar had one packet of chips and one packet of cashews. The remainder consisted of drinks… ummm a bit strange in such a nice room.
We also did not know breakfast was included and so ordered room service. The room service was very average with brown avocado, cold coffee and food and they missed part of the order completely. Very limited options, not much healthy at all. Was probably all at the buffet we did not know about…
When we left we were asked why we didn’t go to the buffet breakfast and we said we didn’t know about it they did not charge us for the (cold) room service.
Also, we were not told to only use one set of lifts and we tried to get to our room going up and down for 10 minutes before we asked for help, even then they just pressed a button and did not explain….
The service was way, way below the room amenity, shame really, cannot recommend.
- Josh (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tiska (8/5): Very welcoming upon arrival, but less so at departure. - They gave us an upgrade to the penthouse for celebrating our 10-yr anniversary with them and sent a bottle of celebratory champagne. Staff were very nice and friendly upon arrival, but less so at departure. On the morning of checkout, the hair dryer started burning. I requested a replacement from housekeeping but received no response. A housekeeping staff member then waited outside our door at midday for us to leave, even though my hair was still wet.
- Tim (9/5): Superb - Bathtub, friendly and helpful staff, good location close to everything in Broadbeach Lights would flicker from time to time
- Madonna (9/5): Superb -
- Natasya (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kelly (9/5): Brilliant - Staff were brilliant and gave me an upgrade for my function which everyone loved!
- Irina (10/5): Exceptional -
- Melissa (10/5): Luxury stay in the heart of the Gold Coast - will stay again! - Sensational stay, big suites and comfy beds. The balcony was very big with great views of Gold Coast!
- Ehsan (7/5): Good -
- Natasha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Stephen (9/5): Enjoyable - Harvest, good pub breakfast. Not an expansive offer Finer dinning breakfast
- Loren (9/5): Superb - Beautiful rooms, lovely extras like coffee machine, hair straighteners. The breakfast was very disappointing for a 5 star hotel.
The buffet food did not look appetizing, there were no available tables, and the restaurant was crowded and full of queues, coffee took ages so we gave up and left to have coffee in the room.
- Nicole (10/5): I will be back for sure! - The room was absolutely amazing! Nothing I didn’t like, waa absolutely perfect.
- Rex (7/5): Good -
- Margaret (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jaxon (10/5): Perfect place to have a good time and live in complete luxury. - Very classy, spectacular Rooms, location is brilliant As there is so much to do on the star property, maps and directions would be good
- Michael (8/5): Very good -
- Andrew (10/5): Very relaxing and lots to do as a great position - Very clean and staff were fantastic Nothing
- Tony (10/5): Superb... - I stayed in the penthouse for 2 days and the room was absolutely amazing. Stunning luxury throughout, loved that the lifts as you never get in a lift with anyone else. The only thing I didn't like is i got the buffet breakfast with the accommodation, which was separate to the darling and in the main casino and that was packed and horrible. We eat at the 19 restaurant for one of the breakfast which was amazing and part of the darling.
- Tracey (10/5): - Loved my 2 night stay at The Darling. My suite was so luxurious and the view of the beach was breathtaking. I felt like a princess. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back!
- Cassandra (9/5): A lovely getaway - Breakfast was amazing, freshly made omelette The bathroom smelt like sewerage
- Peter (10/5): - Great hotel
- Verified traveler (10/5): Wonderful stay - Absolutely wonderful stay for our wedding anniversary. Valet service and reception were friendly and helpful and all food in the Nineteen Restaurant (breakfast and dinner) was great. Hope to stay again.
- Shah (10/5): Exceptional -
- Debbie (10/5): Exceptional -
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