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The Darling at The Star Gold Coast

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near The Star Gold Coast

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2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
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Penthouse Spa Suite | View from room
Penthouse Deluxe Media Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218
  • Place, Broadbeach Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Star Gold Coast
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Stellar Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Smart TV

Penthouse Deluxe Billiard Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 328 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse Spa Suite

Penthouse Spa Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse Deluxe Media Suite

Penthouse Deluxe Media Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Gold Coast

Broadbeach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Broadbeach hotel, you'll find The Star Gold Coast and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Broadbeach Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Broadbeach Bowls Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Oasis - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Florida Gardens station - 13 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 19 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boonchu Thai Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Broadbeach Bowls Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Double Zero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Darling at The Star Gold Coast

5-star luxury hotel near The Star Gold Coast
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with a sauna and a fitness center. There are 9 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 6 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Darling at The Star Gold Coast. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Gold Coast hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 9 dining venues
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with separate dining areas and espresso makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Gold Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room kitchen
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (AUD 20 per stay)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 9 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Parking for SUVs, RVs, buses, trailers, and large vehicles is not available.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 20 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Darling Star Gold Coast Hotel Broadbeach
Darling Star Gold Coast Hotel
Darling Star Gold Coast
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast Hotel
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast Broadbeach
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast Hotel Broadbeach

The Darling at The Star Gold Coast Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. I would recommend the Darling to anyone wanting a gc holiday. Spacious room and bathroom. Comfortable bed and great housekeeping service. Well mainted luxury. Truly 5 star. The harvest buffet breakfast however was most disappointing. Terrible food,dirty tables and restaurant was overcrowded. Food is not replenished properly. Condiment bowls were empty and remain empty. I wasnt expecting Darling guests to be dining there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were amazing. Great stay. Beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelangelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Roseville

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gautam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! Unbelievable place, super clean and fresh! Super friendly staff! Great location you got all options! Can’t wait till our visit☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

January

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mieke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality holiday experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VIP treatment, loved my stay here! Staff is amazing thank you all so much for treating me so kind! BMW M5 had its own spot in vip parking, room was amazingly clean and quiet! Food was great. Casino was fun. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, amazing pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. A good little staycation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shae

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Amazing stay. Friendly staff. Will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing 6 star resort, everything one could ever need!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024