About QT Gold Coast
QT Gold Coast is the most design-forward hotel on the Surfers Paradise strip, occupying a prominent address at 7 Staghorn Avenue. The property recently completed a full refurbishment of all 293 rooms, the result being a cohesive and genuinely striking coastal aesthetic throughout — bold colours, natural textures and playful references to Gold Coast culture that manage to feel considered rather than contrived.
The centrepiece is the Stingray pool bar, a resort-style outdoor space that serves as the social heart of the hotel. Poolside cocktails with the Gold Coast skyline as a backdrop is a QT signature experience. The property also offers a full-service spa, a well-equipped fitness centre and Santini Bar and Grill, which draws as much of a local crowd as a hotel one.
Missoni bathrobes, Appelles toiletries and a distinctive in-room snack minibar all contribute to an experience that feels considered down to the last detail. The hotel sits two blocks from Cavill Mall and is a short walk to Surfers Paradise Beach and the G:link. It is consistently the Gold Coast's most talked-about hotel for design-conscious travellers.
Facilities and amenities
What guests said in 2026
"The most beautifully designed hotel on the Gold Coast. Every detail has been considered, from the room fit-out to the Stingray pool bar. Genuinely one of the most memorable hotel stays I have had."
"Just completed a full refurb and the result is spectacular. Coastal design, Missoni bathrobes, brilliant food at Santini. The energy and vibe is completely its own. Nothing else like it on the strip."
"The pool bar is an experience in itself. Stayed three nights and spent at least an afternoon there every day. Rooms are beautiful, staff are sharp and the whole thing just works."
"Expensive but absolutely worth it for a special occasion. The design is outstanding and the service genuinely warm. Santini restaurant for breakfast is not to be missed under any circumstances."
Location
7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217.
