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Simply the best staycay

The Best of Sheraton Package is calling your name for two (or more!) nights of bliss.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

Is it just us or has this summer got you craving a holiday from the holidays where you can truly unwind and start the year afresh?

Well, it’s time to pack your bags because Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast wants to treat you to the ultimate staycay. Whether you’re in need of a blissful escape or a mini-break with bae, the Best of Sheraton Package promises a holiday so memorable, a stay at this resort may just become a regular thing.

Premium Ocean View Room, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Premium Ocean View Room, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

Start your dreamy staycay with a signature cocktail at Pearls Bar. You and your boo can lounge with your drinks in hand, soaking in panoramic views of shimmering lagoons and the vast Pacific Ocean. It’s the kind of scene that’ll melt all your worries away.

Check into your five-star resort room offering smart amenities, high-speed internet and the plush Sheraton Sleep Experience bed for a full recovery from the Christmas chaos. Choose your bliss with garden, resort, lagoon or ocean views. With rooms boasting a large marble bathroom with luxe bathtub, you can sink into ultimate relaxation.

Pearls Bar, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Pearls Bar, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

Mornings are a feast for your senses at Terraces Restaurant, where a buffet breakfast fit for royalty awaits. Made from the freshest local produce, the spread offers a mix of classic dishes and Sheraton signatures that’ll make you want to go back for seconds (or thirds – no judgment here)! From bacon and eggs to French toast and pancakes, there’s something to satisfy every taste.

Terraces Restaurant, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Terraces Restaurant, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

By evening, the iconic seafood buffet takes centre stage, available Wednesday to Saturday nights only, from 2 February to 1 April 2025. From fresh-off-the-boat seafood to international delicacies and seasonal surprises at interactive stations, it’s an indulgence worth every bite. Dive into ocean king prawns, smoked salmon, pacific oysters, balmain bugs, mussels, crabs and scallops … need we say more?

Guests staying during periods when the buffet isn’t open will be treated to a delicious two-course dinner for two.

Couple enjoying Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Couple enjoying Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

When you’re not eating like a king or queen, you can unwind by the resort’s temperature-controlled lagoon pool. With a swim-up bar serving refreshing cocktails, it’s a tropical dream come true.

Stay through January and savour summer in style with Clicquot in the Sun! Elevate your experience at this exclusive pop-up bar with special beverage packages, including Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label magnum bottles. Find your spot by the pool and soak up the sun surrounded by the iconic golden-yellow elegance of Veuve Clicquot.

Clicquot in the Sun summer pop up, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Clicquot in the Sun summer pop up, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

Delight in champagne and an exclusive range of Veuve Clicquot cocktails, including Limone Fresco featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, limoncello, lemon, apple and pear. Cheers to that!

This luxe, French-inspired poolside pop-up is open daily until January 27, exclusively for in-house guests.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

Feeling adventurous? The resort offers direct access to Main Beach, where you can enjoy sunrise swims or romantic sunset strolls along the pristine coastline. Or embrace the tourist life and explore nearby gems like Sea World and HOTA.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

The Best of Sheraton Package is all about starting your year on the right foot (with sand between your toes)! World-class dining? Check. Luxurious accommodations? Double check. Sun, sand and sea? Triple check! Now all you need to do is check-in.

Click here to book your staycay now.

Where: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast,  71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
When: Valid for stay dates from January 17, 2025 – March 31, 2025

Words by Lisette Drew

STORY SPONSORED BY SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE RESORT, GOLD COAST

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast (image supplied)

Gold Coast accommodation with the best pools

Poolside at JW Marriott Gold Coast (image supplied)
Poolside at JW Marriott Gold Coast (image supplied)

If you ask anyone what their numero uno ‘must have’ is when looking at staycays here in our beautiful city, chances an insta-worthy (or family-friendly) pool experience would take pole position. Okay, so a cosy spa is WAY more appealing right about now but let’s be real, winter lasts for a millisecond on the Gold Coast and before we know it, we’re back to sweating bullets and channelling poolside hangs.

So our point remains – a pool maketh the staycay, and we’re here to give the low-down on the best pools in town coz girls (and guys) just wanna have sun…and swims…and preferably with a cocktail in hand.

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Awarded Australia’s Best Hotel Pool 2021, take a dip alongside tropical fish in the famous saltwater lagoon and sorry, it doesn’t get much cooler (literally) than this. Enjoy white sandy beaches, waterfalls, and a swim-up grotto. And, for small peeps, the freshwater pool with an epic waterslide will keep them entertained for hours while you chillax in a jacuzzi or poolside cabana #VIP.
Where: 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort (image supplied)
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort (image supplied)

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Swim in the crystal blue water of the one-acre saltwater lagoon, float around on colourful beanbags, or relax on a sun lounger sipping on an InterContinental coconut! There’s also a 15-metre-long terrace swimming pool and spa, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, reclining sun loungers and plenty of space for family activities. Just like Adele, you’ll be rolling in the deep (end).
Where: Sanctuary Cove, Manor Circuit, Hope Island

The Star Gold Coast
The Star houses an all ages-friendly, glisteningly gorg pool side area decked out with cabanas, a relaxing water feature, spas, and plenty of sun lounges and seating. Or, if you’re really hamming it up at The Darling, it’s a case of “to infinity (pool) and beyond”! Situated on the nineteenth floor with breathtaking GC views, this elegant infinity pool is a showstopper.
Where: 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach

Dorsett Gold Coast pool (image supplied)
Dorsett Gold Coast pool (image supplied)

Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett (located within The Star) doesn’t just have a pool, but its own super on-fleek Isoletto Pool Club #TooPoolForSchool! Experience the 12-metre-long viewing wall overlooking Broadbeach, delish light eats and drinks, comfy cabanas around the pool deck, as well as our fave ‘wet lounges’ built into the pool itself! They’ll even deliver your spritzers and cocktails straight to your cabana. Suns out, buns out we say!
Where: 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach

The Langham Gold Coast
Whether you love a luxurious indoor pool, or prefer a five-star outdoor pool experience, The Langham has you covered. The 20-metre-long indoor pool is perfect for those channelling a (multi) million-dollar Pacific Ocean view with their workout. Meanwhile outside, another 20-metre-long outdoor pool awaits, with a highbrow swim-up pool bar, a sandy lagoon-style entrance, and plenty of swanky pool lounge chairs. Fancy feels for days!
Where: 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise

The Langham Gold Coast Pool Area (image supplied)
The Langham Gold Coast Pool Area (image supplied)

Sea World Resort
Another one with its own water park, find us a kid who won’t go bonkers for this place! Whilst the pool and spa area may be closed until the 16th of August for remedial works, the ever-popular SpongeBob Splash Pads and Aqua Play will remain open. Once the maintenance and ‘shoosh-up’ are finished, create everlasting family memories with a 50-metre lagoon, complete with waterfall and soothing 12-seater spa. Bliss!
Where: Sea World Drive, Main Beach

Paradise Resort
Voted Australia’s Best Family Resort for the 11th year in a row, you just know this place gives a good pool! Heaven for kids and paradise for parents, it even has its own water park with a giant water playground, lagoon pool, large, heated spa and two enormous aqua play attractions. And, for mum and dad, stay tuned for the new Parents Retreat unveiled, featuring an adults-only (eee!) swimming pool and lounge bar #KidsWhatKids?
Where: 122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast (image supplied)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast (image supplied)

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Experience beachfront bliss and soak up ‘dem luxurious feels as you take in the vast pool surrounds –  6,727 square feet of them to be exact! Plus, there’s just something about a pool that’s a hop, skip and a jump away from the ocean! Oh and remember, it’s a rite of passage to treat yo’self to a cocktail or five (daily) at the swim-up bar… no judgement.
Where: 71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

Mantra Sun City
Aquaholics listen up coz good times and tan lines await at Mantra Sun City. With three swimming pools and a sauna, you can cool off and warm up on repeat or in the words of Dory, “just keep swimming just keep swimming”. The whipper snappers are well catered for here too, with several waterslides making their staycay an adventure they’ll always remember!
Where: 3400 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise

Mantra Sun City Pool (image supplied)
Mantra Sun City Pool (image supplied)

Mantra Crown Towers
Relax poolside and get your zen on as you laze by the lush tropical lagoon pool at Mantra Crown Towers. There’s no “I’m bored mum” here, as the kids are too busy living their best life in the splashtastic children’s pool. With its own sandy beach, waterslide and pirate ship, they won’t want to leave – and neither will you!
Where: 19 Palm Avenue, Surfers Paradise

Imperial Hotel
We reckon we’ve seen at least 1 million poolside selfies here last year alone. An exotic poolside oasis, the Imperial Hotel showcases an award-winning 63-metre pool with its very own white sandy beach and Australia’s first-ever Water Salon. The exclusive cabanas add a whole new dimension of luxe, with breezy sheers for more private poolside luxury.
Where: 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast Cabana's (image supplied)
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast Cabana's (image supplied)

Mantra Towers of Chevron
So much water, so little time! It’s an eternal case of pool hair, don’t care when you’re swimming in Mantra Towers of Chevron’s 600m2 lagoon style pool ‘Beaches in the Sky’. Proving that life looks better from a lounge chair, it’s pure #poolgoalz. For those keen to mix things up, there’s also an indoor pool to frolic in, because variety is the spice of life, no?
Where: 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise

Words by Bianca Trathen

Mantra Towers of Chevron Swimming Pool (image supplied)
Mantra Towers of Chevron Swimming Pool (image supplied)

Retro rewind: 7 unique stays on the Gold Coast

The Mysa Motel, Palm Beach (image supplied)
The Mysa Motel, Palm Beach (image supplied)

We all see it, the surge of sleek apartment buildings and towering high-rises staking their claim on Gold Coast’s coveted coastline. While we’re all for fresh faces and new places in our beloved beach town, we can’t help but hold a special place in our hearts for Gold Coast’s gems with character.

Each of these boutique accommodations offers a distinct blend of retro flair and modern comfort, perfect for those looking to soak up the classic cool vibes of this iconic destination.

But don’t just take our word for it – experience the magic for yourself! There’s a nostalgic getaway waiting for everyone. Pack your bags and get ready to relive the past while enjoying the comforts of today!

The Cheshire Cat Boutique Motel, Palm Beach (image by Andy Macpherson)
The Cheshire Cat Boutique Motel, Palm Beach (image by Andy Macpherson)

The Cheshire Cat Motel
Catch just a sight of this boutique hotel; it will be enough to broaden your grin and make your tale quiver. What was old is once again new at this boutique hotel, refurbished for our delight. The six-room motel is like a mid-century memento, a nostalgic transport back in time, even just for a night. With a careful curation of genuine era furnishings and colour tones- tangerine oranges, teal blues and pistachio greens- this place feels more like a cosy museum than a hotel. Choose between the impressive Queen Room or Bungalow- visit either you like: they’re both mad! You can find the motel perched on the energised Palm Beach strip, yet hidden in plain sight. Not to worry! Look out for the tall neon sign and cacti-studded wall, and you will be on your way. Grab your Walkman, ladies; we’re headed to the pool deck. We’ll hit The Collective later.
Where: 1005 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach

The Pink Hotel, Coolangatta (image by Destination Gold Coast)
The Pink Hotel, Coolangatta (image by Destination Gold Coast)

The Pink Hotel
You wouldn’t guess it, but this hotel is pink. Yep! Completely pink (with some white for contrast). We’re not exaggerating (at all) when we say it’s your childhood Barbie Dreamhouse- life-size edition. By all means eccentric, this hotel intrigues and excites. It’s fun, funky, and, surprisingly, a rich piece of Gold Coast history. Simply put, it’s impossible not to have a good time at this hotel. Between the rooftop bar (also the perfect place to watch the spectacular sunset), epic rooms, onsite food delivery (hello, burgers from Eddie’s Grub House) and endless surrounding activities, you will be entertained for your entire stay, and some. Just because we can never resist the siren call, we’ll be scoffing pizza at Franc Jrs.
Where: 171 Griffith St, Coolangatta

Mysa Motel neon (image supplied)
Mysa Motel neon (image supplied)

The Mysa Motel
Welcome to Palm Springs, California. Oops! Sorry, we meant The Mysa Motel. Gosh! Don’t they look alike? It’s no wonder we got confused. The Mysa Motel is a sustainable luxury motel in Palm Beach. Their modern-retro twist is a perfect blend of pastel palette and of-decade decor that conjures a feeling that could only be comparable to being gumball first into a Bubble O’ Bill while rollerblading. Whatever worries you had are long gone now- at the bottom of their outdoor magnesium pool, in fact. Their rooms are a delight, with options for each of your seven personalities. To flaunt a few, we have “Sky Blue’, she’s breezy. With two comfortable king-size beds and sky-blue walls, you’re in for a cool, calm and collected time. ‘The Merillo’- she loves to host. The two-bedroom double-story unit is lush but altogether paired back, to focus on simplicity and the sacred element of ‘space’. For nosh, Well Bread & Pastry is high on our list of recommendations, along with Balboa Italian– it’s buono.
Where: 1100 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Blue Heron Motel, Mermaid Beach (image supplied)
Blue Heron Motel, Mermaid Beach (image supplied)

Blue Heron Motel
Welcome to Blue Heron Motel; a stunning family-owned boutique hotel in Mermaid Beach’s heart. This understated stay provides a calm and quiet haven to escape the buzzing Gold Coast activity. With a recent spruce, the motel’s design reminds us of the golden days of the Gold Coast. Ahh, what a time! Overall, their bases are covered as both a sanctuary and a centre for activity and exploration. Take a plunge in their picturesque pool, or hire a bike to explore the famous Gold Coast oceanway. After all, you’re only a pedal away from local favourites and attractions, including Pacific Fair and Holliday Coffee.
Where: 2323 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

La Costa Motel, Bilinga (image by Destination Gold Coast)
La Costa Motel, Bilinga (image by Destination Gold Coast)

La Costa Motel
La Costa Motel is a slice of 60’s inspired paradise. A vintage-style vacation set in the southern Gold Coast suburb of Bilinga. Picture this; you’ve just pulled up in your Dodge Coronet Wagon, hard case luggage in the boot and polka dot togs in hand- ready for your family vacation. The exterior replicates the classic beach-side shack, with each ‘studio’ accommodating its own white picket fence. Behind it sits two vibrant patio chairs, a petite round table and a mini floral garden- the cutest garden we ever did see. Greet your neighbour’s next door before jumping on your cruiser bike en route to breaky! Delicious options await at Halycon Coffee House. As your day draws to a close, head back to your home away from home, pull up a deck chair and watch the sunset from your very own front yard. Well, it’s yours for a little while, anyway.
Where: 127 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga

Gold Coast Tree Houses, Austinville (image supplied)
Gold Coast Tree Houses, Austinville (image supplied)

Gold Coast Tree Houses
Retro might not be the right word for this remarkable bed and breakfast style accommodation, but it’s definitely unique. With self-contained cabins nestled amongst the trees…How about tree-ific? Choose from six unique and individually styled treehouses, and enjoy off-grid living at its finest. The luxurious eco-accommodation is surrounded by lush bushlands, providing the perfect setting for seeking solitude and connection alike. Stay in Treehouse One or Two to marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views from your bathtub! Suppose you can muster enough willpower to leave your new hideaway. In that case, we recommend trying Panchos Mexican, for a late lunch or dinner!
Where: Lot 1,123 Mount Nimmel Rd, Austinville

qtQT, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
qtQT, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)

qtQT
Take things up a notch with the lavish boutique accommodation at qtQt. Designed for discerning creatures of comfort, their contemporary-style cabins are cosy by definition, hidden amongst a garden oasis. With luxurious local amenities and the option of curated experiences, it’s clear, qtQT doesn’t need lessons in laidback luxury.  Unplug and unwind in a distraction-free zone. Whether you’re enjoying solo serenity or sharing space with a loved one, the options are endless. Enjoy barefoot indulgence in an outdoor oasis, free from the distraction of television. It’s all about comfort and connection. You’re in the centre of Surfers, steps away from the QT Gold Coast’s incredible restaurants and yet you feel a million miles away. It’s safe to say this hotel isn’t playing for a bronze medal.
Where: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise

Words by Chelsea Ipsen

Did somebody say Euro style staycay?

Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

With the midway point of the year fast approaching, we’re all ready for a languorous weekend of recharging ye olde batteries poolside. When it comes to strategically sprinkling the calendar with leisure-style luxuries, Bel Air on Broadbeach is a local gem always down to indulge us. Boasting perks a’plenty and a dream location in the heart of Broadbeach – that unmissable Mediterranean style facade is renowned for all things R&R. Whether it’s a much-needed girls weekend, romancing with your one and only or even a recommendation for your out-of-town-rello’s. When you’re looking for a Euro-inspired getaway without the 5-star price tag, Bel Air on Broadbeach should be your go-to.

Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

Newly managed by StayCo, The Stay Company, this iconic Broadbeach leisure destination is welcoming a fresh new wave of Melbourne and Sydney holidaymakers wanting to treat themselves or the whole fam without the big bucks of a Bali holiday! But why should out of towners have all the fun?

Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

Swimming with sprawling amenities and a world-class location, we needn’t concern ourselves (or our credit cards) with complications like planes and airfares to soak up some endless summer action. Bringing the vacay vibes to us, Bel Air boasts a spacious Mediterranean-style outdoor oasis, equipped with a sprawling pool and heated spa.

Indoor pool at Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Indoor pool at Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

If you tire of swanning by the outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool and sauna are particularly irresistible additions that make Bel Air on Broadbeach the ideal choice for winter stays. No need to worry about the weather raining on your staycay parade – we’re talking maxo relaxo mode, 365 here folks!

Should you work up an appetite with all that poolside luxuriating, you have everything this burgeoning hub has to offer right at your fingertips, with Bel Air’s epic location on the beach side of Broadbeach. Simply mosy downstairs to the cosy, family run Little Beach Cafe to start your day with fresh-brewed coffee and treats, or take a leisurely stroll to the new No Name Lane Espresso just one block away.

The pool area at Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
The pool area at Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

If you’re in the mood for more, you’ll find Broadbeach’s array of esteemed eateries and picturesque beachfront both within an easy walk. Plus with Pac Fair’s premier shopping and dining precinct and the G:Link stop a mere stone’s throw away, the best the GC has to offer is all within reach.

Don’t be fooled as the sun sets on that jam-packed day of shopping, feasting, swimming and/or sunning yourself by the pool – Broadbeach is only just getting started. Venture back to partake in cocktails and seafood-studded eats while the strip’s nightlife hums to life – or with The Star Gold Coast, Dracula’s and The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub all at your doorstep, why not catch a show?

Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

Of course, if you just want to cosy up for some quality time and a quiet night in, Bel Air on Broadbeach has got you. With 1, 2 or 3 bedroom configurations on offer, retreat to the very comfortable quarters of your own private beachside apartment and watch the sun sink low over the city. Or for an entirely different type of breathtaking, brave a moonlit dip in the heated spa, basking under the blue-hued ambience of the amenities at night.

Sunset over Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Sunset over Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)

Anybody else already mentally packing their overnighter? Leisure seekers, when you’re looking for a getaway that has it all, without breaking the bank, Bel Air on Broadbeach is the one for you. Head over to StayCo to book your winter staycay stat.

Where: Bel Air On Broadbeach, by StayCo – 2633 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach

Words by Kellie Leader

STORY SPONSORED BY STAYCO, THE STAY COMPANY

The spa at Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
The spa at Bel Air On Broadbeach by StayCo, Broadbeach (image supplied)
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