Gold Coast, AustraliaHope Island
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Queensland homestead estate
Hope Island Gold Coast, Australia
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
IHGQueensland homestead estate
Styled after a 1940s Queensland homestead, the property runs like a coastal estate centered on wide verandahs and sprawling grounds.
What it’s good at
Notable
Buggy transfers reach the country club for tennis courts and thermal recovery plunges.
Listed
Interiors by Daarc blend understated Art Deco touches with Queensland homestead pavilion architecture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The resort’s 251 rooms and suites are quietly contemporary in style, combining a tropical vibe with subtle elements of Art Deco and Modernism.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds border the Coomera River marina, and Marine Village's shops and cafes are a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have white marble desks and deep chaises, and private balconies look out toward the gardens or marina.
The lagoon pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Canopied sun loungers line the white sand shoreline, looking out across calm saltwater and tropical palms.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Cove Café
Morning buffets are served beneath vaulted timber ceilings, where casement windows look out across the gardens.
At the table
The Fireplace cooks over a wood-fired oven, and the Lagoon Beach Club serves seafood under parasols beside the water.
How it began
Frank Sinatra and Whitney Houston headlined the opening concert when the resort launched in 1988.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.