Gold Coast, AustraliaBroadbeach
The Darling at The Star Gold Coast
Coastal penthouse citadel
Broadbeach Gold Coast, Australia
Opened
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
Star Entertainment GroupCoastal penthouse citadel
A tranquil all-suite sanctuary tucked within the broader resort, balancing private VIP arrivals with the energy of the casino complex.
What it’s good at
Notable
Spacious all-suite accommodations with custom Frette linens, motorized curtains, and attentive personalized VIP service.
Notable
Direct access to multiple resort pools, extensive casino entertainment, live theater, and numerous complex dining options.
Listed
Rooftop Nineteen at The Star features open-air daybeds, floating VIP booths, and weekend sunset DJ sets.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The design of The Darling pays homage to its coastal location. In the lobby, hundreds of glass beads hang from a black dragon marble ceiling, mimicking a jellyfish.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Broadbeach Island puts you steps from Kurrawa Beach, the Oracle dining corridor, and the vast open-air shops of Pacific Fair.
The rooms
Spacious suites feature marble bathrooms and coastal palettes, while top-floor penthouses add private karaoke lounges, billiard tables, or dedicated gyms.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
On the nineteenth floor, a cantilevered infinity pool extends over the tower edge toward the Pacific Ocean.
At the table
Nineteen at The Star serves modern Australian fare beside a glass-walled wine cellar and an open-air skyline terrace.
How it began
Built in 2018 ahead of the Commonwealth Games, the dedicated tower brought an intimate suite-only scale to Broadbeach Island.
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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.