Coolangatta Gold Coast, Australia
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Retro beachfront clubhouse
A candy-hued mid-century motel transformed into a rock-and-roll hangout, complete with rooftop cabanas looking out across the ocean.
What it’s good at
Notable
A candy-pink exterior shelters rooms styled with custom neon art, exposed timber ceilings, and polished concrete.
Notable
Eddie's Grub House hosts live blues and rock sets alongside a hidden piano bar and rooftop cabanas.
Listed
Overlooking Coolangatta Beach, positioned moments from the famous point breaks of Kirra Beach and Snapper Rocks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel’s four suites add a fold-out couch in the lounge and a record player, and all rooms come with Bluetooth speakers and Smeg mini-fridges.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Coolangatta Beach sits directly across the street, with the legendary surf breaks of Kirra Beach and Snapper Rocks a stroll away.
The rooms
Polished concrete floors and exposed timber ceilings frame custom neon wall quotes, graphic murals, and Scandinavian-inspired minimalist bathrooms.
At the table
Breakfast arrives from local cafe Ground Coolangatta, and Eddie's Grub House serves burgers and craft beer downstairs.
How it began
Built in the 1950s as a classic coastal motel, the property was revived in 2018 with a bold bubblegum-pink facade.
Good to know
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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.