Retro-luxe breakwater outpost
Mid-century resort glamour meets the Queensland coast, where palm-shaded lawns and buzzing gaming tables look out across the Coral Sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century tropical resort styling brings timber-paneled walls, botanical motifs, and coastal tones to the Coral Sea waterfront.
Notable
Waterfront infinity pool with a swim-up bar, private cabanas, gaming tables, and extensive event lawns overlooking the ocean.
Listed
Daytime drinks at Splash Bar, casino floor gaming, and live weekend music with trivia nights at Quarterdeck.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right on the breakwater, the hotel sits steps from the marina and passenger ferries bound for Magnetic Island.
The rooms
Airy rooms feature private balconies framing Magnetic Island, paired with walk-in waterfall showers and deep freestanding soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The mosaic-tiled infinity pool stretches along the breakwater, looking across to Magnetic Island from timber sun decks.
The gym
The bright fitness room provides stationary bikes, treadmills, and elliptical trainers for daily workouts.
At the table
Miss Songs serves Chinese dishes across an oceanfront terrace, and Quarterdeck hosts open-air drinks along the breakwater.
How it began
Originally built in 1986 as Jupiters Casino, the waterfront property was transformed by Woods Bagot into a retro-luxe retreat.
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Silver
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Bronze
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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.