Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Hotels
Sofitel
8.4 (1746 reviews)
81 Surf Parade , Gold Coast , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
Bathroom had mildew / mould, dirty balcony, and not cleaned properly.
Service
9.65
Helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.69
Perfect location close to various attractions.
Room Quality
7.64
Beds uncomfortable, and carpets needed cleaning.
Amenities
8.67
Good pool area, but some enhancements needed.
Value for Money
7.13
Overpriced for the quality of accommodation.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast was good, but could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.05
Mixed feelings overall, some positives but significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Contemporary Comforts: Indulge in luxury with individually controlled air conditioning, marble bathrooms, and private balconies in every room. Enjoy entertainment with LED Smart TVs, movie channels, and high-speed WiFi.

Premium Facilities: Relax by the heated outdoor pools, play a game of tennis, or keep up with your fitness routine at the onsite fitness centre. Dine at one of the two restaurants offering exquisite cuisine.

Prime Location: Explore chic cafés, bars, and shopping options nearby. With attractions like the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Star Casino, and the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre within walking distance, there's always something exciting to do.

Book your stay at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach for an unforgettable luxury experience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

A security bond of $100 per night is required (refundable upon departure).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OOL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs AUD 24.95 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 25 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 80 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1746 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 9.05
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TURIA family_with_children au
8
2026-02-15 via Nuitee
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Rosa couple au
7
Good location good rooms good facilities
Pros:

Room was spacious and clean
Nice outdoor area and pools

Cons:

Swimming pools are not children or people with disabilities friendly
The steps are way to big
And whilst steps are better in higher pool
Too high for kids and non swimmers

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Janine couple nz
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Wonderful facilities esp the pool breakfast was the best!

Cons:

NA

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The very late check in
I had checked in my bags at 10.30 am but my room wasn’t available until 3.30 pm
Although I notice other people had checked in later and their rooms were available at 1.30 pm and at 2 pm

There was no complimentary biscuits to have with my coffee or tea

There was no bathrobes in my room
Although other people at the pool had bathrobes

The spa’s hand rail was wobbly
Plus the steps entering into spa were narrow

The water stand at the pool
The water was warm
It would have been nice if it was chilled

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Derya family_with_children au
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Phillipa couple au
10
It was an emergency the Sofitel staff were amazing
Cons:

Nothing we had to vacate our apartment for the night unable to pack even a toothbrush the staff were amazing

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple au
9
Helpful staff and great hotel facilities
Pros:

Vicinity to restaurants and beach

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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BA couple au
9
We definitely coming back when we visit gold coast in the future.
Pros:

Close to everything especially the beach and shopping centre at next door. Room was service by the HK everyday.
Big shoutout to the GM of the hotel Matt who came in the clutch time! Thank you for making our stay memorable.

Cons:

The front desk staff member who checked us in on Monday morning, 2/2/26, was dishonest and extremely unprofessional. Fortunately, we met Matt the GM of the hotel, who was able to resolve the issue.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Geoff_and_Roz Couples Victoria
8
Let down by the pool
Pros:

The hotel itself is still worthy of a 5-star rating in my opinion. The lobby is large and airy within a large void, concierge is attentive, and various function rooms are available on the lower floors. Our room was large and well-furnished and the larger than average bathroom, despite showing its age (the hotel is 30yo), is still perfectly functional. Breakfast in the restaurant on Level 3 is par for the course, with comprehensive offerings but not outstanding. What was welcome though is that barista coffee did not attract an extra surcharge, unlike other establishments we have stayed at.

Location is perfect.

Our only grievance is with the pools. The main pool is only 1.2m deep. Staff say that it is 'kid friendly' but that's a cop out. The access into the pool is via two large steps, at least 0.5m each, which makes it very difficult for adults with mobility issues to enter and exit. And once in the pool, you have to squat to enjoy the feeling of the water up to your neck. Surrounding the pool is a timber deck which becomes slippery, and there is nowhere near enough shade for people enjoying the loungers. The other (smaller) pool, located adjacent, does have many small steps into it, but the pool itself is 2.2m deep and there is no facility for poor swimmers to hang onto any ledging, nor is there any seating ledge in the pool. It is unfriendly.

This is a great hotel in a perfect location if your priority does not include using the pools. Four stars instead of five because of that.

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor
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GIMGFamily Business Moorabbin, Kingston, Greater Melbourne, Victoria
4
Very bad offering, letting the brand down.
Pros:

Don't expect this to be a Sofitel. At best it's a basic mercure level offering. Not even novotel level.

No lounge, gym is the size of 3 beds, bathroom amenities reduced fr9m Sofitel standards, beds are crap.

Rooms not updated, but even worse were never to sofitel standard.

Everything is crumbling. Bathrooms have holes, broken tiles etc... Breakfast buffet not to Sofitel standards.

Book the novotel instead. Cheaper and possibly better.

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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Rikki family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

The pool was excellent with my 4 year old son

Cons:

Just pricing, maybe the time of year but I think was a little expensive

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
8
Pros:

Location. Room.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple au
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple au
5
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
R
Rob family_with_children nz
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
B
Bernadette family_with_children au
5
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
H
Harald couple no
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Terry family_with_children au
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Nicole extended_group au
8
Pros:

The staff did all they could to get us into our room early. The room was modern spacious and comfortable.

Cons:

The air-conditioning didn't stay on.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Devang couple au
1
Overpriced and Dirty
Pros:

The location is really good and has many shops and restaurants around. Tram station is 5 mins walk

Cons:

The building is super old and not maintained. The room was full of dust on carpet when we came and we had to get it fully vacuumed again. The bathroom and toilet were super old and the view from the room wasn’t what was showing initially in pictures. We didn’t feel like the hotel was upto standards for a 5 star hotels. Can book better value elsewhere.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee