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Reviews of Imperial Hotel Gold Coast This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Sea World Drive, Main Beach, 4217 Gold Coast, Australia

#47 of 121 hotels in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 4066 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great service,great food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Not the standard that we were expecting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We upgraded at considerable cost when we arrived as we didn’t like the original room and were disappointed that it did not include breakfast. There is no evening turn down service which surprised us. We also returned to the hotel at 11.30pm one night and were locked out. It took a while to raise the security guard to let us in.

    We liked the position of the hotel and the underground parking for our car

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    9.0
    Imperial fun in the sun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was freezing! They hope to get it heated this year.

    Staff were amazing super friendly and accommodating! Rooms ultra clean, beds comfortable. Beautiful ambience at the hotel. Loved the pianist in the lobby. Buffet breakfast was one of the best I have had on the GC.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Our stay was just great - thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was good - good variety of food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Interior and exterior decor wonderful classic- The best

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gym facilities very poor most out of order. No indoor pool

    Nice comfy bed. Beautiful hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The seafood buffet is amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool wasn't warm enough. My kids were very excited to get into the pool but it was so cold; very disappointing.

    The breakfast buffet, the seafood dinner buffet were awesome. The location is very convinient. Loved the decor too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we got fined for 1/2 late checkout

    Pool and the decor

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location near the pool. Great Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Buffet breakfast was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Nearly perfect and I would definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately the bed wasn't supportive enough for me. I didn't sleep as well as hoped. As a vegetarian, the food options were terribly limited so I needed to go looking elsewhere.

    I was nicely surprised at the size of the room...like a suite...so much space. The amenities were excellent too. I had everything needed such as toiletries, lots of hanging space, comfy lounge chairs. As a guest, it was great to have free car parking. The hotel is a bit isolated from outside services which is positive in that it was quiet and close to the beach. The proximity to the beach encouraged some good walks on the beach and along the beachfront. There are some more foodie options along the beachfront walkways. Despite the sad state of/loss of businesses in the shopping centre next door to the hotel, there were some good options including the Farmer's Market on Saturday, a lovely Asian restaurant, and an excellent coffee shop. I stayed at the Imperial because I was attending a wedding reception there. The venue is a perfect one for that purpose.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very good but not as good as under previous management.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The very minor details in a true 5star resort that you don’t think about until they’re not there. Shoe horns, shoe polish kits, extra towels, bed turndown. Toilet seat not installed straight, towel racks ditto. “First world problems” of course but there are standards to be upheld.

    It’s been a 5 resort, under previous management and probably still qualifies as such. Quite large room, yetweirdly narrow corridors (allows more lettable space) plus excellent breakfast, and pleased to see decent flat white coffee rather than the low rent drip filter brews preferred by many US chains. Two double beds in our room, and very comfortable they were. Free self parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and feel special
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much actually

    Elegant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Location and hotel quality

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Spontaneous stay met our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good variety and service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable and not long enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The snotty reception staff when I checked out. Never judge a book by its cover comes to mind!

    The breakfast and pool atea

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    To sum up this booking was made purely on location to allow attendance at an inportant function.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Over all this is a nice property but i fyou look a the details of the romm there were a couple of maintence items that require attention The plaster wall was broken and marked behind the bed head A hotel map indicating the correct lift to use from jthe carrpark would be good at checkin

    Large windows ? Glass sliding doors overlooking the pool Large bathroom seperate toilet and shower Basement parking Free 7 KW electric car charging

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Top class hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was freezing but still took a dip. No spa room.

    Loved the hotel and the staff it's beautiful. Location near marina and beach is great. Delightful ambience. The scenery and views great. Flowers in the foyer were put of this world.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Nice enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were initially allocated room 148, which had a full-height, brick wall balcony and an awful smell because of its location within the hotel. We asked to change rooms and our only option was a room that cost an additional $50 a night, yet the hotel wasn’t even close to capacity. It appeared as though it was a tactic to push paid upgrades onto guests. This was very disappointing as the image on our booking was not an accurate reflection of the room we were allocated, and ate into our first day. We also ordered the $34 cheese platter based on a visual we saw on Instagram and it wasn’t presented in the same beautiful way, which was also disappointing. However our stay was otherwise pleasant.

    The hotel is located right near SeaWorld and although there are rumours that it is dated, it was honestly absolutely fine.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in good location with very nice high quality fitout and an amazing pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Price of the buffet was excessive, although it was really a seafood buffet and our family doesnt eat Seafood so we paid a premium unnecessarily. The meal was actually significantly higher than the accommodation so I guess thats what didnt make sense to us.

    Hotel looks amazing, high quality and very impressive from the entrance to the rooms. Staff were helpful and the pool was excellent. Kids really loved the pool and it wasnt too crowded even during school holidays thankfully.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    As soon as I walk in the door I am happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No entertainment

    Space Pool Beds and linen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    The room is excellent , spa bath even better we love it so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room very big and excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    We loved the hotel, felt like we were in Italy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lighting in the bathroom was very dim, it would be an advantage to have an option for brighter lighting. The spa bath jets had not been cleaned / flushed out with appropriate cleaning products. As a result of this procedure not being done, scum and obviously residue from previous guests dead skin cells and bodily oils etc had built up in the jets, when I emptied the bath the bathtub was when I discovered the problem. It is essential that spa baths are cleaned and maintained to ensure that hygiene is maintained.

    The staff were very attentive and professional.

    Stayed in April 2024

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