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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

#48 of 123 hotels in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 4067 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • 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

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn’t walk up to the downstairs bar to order a drink. There were (on occasions) not enough seating and/or not enough staff to take drinks orders.

    Very professional staff and very friendly Beautiful room Elegant foyer

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely to experience some luxury and beautiful surrounds. The buffer dinner was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was my husbands birthday and our wedding anniversary, which was mentioned when we made the booking. We received a lovely piece of birthday cake ; it would have been nice to receive some champagne to go with it. Just a thought. We did however receive a voucher for drinks at the bar.

    Everything was beautiful , service top notch and accommodating. The only thing is when we checked in, we missed out on our "welcome drinks". We had to go and park our car and when we came back to finalise the checking in process, this went amiss. No biggie, but thought it would have been nice to receive. All in al a great experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Condominium - Rooftop
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location, great facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Given I was on my own it was comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As mentioned above a door to the bathroom was an issue for me as there wasn't one, just an opening to the vanity bench and a door into toilet and shower cubicle. One would still need to exit shower cubicle to dry and dress, and the toilet was not far from bed either making privacy a major issue.

    The room was excellent, though I would have preferred a door into the bathroom as there wasn't one, clearly a privacy issue.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again but glad to know what to request in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn't told of the bond prior. So after travelling got stuck trying to get that together as I didn't get paid until the next day. Wasn't given an access key when first checking in so got stuck in the 18 and over first floor. The bond than doesn't get refunded for 3-5 business day. We were put in a room (302) with an awful window outlook and a noisy generator or chimney outside. (Really affected the sleep).

    The pool was stunning. The bedroom was divine as was the spa ensuite. Food delicious. Staff were friendly and polite.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful and luxurious, but don't expect the pool to be warm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pool was very cold! It's beautiful but unheated. If it was a little warmer I would have been in heaven.

    Rooms were gorgeous and the bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever stayed in. Lobby facilities and breakfast buffet were very lush.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful relaxing stay. Staff were the best I’ve had!!! So obliging and friendly. Amazing buffet breakfast. Awesom hote
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows were like flat pancakes!!!!

    Very relaxing!!! Quiet. Loved the adults only pool section. Hotel had everything I needed. Very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    great room and excellent place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    starting to show its age....

    Excellent property in a good position

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    It was as near as perfect as one could have. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sand in the pool. Didn't know breakfast was included. Cocktails can be presented better. Also, whiskey in a plastic tumbler (I know, safety reasons haha)

    Suite was amazing, really top tier stuff, as was the pool and all the staff. Drinks and location was incredible. Massage was fantastic as well. Love the classiness and the regal ambience of the entire resort.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very fancy, amazing breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

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

    Facilities needs maintenance

    Good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful resort and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bring a jumper! The corridors are freezing.

    I liked the older style rooms with the rustic furniture style. If you love a modern hotel room it’s not for you as the furniture is quite tired and in need of TLC.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to stay and we will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything. Clean, absolutely stunning interior, comfortable beds, and quiet. Super happy. Special mention to Jimmy at breakfast who was outstanding with his friendliness and service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Overall we had a great time though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is a little odd. Public transport options are limited and it’s a long drive to the airport.

    Nice staff, great breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    OK but prefer the Sheraton across the road.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This stay was 100% better than our last experience when it was called Versace. We swore we would never stay again while it was owned by Versace so we thought now it was the Imperial we would give it another try. The rooms were clean and tidy but very tired looking (when we stayed last time the room was filthy). I found the beds quite hard and I woke up sore every morning. The staff were beautiful and helpful from check in to cleaning to restaurants. Check in and out was very slow.

    This stay was 100% better than our last experience when it was called Versace. We swore we would never stay again while it was owned by Versace so we thought now it was the Imperial we would give it another try. The rooms were clean and tidy but very tired looking (when we stayed last time the room was filthy). I found the beds quite hard and I woke up sore every morning. The staff were beautiful and helpful from check in to cleaning to restaurants. Check in and out was very slow

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Great service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Lagoon King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Furniture could do with a refurbishment. A little old and room service food wasn’t 5 star, could do a much better menu.

    Gorgeous property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff but the owners really need to make an effort and fully rebrand and refit this property instead of trading o
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This property is tired. Since Versace didn’t renew their operating licence the current operator has literally just renamed the hotel. Unfortunately they have made no effort to refurbish or replace the damaged or broken FF&E. Doors and furniture are chipped, tiles are missing, upholstery is torn. If I were Versace’s lawyers I would serve them a cease and desist letter to remove all the Versace branding because the upkeep is so non existent that it is actually having a negative impact on their brand. The imperial hotel’s owners haven’t even bothered to put a band aid on things, they’ve just stuck a cheap ‘imperial hotel’ sign on the front door and moved in and inherited what Versace didn’t want to take away. This was once a 6 star hotel and is now probably 3.5 star. Guests were walking barefoot through the lobby, having breakfast in their PJs in some instances but without any challenge or managerial pride to intervene. Far more high end options on the GC for the same price point in my opinion.

    Lovely staff. Very friendly and helpful. Always smiling and welcoming. They were great.

    Stayed in March 2024

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