I got the chance to stay at the Sofitel Gold Coast while solo traveling for 2 days in Australia, and it made my experience so amazing! The Sofitel Gold Coast is a 5 star, luxury hotel just a couple blocks away from the beach with amazing ocean-view rooms and amenities like tennis courts, swimming pool, guest laundry, and a small gym. But more about that in a minute…

First of all, I had heard mixed reviews about the Gold Coast in general, but it had been on my bucket list for so long I knew I needed to come. Let me just say, I LOVED the Gold Coast and would 100% come back!

A panoramic view of the Gold Coast from the SkyPoint Observation Deck, showcasing the beautiful Surfers Paradise Beach and the ocean beyond under a clear sky.
Epic view of the Gold Coast! I saw a photo like this on Pinterest soo many years ago and have been wanting to visit ever since!

The ocean water was literally the perfect temperature! I was there mid-December, which is the start of summer in Australia. According to a quick Google search, the water was likely around 75°F/24°C when I was there. So perfect!

The Sofitel Gold Coast was located right around some really cute shops and great restaurants. Public transportation was so easy and cheap ($0.50 AUD for all bus/metro rides!) which made it really easy to go up north to Surfers Paradise Beach, and down south to Burleigh Head National Park.

The Broadbeach area felt very safe to me as a solo female traveler. I had heard some iffy things about Surfers Paradise Beach and staying there, although I did not personally experience or witness anything sketchy there either!

But I digress, onto everything you should know about the Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach hotel before you visit!

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The Hotel

Upon walking into the Sofitel Gold Coast, I was greeted by this really pretty fresh floral display! The hotel was also really nicely decorated for the holidays, since it was mid-December.

Also, since the Sofitel Gold Coast is part of the French hotel chain, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, everyone was greeting me with a friendly “Bonjour!” (“Hello” in french)!

A beautiful display in the Sofitel Gold Coast lobby featuring an array of white flowers and plants arranged in stylish vases.

The Gold Coast reminded me a lot of Miami – there are a lot of tall skyscraper buildings right next to the beach, and the Sofitel Gold Coast is no exception! I thought this photo was super cool of the top of the hotel against a clear blue sky.

A view of the top of the Sofitel Gold Coast, a tall building featuring numerous windows and hotel room balconies, reflecting a modern architectural design against a clear sky.

As you can see, every room gets its own balcony, which I am a big fan of.

The Rooms

With all of the rooms getting their own balcony, you really can’t go wrong with the one you choose! I stayed in a Superior Ocean View Room, and it was so spacious and comfortable.

The view was incredible, and I was even able to watch the sunset and sunrise from my balcony! Check out the view from my room of the city:

A woman in a blue dress stands on a balcony of the Sofitel Gold Coast, gazing out over a vibrant cityscape of the Gold Coast Broadbeach below.

The Dining

The Sofitel Gold Coast has a few different dining options.

First, there is the Bistro On3, which has a full breakfast buffet to start your morning off strong. Breakfast was included with my room and was actually so delicious. 

They had lots of different fruits and yogurt, an omelette station, pastries, drinks, breakfast classics like hash browns and cereal, smoked salmon platter and more. I also got to try vegemite for the first time!

Bistro On3 also serves lunch and dinner, and is available for you to order when you’re at the pool!

Breakfast buffet at the Sofitel Gold Coast, features plates of mini baguettes stacked on top of each other, mini croissants, and slices of bread.

Room81 is an elegant bar with cocktails and small bar snacks. This would be a great spot to start your evening or go on a cute little date at the Sofitel Gold Coast!

There is also the more casual TC’s Bar & Gaming Lounge with classics like fish & chips, burgers, and club sandwiches. This would be a great spot to go to relax and catch a sports game!

The Amenities

Outdoor Rooftop Pool Deck

Although the beach is so close, having an outdoor pool at the Sofitel Gold Coast was so clutch! It’s perfect for when you want to stay outside, but want to be under the shade of an umbrella or one of the cabanas.

An empty hotel pool surrounded by umbrellas, showcasing a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

There is a ton of seating, I never had an issue getting a sun lounger! Plus you can order food and drinks directly from your spot by the pool, and they’ll bring them out right to you!

Tennis Courts

Okay, I have actually never seen tennis courts like this at any other hotel! There were two, full-sized tennis courts open for hotel guest use.

The Sofitel Gold Coast even had racquets and balls that I was able to borrow to play tennis in the morning! The concierge was so friendly and got the equipment for me right away.

A woman seated on a tennis court, holding a racquet with a tennis ball beside her, ready for play.

Because I was solo, I unfortunately wasn’t able to play a full tennis match BUT I did get some cute pictures (featured above) and practiced my serve.

Also, I’m not even sure if anyone else knew about them, because I was the only person out there!

Endota Spa

If you’re in the mood to relax and rejuvenate on your vacation, the Sofitel Gold Coast has a day spa, the Endota Spa! They offer massages, facials, pedicures, waxing and more, plus a lot of packages if you want multiple services!

I did not get a chance to visit the Endota Spa during my stay, but they have really good reviews on Google. There’s nothing better than pampering yourself on a solo trip, so I’ll need to make sure to do that next time!

Things to do in the Gold Coast

If you’re looking for things to do in and around the Gold Coast, you have lots of options! I’ve included a few of my favorites here:

  • SkyPoint Observation Deck is a MUST!! That’s where I took the birds eye view photo of the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise Beach. I would recommend going there about 30 minutes before sunset to get sunset views as well.
  • Spend a day at Dreamworld going on rides and getting up close with Australian wildlife like koalas and kangaroos.
  • Visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to get a chance to interact with Australian wildlife while contributing to conservation efforts. You can also add in some adventure with the high ropes and ziplines!
  • Hike Burleigh Head National Park. I spent about 2 hours here and the views are just incredible. There are also a lot of surfers you can watch ride the waves!
  • Try a bug roll at Rick Shores or Kirra Beach House – this is a Gold Coast delicacy!

Overall, I loved my time at the Gold Coast, and it was so nice to stay at the Sofitel Gold Coast! There is so much to do, and this was hands down my favorite beach that I visited during my 2 week trip in Australia.

Make sure to follow along on Instagram for more, and send me a DM if you are going to the Gold Coast soon and want any more tips on where to go!

💙mariss