Sun-bathed days, dazzling beaches and a fun-loving culture which is always up for a good time; the Gold Coast is everything you could want from your summer holiday hit list. With its front-and-centre locale and an invitation to relish the moment, the stylish Dorsett Gold Coast warmly welcomes guests with sleek design-led interiors, direct access to a world of entertainment and the incredibly Instagrammable Isoletto Pool Club.

This is your all-in-one guide to uncovering the city, so check in to chill out, frock up and dive into everything that glitters on the Gold Coast.

Where to stay

If you’re here for a good time, and, well, who doesn’t come to the Gold Coast for that? Then Dorsett is the only place to stay. Throw yourself onto the generous bed in your ultra-stylish room and take in the surrounding scene of refined interiors, astonishing city vistas and your centre-of-the-action Broadbeach location.

Set within The Star Gold Coast’s leisure precinct and an easy five-minute walk from Kurrawa Beach and Broadbeach’s dining precinct and across the road from Pacific Fair shopping centre – Dorsett Gold Coast is at the beating heart of a truly vibrant playground.

Go all in and book an Executive Room to level up the luxe on your stay and unlock access to the loftily located Executive Lounge on level 19. Here you can take in sweeping Gold Coast panoramas and indulge in complimentary daily sunset canapes, evening drinks and a bespoke buffet breakfast.

Things to do

Gold Coast days can’t get more idyllic than at Dorsett Gold Coast’s covetable Isoletto Pool Club. Slide onto a submerged ‘wet’ sun lounge and dangle your toes in the water as you take in this perfectly styled scene.

Here in this sky-high oasis with front-row seats to the city skyline, the hours drift easily away. Spend them slipping in and out of the pool, sipping cocktails on the deck (the sunset spritz or a margarita pop are particular favourites) and grazing on light dishes of a Californian Prawn Cocktail or Nourish Bowl to fuel your moment in the sun.

When the draw of the ocean lures you away from Isoletto, pack your beach umbrella and head across to Kurrawa Beach to plunge into glassy waves and watch the parade of people flitting between the sea and sand.

Or travel a little further to explore the Gold Coast’s string of glittering beaches from Surfers Paradise in the north, all the way down to Coolangatta on the southern end. Beloved Burleigh Heads is in the middle.

Should you require a new outfit befitting a glamorous night on the town, you needn’t look too far. Across the way from Dorsett Gold Coast is the sprawling mall, Pacific Fair. You could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped onto a cruise ship at this resort-inspired shopping centre that houses everything from favourite high-street fashion to luxury labels, such as Balenciaga, Burberry and Bvlgari. You’ll also find a cinema and casual dining.

Of course, if you’re after a bit of classic Gold Coast fun, you can always spend a day at one of the many theme parks. From Seaworld Marine Park and Warner Bros. Movie World to splash-tastic fun at Wet ’n’ Wild, there are thrills aplenty. Or keep the adrenaline levels low and spend some time meeting adorable local wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

After amassing some incredible Gold Coast experiences, it may be time for a little more relaxation back at Dorsett Gold Coast. Book yourself in to recalibrate body and mind at Azure Spa & Fitness, where you can put your wellbeing first in one of the six treatment rooms or gym. To lean right into the indulgence, opt for a couples massage in one of the Azure cabanas.

Where to eat

Inside Dorsett Gold Coast is Jin Bar & Cafe, where you can drop in for everything from a morning coffee and pastry to a cocktail or two and a sharing platter come aperitivo hour. This secret gem is the place to sink into a plush lounge and let the night begin.

An elevator ride away from the gastronomic checklist of The Star’s dining collection, a stay at Dorsett places incredible culinary experiences within easy reach of ravenous appetites.

Take your place at the table for intricately crafted Japanese delights at Kiyomi, or tuck into a trolley-load of treats for a yum cha session at Uncle Su. Also find the elevated 19 at The Star, where a well-finessed cocktail at the lounge bar is a Gold Coast must-do and well worth dressing up in your finery to enjoy. If only carbs will suffice, settle in for a wood-fired pizza at Cucina Vivo.

For evenings slightly further afield, it’s a quick walk to Broadbeach’s buffet of world-class restaurants, such as the warm-hued Miss Moneypenny’s and the intimate fine-dining Social Eating House.

Start planning your luxe, summer Gold Coast getaway at dorsetthotels.com