THE award-winning Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa on the Gold Coast reached a major milestone with the completion of its extensive $20 million refurbishment.
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa first launched more than 19 years ago and is a tourism icon of the Gold Coast with an international reputation. The luxurious 28 level resort features 329 rooms and is located on a serene riverfront site just a few minutes from the heart of Surfers Paradise. All rooms offer breathtaking views of the Gold Coast Hinterland, Surfers Paradise skyline or Pacific Ocean.
“The refurbishment works that have been undertaken are a strong vote of confidence in the Gold Coast, tourism in Australia and the property itself which is now right up at the top of the five star rankings nationally,” he said.
The resort’s general manager Peter Brampton says the completion of the refurbishment had seen the hotel regain the mantle of the Gold Coast’s most luxurious and unique hotel. “The Marriott caused a sensation when it opened and our lagoon pool with its tropical fish has been a unique attraction that for almost two decades has drawn guests back to the resort time and again,” he said.
The hotel’s extensive makeover has included an upgrade to all guest rooms including the opulent Presidential Suite, lobby area, lagoon pool area, front entry, dedicated events floor and a new all-day dining interactive restaurant, Citrique.
“The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa raises the bar in terms of luxury resort hotel accommodation and facilities locally and it is without doubt one of the finest hotels in Australia. We are confident that all past and future guests who experience the new look Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa they will want to come time and again” added Brampton.
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All of the guest rooms have been remodelled and now have a contemporary look with neutral colours and accents of coral, crisp whites and creams with the furniture reflecting a modern Queensland coastal charm. The refurbishment has also included an upgrade to all function rooms on the dedicated events floor. The state-of-the-art floor is set aside exclusively for the conference, incentive, weddings and special events market.
The Presidential Suite is located on the 28th floor and is the epitome of unsurpassed five-star elegance with its own dining room, separate living area, master bedroom and spacious en-suite with spa.
The Elandra Retreat Club suites are located on the top four floors of the resort and are designed for the discerning leisure or business traveller. They offer access to a contemporary lounge that offers complementary food and beverages throughout the day. The resort has also positioned itself as a clear leader in dining, featuring the recently opened Citrique interactive restaurant - with four different dining zones and eight international culinary concepts, it has already set a new benchmark in dining for the Gold Coast. There is also the ‘grab-and-go’ deli called Java Plus, a luxurious lobby lounge bar, Japanese Sake Bar, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, world-class Lattouf Hair and Day Spa, gymnasium and a new Wifi lounge area located on the ground floor for guests to enjoy Internet access 24 hours a day.