WHERE TO STAY

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

Located between the CBD and famous Surfers Paradise strip, the hotel offers 370 guestrooms, suites and self-contained studio or one-bedroom apartments. Other facilities include two swimming pools, a tennis court, four restaurants and a range of meeting facilities.

Special meeting offer: A$179 (US$140) per room (including breakfast). Free one-hour cocktail reception. crowneplazasurfersparadise.com.au

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa

One of the key conference destinations on the Gold Coast, the Marriott property offers 2,000 sqm of event space. This ranges from the grand ballroom and boardrooms to a stunning poolside venue, all serviced by on-site audiovisual company Microhire. The hotel offers 304 rooms, plus two signature restaurants including a Japanese teppanyaki establishment.

Special meeting offer: From A$299 (US$235) per room (including breakfast). Free coffee cart. marriott.com

Mercure Gold Coast Resort

Located near the green belt of golf courses, this attractive resort-style property is well situated for a business/leisure mix. It has 292 rooms and offers 11 flexible indoor conference options for up to 600, plus four outdoor spaces and a spa.

Special meeting offer: From A$149 (US$117) per room (including breakfast). A$500 discount on AV packages. mercuregoldcoastresort.com.au

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

The hotel features 296 rooms, including three executive suites and 17 luxury ocean spa rooms. Event facilities stretch across ten function rooms catering for up to 350 delegates. Other facilities include the Room 81 restaurant and bar, poolside restaurant Bistro On3, TC’s Bar, plus two pools. Special meeting offer: From A$250 (US$196) per room (including breakfast and wifi). Free coffee cart. sofitelgoldcoast.com.au

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach