I had a great time at East! We didn't come for food but went there Saturday night. There was a…read morelaser show, confetti from above the dance floor at one point and great music. They do have a cover charge however you can find a link in their Facebook to get in free before 11pm. I will definitely be coming here again!

Enjoyed a fabulous dinner with a friend and my husband in the restaurant which becomes a nightclub…read morelater in the evening. I had a 3 course meal plus cocktails, which are on the more expensive side but really nice and perfect for a special occasion. Service was outstanding and the vibe was a trendy lux feel with a splash of eastern influence. Music was loud but not overly invasive. Not the place for quiet dinner. Entree: salt and pepper calamari with Japanese Mayo, Main: sizzling beef with veg served with rice and sake ginger sauce, Dessert: vanilla brûlée with almond biscotti and blueberry compote - yum! All good dishes but dessert was my favourite. Finished with a caramel espresso martini.

I was here before the pandemic and before they renovated. It's a nice hotel, very well situated…read more Light rail literally stops in front of the hotel, so you can take the Brisbane Airtrain, transfer to light rail, and get right to the hotel for about $50 all in. Or, take the Airtrain to the Narang station (closest to hotel) and then catch an Uber. That's about $10 more in total, but also a bit faster. The hotel has a nice restaurant area. Very open, well-lit, and right next to the pool. Breakfast buffet is well stocked with a huge variety of pretty much whatever you want, including fried rice. I'm oryzivorous, so I appreciate fried rice any time. You can also order custom omelets if the steam-tray scrambled eggs don't suit your taste. I went here for a conference (both last time and this), and found the facilities very nice. Unlike many venues, you don't have to walk a mile from your room to the conference center. The beach is about four blocks from the front door, around the corner. So, with light rail on one side and the beach on the other, it's a great location. There's also an airport in Gold Coast, just down the street. But there aren't a lot of flights, so if you miss a connection, there may be added hassle. Just a note for the wary traveler. One final note for no apparent reason: The room keys are wooden with the chip inside. Kinda pointless and cool.

Sofitel is a beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Rooms are adorned with modern furnishings and…read morelots of power outlets (super convenient). My room also had a stunning view of the city and beach; truly relaxing. The bed was SO comfy--slept like a rock every night despite the timezone difference. Terrific location as well; lots of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment within walking distance and easy access to the beach. Minor critique and is probably due to the proximity to the beach: the hallways smelled a little musty. Mind you, I was there during record high temps.

We stayed here for a short four night stay mid November whilst on a full on theme park tour…read more The hotel is located just a short from the beach and is surrounded by lots of food and beverage outlets. Upon arrival we were greeted with a lovely smile and the equally lovely customary "bonjour", this welcome continued throughout our stay. The foyer had beautiful cut flowers and the smell from these along with the candles was a pleasant assault on the senses! Our room, 1305, was a sea view room with the superbly comfortable Sofitel super king bed which made getting up in the morning difficult. The room was very large, about 38 square metres, and was very airy, fresh, crisp and contemporary. Our bathroom was a decent size and well finished in marble. The service from the staff was genuine and warm throughout, from the restaurant to front desk. Our young daughter loves swimming so we used the pool frequently and it was kept nice and clean and at night they lit torches and that created a lovely beach atmosphere. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to treat themselves weather single or family, young or old, with its great location, superb staff and attention to detail, it's the right choice.

So this is a bit of a mixed one as the venue was great for what we needed but the way they set it…read moreout for our lunch breaks and all was ridiculous with 1400 people only 45 men was fine when it was finger food but as lunch it was plates salads and what not and NO CHAIRS OR TABLES The fact is was for 3 days and they didn't fix the problem after the first day was an insult The food was yummy the venue was big enough and the service were ok I hate writing bad stuff as I know it can be damaging to a business but seriously 1355 annoyed women who would never usually sit on the floor and eat!

Fun night. Very entertaining. Talented actors and cast…read more Great menu too. Delicious drinks.

This place never disappoints. Great food and atmosphere. Great show I was cracking up the hole time…read morefood was great. Doesn't matter where you sit as you can see the hole stage from any seat.. service was great, but the show goes for a while so I suggest that you get a 6 pac in a bucket or a cocktail in a big glass.. Staff are really good at what they do and show is entertaining and funny Definitely a highlight of my gold coast trip.

After visiting crowne plaza surfers paradise for the past 12 years at least twice a year, many…read morememories made with loved ones sadly passed my mother and I truly enjoy the hospitality we have received. We have just had a lovely 5 night stay, unfortunately the weather wasn't te best however, the best part of our stay,EVERY TIME, is seeing Barney, our favorite chef cooking breakfast knowing he fed my late sister Erin and my late father Barry may they R.I.P my mother and I continue the tradition of visiting this lovely place with the amazing buffet breakfast Thankyou Barney, not only for your breakfast cheffy skills but also for being a really lovely human! We look forward to our next stay, also I have really enjoyed the breakfast menu having slight changes everyday, I found myself looking forward to what was different about the menu each morning. Go crowne plaza breakfast

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza over New Years in room 1301. This cost us $2,400. When we arrived we…read morewere horrified to discover that the OCEAN VIEW ROOM we had booked on Expedia was in fact a MOTORWAY VIEW ROOM. All we listened to was motorbikes dragging along the strip all night. When we tried to move, management blew us off. Next, we discovered that our room had no electricity. Then no TV. Most calls to reception were ignored. The family in 1302 made so much noise they could have powered the entire building with their energy. I've been screwed before, but never this hard. As another unhappy guest said, "Welcome to the Inn of the Damned!"