Gold Coast International Hotel

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Property Information:

7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast International Hotel, affectionately known as the GCI Hotel – the very heart of Queensland’s dazzling Gold Coast. Ideally situated within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants and nightlife and within only minute’s drive to world-class golf courses, theme parks, nature and wildlife reserves, your options are endless.

Whether it's a romantic getaway for two, a family vacation or a corporate conference, the GCI Hotel and its premium facilities leaves every guest spoiled for choice. With a reputation built on the belief that accommodation is just the beginning - the GCI is much more than a place to stay.

You can relax in the comfort of your surroundings, or with a world of adventure at your door you can explore everything the Gold Coast has to offer. The expert team at the GCI has it covered and will assist you in creating fantastic memories to last a lifetime. The GCI Hotel - always inviting, always innovative, always interesting…

Body Inc Day Spa

For those of our guests wanting true pampering immersion, GCI’s Body inc. Day Spa caters to another level of relaxation and rejuvenation. From the ancient Japanese technique of Shiatsu to the flowing rhythmical strokes of Hawaiian massage, the Body Inc. Day Spa offers a host of treatments and indulgences to soothe and invigorate.

Fitness Centre

For those guests wanting a workout, the GCI Hotel Fitness Centre provides the ideal place for a cardio or fitness strength session in a thoroughly modern environment. The Fitness Centre boasts a heated outdoor pool and tennis courts. Following your session of choice, relax and cleanse your body and mind in our VIP Spa Rooms where separate facilities are available. Both rooms offer high-powered showers, a large whirlpool spa, and our very calming sauna and steam room to rejuvenate those aching muscles.

Property Features:

Three award winning restaurants
Cocktail lounge & bar
Heated outdoor pool & Day spa
Swim up bar
Indoor & outdoor spas
Sauna & steam rooms
Tennis courts
Fully equipped gymnasium
24hr reception & assistant manager
Currency exchange
Undercover parking (Valet - $10 per day)
Guest laundry
In-house security
Guest lounge
Concierge – tour desk

Restaurants

Indulge your tastebuds at the GCI. Three of the Coast's most popular restaurants are located right here. There’s the sumptuous Patio Seafood Buffet Restaurant, winner of the "People’s Choice Gold Coast Best Buffet 2005 & 2006". The contemporary cuisine and signature 'Hot Rock' dishes at Lygon Street Restaurant, complemented by an extensive wine list, bring out the gourmet in every diner.

For the very best Teppanyaki and the Coast's freshest sushi and sashimi, go no further than their famous Yamagen Restaurant, renowned as the Gold Coast’s best Japanese restaurant and awarded best Teppanyaki Chef in 2004 and 2005. Catch up with old friends and new at the popular Lava Bar for drinks and delectable snacks, or relax in your room with their 24 hour in-room dining.

Whatever your tastes, you'll always find something to tempt you at the GCI.

Lygon Street Restaurant

Their Signature restaurant, Lygon Street delivers a cosmopolitan choice of cuisine for the casual diner. Refurbished to a new level of sophistication, Lygon Street is situated in the lower enclave of the lobby, and overlooks the hotel swimming pool. Guests can choose to dine alfresco, or in the calm ambience of the restaurant simply watching the world go by.

Infused with a relaxed atmosphere, Lygon Street Restaurant provides an abundance of choice. From light snacks and coffees through to contemporary cuisine - the signature dish ‘Hot Rock’, and the irresistible Flambé - all complimented by a distinguished wine list.

'Hot Rock'

If you are after a dining experience with a difference, try the signature dish 'Hot Rock' with a choice of either beef, seafood or both, served on a volcanic rock, allowing you to become the chef. A unique dining experience not to be missed!

Patio Seafood Buffet Restaurant

The newly renovated Patio Restaurant continues to live up to its reputation for presenting one of the most sumptuous buffets on the Gold Coast. Located on the 1st floor, the Patio Buffet Restaurant is a Gold Coast favourite delivering a mouth watering selection of hot and cold dishes, for both breakfast and dinner. The Patio's daily breakfast buffet features fresh fruits and juices, pastries and a variety of hot and cold dishes, accompanied by all the breakfast trimmings.

In the evening Patio Seafood Buffet Restaurant provides one of the Coast's most spectacular dining experiences. The buffet is filled with the freshest daily ocean catches including prawns, oysters, mussels, crabs and Moreton Bay bugs. There is also an endless choice of salads, cold meats and terrines, fresh breads, hot roast dishes, a divine selection of desserts and an extensive beverage selection including our additional wine buffet.

For the perfect dining option for the whole family, visit the Patio Seafood Buffet restaurant open daily.

Yamagen Japanese Restaurant:

The GCI's Yamagen Restaurant is the pinnacle of Japanese culinary experiences, delivering authentic cuisine, in a traditional Japanese setting.

The Yamagen Restaurant offers an entertaining dining experience as the highly talented Teppanyaki Chefs show off their skills. The expertise and artistry of the chefs, combined with a service ethic that is second to none, have long been recognised as the key ingredients to the restaurant’s enviable reputation and has ensured it remains a favourite with locals and visitors. Reward your palate with the sizzling aromas and meals prepared on either Yamagen’s famous Teppanyaki BBQ Grill, from the inspired a la carte menu or many of the varieties of sushi prepared fresh daily by our very own Sushi Master.

All of our highly talented chefs cook each meal with precision and flair, from set menu options to individual items of rib eye fillets, Moreton bay bugs, fresh King prawns, chicken breast, Atlantic salmon, kangaroo and tofu - there is a dish to suit all tastes. The Yamagen Experience is a true marriage of high skill and dedication and continuously delivers its promise of superb food and affordability.

Dine with the locals between 5:30pm and 6:30pm for Yamagen’s Sunset Teppanyaki special, offering a popular set menu including appetizer, California rolls, steamed rice, choice of sirloin steak or chicken, miso soup and desert all for the great value of $35.00 per person.

Conferences & Events:

In the demanding world of event management, the GCI Hotel has long been considered as an ideal conference and events venue. In recent years we have repositioned ourselves with a strong focus in the conference and incentive market, specializing in attention to detail and ensuring that your event is a successful and memorable one.

The Gold Coast International Hotel, in "the very heart of the Coast", prides itself in being renowned as a premium hotel boasting exceptional conference, exhibition and meeting facilities. Their new look Grand Ballroom is incredibly flexible for up to 750 guests, and their dedicated events team is focused entirely on exceeding your expectations whilst having the ability to tailor any event to suit your individual goals.

Innovative use of glass walls and expansive windows allows natural light to shine in on your event. With 16 versatile conference rooms, ideal for any event, grand or intimate, which feature natural light, adjacent outdoor areas and state of the art audiovisual and Internet technologies. Well appointed pillar-less function rooms play host to conferences, extensive trade shows, product or car launches and gala dinners. The Hotel also boasts a number of outdoor locations perfect for cocktails parties, casual Aussie BBQ dinners or team building activities.

Weddings:

On behalf of the Gold Coast International Hotel they wish to extend their warmest congratulations on your engagement. The Gold Coast International Hotel provides a thoroughly upmarket environment to stage your ultimate wedding. Whether you're planning an elaborate reception of up to 350 guests, or a small intimate cocktail party, the wedding packages have been specifically designed to cater for your special day.

Their professional and friendly wedding specialists will ensure that your wedding day is the happiest and most memorable occasion of your lives together. They are more than happy to tailor a package especially for you to create your dream Wedding Day. Allow us to make your Wedding Day the memorable beginning of an exciting journey together...

Accommodation Information:

Outside balconies, tables and chairs
Daily maid service
24 hour in-room dining
Air conditioning
Shower over Bath
In-room safe & Alarm clock radio
Mini bar
Television & Free Austar channels
In-room movies (pay to view)
Tea & coffee facilities
Hairdryer & bathroom amenities
Ironing Equipment
Direct dial phone & Voice mail
Wireless, Broadband & Dial-up Internet access
Wheelchair accessible room

The GCI redefines premium accommodation with a unique blend of space, comfort, style, service and spectacular five-star views. With our stylish range of accommodation - 296 recently refurbished rooms - you’re assured of a rejuvenated stay, whatever your aspirations.

Their spacious rooms are air-conditioned and feature their own private balconies so you can make the most of the fresh ocean breezes and the balmy, sub-tropical warmth. The views are simply breathtaking - amazing ocean, mountain and river panoramas stretch seemingly forever into the distance.

At night, a stream of shimmering lights link the Coast as it gets set to party. It's an experience - it's truly memorable - it's the GCI Hotel!

Room Types:

Mountain River Rooms - Their Mountain River view rooms offer breathtaking views of the surrounding Gold Coast Hinterland, and the glistening Nerang River, which gently meanders its way through the multi-million dollar houses lining its banks, as far as the eye can see. By nightfall the views are transformed as the lights of the city produce a sea of diamonds leading towards the excitement of Surfers Paradise City. These large 37 square meter rooms feature a private balcony, a choice of one Queen bed, two Double beds or two Queen beds, a mini bar, and a private ensuite bathroom with bath/shower.

Ocean View Room - Their spectacular Ocean View rooms offer incredible views of the world famous Gold Coast beaches, with beautiful white sands and the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. These spacious 37 square metre rooms feature a private balcony, a choice of one Queen bed, two Double beds or two Queen beds, a mini bar, and a private ensuite bathroom with bath/shower.

Executive Ocean Spa Suite - Their Executive Suites are all located on the ocean side of the GCI Hotel, offering guests incredible views of the beach and ocean. Your suite features a separate lounge room and bar area with a private balcony, powder room, a master bedroom with an adjoining large ensuite, including a large round spa bath with views looking out over the ocean and Surfers Paradise. The separate bedroom in these suites are configured to feature a choice of either one King bed or two Double beds and offer deluxe amenities including bathrobes.

Location Information:

Welcome to 'The Coast with the Most', offering the very best in Entertainment, Shopping, Nightlife, Relaxation, Warmth, Nature... you name it, the Gold Coast has it all and much more. Theme parks include Dreamworld, Warner Brothers Movieworld, Seaworld, Wet n Wild Waterpark, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary....the list goes on.

If you are a sporting person, then the Gold Coast will provide ample opportunities to burn energy. Water sports, Golf Courses, Diving, Bungee jumping, Scenic Flights etc... And thats not even mentioning the annual Indy Carnival.

Location Features

30 kilometres to domestic airport
50 metres to beach
500 metres to town centre
90 kilometres to international airport

Attractions:

Sea World - Visit Sea World on Australia's Gold Coast - the most amazing world of all! Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of exciting rides, shows and attractions. Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at Sea World. See the beautiful orphaned Polar Bear cubs Hudson and Nelson as they play in their state-of-the-art home Polar Bear Shores.

Warner Bros. Movie World - Visit Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia's Gold Coast! Experience the magic and excitement of a world where everyone's a star - Warner Bro's Movie World - the only place you can become lost in a world of fantasy and fun and meet and fun and meet all favourite stars! Take adventure to the next dimension in the new Shrek 4-D Adventure at Warner Bros. Giving you attractions that put you in the action with hair raising, eye-popping, and butt-busting effects so real that all your senses will be on ogre-time. Experience an exhilarating ride like no other on the planet with Warner Bros.

Wet'n'Wild Water World - Visit Wet'n'Wild Water World, Australia's premier theme water theme park on the Gold Coast. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world's latest water slides, pools and attractions. For splashtacular fun you can't go past Wet 'n' Wild Water World. Kids now have their very own cool and colourful aquatic adventure playground offering multi-levels of interactive fun at the all-new Buccaneer Bay. If your a thrill seeker you can get the ultimate adrenaline rush on the seven gigantic slides at the awesome new Extreme H²O Zone.

Dreamworld - So many worlds in one, Dreamworld is an action packed two-day adventure with some of the wildest rides and attractions in Australia. The park's latest addition is Wiggles World - the only place to meet The Wiggles Friends and ride the Big Red Car everyday of the year. The whole family can scream themselves silly on the Runaway Reptar Rollercoaster, blast each other with thousands of foam balls, meet the Nickelodeon stars including the Rugrats, Blues Clues, SpongeBob SquarePants and lots more.

Australian Outback Spectacular - Australian Outback Spectacular is a first of a kind in Australia. This unique and exciting show captures the grandeur of the Australian Outback, with spectacular visual effects and raw energy all of its own. Every night the giant arena thunders with the hooves of Australian stock horses as the action-packed performance unfolds. It's an electric atmosphere presented with state-of-the-art lighting and sound as Australia's leading stunt riders and stockmen play out a story of two rival cattle stations. On arrival you will enter a traditional Outback Pub for a cool beverage, where you will receive a Stockman's hat of your own. Enjoy the night.

Day Tours:

Adventure Duck - Come and ride "The ORIGINAL DUCK" and experience a great land and water adventure. It's a great way to get a ducks eye view of the Gold Coast. Enjoy our splashtacular ride of fun and excitement while travelling the Gold Coast's roads, along Surfers Paradise beachfront and the magnificent Gold Coast waterways on the Original Amphibious Adventure Duck.

Australian Day Tours – Australia Zoo Croc Express - The Sunshine Coast, home of the Crocodile Hunter and Australia Zoo, has been a popular holiday playground for Australian's and visitors alike. This tour goes directly to and from Australia Zoo, made famous by the antics of Steve and Terri Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter) and their global documentaries. You will have time to experience the best of Australia Zoo. This wildlife "Theme Park" is too good to rush.

Spirit of Gold Coast Cruises - Whale Watch - Imagine the thrill and excitement as you meet the 'gentle giant' humpback whales on their annual migration from Antarctica to give birth or on their return journey with their calves. An Awesome experience as these 40 ton humpback whales breach before your eyes, wave their pectoral fins and slap their tails. Let their friendly professional crew share this special part of your journey on the waterways of the beautiful Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Australian Day Tours - Fraser Island in a Day - Perhaps Southern Queensland's most impressive attraction, Fraser Island, is an enigma. Rainforest and sand usually don't go together, but this is just one of the amazing features of this world heritage landmark. Unspoiled fresh water lakes and creeks, so clear you can see the bottom, mingle with towering rainforests to create a breath-taking visit to the world's largest sand island.

Sunrover – Fraser Island 1 Day Tour Ex Brisbane - Travel with your experienced driver and guide in a small group to explore Fraser Island. Today you travel North past the Glasshouse Mountains to the seaside town and coloured sands of Rainbow Beach (morning tea stop own cost). Look for Dolphins, Turtles and Dugong as you ferry cruise across bay to Fraser Island. 4WD Fraser Island's 75 mile surf beach with an eye out for dingoes, sea eagle and whale. Fresh Buffet Lunch at Eurong Beach Resort - Fraser Island's eastern surf beach.

Extended Tours:

Sunrover - Fraser Island 2 Day Tour Ex Brisbane - Travel north past the Glasshouse Mountains to Noosa River Ferry and Cooloola Coast Beach (tides permitting). Arrive Rainbow Beach for early lunch (own cost) overlooking the coloured sands and surf. Ferry cruise to Fraser Island. WD Fraser Island's Eastern Surf Beach to Lake Wabby, and famous Sand Dune - Swim, Hike, Turtle watch. Enjoy Afternoon Tea of fresh fruits and cold drinks.

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