{"id":1998,"date":"2021-04-09T05:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/one-night-at-the-star-grand-gold-coast\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T09:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:29:47","slug":"one-night-at-the-star-grand-gold-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/one-night-at-the-star-grand-gold-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Gold Coast Hotels: One Night at The Star Grand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to tropical glamour, Gold Coast\u00a0hotels do it best. Stay and play in style at The Star\u00a0Grand Gold Coast, where pre-dinner cocktails lead to first-class fine dining and\u00a0after-dinner drinks overlooking the city\u2019s glittering lights.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Seekers of sunshine,\u00a0sophistication\u00a0and\u00a0gourmet\u00a0dining flock to Gold Coast hotels for good reason. This high-end beachfront playground has\u00a0long proven it\u2019s more than a family-fun destination, serving handcrafted\u00a0drinks\u00a0to discerning\u00a0revellers\u00a0throughout its\u00a0award-winning\u00a0bars and restaurants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find some of the best at The Star\u00a0Grand Gold Coast, where\u00a0evenings begin with\u00a0drinks on the emerald lawn and end with\u00a0an epicurean affair.\u00a0From panoramic views and signature cocktails at\u00a0Nineteen\u00a0at The Star\u00a0rooftop bar to sinking into your plush bed at The Star Grand\u00a0Gold Coast\u00a0at the end of the night \u2013 this is how you\u00a0do\u00a0Gold Coast\u00a0hotels right.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5pm<\/strong>:<\/strong> Start your night<\/strong> at<\/strong> The Deck<\/strong>, Garden Kitchen & Bar<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Catch the last of the Gold Coast sun at The Deck, the Garden Kitchen & Bar\u2019s vibrant outdoor space. Sit back on the emerald lawn, drink in hand, with live music for company on Friday and Saturday nights.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has the kind of laidback atmosphere that\u2019s perfect for catching up with friends. Pair your drinks with pre-dinner nibbles, including sea salt and lemon myrtle calamari with citrus aioli, Coffin Bay oysters, and citrus and wasabi marinated prawns. Dancing here goes late into the night \u2013 but you\u2019ve got so much more to see first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:30pm<\/strong>:<\/strong> Pre-dinner drinks<\/strong> at<\/strong> Cherry<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cocktail connoisseurs are catered for at Cherry, where highly talented mixologists shake and stir their way through an impressive list of concoctions. The lavish 22-metre bar sparkles under the light of crystal chandeliers, creating a buzz of excitement that sets the scene for the rest of your night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larger groups can reserve one of four intimate VIP booths, decked out in plush crimson velvet and encased in exquisitely detailed gold screens. Tailor a drinks package to your tastes and enjoy table service throughout the evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7pm<\/strong>:<\/strong> Dinner<\/strong> at<\/strong> Kiyomi<\/strong> <\/strong>(reservation required)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to book ahead to get into Kiyomi, The Star\u2019s exceptional Japanese restaurant. Delicate sashimi, sushi and crispy tempura grace the inspired menu by Executive Chef Chase Kojima, who brings a modern taste of Tokyo to the Gold Coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set menus can be paired with wines and sake on request and are a fantastic way to experience the breadth of dishes on offer. Try innovative combinations such as tuna tartare with a kick of pickled wasabi, miso kingfish ceviche and seared scampi with foie gras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30pm<\/strong>: <\/strong>After<\/strong>–<\/strong>dinner<\/strong> c<\/strong>ocktails<\/strong> at<\/strong> <\/strong>Nineteen at <\/strong>T<\/strong>he Star<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the sun goes down, the sparkling city lights come out to play \u2013 and the best view is from the rooftop at Nineteen at The Star. Overlooking the Gold Coast skyline, this is where the city\u2019s most sophisticated partygoers mingle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mellow disco beats fill the air as some of Australia\u2019s most notable DJs take to the deck to spin the soundtrack to your evening. Order one of the handcrafted cocktails on offer here and enjoy what the night has to offer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

S<\/strong>leep: In your lovely room<\/strong> at The Star Grand Gold Coast<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no better feeling than knowing your room is just a short walk away. The Star Grand Gold Coast\u2019s stylish rooms promise a perfect night\u2019s sleep with signature bedding and little luxuries like Appelles bath amenities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off your dancing shoes and sink into your plush bed, not forgetting to draw the blinds for a much-needed sleep-in. In the morning, re-energise in the dual rain shower and cosy up in your bathrobe with a coffee. We highly recommend treating yourself to a room with a balcony for city skyline views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next<\/strong>–<\/strong>day recovery: Buffet breakfast <\/strong>and<\/strong> Azure Spa<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are breakfast buffets and then there is Harvest Buffet*. Prepare for indulgent sensory overload, including fresh seafood such as oysters and sushi, roasts from the carvery, and crowd-pleasers like pizza, pasta and curries. Leave room for the decadent dessert bar and its epic chocolate fountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your morning of rejuvenation continues at Azure Spa, where blissful bespoke treatments await. From facial therapies to therapeutic massages and spa rituals spanning up to three hours \u2013 this is how you do next-day recovery on the Gold Coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Please note: breakfast may not always be buffet or at Harvest Buffet. Please contact the hotel in advance to confirm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more Gold Coast inspiration? Check out the 9 Best Places to Watch the Sunset on the Gold Coast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our latest Gold Coast escapes here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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