Reviews of The Darling at The Star Gold Coast This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
1 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, 4218 Gold Coast, Australia
#4 of 121 hotels in Gold Coast
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 190 hotel reviews
Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.8
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Free Wifi
9.5
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Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Cassandra
Australia8 Reviews“A lovely getaway”The bathroom smelt like sewerage
Breakfast was amazing, freshly made omelette
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Sharyn
Australia17 Reviews“Perfect for my birthday celebration. Will definitely stay again.”Nothing.
Everything was absolutely amazing. Booked a king suite and was upgraded to the penthouse. Amazing view, the bath was so luxurious, the bed was super comfy. Loved everything about our stay.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Hugh
Australia8 ReviewsExceptionalReception upgraded is to a penthouse suite for valentines day and made it an amazing experience
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Michael
Australia2 Reviews“Great”Room service hot meals was returned as was not at a level for this hotel
Breakfast at harvest was very average for the price
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Smith
Australia1 review“They went over and above to make sure we were treated special on our honeymoon. 10/10!!”It was stunning
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 9, 2024
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Australia1 review“The most amazing place I have ever stayed”The most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in, clean, exceptional design, amazing staff
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 26, 2024
Dianne
Australia19 Reviews1 helpful vote“Beautiful comfortable apartment”Nothing
Very luxurious - excellent attention to detail right down to the small finishes.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Celestine
Australia9 Reviews“Definitely 5 star service - well worth the money, very enjoyable stay”The staff just handle everything for you, nothing is too big of an ask, we felt really well serviced. We’ve stayed at the star, but the service isn’t the same. I’d prefer to pay the bit extra for the service we received at the darling any day of the week.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Ols2
Singapore45 Reviews10 helpful votes“great”the rooms are starting to look a bit tired with couches fraying and looking a bit tired.>Also staff never told us that except for alcohol all in the mini bar was complimentary .
the rooms are great the views amazing
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 21, 2024
Sg
Australia8 ReviewsExceptionalGreat location, very friendly and helpful staff. Room had everything we needed
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 16, 2024
Elliott
Australia10 Reviews“Absolutely fantastic. Will be back”Nothing
Everything.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Kieran
Australia2 Reviews“The staff were wonderful, my new wife and I were having a small celebration for our honeymoon without the kids and the s”The staff were wonderful, and the room was awesome.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Amanda
Australia5 Reviews“We had the most relaxing time and really felt like a holiday and we only live up the road”The pool on level 19 could do with some attention- the beds need to be cleaned and the pool need a good sweep and maybe a creepy crawler to get all the stuff off the bottom - which was there for our whole stay + we notice some tiles had come off one of the outside booths
Wry comfortable and clean
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Adrian
Australia1 review“Location, Comfort, Welcoming and Worth it.”I cannot name one thing that we didn't like. Honestly it was such a treat.
This is the first time we've stayed here, usually stay at the Mariott. The Darling was a pleasant surprise and such a great location. I would recommend staying at this hotel for anyone travelling to The Star.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 5, 2024
Tracey
Australia4 Reviews1 helpful vote“Amazing stay”Nineteen above was amazing, breakfast was good. Upgraded room
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Hara
New Zealand1 review“Amazing staff make last long impression! Thank you!”TV was not updated enough to connect IPad.
Loved friendly service from the moment that I got there, Bell boy( gentleman), receptionist, specially house keeping team, they really looked after me while my staying. I travelled myself for work and stayed Steller Suite. Everyone was so caring when I requested what I needed. Not like other hotels( i only stay 5stars hotels) some hotels’s staffs were making me feel uncomfortable with their facial expression. All the staffs at the Darling were sincerely caring and listening to clients needs. I will definitely visit again for next year trip. Thank you for making my staying memorable and comfortable!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Mil
Australia9 Reviews1 helpful voteExceptionalMost of the good restaurants were closed as was a Monday night so the experience wasn’t 1000% as we had to go across the road for dinner as we where celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary so it was a little disappointing as we wanted to try the restaurant on the 19th level otherwise the room was fantastic
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Matthew
Australia41 Reviews2 helpful votes“Gorgeous opulent sublime above and beyond”Stay ended
Location. Luxury
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Damien
Australia28 Reviews1 helpful voteExceptionalHaving to leave.
I got upgraded to the Penthouse.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Shirley
New Zealand5 Reviews“Impressive stay with wonderful staff who change totally my impression of Australians”Nothing to dislike
Great staff and services especially Shannell at the front desk who was really helpful and supportive to add us free parking and breakfast due to faulty online booking via booking. com. The Penthouse suite was fantastic and amazing with modern remotes controlling facilities which was impressive and wowed. Great location to all the pacific fair, beaches and restaurants, great valets parking staff and housekeeping. Definitely highly recommended and will book my next trip there again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Matthew
Australia5 Reviews“Check in was a little later than anticipated but no fault of the kind reception staff and the concierge who valet parked”I am yet to get back to my call of duty as I was put on R&R by the aforementioned Boss! It is a beautiful venue with nice finishing touches, similar to my wife when I pick a good hotel, lol 😘
It met the Cidhe Standard that my beloved holds with such an intricate impressionability scale so Thank you for such an enjoyable stay!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Ahtiya
Australia7 ReviewsExceptionalAbsolutely nothing.
So much to do in 1 location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Rose
Australia9 Reviews3 helpful votes“Wonderfully luxurious with high quality staff”It was a very high quality stay - the decor was very Casino and Gold Coast, which is not my style, but it was very appropriate and to a high standard, so maybe it's time I added a bit more bling to my own house
Beautifully appointed, spacious rooms, with ocean views. Staff were very lovely and helpful, and made special accomodation for the fancy car which made the stay even more relaxing. The infinity pool area was delightful at sunset and 19 Restaurant well worth dining at.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Ranjith
Australia2 ReviewsWonderfulBreakfast could have been better, like Buffet. I Can give only 6/10 for free breakfast.
The heated toilet and automatic wash
Stayed in December 2023
