Sanctuary Cove Resort
Contemporary Queensland estate resort with genuine heritage bones — grand public spaces, lush tropical grounds, marina access, serious golf, and a surprisingly buzzy F&B scene. Family-friendly without feeling chaotic.
Book a Lagoon View room for the best pool proximity — Garden View rooms look onto a car park on some sides
Why It Matters
Australia's first InterContinental Resort and the anchor property of the Sanctuary Cove development. Guests get exclusive access to two championship members-only golf courses including the only Arnold Palmer-designed course in Australia. The one-acre saltwater lagoon pool — complete with actual sandy beach — is a genuine standout in the Gold Coast market.
Australia's first InterContinental Resort sits inside the gated Sanctuary Cove precinct on the northern Gold Coast — a low-rise Queensland estate built around 4.2 hectares of tropical gardens, a saltwater one-acre lagoon beach pool, and a marina full of superyachts. The Great House arrival is genuinely dramatic: stained glass windows, a grand staircase, and kangaroos genuinely grazing on the lawns outside. But the rooms are more contemporary resort than colonial grandeur — all recently refurbished in olive greens, greys, and whites with balconies across three wings (Marina, Garden, Lagoon).
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Federation Suite
A 178sqm open-plan suite with three private balconies revealing sweeping views of the Lagoon Beach Pool, manicured gardens, and marina. Features a fully equipped kitchen, an elegant six-seat dining area, a lounge with a sandstone fireplace, and a master bedroom with a four-poster king bed and luxurious ensuite with walk-in wardrobe.
King (four-poster) · 178 sqm
Garden View Room
Refurbished 37sqm rooms in the Garden View wing with panoramic outlooks across the resort's 4.2-hectare tropical landscaping or The Palms Golf Course. Fresh palette of tropical greens, tasteful greys, and crisp whites. Spacious balcony, deluxe bedding, and a contemporary chaise lounge.
King or Twin · 37 sqm
Homestead Suite
A 67sqm garden-outlook suite with two private balconies. Inside: a separate lounge and dining area, guest bathroom, and a master bedroom with a four-poster king bed, double vanity ensuite, deep-soaking bath, separate shower, and walk-in wardrobe. Premium amenities throughout.
King (four-poster) · 67 sqmLagoon View Room
Refurbished 37sqm rooms in the Lagoon View wing with direct vistas over the one-acre Lagoon Beach Pool out to the Coomera River. Same contemporary refresh as all wings — tropical greens, greys, and whites with spacious balconies.
King or Twin · 37 sqmManor Suite
The resort's flagship at 230sqm — the top-of-house option framed by three private balconies with sweeping views across the full 4.2-hectare estate including the Fountain Terrace, lagoon, gardens, and marina. A grand ten-seat dining table, fully appointed bar and pantry, separate sitting room, lounge with fireplace, four-poster king bed, and an oversized bathroom with deep-soaking bath. Available exclusively through in-house reservations — not bookable online.
King (four-poster) · 230 sqmMarina View Room
The largest standard category at 39sqm, these rooms in the Marina View wing look directly out over Sanctuary Cove's luxury yacht-dotted marina. Slightly bigger than the Garden and Lagoon categories, with the same contemporary fit-out.
King or Twin · 39 sqm
Queenslander Suite
A 66sqm garden-facing suite with a sunlit lounge and dining area opening onto a private balcony. Contemporary king bed, dedicated workspace, and a generous bathroom with deep bathtub and separate shower. Two distinct layouts exist — open plan and box design.
King · 66 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Located in The Great House, Club InterContinental is the resort's premium club lounge offering world-class service and exclusive inclusions for eligible guests and IHG members.
A third golf option at the nearby Links Hope Island course, playable as part of the Stay Three, Play Three package (all three courses in one stay).
A championship 18-hole members-only course open to resort guests. Suited to a broader range of skill levels than The Pines. Book through Concierge. Available via Stay & Play packages from AUD 495/night.
Arnold Palmer's only Australian-designed course. A championship 18-hole course normally exclusive to Sanctuary Cove members, but open to InterContinental resort guests. Book through Concierge. Not included in the room rate — available via Stay & Play packages from AUD 699/night.
A one-acre saltwater lagoon complete with actual sandy shores and palm trees. Open from dawn until dusk year-round. Private cabanas available at AUD 150 for a half day or AUD 300 for a full day.
A network of walking and cycling paths winding through Sanctuary Cove's residential area, along the marina promenade, and out toward Hope Island. A downloadable running and cycling map covers approximately 10km of routes.
The resort's dedicated kids club with a curated activity program and bespoke dining menus. Additional programming during school holiday periods.
For non-guests who want to use the pools: AUD 50/person grants access from 10am–5pm to the one-acre lagoon, heated Terrace Pool, and outdoor spa. Includes pool towel and water. Food and drinks ordered separately via QR code.
A full health and lifestyle facility a short complimentary buggy ride from the resort. Modern gym spaces, yoga, Pilates, tennis courts, heated pools, sauna, ice baths, physiotherapy, and massage. Open Mon–Fri 4:30am–8pm, Sat–Sun 6am–6pm. Fitness classes are AUD 10/person for hotel guests.
A two-minute walk from the resort. Restaurants, bars, cafes, boutique shops, fashion, a village cinema, art galleries, and boating adventures on the harbour. Excellent for an evening stroll.
A quieter 15-metre heated pool in front of the Great House, surrounded by tropical garden. Also has an outdoor heated spa. Better bet for adults after calm. Open dawn to dusk year-round.
Actual wild kangaroo families graze on the resort lawns — no tour required, no fee. One of those genuinely unexpected resort features that guests talk about.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site wedding chapel plus 15 indoor and outdoor event venues across the tropical estate.
Dedicated children's activity program with bespoke dining menus. Additional programming during Queensland school holidays.
On-site boutique gym open 24/7 to hotel guests. Equipped for cardio, resistance, and functional training — elliptical machines, treadmills, rowers, free weights, stationary bikes, stair steppers.
Complimentary buggy service to and from Sanctuary Cove Country Club on request.
Electric vehicle charging available in the hotel car park adjacent to Sanctuary Cove Village.
Valet parking available at AUD 45/day. From June 2025, outdoor parking is also chargeable for in-house guests.
Show-stopping one-acre saltwater pool with sandy shores and palm trees. Open dawn to dusk year-round.
Quieter 15-metre heated pool in front of the Great House with adjacent outdoor spa. Open dawn to dusk.
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