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Reviews of Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, QLD

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Hi, Thank you for choosing to stay with us on your recent getaway, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

6/10 Okay

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
5 star building with 3 staff service. Bar was closed at 9:30pm, 24 hour room service only offered a cheese platter. No atmosphere, maybe it’s better if you stay on a weekend. It’s not worth the money, JW Marriott or the Langham are more value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful place, furniture in room abit old, wood on cupboards broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brinley Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hard to locate guest parking Actually designated Condominium!! Should have proactively requested a room in proximity to the lifts but despite looking for one front desk could not assist Minor aggravation was I preferred a side with my steak bit it didn’t arrived I asked the waitress to check if it was ready and if not to cancel the order By the time it arrived the supervisor proudly announced they were freshly cooked .. which was true .. but by that time I had finished the mains!! It should not have been charged imo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 10 Apr 2024
Hi Brinley, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps identify areas requiring attention and improvement. We are committed to enhancing our services and hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future, providing a stay that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 8 Apr 2024
Hi Kirsty, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and leaving such a positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service from check in forwards. No attention or information at check in. Terrible first room. Rude and condescending manager when approached about issues. A/C in 2nd room faulty and switched at 3am. This used to be a great hotel! And whilst it still looks the part, the service is a shadow of it’s glory days! Do yourself a favour. Stay at the Sheraton across the road!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 3 Apr 2024
Hi Jeff, Thank you for choosing to stay with us! Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure that similar incidents do not happen in the future. We strive to maintain the high standards that our guests expect and deserve, and we regret that we did not meet those standards during your visit. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and restore your faith in our hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Ruslana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A grand entrance and a hall with excellent breakfast buffet . Rooms seeing a sign of wear and tear and hotel needs some touch up paint etc . Beach is 5 min away and if you drive - it’s a nice place to stay . My room included a jetted tub and I enjoyed my stay . Would likely come back .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 2 Apr 2024
Hi Ruslana, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

4/10 Poor

Mikaela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was water damaged/cracking on the ceiling. Furniture was rough and damaged. We were party of four and only received two towels. Sadly did not feel like a luxury stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 2 Apr 2024
Hi Mikaela, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us! We are sincerely sorry to hear that your recent stay did not meet your expectations, and we apologise for any inconvenience you experienced regarding the condition of your room and the lack of sufficient towels. e hope you will give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations and provide you with the exceptional stay you deserve.

10/10 Excellent

Hedley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent satff at breakfast....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 26 Mar 2024
Hi Hedley, Thank you for the glowing review and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Romantic spot for couples
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 26 Mar 2024
Hi Tyne, Thank you for the glowing review and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

4/10 Poor

Alana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a lot of maintenance and care. Limited F&B options. King bed terrible. Two beds put together but one bed was lower than the other and on a slant not a great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 26 Mar 2024
Hi Alana, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations during your recent stay. Please know that we take your comments seriously, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a much-improved experience.

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing experience from the entrance of this spectacular hotel and from the incredible food! The staff were very friendly and gave myself and my wife a great feel and energy . Keep up the good work Also forgot to mention the early check-in With out any dramas . Our room wasnt ready but the man in concierge said ill give you the room next door . What a champion. Thank you tony and paula
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 12 Apr 2024
Hi Tony & Paula, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience from the moment you arrived at our hotel. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Danni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic Italian style that offers everything nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on 13 Mar 2024
Hi Danni, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience so favourable. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again soon in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property for a romantic getaway. Only negative is parking. We have to drive around twice in the evening to get a park. Maybe because there was a function on. But just be aware. We got a free upgrade to a suite which was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on 29 Feb 2024
Hi Winston, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you found our property to be ideal for a romantic getaway and that you enjoyed your free upgrade to a suite. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another romantic getaway in the future.

2/10 Terrible

lee, Oak Park

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Lee, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us. We would like to learn more about how to better enhance your future experiences. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and also beautiful pool The furnitures are quiet old and can have refreshments but overall a great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 21 Jan 2024
Hi Ali, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic review of our hotel! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience during your stay. Thank you for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were rude and didn’t honour the Expedia gold reward programme and their was screaming kids in the pool everyday from 530am so no sleep in … the lifts were constantly out of service and my husband sat in someone’s urine who had peed on the seat at breakfast and the staff had not cleaned it up !!! The hotel has gone to absolute disgrace
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 29 Jan 2024
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback about your recent stay with us. We sincerely apologise for the numerous issues you encountered during your visit. Your comments are of great concern to us, and we are committed to addressing these matters promptly to ensure a better experience for our guests. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to making the necessary improvements to regain your trust and provide you with a more enjoyable and comfortable stay in the future.

6/10 Okay

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service was really good and the general cleanliness was good. Breakfast buffet had a great range and was well done, but some plates had very small food stuck to it and I understand it was hard for the kitchen hand to see them. Some child high chairs were put together incorrectly so the straps didn't fit my baby. The general condition of the building, including pool, is old and needs to be renovated. The pool in particular had a lot of broken tiles in and around it. Most of the pool lounger cushions were mostly torn. During peak times at the pool, there weren't enough pool loungers or towels for everyone. We stayed in two superior king rooms and the furniture wasn't consistant with the photos online. Both were missing a sofa and the one room was also missing the arm chair. The rooms were next to each other and were the same size. The location of the lifts could have been imrpoved. Our rooms were facing the Marina Mirage shopping centre, which meant they were at the end of the building and far away from the lifts. The basement carpark had enough spots, but it was stuffy and sometimes had visible garbage bags or other things that should have been hidden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 18 Jan 2024
Hi Marina, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear that you found our customer service commendable and appreciated the general cleanliness along with the breakfast buffet variety. Your comments regarding the condition of the building, pool area, and the issues with the pool loungers have been duly noted. Rest assured, we will address these concerns promptly to ensure a more pleasant experience for our guests. We are committed to making necessary improvements, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.

8/10 Good

V8 VW

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Bo, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and staff were very friendly. Could use a bit of a refurbishment. Hasn’t changed since it opened 20 years ago
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 18 Jan 2024
Hi Christopher, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay and found our staff to be very friendly. We are constantly striving to enhance our guests' experience, and your insights will certainly be considered as we plan for future improvements.

8/10 Good

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on 11 Jan 2024
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience during your stay. It was our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.Kind Regards, Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

8/10 Good

lotto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 11 Jan 2024
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience during your stay. It was our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.Kind Regards, Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stil waiting for my deposit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 11 Jan 2024
Hi Stephen, Thank you for choosing Imperial Hotel, please reach out for further assistance.

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front line staff were terrible. They had no people or communication skills and ruined our initial reception with the hotel. We stayed in a 3 bedroom condo which u would expect to be at full functional level. However, we couldn't even use the private plunge pool due to its condition. It had broken tiles everywhere mould and algi growing through the pool tiles, i couldn't understand how such a condo can be presented to a customer in this state, considering the price paid for a 7 night stay. Very dissapointing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 2 Jan 2024
Hi Wayne, Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, and we sincerely apologise for the disappointment you experienced during your stay. We appreciate your honesty, and we assure you that your comments will be used to address the communication and maintenance issues you've highlighted. If there are any further details you'd like to share or if there's anything we can do to make amends, please feel free to contact our guest relations team directly. we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a vastly improved experience in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 2 Jan 2024
Hi Athena, Thank you for the review and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind Regards, Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

2/10 Terrible

Aki

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 18 Jan 2024
Hi Aki, We appreciate your feedback and the rating you've shared about your experience. We're eager to understand how we can enhance our offerings to better meet your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to help us improve.

8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 2 Jan 2024
Hi Jaqueline, Thank you for the review and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind Regards, Imperial Hotel Gold Coast

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay, aircon issues
We had a major issue with the aircon, esp with it being summer, it is very important. The temperature didn't go below 26 degrees. We stayed for 2 night and during our stay we were moved to 3 different rooms. 2 of those rooms had issues with the aircon, in the second room the maintenance guy came to fix it at 9pm, and then there was dust everywhere. He was nice to get the room switch for us as it was dusty. Overall the experience was a nightmare, having to sleep in a warm room and having to move twice. Considering we paid so much to have a comfortable stay was very disappointing. Reception didnt even give any compensation they didnt seem to care much. The place needs some maintenance work done.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 2 Jan 2024
Hi, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We sincerely apologise for the significant inconvenience you experienced during your stay, and we appreciate you bringing the issues with the air conditioning to our attention. Your comfort is of utmost importance, and it is disheartening to hear about your challenges. We genuinely value your patronage, and we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most amazing place i have stayed at, plenty of parking, nice restaurant, beautiful pool area, amazing rooms! The room i stayed had a tiny balcony but glad we could still have enough space to look out for the views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 21 Dec 2023
Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We can't wait to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience!

10/10 Excellent

marian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still an icon on the Gold Coast
New name but same excellent experience it’s always been! Love this hotel and the staff always make it a special experience. This time it was my daughters turn for a special sisters staycation before a new season begins and they had a wonderful time. The staff were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Marian, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy an excellent experience with us under our new name. It warms our hearts to know that your daughters had a fantastic staycation and that our staff contributed to making it a special and memorable experience. Providing exceptional service is our top priority, and we are delighted that our team could enhance your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 21 Dec 2023
Hi Sarah, Thank you for the review and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service has declined in La Jardin 20 minutes for a coffee when not busy not good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to review the Imperial Hotel so favourably, we do apologise for any inconvenience in wait time at our Le Jardin Lobby Bar, we have passed this onto the team to better our service times in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is a bit outdated, several maintenance items needed attention during stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Frank, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience with us, Your comments are important to us, and we want to assure you that we take them seriously. We are actively addressing maintenance issues to enhance the overall guest experience, and your observations will help us prioritize necessary improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful finishing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Rachael, Thank you for choosing the Imperial Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 12 Dec 2023
Hi Lindsay, Thank you for the 5-Star review and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Hi Sarah, Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us, we would love to learn how to better improve our products and services for you in the future. Please contact us with any suggestions that you may have.

10/10 Excellent

Amber Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and gym , great location rooms very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Hi Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback about your recent stay with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great pool and gym facilities. Our team works hard to provide a clean and comfortable environment for our guests, and we're delighted that you found the rooms to be clean and nice. We appreciate your choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay in the future.

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 21 Dec 2023
Hi Adam, Thank you for the 5 Star review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 21 Dec 2023
Hi David, Thank you for the 5 Star review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Gingaom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special day
Nice pool , i requests for my birthday so cute for welcome cake. The best banoffy cake. I will back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Hi Gingaom, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pool and that our team could make your birthday celebration extra special with a cute welcome cake. We're thrilled that the Banoffee cake was the highlight for you. It was a pleasure having you celebrate with us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable stay. If there's anything specific you loved about your experience or if you have any suggestions for improvement, we would love to hear more.

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was lovely; the room was very comfortable and the bathroom luxurious with beautiful toiletries. The lush carpets in the room and hallway were a special touch and the lobby is grand, full of fresh flowers and very pretty. We needed to stay close to Southport so the Imperial Hotel and its complimentary self-parking were just what we were looking for. Pleasantly surprised at what a lovely experience it was considering the age of the property. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Hi Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found our hotel to be comfortable and luxurious, and we appreciate your kind words about the lush carpets, grand lobby, and the fresh flowers – we're delighted they added a special touch to your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with another wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Dimitria

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely return after many years
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. If there's anything specific you loved about your experience or if you have any suggestions for improvement, we would love to hear more.

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Weekend Stay
Staff were friendly . Lobby was grand. Breakfast buffet was good value lots of choices. Room was big but downside is the noise from the aircon. Feels like you were on an aircraft:(
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 19 Nov 2023
Hi Eva, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff friendly, the lobby grand, and enjoyed the breakfast buffet with its variety of choices. Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on 19 Nov 2023
Hi Eva, Thank you for leaving such a favourable review and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards, Imperial Hotel Gold Coast