InterContinental Hotels Group has opened Voco Gold Coast, the first hotel globally for its new upscale hotel brand Voco, just five months after it was launched.

Located on the shores of the Gold Coast, Voco Gold Coast is now open for business travellers to soak up the sun, sand, and sea in Australia’s beloved Surfers Paradise.

Voco, inspired by the meaning ‘to invite’ or to ‘come together’ in Latin, will combine the informality and charm of an individual hotel, with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. The public spaces of Voco Gold Coast emphasise this social element, fittingly named Social House Café, which collectively houses a bar and lounge within the venue, offering a space for everyone.

With 389 rooms, the property is situated in the heart of Australia’s iconic Surfers Paradise precinct and steps away from Queensland’s famous beaches. The hotel offers all the features that guests can expect from the upscale Voco brand, including two swimming pools, gym facilities, L’Aqua Day Spa, 800sqm of meeting space, and expansive views of both the ocean and hinterland. Multiple dining options are also available in the hotel’s three unique restaurants – Waves, Clifford’s Grill & Lounge, and Social House – all designed to offer vibrant social experiences for Voco guests to enjoy.

Voco Gold Coast also offers several exclusive features that set it apart from existing hotels, starting with their onsite beehives, producing honey for various uses throughout the hotel. The strong sustainability focus also promises refillable dispensers for products such as soap, along with a high-end Aveda amenity and an initiative with Gold Coast City Council to ensure all kitchen waste is recycled.

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