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Sovereign Gold Coast

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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138 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Place, Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chevron Renaissance
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Spa Suite | Living area

Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Hotel Twin Room (No Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Easy Access Room | Living area

Easy Access Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Two Bedroom Suite with 2 Queen Beds | Living area

Two Bedroom Suite with 2 Queen Beds

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Double Hotel Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Easy Access Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Hotel Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Gold Coast

Located in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise), Sovereign Gold Coast is within a 15-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. .This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Warner Bros. Movie World and 3.1 mi (5 km) from The Star Gold Coast.

What's nearby

  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chevron Renaissance - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Infinity Attraction - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cavill Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Slingshot - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • Helensvale Station - 17 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Clock Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Castaway Coffee Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nosh Pan Asian - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co. - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sovereign Gold Coast

Sovereign Gold Coast offers 180 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 180 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sovereign Gold Coast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday to Wednesday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Thursday to Friday (8:00 AM – 7:30 PM), and Saturday to Sunday (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per day
  • Towels fee: AUD 3.00 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Australis Hotel
Australis Sovereign
Australis Sovereign Hotel
Australis Sovereign Hotel Surfers Paradise
Australis Sovereign Surfers Paradise
Hotel Australis
Sovereign Australis
Sovereign Australis Hotel
Australis Sovereign Hotel Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Australis Sovereign
Alpha Sovereign Hotel Surfers Paradise
Alpha Sovereign Hotel
Alpha Sovereign Surfers Paradise
Alpha Sovereign
Alpha Sovereign Hotel Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise
Alpha Sovereign Hotel
Sovereign Gold Coast Hotel
Sovereigns in Surfers Paradise
Sovereign Gold Coast Surfers Paradise
Sovereign Gold Coast Hotel Surfers Paradise

Sovereign Gold Coast Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1006 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a clean and spacious apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation for the price. The pool was great, lots of pool side beds and tables. Staff were friendly and very helpful! The room was great, and location was good, slightly further away from the hustle and bustle of surfers paradise - highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in a Family Suite which was clean, had plenty of room for everyone inc two balconies. Good location an easy 10-15min walk into Cavil Ave which means you are out of the hustle and bustle. You are two blocks from the beach. Parking can be hit or miss depending on what time you get back to the appartment, but there is plenty of street parking. Have to call out Denise from the front desk who was amazing. Really went out of her way prior and also once we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The sauna was awesome and always accessible
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities
awesome thanks Sophie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tayla

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was lovely when we checked in the room was so clean and neat we were very happy, we had a nice view of the pool area. Only issue was, we were there for 3 nights were given a towel each for the two of us. We went and asked about different towels for the pool area and we were told an extra $5 each towel. So unfortunate why would I pay for a spare towel that should be included. Other than that it was wonderful and definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Generous amount of space and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room. Polite desk staff. Friendly birds! Room a little noisy during the day if u open the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This stay was profoundly disappointing. The Sovereign Gold Coast clearly prioritises filling rooms over providing a basic, functional, or comfortable guest experience. I will not be returning. The experience started poorly and only got worse: Painful Check-in: The check-in process was frustratingly slow. The staff, while not rude, were unfriendly and entirely indifferent. This set a bad tone immediately. Key Card Failure: As an indicator of the general dysfunction, the key cards did not work initially. Upon reaching my room, I immediately understood why I had overheard another guest complaining that "nothing worked." They were right. Broken Facilities: The spa was not operational, and only one escalator was functional, causing annoying delays and inconvenience. A hotel of this size must keep its essential facilities maintained. Zero Comfort: The sleep quality was terrible. I could distinctly feel the springs in the mattress, proving the bedding is desperately overdue for replacement. Cheap Amenities: In a two-bedroom unit, supplying only one minuscule bar of soap is inexcusably cheap and demonstrates a total lack of concern for the customer. In summary, the Sovereign Gold Coast is focused on maximizing occupancy with zero care for the customer experience. Everything felt neglected. Do not waste your money here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zico Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for a work conference and unfortunately ended up not staying the night due to how uncomfortable and unsafe I felt. The room I was given was extremely outdated, had a strong musky smell, and the curtains were noticeably dirty. As a young woman travelling alone, I did not feel secure — there were no visible security cameras and the room lacked additional locking mechanisms that would offer peace of mind. I returned to reception about 30 minutes after checking in (and only an hour after booking), to politely request a refund. I explained that I felt unsafe, especially with the large number of men around town for the Supercars weekend. Instead of offering empathy or assistance, the staff member told me to “go for a walk” and suggested I would “feel silly” if I left. He also asked if I was upset because of anxiety, which was unprofessional and dismissive. In the end, I chose to drive home two hours each way for the duration of my conference rather than return. The customer service and overall condition of the accommodation were incredibly disappointing. I cannot recommend this hotel, especially for women traveling alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located within walking distance to the GC tram. Great price / value for money option.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and spacious. Staff was friendly. The only thing was that we have to wait for check in a bit too long, because we arrive before 12 o’clock so we’re hoping for early check in. Otherwise we were very pleased to stay in Sovereign Gold Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is terribly run down. Suggest to avoid. No hot water, one lift inoperative, cleanliness was below par, and the tv in the room did not function properly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately on arrival for checkin the front desk lady was not welcoming. However the overall experience of the stay was nice and comfortable. The room had great views and ammenities. An excellent size pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast available or lunch. Dinner avilable in Malaysian restaurant only opened on Fri, Sat and Sunday nights, doesnt serve alcohol. Room was jnot cleaned in 4 day stay. Nice surrounds at Budds beach was the only positive for me. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025