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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

A luxury resort in Surfers Paradise with a large lagoon-style pool area and a Family by JW activity programme. It has 238 rooms and suites, and Executive Suites can connect to a second room.

LuxuryJW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & SpaKids' club
Beach · from Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise Beach0 min
Theme park · from Surfers ParadiseSea World15 min
Theme park · from Surfers ParadiseDreamworld25 min
Water park · from Surfers ParadiseWhiteWater World25 min

Drive times from Surfers Paradise.

The facts parents check first

Kids' club
Family by JW activities · Pizza and sushi-making classes, herb garden tours, daily fish feeding, family yoga and games room; some need advance booking. No age range stated on the page read.
Rooms for a family
215 ocean and mountain view rooms plus 23 suites; Executive Suites can interconnect with double rooms; booking tool shows up to 8 guests per room. Per-room occupancy not stated.
Pools
Saltwater lagoon with a swim-up grotto and snorkelling, freshwater pool with a children's slide, a water slide, lazy river and Jacuzzis.
Nearest big attraction
Sea World, about 10 min drive
Family offers
Family Getaway package with kids' activities and children's meals for ages 12 and under.

Why families pick it

  • Pools: Saltwater lagoon with snorkelling, plus a freshwater pool with a children's slide and a lazy river.
  • Rooms: Executive Suites (93 sq m, king bed, separate lounge) can interconnect with double rooms.
  • Kids' club: Family by JW offers kids' pizza and sushi classes and daily fish feeding.
  • Food: Family Getaway package includes children's meals for guests 12 and under.

Best room for four

Executive Suite with interconnecting double room. Gives a separate room for children while keeping a lounge area.

Good for

Families with kids 4 to 12 who want a pool-centred stay with a calmer feel.

Think twice if

No staffed kids' club with ages listed, and it is among the most expensive stays.

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