Marriott International to Unveil AC Hotels on the Gold Coast

Marriott International, Inc. has partnered with KS Hotels & Resorts to introduce AC Hotels to the Gold Coast. Following an extensive makeover and bold repositioning, the property is slated to open in mid-2026 as the first AC Hotel in Queensland and the second in Australia, joining AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank.

“Marriott International celebrated a record-breaking year in 2024 with an outstanding number of signings in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), underscoring the region’s immense growth potential. We are particularly excited by this latest signing which will enhance our expanding Marriott Bonvoy portfolio…” — Tristan Cooper, Director Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific at Marriott International.

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise alongside the Nerang River, AC Hotel Gold Coast aims to attract design-savvy travelers looking for a stylish base to explore the area known as ‘Australia’s playground’.

The hotel is expected to feature 202 guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a vibrant AC Lounge® and bar, a swimming pool, a gym, and a 120-person meeting and events space.

“We are thrilled to collaborate again with KS Hotels & Resorts… AC Hotel Gold Coast will offer our loyal guests a new price point and product offering.” — Richard Crawford, Vice President Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific.

AC Hotel Gold Coast will complement Marriott International’s two existing resort properties in the area, including JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa and Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast.