Romance isn’t just a one-day affair at The Star Gold Coast.
Romance isn’t just a one-day affair at The Star Gold Coast.
Is it just us or can you feel love is in the air? February is here and The Star Gold Coast is giving Cupid a serious workout by hosting not just Valentine’s Day celebrations but an entire Month of Love! From indulgent dining and dreamy escapes to a singles party and self-care spa dates, get ready to fall head over heels for a love-filled February.
They say the way to the heart is through the stomach, and we couldn’t agree more! The Star shares this sentiment and all month long its signature restaurants are serving up love on a plate.
For those celebrating on the big day, February 14 brings exclusive menu specials to make your Valentine’s feast extra delicious. Nineteen at The Star invites lovebirds to a rooftop rendezvous featuring a decadent set menu priced at $160 per person, with two seatings available. Star dishes include Scallop Ceviche with Virgin Olive Oil, Toasted Macadamia and Chicory, as well as the Fillet Steak with Roast Shallot, Sautéed Mushroom, Black Garlic, and Bordelaise Sauce.
For those craving Italian indulgence, Cucina Vivo is presenting a share-style feast all February with highlights like an Angus Scotch Fillet, grain-fed for 200 days, served with rocket and parmesan salad and aged balsamic. The grand finale? A dreamy Crema Bruciata, complete with vanilla bean Crème Brûlée, biscotti, and raspberries.
Or woo your boo at Garden Kitchen & Bar with a flirty ‘Amor Amor’ Rhubarb Margarita and a decadent Shared Chilled Seafood Entrée for two.
If dessert is your love language, Cucina Vivo and Garden Kitchen & Bar have created special Valentine’s Day treats for you. Choose between Cucina Vivo’s Italian berry Tiramisu with fresh raspberries, savoiardi, white chocolate and candied pistachio, or Garden Kitchen & Bar’s Dark Chocolate and Red Fruit Fondant with Berry Sorbet and Textures of Berries. Can’t get there on the day? Kiyomi’s Matcha Fondant with Coffee Soil and Vanilla Ice Cream can be devoured anytime this February. A matcha made in heaven!
If ever there was a way to impress your significant other, the Penthouse Private Dining Package is sure to win them over. Escape to the luxurious Level 21 Penthouse of The Star Grand, where lovebirds will be greeted with premium amenities and a chilled bottle of bubbles upon arrival.
The magic continues with a candlelit private dinner for two set under twinkling fairy lights. A three-course share-style feast awaits, with a decadent menu featuring Kaviari Caviar, Coffin Bay Pacific Oysters, Queensland king prawns, Australian Bay Bugs, Stockyard Wagyu Chateaubriand and much more, perfectly paired with fine wines and a special visit from the chef.
Wake up to a champagne breakfast, enjoy a late checkout, and revel in the VIP treatment with valet parking. Priced at $2,500, this experience is pure indulgence.
The romance doesn’t stop there – say “I do” to The Darling Valentines Package. Check into your King Stella Suite at The Darling, pop some bubbly and unwind in your lavish surroundings. Start your morning with a delightful champagne breakfast served in your room, and with a relaxed 12pm checkout, you can savour every moment. Your dream stay starts at $699 (Sunday – Thursday) and $949 (Friday and Saturday).
Looking for Love? Look no further than the Gold & White Singles Party on Saturday 22nd February. Put on your most dazzling gold and white ensemble and head to The Star’s stunning Isoletto Privé for a night of flirtation, fun and fabulous company. This glamorous soirée includes roaming canapes and grazing station, a 4.5-hour beverage package, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to make sparks fly!
Whether you’re head over heels or flying solo, everyone deserves a little love. Treat yourself or share the experience with someone special at Azure Spa, where indulgent treatments will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and radiating love.
Still searching for the perfect gift? The Star Gift Card lets your loved ones experience the best of The Star Gold Coast, The Star Sydney and The Star Brisbane – from world-class dining to premium retail therapy.
So, whether you’re sipping champagne in a penthouse, clinking glasses with a new flame or treating yourself to a well-deserved spa day, The Star Gold Coast is rolling out the red carpet for romance this February. For more information or to book, click here.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Throughout February 2025
Words by Lisette Drew
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
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The JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is THE destination for love.
Love is a many-splendoured thing, and there are so many delightful ways to show it! A heart-shaped box of chocolates, a dozen roses or some sparkles (aka jewellery) are timeless classics that never fail to make hearts flutter. But if you’re looking to go beyond the usual and create truly magical moments, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is here to help. Think of them as your personal Cupid hotline, ready to make Valentine’s Day unforgettable.
Here are four signature experiences to indulge in together at JW Marriott Gold Coast this Valentine’s Day.
Spa by JW Romance Getaway
Indulge in an all-inclusive stay at the luxury resort in Surfers Paradise, where choosing which splendid on-site restaurant to take your dinner date is the only thing you need to consider. The rest has been handled! The package includes one-night accommodation, a signature Spa by JW, a 60-minute massage for two valued at $440, breakfast for two in the award-winning Citrique restaurant and a bottle of Moët & Chandon. Some would argue that the best part is the 1pm late checkout. We would.
To book, reserve your Spa by JW Romance Getaway here.
‘Adore and Restore’ Package
There are few things better than enjoying peace and serenity alone with your loved one, especially when there’s some pampering involved. The ‘Adore and Restore’ package is a private romantic experience for you and your partner (or you can send someone you love as a gift) at Spa by JW, including signature treatments and keepsakes to cherish. Enjoy 90 minutes for $285 per person or $540 per couple (valued at $395 per person and $790 per couple).
Reservations are available here from 1 February to 28 February 2025.
Citrique Valentine’s Day Dining
Take your V-Day reservation to the next level with Citrique’s Valentine’s Day Five-Course Degustation Dinner designed by Executive Chef Paul Smart and his skilful team. Expect sparkling on arrival, decadent kingfish flower and King George Whiting, slow-roasted duck, pistachio-crusted Wagyu sirloin with truffle orzo, and a decadent red rose aphrodite dessert to finish. A bonus?! This particular seating (for $129 per guest) is on 13 February from 6:00pm (a day before the big day), so you may even beat some crowds! It’s a win-win.
However, if you want to wait till the special night, guests can indulge in a fresh seafood and grill buffet with seatings at 5:30pm and 8:00pm for $149 per guest. Guests will be treated to sparkling wine on arrival, a whole lobster mornay to share per couple and an aphrodisiac oyster station.
For Citrique Valentine’s Day dining reservations, please book here.
Valentine’s Day High Tea by JW
For those who prefer to celebrate by day, why not celebrate with a High Tea?! There’s still plenty of bubbles involved, don’t worry! JW Marriott’s Chapter & Verse Bar and Lounge is here for the love-filled times with a specialty Valentine’s Day High Tea, featuring an array of sweet and savoury delicacies to delight in.
Enjoy two hours of house sparkling wine and mimosas, or for yolo sake, why not upgrade for an additional glass of fancy French champagne? Ooh la la! If you need more reasons to book (not necessary, but we’ll proceed), all guests will receive complimentary self-parking with their booking. That itself is worth its weight in gold. Reservations are available here from 1 February to 28 February 2025 for $79 per guest or upgrade for $89 per guest.
When: Various offers throughout February
Where: 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
STORY SPONSORED BY JW MARRIOTT GOLD COAST RESORT & SPA
QT Gold Coast fires up the romance this Valentine’s Day.
Cupid has his work cut out for him these days with modern dating having him running left and right with every swipe. Luckily QT Gold Coast is stepping in as Cupid’s unofficial wingman, with Valentine’s Day experiences that level up our love game.
Whether you’re wooing a new flame, celebrating a long-term love or simply treating yourself and the girl gang to a night out, QT’s got the perfect Valentine’s Day vibes.
If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, Yamagen is serving romance on a perfectly polished plate this Valentine’s Day. Couples can choose to go full main-character energy with an à la carte indulgence, or surrender completely to an intimate nine-course omakase paired with Pommery Champagne. You’ll be welcomed with a flute of bubbles before diving into a meticulously curated menu by Culinary Director Adam Lane, featuring pristine sushi, market-fresh sashimi and flavour-packed kushiyaki, all designed to surprise and impress. Top it all off with a dessert that whispers sweet nothings to your taste buds. Prices start at $295 per couple. Bookings are essential, so head to the Yamagen website to lock it in before it’s sayonara.
For those who swoon under the night sky, the Twilight Feast Under the Stars has all the romance essentials: candlelight, champagne and poolside cabanas. Snuggle up with your QTie (yes, pun intended) in a private cabana while sipping Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Champagne and enjoying a four-course dinner beneath the glittering Gold Coast sky. At $320 per couple, it’s an evening that’s pure magic. And don’t fret, if the weather turns, QT has a cosy backup ready. Click here to book.
Who says February is only for romance? February is all about celebrating squad goals and sugar highs at FIXX Café’s Galentine’s High Tea. Think pink-covered decadence, petite delights, floral bites, and specialty drinks, including tea or espresso and a Candy-Cotton Cloud beverage with strawberry and lychee. Want to make it a full-on celebration? Go bottomless for two hours with Mimosas or Elderflower Spritz, Pimms Jug or Margarita Spritz. Prices start from $69 per person, and honestly, nothing brings the gals together quite like tea and treats. Book your high tea here.
For those who want to fully lean into love, why not turn it into a Valentine’s night to remember by staying overnight? qtQT is turning Valentine’s into a full-blown love story with its limited-time rooftop cabins. Cocooned in lush tropical surrounds on level 2 of QT Gold Coast, these dreamy hideaways are made for starry-eyed stays for two. Expect sunset aperitivo moments, rosé-hued spritz kits and house-made sweet treats delivered straight to your door, because qtQT does not do things by halves. It’s intimate, indulgent and just the right amount of extra – aka Valentine’s done properly. These cabins are strictly limited, so if you want in, you’ll need to move fast and book now before they disappear.
Whether you’re raising a glass to romance, friendship or just the fact that you love good food and good vibes, QT Gold Coast has your Valentine’s Day sorted. But don’t wait too long because Cupid’s calendar fills up fast.
Where: QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: Friday 14th February.
Words by Lisette Drew
STORY SPONSORED BY QT GOLD COAST
Romance is coming in hot on the GC!
If romance is what you’re craving, consider it well and truly served on the GC this Valentine’s Day. Hubba hubba.
We’ve rounded up five Cupid-approved spots where the love-o-meter is set firmly to high, making it very easy to spoil yourself and your favourite person with a Valentine’s Day – or night – worth remembering.
Please note: unless stated otherwise, all Valentine’s Day specials mentioned take place on Saturday, 14 February.
When it comes to elegant romance, RACV Royal Pines Resort is doing it properly (and deliciously) with two standout dining options.
For couples who appreciate finesse, Arakawa is serving a chef-curated omakase experience that celebrates the artistry and seasonal flavours of traditional Japanese dining. Expect beautifully presented plates, premium produce, and a sprinkle of adventure as you let your chef take the reins for a night.
Then, if your love language is sharing plates and lingering conversations over glasses of wine, Amici brings Mediterranean-inspired flavours designed to be passed, poured, and enjoyed together. Vibrant, rustic, and effortlessly romantic – just add wine!
Where: Ross St, Benowa
Twinkling lights? Tick. Degustation menu? Tick. Intimate, effortlessly romantic setting? Triple tick. Green Fields is putting on a Valentine’s Day experience that’s basically Cupid’s dream itinerary.
The night begins with a complimentary drink on arrival, followed by a refined six-course degustation menu featuring tomato and lemongrass gazpacho, beef tartare with crispy shallots, potato gnocchi with duck ragù, chargrilled barramundi, crispy pork belly, and a dreamy floating island with almond praline to finish.
Running from 5–9pm, this one’s all about slowing down, savouring the moment, and letting the food do some of the flirting.
Where: 94 Laver Drive, Robina
QT Gold Coast doesn’t do average, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. If your idea of romance includes bold flavours, playful energy, and a little drama (the good kind), QT has you covered.
Over at Yamagen, romance is officially hot on the menu with a decadent nine-course omakase curated by Culinary Director Adam Lane, complete with a Pommery Champagne welcome salute- a dream date for couples whose love language is fine dining.
Prefer something a little more under-the-stars? QT’s Twilight Feast invites you to dine poolside in a private cabana, sipping Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial on arrival before sharing four indulgent courses beneath the night sky.
And for those swapping romance for friendship bracelets, Galentine’s High Tea, served daily throughout February, at FIXX Cafe is dripping in pink perfection, with petite delights, candy-cotton cloud drinks and optional bottomless upgrades for those who like their tea with a little extra fizz.
Where: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Fire is flickering, sparks are flying, and Ember by Fire Baby is officially bringing the heat this Valentine’s Day. Enter: the Ember Stone set menu ($100pp), a wood-fired feast designed for serious food lovers.
You’ll kick things off with Pacific oysters with Champagne mignonette and ocean trout sashimi, before diving into fire-kissed favourites like crispy half chicken with smoked sauce and O’Connor’s Superior MB 5+ rump cap with chimichurri. Add country fries with rosemary salt and finish on a sweet note with vanilla crème brûlée and popcorn ice cream- because dessert is non-negotiable. Ember is a sure bet for couples who bond best over exceptional food.
Where: 10 Welch Street, Southport
If Cupid had a multi-level HQ, Paradise Centre would be it. From 1–15 February, the iconic Surfers Paradise precinct is serving up ten Valentine’s Day offerings, meaning you can flirt, feast, play, and soak your way through the season without ever leaving the building.
Kick things off with Ritas & Romance at El Camino Cantina, where the limited-edition Red Hot Rita (hello chilli-rim marg) is made to share (or not…), bringing the spice on Valentine’s Day. Next, why not introduce a little healthy competition at the MANIAX Axe Throwing with their Valentine’s in Valhalla offering, complete with private axe lanes and Viking-inspired cocktails?
Maybe you’re after something a little more classic- retro even. And for that, Zone Bowling has you covered with a bowl-and-bevy deal to keep the good times rolling. Game lovers can lock into 60 minutes of unlimited Time Play at Timezone, escape artists can Escape the Friend Zone at Padlock’d with 20% off group bookings, and dessert devotees will want to pre-order Gelato Messina’s showstopping Valentine’s Day Pavlover Tart – a chocolate-and-passionfruit masterpiece made to share (or not).
For peak relaxation, Lan Bathhouse is delivering the ultimate self-love or shared-indulgence moment with a Private Soak of Love for Two or a solo Lover’s Retreat for One, while Gotcha Fresh Tea is keeping things sweet with a buy-one-get-one-free tea deal made for strolling, sipping, and sharing. Cute!
Where: 2 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
