Notes from the floor
Guides, reviews and itineraries for the Gold Coast casino stay, written from the desk that books them.
The Darling Gold Coast Review: Rooms, Casino and Whether It Is Worth It
Six floors, two restaurants and a salon level later: an honest walk-through of the tower, who each room suits and where the value actually sits.
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Where to Eat at The Star Gold Coast
A Broadbeach dining guide, from quick plates to the tasting menu.
Casino Etiquette for First-Timers
The unwritten rules, from buy-in to tipping.
Deluxe, Jewel or Penthouse
Choosing a suite at The Darling, floor by floor.
The 48-Hour Itinerary
A casino weekend at Broadbeach, timed to the hour.
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The Spa at The Darling
Treatments worth booking, and the times of day that make them better.
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Playing at Salon Level
A guide for serious players on the Gold Coast: hosts, limits and access.
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The Events Calendar
What runs at The Star and when to book the room around it.
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Family Stays at a Casino Hotel
What actually works when the kids come along too.
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Booking a Casino Hotel Properly
Rates, rooms and the requests that change a stay.
ReadThe Suites Guide
Deluxe, Jewel or Penthouse: the floor-by-floor breakdown.
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