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Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a hotel destination wedding venue in Broadbeach, Australia, hosting 250 at dinner and 350 standing. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

BroadbeachQueensland, Australia

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a 296-room beachfront hotel with ocean, hinterland and city views, sitting 30 minutes from Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

Guests
250 at dinner350 standing
Rooms
296 rooms
Cost
A$190 to A$860a head
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
OOLabout 30 min by car

About the venue

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a 296-room beachfront hotel with ocean, hinterland and city views, sitting 30 minutes from Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony with an indoor backup option, then move to a reception for up to 250 seated guests or 350 standing, with in-house catering, a dedicated dance space and an on-site bar.

An on-site coordinator works with you throughout, and pricing runs from AUD 190 to AUD 860 per head with a minimum of 30 guests.

A full buyout or exclusive use is not required, so smaller celebrations fit alongside the hotel's regular operation.

  • Seats 250 for a banquet or hosts 350 standing, with a 30-guest minimum
  • Pricing from AUD 190 to AUD 860 per head
  • Outdoor ceremony and outdoor reception options, plus indoor backup
  • 296 guest rooms on site, including ocean-view suites with spa baths

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach cost?
The venue quotes a$190 to A$860 a head.
Venue brochure
How many guests does Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach hold?
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach holds 250 at dinner and 350 standing.
Venue brochure
Can guests stay at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach?
Yes. 296 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach?
Best weather: June – September.
Aisle estimate
How do guests get to Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach?
Fly into OOL, about 30 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
250 guests
Standing reception
350 guests
Smallest party taken
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
296 rooms
Room types
17 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
Best weatherGoodWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
OOL, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
(07) 5592 2250
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

“Pleasant stay with lovely ocean views I enjoyed my stay at Sofitel Broadbeach. The hotel is in a great location, and my room on the 21st floor had lovely views overlooking the beach and ocean.”

Darren AzzopardiRead the whole review on Google

4.2out of 5, from 2,790 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
Up to 250 guests for a seated dinner and 350 for a standing reception. The minimum guest count is 30.
What does a wedding here cost?
Pricing is per head, ranging from AUD 190 to AUD 860. Full details are set out in the hotel's Magnifique Weddings Kit.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies and outdoor receptions are both available, and there is an indoor backup option if the weather turns.
Do we need to book out the whole hotel?
No. Neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required.
Where can our guests stay, and is the venue accessible?
The hotel has 296 rooms, from Classic City View rooms sleeping up to four to Prestige and Opera Suites with ocean views and spas. The venue is accessible, children are welcome, parking is available, and pets are not permitted.

The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in Australia with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in Australia, and you can replace each one with a quote.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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  • Seated dinner: 250 guests

    “Catering for weddings from 30 to 250 guests, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach features two stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function rooms, providing the ideal backdrop for an enchanting wedding reception.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Standing reception: 350 guests

    “From gourmet ballroom banquets to lively poolside canapés, our ten diverse event spaces offer high-tech amenities and elegant interiors for up to 350 guests.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Smallest party taken: 30 guests

    “Catering for weddings from 30 to 250 guests, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach features two stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function rooms, providing the ideal backdrop for an enchanting wedding reception.”
    Read the source for smallest party taken

  • Rooms: 296 rooms

    “Our accommodation in Broadbeach boasts 296 beautifully appointed rooms and suites offering ocean or hinterland views.”
    Read the source for rooms

  • Room types: 17 listed

    “Classic Double Room with City View and Two Double Beds”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “From gourmet ballroom banquets to lively poolside canapés, our ten diverse event spaces offer high-tech amenities and elegant interiors for up to 350 guests.”
    Read the source for whole property must be taken with the wedding

  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Catering for weddings from 30 to 250 guests, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach features two stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function rooms, providing the ideal backdrop for an enchanting wedding reception.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Wet weather alternative held”
    Read the source for indoor option if it rains

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “3-courses plated menu or La Seafood Buffet prepared by our world class chefs”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “TC s Bar and Gaming Lounge provides guests with a full service bar in addition to a superb dining menu and all the sporting action and entertainment you could want on three separate plasma televisions.”
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  • Price: A$190 to A$860 per head

    “LA COCKTAIL PACKAGE from $190.00 per person”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “From gourmet ballroom banquets to lively poolside canapés, our ten diverse event spaces offer high-tech amenities and elegant interiors for up to 350 guests.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Pets: No

    “Pets not allowed”
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  • Children: Yes

    “A place where family time is treasured and every generation feels at home.”
    Read the source for children

  • Nearest airport: OOL, 30 min by car

    “OOL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Onsite parking is available”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Our hotel proudly offers a specially designed accessible room, thoughtfully crafted to cater to the unique needs of individuals with mobility challenges.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Catering for weddings from 30 to 250 guests, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach features two stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function rooms, providing the ideal backdrop for an enchanting wedding reception.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “You can host cocktail parties, receptions, corporate functions, and intimate weddings at our rooftop pool.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “A dance floor where the newly married couple can enjoy their first dance”
    Read the source for space for dancing

  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Also making the most of the setting choose from two gorgeous outdoor swimming pools, one heated year-round to 24°.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “The beautifully appointed 296 rooms include 4 executive suites and 17 Luxury Ocean Spa Rooms all offering breathtaking Pacific Ocean or hinterland views.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach puts you at the heart of Broadbeach and mere steps from the ocean.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Personalised Wedding Executive to assist in planning your idyllic day”
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A$190 to A$860a head

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