Best Retro Stays on the Gold Coast
Updated: Apr 09, 2026
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation on the Gold Coast. All you have to do is look to the city skyline to see the plethora of sleek hotels and modern high-rises that are scattered along the coastline. However, for those looking for a stay with a bit more character and vintage flair, a retro stay may just be the answer.
We hit the road to check out 6 of the Gold Coast's best retro stays in the Lexus LC 500. Where sleek design meets masterful engineering, the LC's elegant form is matched with an exhilarating driving experience.
The Cheshire Cat Motel is an iconic boutique motel, located in the beachside suburb of Palm Beach. The newly renovated motel includes 7 rooms, plus a two-bedroom bungalow, a plunge pool and more, and is just a 2 minute stroll from the beach and the numerous restaurants and bars 'Palmy' has to offer...more
Located just a stroll from the beautiful Bilinga beach, retro motel Tessa's on the Beach is a whimsical ode to the 1960s. With pastel pink and white walls, deck chairs overlooking the water, and meticulously decorated rooms, you will be sure to have a delightful and nostalgic stay...more
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a nostalgic palm-fringed pink oasis, perfect for a relaxing staycation or a visit to the Gold Coast. Six luxury suites have their own unique identity and offer fur throws, velvet rugs, custom neon-lit poetry by Coco Loberg, and Smeg fridges stocked with Young Henrys beers...more
In a sought after southern Palm Beach location, The Mysa Motel is a redesigned retro oasis offering the ultimate boutique hotel stay on the Gold Coast. From its reclaimed vintage decorations to its sparkling magnesium pool, the whole place looks like a dreamy pastel mirage...more
Situated a short stroll from beautiful Mermaid Beach, the Blue Heron Motel, a tastefully refurbished retro gem, is a must-stay. With well maintained grass areas, a sparkling kidney-shaped pool and spotless ground floor rooms, this motel is bound to make your Gold Coast visit a memorable one...more
Our nostalgic getaway was made even better cruising aroun in the Lexus LC 500. With its high-performance platform, naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 or multi-stage hybrid powertrain, and driver-centric cockpit, the LC responds to your every input and exhilarates at every turn.
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