Hotel Komune

Top choice in Gold Coast


With a palm-laden pool area and an ultra laidback vibe, this 10-storey converted apartment tower is the ultimate surf retreat, despite the ugly exterior. It has budget dorms, apartments and a hip penthouse begging for a party. That said, the party is usually to be found downstairs, at the on-site Mexican bar-restaurant from Friday to Sunday.


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