Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold CoastIntercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort in Gold Coast, Australia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 70 hotels we score in Gold Coast. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.6.Located at Manor Circle in Sanctuary Cove, this five-star resort sits on the northern Gold Coast overlooking a marina and harbour. It serves families and travellers interested in golf or nearby theme parks. The grounds include lush gardens, two outdoor swimming pools, and a one-acre lagoon beach pool. On-site facilities feature a spa with a sauna, two restaurants, a gym, and meeting rooms. While the resort offers a secluded atmosphere and encounters with local kangaroos, some guests have reported that the rooms can smell musty. The property provides valet and secure parking alongside business centre services.What stands out

Large lagoon beach pool

Proximity to golf courses

On-site kangaroos

Professional staff

Watch out for

Musty smelling rooms

Limited housekeeping

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