Name: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Address: Gold Coast, AU
Price range: From $222

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold CoastSheraton Grand Mirage Resort in Gold Coast, Australia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 35 of 70 hotels we score in Gold Coast. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $222 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Main Beach, this five-star beachfront resort sits directly beside lifeguard-patrolled Mirage Beach and The Spit. The property features six hectares of tropical gardens, boardwalks, and lagoons. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a spa. Dining options include two bars, two coffee shops, and both indoor and alfresco restaurants. The hotel suits travellers seeking a quieter Gold Coast setting near Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. While the rooms offer ocean or lagoon views, some guest quarters require modernising to match the high service standards.What stands out

Direct access to the beach

Extensive lagoon and garden grounds

Multiple on-site dining options

Quiet beachfront location

Watch out for

Some rooms feel outdated

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