Gold Coast, Australia, June 12 2026, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is proud to announce it has been recognised with three major accolades at the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence, including the prestigious Overall Hotel of the Year – Accommodation Division award.
The resort was also awarded:
- Best Resort / Lifestyle Accommodation
- Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation Division
The QHA Awards for Excellence are one of Queensland’s leading hospitality industry awards programs, celebrating exceptional service, innovation and operational excellence across the state’s accommodation and tourism sector. This recognition highlights JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa’s continued commitment to delivering elevated guest experiences through its luxury accommodation offering, award-winning dining venues, wellness experiences and family-friendly resort facilities.
Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is renowned for its award-winning saltwater lagoon, where guests can snorkel amongst tropical fish, relax beneath cascading waterfalls and unwind in private poolside cabanas. The resort blends luxury with immersive experiences, offering curated family programming, wellness experiences and signature JW Garden activities designed to foster connection and relaxation.
The resort is also home to some of the Gold Coast’s most celebrated dining experiences, including signature seafood restaurant Citrique, which has been recognised with an Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat from 2023 to 2026, known for its premium local seafood, seasonal produce and renowned buffet experiences. Meanwhile, Misono, the resort’s iconic Japanese restaurant, continues to deliver one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after dining experiences through its theatrical teppanyaki offering, sushi bar and whisky lounge.
Further elevating the guest experience is Spa by JW, the resort’s award-winning wellness destination offering personalised treatments designed to Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew. Combined with the resort’s expansive leisure facilities, curated experiences and premium hospitality offering, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa continues to set the benchmark for luxury resorts in Australia.
This recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa and reinforces the resort’s position as one of Australia’s leading luxury destinations
