From $500. 77% free hire. 37 spaces.
Gold Coast venues combine beachside style with lively energy. Perfect for birthdays, engagements, and corporate events. From Surfers Paradise rooftops to Broadbeach restaurants and private lounges, there’s a spot for every occasion. Most include transparent pricing and some a complimentary $100 bar tab. Hosting a celebration is simple. Compare options below to find the ideal Gold Coast venue.
A security charge for a standard party applies at 12 of the 37 spaces on the Gold Coast, 32% against 7% across the 13 cities we list. Each listing shows the amount.
| Saturday | Minimum spend | Hire charge |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $200 | $100 |
| Midpoint | $1,500 | $450 |
| Average | $2,109 | $1,318 |
| Highest | $7,000 | $3,990 |
| Spaces | 31 | 12 |
| Based on 37 Gold Coast function spaces listed on Partystar, updated . | ||
| Bar tab | Spaces |
|---|---|
| $200 | 1 |
| $100 | 7 |
| $50 | 2 |
| Any bonus bar tab | 10 of 37 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 7 spaces | Minimum spend | $200 | $500 | $2,000 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $2,220 | $3,990 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 11 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $2,500 | $7,000 |
| Hire charge | $295 | $350 | $400 | |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 19 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| Hire charge | $350 | $450 | $2,500 |
| Measure | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Typical hours | 5 | 5 |
| Shortest | 3 | 3 |
| Longest | 8 | 8 |
| Usual start | 7pm | 6pm |
| Usual finish | 12am | 12am |
A wide one. The middle half of spaces on the Gold Coast ask between $500 and $3,000 on a Saturday, so shopping around pays off.
| Record | Space | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest minimum spend | Mermaid Beach Tavern, Mermaid Beach | $200 up to 50 guests, no hire charge |
| Largest space | Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta | 950 guests $500 minimum spend |
| Smallest groups | QT Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise | from 20 minimum guest numbers |
| Longest hire | Benowa Tavern, Bundall | 8 hours 4pm to 12am |
| Biggest bar tab | Sea World Cruises, Main Beach | $200 $3,950 minimum spend |
