Stunning locations for parties along the coast
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 a complimentary $100 bar tab. Hosting a celebration is simple. Compare options below to find the ideal Gold Coast venue.
Across the 13 spaces here that set a minimum spend, the midpoint is $3,000 on a Saturday. Every space on this page has a $0 hire charge, so the minimum spend is the whole cost of the room.
| Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $3,000 | $7,000 |
| Size | Spaces | Minimum spend |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 70 guests | 4 | $500 to $2,000 |
| 71 to 140 guests | 5 | $2,000 to $7,000 |
| 141 guests or more | 7 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
Surfers Paradise (9) Southport (2) Broadbeach (1) Helensvale (1) Main Beach (1) Mermaid Beach (1) plus 1 more suburbs
Pricing for function venues on the Gold Coast varies based on the venue's pricing model. Venues charging a room hire fee average $1760 for Saturday events, ranging from $100 to $3990 across 4 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $3038 per booking, ranging from $500 to $7000 based on 13 venues. Final costs depend on factors including venue capacity, suburb location, day of the week, security guard charges and extensions to the guaranteed hire duration. Additional expenses may include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering, decorations.
| Pricing Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hire Charge | $100 | $1760 | $3990 |
| Minimum Spend | $500 | $3038 | $7000 |
Venue pricing on this page varies with capacity. On a Saturday the minimum spend averages $1267 at small venues (up to 70 guests), $3800 at medium venues (71 to 140 guests) and $3340 at large venues (over 140 guests). That puts large venues (over 140 guests) around 164% above small venues (up to 70 guests).
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $100 | $2045 | $3990 |
| Spend | $500 | $1267 | $2000 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $2000 | $3800 | $7000 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $450 | $1475 | $2500 |
| Spend | $1200 | $3340 | $5000 |
Updated August 2026
Partystar is your one-stop shop for function venue information on the Gold Coast. Venues at Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, Broadbeach, Main Beach, Bundall, Robina and other locations are covered by our broad list of party spots. Make it easier by including your search criteria, then sit back and browse the photos of where you could be partying. 21sts, 18ths, Christmas parties, weddings, engagements and any kind of gathering are our specialty. Cheap hire and free hire are available.
