JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa

Soft white sand, bright blue waters with tropical fish and a streaming waterfall – we’re not talking about the Great Barrier Reef, we’re talking about the JW Marriott’s dreamy lagoon, which was awarded Australia’s Best Hotel Pool in 2021. Everyone from eight-year-olds to eighty-year-olds are looked after at the resort, which offers coastal activities, like snorkelling, sandcastle making and daily fish feeding, along with offering Jacuzzis, poolside cabanas and aquatic scooter hire. Committed to sustainability, the JW Garden’s culinary team also run garden and herb planting tours where guests can see those fresh ingredients being incorporated into the very food they eat.