Mondrian Gold Coast – First in Australia: Review & What to Know

The first Mondrian hotel in Australia has arrived on the Gold Coast, landing at Burleigh Heads with a mix of designer rooms, private residences and a pool club that overlooks Pacific breakers. As of July 2025 the property is open for bookings, offering 208 guest rooms and 89 residential apartments on a site confirmed by Ennismore as the brand’s debut in the country. This article draws on the official website, verified listings, and editorial reviews to give you the facts you need before booking or buying.

Last checked: 2026-07-17

Property name: Mondrian Gold Coast · Location: Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia · Brand: Mondrian Hotels (first Australian property) · Key feature: All-day Italian dining, panoramic Pacific Ocean views, VIP service, luxury wellness · Residences: Mondrian Residences available for living (per PAA question) · Beach proximity: Just steps from Burleigh Beach (Tripadvisor)

Is the Mondrian Gold Coast new?

Yes – the property opened in June 2025, making it the newest luxury hotel on the Gold Coast and the first Mondrian ever to open in Australia. Ennismore, the brand’s parent company, published a story on 10 June 2025 declaring “a new era of coastal luxury at Burleigh Heads.” A lifestyle magazine review placed the opening on 6 June, but both dates fall within the same early‑June window.

The hotel occupies a 22‑storey tower at 3 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads, a site that was originally announced back in November 2020 as a joint development by Accor and sbe. Construction delays pushed the timeline past an originally planned 2023 opening, but by April 2025 the project was in final fit‑out.

Who owns Mondrian Gold Coast?

Mondrian is a lifestyle hotel brand operated by Ennismore, a joint venture between Accor and Ennismore’s founding management team. The Gold Coast property is owned by a private developer (the exact ownership entity is not named in public listings) and managed under a franchise or operating agreement with Ennismore. Accor lists the hotel on its booking platform, confirming its place within the Accor distribution network.

Mondrian is not part of Hilton. The brand sits squarely under Ennismore, which also runs The Hoxton, Mama Shelter and 21c Museum Hotels.

Is Mondrian Gold Coast near the beach?

Yes – the hotel address is 3 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads, which the official website describes as “steps from Burleigh Beach.” The Chinese‑language preview page gives a more precise measure: about 600 m (0.4 mi) from James Street, the main village strip. Gold Coast Airport is a 17‑minute drive.

Burleigh Heads is one of the Gold Coast’s most famous surf breaks, and the hotel’s position on the headland gives many rooms and the pool club uninterrupted ocean views. South China Morning Post’s Style section called it “a new luxury hotel with a stylish pool club and ocean views” after a post‑opening stay.

Is Mondrian a luxury hotel?

Mondrian positions itself as a luxury lifestyle brand, and the Gold Coast property leans heavily into that promise. Facilities include multiple pools, a full‑service wellness area, a private chef experience, and all‑day Italian dining. The lead‑in rate at launch was quoted at around AUD $749 per night for a Studio King – a price point that places it at the upper end of Gold Coast hotels.

Design is a central pillar: the official site and editorial reviews emphasise “immersive design” and a “beachfront chic” aesthetic. The building itself is a 22‑storey tower with 208 rooms, meaning it is compact enough to offer personalised service while still having the scale for events (over 11,000 sq ft of meeting space per Cvent).

South China Morning Post’s review gave the property a strong editorial endorsement, noting its “stylish” pool club and ocean views. Australian Traveller similarly described it as “the brand’s very first Australian property” and highlighted the June opening.

Can you live on the Mondrian Gold Coast?

Yes – the development includes 89 Mondrian-branded residences on the upper floors of the tower. These are private apartments that can be purchased through Total Property Group, the project’s marketing agent. A property marketing page states that the residences are available for purchase, and the official site notes that buyers can “live” at the Mondrian.

It is not yet clear from public sources what restrictions apply – whether owners can rent their apartments through the hotel programme, what strata fees are, or whether they have separate access to facilities. The Hotel Conversation announcement from 2020 described it as “Australia’s first Mondrian hotel and branded residences,” signalling that the sales programme for the residences has been in market for several years.

For now, both hotel guests and residence owners share the same building amenities: the pools, restaurants, and wellness spaces are open to each group (no separate entrance policy has been disclosed).

Location and getting there

Address: 3 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220. The hotel is about a 17‑minute drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and an 8‑minute walk from James Street’s restaurants and shops. Burleigh Beach is literally steps from the lobby.

If you are driving, parking options are available (details not published in standard listings). For public transport, the nearest bus stop is on Gold Coast Highway, about 5 minutes’ walk.

Alternatives on the Gold Coast

If Mondrian Gold Coast does not suit your budget or style, several other luxury properties operate in the region. For a different tier of opulence, see our review of the most expensive hotel in Brisbane. Within the Gold Coast, you could also consider properties in Surfers Paradise or Coolangatta, though none carry the Mondrian residential‑hotel hybrid model.