ROOM KEY: QT GOLD COAST

Surfside paradise

Stylish hotel QT Gold Coast has debuted one of Australia’s coolest hotel within-a-hotel concepts with the opening of the qtQT cabins, which offer a calming stay at one of the nation’s most popular beaches.

Adestination in its own right, qtQT is a unique open-air sanctuary oozing contemporary coastal cool.

An escape where laid-back flirts with luxe, the six qtQT Cabins each feature a private balcony, set within a tropical green oasis and a golden horizon.

Guests can book one or secure all six cabins exclusively, with each cabin suited for up to two guests or perfect for a solo escape.

Designed for discerning creatures of comfort, the cosy cabins each have their own character; filled with natural textures, earth tones and lavish local linens, creating a welcoming sense of tranquillity.

The inspiration was developed alongside EVT’s longstanding collaborator and award-winning designer, Nic Graham.

qtQT Cabins give guests the choice to either unplug, without the distraction of televisions, or book all six cabins exclusively.

“This is a place for our guests to simply be – whether it’s an unplugged solo escape or couples getaway with guests still accessing all of the designer comforts and culinary creations of QT Gold Coast,” said QT Hotels and Resorts’ Group General Manager, Callum Kennedy.

“At the core of QT’s success is our people strategy and we create unique roles to be able to deliver the recognised QT experience.

The cabins are low-key coastal cool, designed for the modern traveller, exclusive group stays or an innovative event option.

-Jane Hastings, CEO, EVT

“Our Directors of Chaos have always made an impact, for this experience we have created the ‘Curator of Sunshine’ role to collaborate with the best local partners to truly personalise each experience.”

“This new space can also be booked exclusively for groups. We have created lush landscapes for weddings full of wonder, to off-beat corporate retreats.

“Meditate, celebrate, and everything in between. Checking into qtQT means you can delight in disconnecting from the world or lean into all the Coast has to offer.

“The combination of the new qtQT cabins alongside our recently completed QT Gold Coast upgrade takes the entire experience to a new level,” he said.

Guests can make their stay even more unique with individualised Curated Experiences.

These experiences are bespoke activities organised by qtQT’s Curator of Sunshine, a dedicated concierge to curate unforgettable stays.

From elevated feasting on The Terrace, an al fresco dining area, followed by star gazing by the firepit or bespoke local bucket list dreams made a reality.

The QT brand is part of the EVT portfolio and the new qtQT Cabins concept has been one of the company’s most exciting projects to date.

“At EVT, part of our property strategy is to innovate to commercialise under-utilised spaces and we refer to this as ‘maximising our assets’”, said EVT CEO, Jane Hastings. “When designing the overall QT Gold Coast upgrade, we identified a previously un-used lower-level rooftop.

“We had been exploring the world of tiny accommodation and standing there as the sun set, we knew this would be the perfect location to trial our interpretation of this experience, the QT way.

“The cabins are low-key coastal cool, designed for the modern traveller, exclusive group stays or an innovative event option,” she said.

The qtQT Cabins are also doing their part to support the local communities and the Gold Coast’s artisan producers. They are loaded up with a carefully curated collection of luxe neighbourhood amenities, including linen and robes from I Love Linen (Burleigh), Saya Skincare amenities (Noosa), Harvest Clay ceramics (Gold Coast) and Drift Candles (Currumbin).

Whether it’s pamper pad, harmonious hut, love shack, kick back, all of the above, and then a little more, these new qtQT Cabins sure are an experience for everything unforgettable.

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