Quest Robina named one of Australia’s best hotels
Quest Robina has ranked fifth in Australia, with Quest Southport set to open on the Gold Coast.
What’s happening?
Quest Robina has been named Australia’s fifth best hotel in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels list, placing the Gold Coast property among the country’s leading accommodation providers.
The result was part of a strong national showing for Quest Apartment Hotels, which claimed six places in Australia’s top ten.
For Robina, the recognition is a major local boost. The property sits in one of the Gold Coast’s fastest-growing commercial and lifestyle precincts, close to Robina Town Centre and Cbus Super Stadium.
Quest Robina offers 80 serviced apartments, with full kitchens, a heated outdoor pool, a gymnasium and conference facilities. The property is designed for a mix of short stays, business trips, event visits and longer stays.
Why it matters?
The award shows that the Gold Coast’s accommodation strength is not limited to beachfront towers or major tourist strips.
Robina has become a key centre for shopping, sport, business, health and local events. A national hotel ranking adds weight to that growth.
It also reflects a wider shift in travel demand. Many guests are looking for space, flexibility and value, especially when they are staying for more than one night.
That makes serviced apartments an important part of the local accommodation mix, particularly in areas linked to work, sport and essential services.
Local Impact
Quest Robina’s ranking gives the central Gold Coast another point of recognition in the national travel market.
The hotel is well placed for visitors attending events at Cbus Super Stadium, shopping at Robina Town Centre or travelling for work in the surrounding precinct.
Its apartment format also suits families, corporate travellers and guests who want a kitchen, laundry and living space during their stay.
The result may also help strengthen Robina’s position as a practical base for Gold Coast visitors who want access beyond the beach.
By The Numbers
Quest Robina ranked fifth in Australia in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels list, placing it inside the national top ten.
Quest Apartment Hotels claimed six of Australia’s top ten hotels, with recognised properties in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.
Quest operates more than 160 properties across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, making it Australia’s largest apartment hotel operator.
Zoom In
The Robina result formed part of a wider Quest performance across Tripadvisor’s 2026 awards.
The six Quest properties listed in Australia’s top ten were Quest Orange, Quest Robina, Quest Docklands, Quest Perth Ascot, Quest St Kilda Road and Quest Singleton.
David Mansfield, Managing Director, The Ascott Limited Australasia, said the result reflected the work of local operators and their teams.
“To have six of Australia’s top ten hotels on Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best list come from the one brand is a remarkable result - and credit belongs entirely to the franchisees and their teams who show up for guests every single day.
“This award is driven by real guests leaving real reviews, which makes it one of the most meaningful endorsements in our industry.
“What’s also striking is the geographic spread - from Quest Orange and Quest Singleton in regional New South Wales, to Quest Robina and Quest Perth Ascot, through to Quest Docklands and Quest St Kilda Road in Melbourne. It demonstrates that the Quest model excels not just in major CBDs, but in the regional and suburban communities where we’ve always believed there is genuine demand for quality apartment-style accommodation.”
TripAdvisor describes its Best of the Best Hotels as properties that “check all the boxes” across service, comfort and guest experience.
The award is TripAdvisor’s highest level of recognition. It is given to properties that receive a high volume of strong reviews over 12 months.
Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s eight million listings globally receive the Best of the Best title.
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Quest’s success was not limited to the main hotel list.
Quest Ballarat Station ranked fifth in Small and Boutique - Australia, while Quest on Rheola ranked 12th.
In the B&Bs and Inns - Australia category, Quest South Perth Foreshore ranked third, Quest Collingwood ranked seventh, and Quest Notting Hill ranked 14th.
Across all recognised categories, Quest claimed 11 placements in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best awards in Australia.
For the Gold Coast, the Robina result supports a broader change in how visitors use the city. More travellers are choosing accommodation near business centres, stadiums, hospitals, shopping precincts and transport links.
That shift places Robina in a strong position, especially for guests who need more than a standard hotel room.
What To Look For Next?
Quest Southport opens on 29 June 2026, giving the Gold Coast another major apartment hotel option. The opening will extend Quest’s local footprint beyond Robina and into one of the city’s busiest northern precincts.
The two properties could strengthen demand for flexible stays across the city’s central and northern precincts.