Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
4.5
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Conveniently located in Australia’s undisputed leisure and entertainment capital, and walking distance from more than 3000 accommodation options, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) offers the ultimate event experience. We are home to conferences and meetings, national and international incentives, banquets, exhibitions, concerts, sporting and special events – catering to anywhere between 10 and 6000 people. With convenient undercover parking, the G:Link Broadbeach North Station directly outside and linked by undercover walkway to The Star Gold Coast Broadbeach, the GCCEC is accessible for all. The Gold Coast boasts an extensive range of local attractions including shopping centres, theme parks, world-class entertainment and the Hinterland all within close proximity, and two major international airports nearby. You’re sure to love GCCEC.
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StuFrench
Australia125 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Solo
We recently attended Eurovision, Australia decides at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. I am always surprised how well organised this venue is, flexible spaces, excellent amenities and food and beverage outlets and so easy to get to with plenty of parking. Publish transport (Gold Coast G Link) stops right outside the front door.
Written 10 March 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Centre StuFrench. Eurovision is a very exciting event for GCCEC! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the event and our facilities.
Written 19 March 2020
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Fiona M
Hong Kong, China190 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
All good for business, events, parties, family & etc gathering. Awesome venue & outdoor green lands.
Written 6 March 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Centre Fiona M. It is definitely a versatile space!
Written 8 March 2020
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Carina
Gold Coast, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
An amazing venue that caters to various event sizes. The team here are super friendly and extremly organised.
Written 23 March 2020
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Kylie S
Brisbane, Australia33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Great venue. Central location with ample parking underneath (for a fee) or on close by streets or closer to the beach. Many retail shops and restaurants within walking distance, along with the hotels and public transportation. Can get cool inside, so if you are planning to attend this venue take a like cardi.
Written 21 October 2019
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Thanks for taking the time to review the Centre 606kylies. We are definitely in a great spot!
Written 18 November 2019
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fbsyd
sydney40 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Friends
How the architects could design floor to ceiling glass facing the busy 8 lane Gold Coast highway and solid walls facing the scenic waterways behind is beyond comprehension.

Then there’s the toilets! I spend 6 days a year attending a function there and one of the most frustrating experiences has to be the vast distances between only 2 banks of ladies toilets. Only a misogynist would design a ladies toilet with no where to place a handbag ie no shelves above basins except on the wet sides of each hand basin.
There is no full length mirror nor a section for women to fix their hair or make up despite having the room to instal a mirror and a shelf away from hand basins.

This year they’ve installed some outdoor seating, but clearly not enough. The bleak indoor corridor with its benches forces people to sit in a row with no where to place even a cup of coffee.

This centre needs a total overhaul /rebuild with landscaping,lots of undercover outdoor seating, cafes - not from a Kombi van parked inside with a long queue, more user friendly toilets etc if its to attract international and nations conferences . There isn’t even a bench to sit on in the adjoining grassy area. Why isn’t the outdoor “park” not landscaped with trees for shade with outdoor seating provided so that visitors can go outside to have lunch? This is the Gold Coast, not Siberia.

This centre by right should be a show piece in a magic part of this country and sadly is a boring unwelcoming large building resembling a factory with little architectural imagination.

Of serious concern is that all the back doors are locked and most of the front windows/doors are also locked, I dread to think if there was a fire , how a thousand plus mainly elderly bridge players with tables so close to each would be able to escape. There has never even been an announcement as to what to do or the location of exits in the even of a fire.

I look forward to a response from the Convention Cenre addressing my concerns.
Written 27 February 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to provide comprehensive feedback on our venue and your experiences during your time with us. We have your feedback on file with our management team for future reference.
Written 28 February 2019
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Jengirl_11
Brisbane, Australia25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Business
This is by far one of the best venues I have worked with, the staff are so very helpful and the ammenties are great
Written 21 January 2019
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Thank you so much Jengirl_11 for your feedback. We are proud of our team and their attention to detail with clients and guests, so we will pass on your feedback to them. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Written 25 February 2019
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Ben
Derby, UK42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018
Spent almost a month day in day out in this centre and I have to say the service was impeccable. The staff at the Centre went above and beyond to help out the media and the food service staff were great. The air-con was on a constant cold as the heat was strong outside. The internet was quick and the facilities more than perfect.
Written 7 August 2018
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback Ben. We really appreciate your outstanding comments, and we are glad you enjoyed our facilities while escaping the warm sun. We hope to see you again soon!
Written 9 August 2018
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Travel-Girl-Ange
Adelaide, Australia142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2018 • Business
The convention centre is within walking distance of the casino, and multiple hotels and restaurants. Catering was great and staff were friendly.
Written 4 August 2018
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Thank you for your great review Travel-Girl-Ange. We are glad you enjoyed your time at our venue and got to explore Broadbeach too. We hope to see you again!
Written 5 August 2018
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Ngaire M
Creswick, Australia76 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Friends
Great building with excellent signage, great viewing. Easy to get to with public transport out front. Plenty of room to move around.
Written 29 April 2018
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Jane C
australia185 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Friends
Great facility. Very convenient to restaurants and public transport as well as a huge amount of accommodation choices.
Written 10 November 2016
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