RACV Royal Pines Resort

Overview: RACV Royal Pines Resort

Location & Design
Located in Benowa, on Queensland’s Gold Coast (Ross Street, Benowa QLD 4217), RACV Royal Pines Resort opened in 1991, designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes and John M.Y. Lee Architects.
The resort sprawls over approximately 100 hectares, nestled between lush hinterland and the sparkling coastline, offering quick access to Surfers Paradise (~12–15 minutes’ drive) and close proximity to Gold Coast and Brisbane airports.

Accommodation & Facilities

Rooms & Suites

Around 331 to 333 rooms, including modern Mountain View Rooms, Superior Rooms, Executive Rooms, Spa Suites, Royal Suites, and two-bedroom family studios.
Amenities include balconies, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs, and well-appointed bathrooms—some feature whirlpool tubs or kitchenettes.

Dining Options

Trattoria Amici: family-friendly Italian — pizza and pasta.
Kalinda: buffet-style breakfast and seafood dining.
Arakawa: Japanese teppanyaki & sushi (evenings Wed–Sat).
Videre: chic lounge on 21st floor with afternoon tea and drinks.
Panorama Lounge, Hydrate Bar, pool bar Arika, Tees’ Clubhouse—even casual bites and light meals available throughout.

Activities & Amenities

Features a 27-hole championship golf course, driving range—hosts the Australian PGA Championship and Ladies Masters.
Gorgeous lagoon-style pool with waterslides, tropical landscaping, children’s splash area, plus five tennis courts, a gym, kids' playground, and a luxury day spa ("One Spa") offering massages and treatments.
Additional experiences include Segway tours, laser clay shooting, Ozbobble, jumping pillow, Shuttle service to Surfers Paradise and nearby shopping centers.

Events, Conferences & Weddings

Extensive event facilities: boardrooms, a massive pillarless ballroom with the southern hemisphere’s largest hotel LED screen, chapel, and wedding venues