Proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower signals offshore confidence in Gold Coast
Plans for the proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast have been unveiled, featuring a $1.5 billion mixed-use development that, if approved, would become Australia’s tallest building.
The 91-storey tower on a beachfront site at 3 Trickett Street in Surfers Paradise is expected to comprise a six-star hotel with 285 rooms, 272 luxury residential apartments, a three-level podium with an exclusive Beach Club, and over 3400 square metres of commercial, retail, and dining space.
“Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world. This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community,” said Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organisation.
The scheme, to be delivered in partnership with Queensland-based Altus Property Group, would represent the Trump Organisation’s first development project in Australia.
However, the project has not yet received development approval from Gold Coast City Council, with a formal development application still to be lodged.
“Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand. Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success,” said David Young, Altus founder and chief executive.
The proposed project reflects a broader trend of global capital targeting the Gold Coast, which has increasingly attracted international developers and investors due to its tourism-led economy, expanding population base, and established high-rise skyline.
It’s not only The Trump Organization that has set its sights on the thriving city, but Hong Kong–based investors Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium, who have previously backed The Star Gold Coast’s integrated resort expansion worth $2 billion, with more expected to come with the announcement of Trump International Hotel & Tower.
