Australia’s first JW Marriott Resort has opened with innovative family experiences

Having undergone an exciting transformation, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa opened in December 2020 as the first JW Marriott Resort in Australia.

After a $35 million renovation, the 5-star hotel offers luxury accommodation, an outdoor resort pool, a modern fitness centre, and award-winning service.

But it's also the on-site activities that set it apart from your standard fly-and-flop resort holiday, with the property’s new Family by JW program a smorgasboard of innovative and creative experiences for kids and adults to enjoy.

From learning the art of sushi-making at the resort’s Japanese restaurant Misono (led by Head Chef Henry Bongay), to juice and smoothie-making classes, escorted kayaking adventures along the Gold Coast’s Nerang River, herb-planting and discovery, craft workshops, or family yoga by the pool, stays will be full of opportunities to create meaningful and memorable moments.

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