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Broadbeach's most glamorous gaming destination combines Pacific Ocean views with a comprehensively upgraded VIP Pokies Room. 800+ machines spanning every style and denomination, an acclaimed craft bar, private gaming booths, and dining that punches well above its weight. Our top-rated venue in Queensland and a must-visit for any serious pokies enthusiast on the Gold Coast.
Top QLD Pick
Jupiters Gold Coast — officially The Star Gold Coast since a 2019 rebrand, though the Jupiters name persists stubbornly in local parlance — occupies a commanding position on the Broadbeach esplanade with direct beach access and Pacific Ocean views that put virtually every competitor in the country to shame from a pure location standpoint.
The VIP Pokies Room specifically underwent a headline-grabbing $22 million renovation completed in early 2026. Every machine is new. The private gaming booths — a concept rarely executed well in Australia — are genuinely impressive: semi-enclosed curved seating with personal service points, USB charging, and dedicated ventilation. The space accommodates 800 machines without ever feeling cramped.
The ocean-facing wall is almost entirely glazed, filling the gaming floor with natural light during the day and a spectacular nighttime Pacific panorama after dark. This is not an incidental design feature — it defines the character of the space and makes extended sessions genuinely pleasant rather than the sensory-deprivation marathon that lesser venues can become.
The 800-machine floor is split roughly 60/40 between high-denomination cabinets and standard-denomination play. The 2026 inventory includes the full suite of Aristocrat's latest Lightning Link variants alongside IGT, Konami, and several exclusive Jupiters titles available only at this property. The progressive jackpot network links across multiple games and carries over time — we've witnessed several $50,000+ wins during our visits.
The private booths are the headline feature of the 2026 renovation and they deliver. Eight semi-enclosed booths seat two people comfortably and provide a machine each. Personal call buttons summon service within two minutes in our testing. The acoustics within each booth are noticeably quieter than the main floor — a godsend for players who find the ambient noise of a busy pokies room distracting.
The Gold tier of the Star Awards programme (or equivalent reciprocal membership) grants access to a separate, smaller VIP section adjacent to the main gaming floor. This 120-machine room operates on an invitation basis for non-tier members, with complimentary cocktails and canapes during evening service hours (6pm–midnight).
The dining offering at Jupiters Gold Coast has improved dramatically with the 2026 renovation. The venue now operates three distinct food and beverage concepts across the gaming complex.
Oceano is the flagship restaurant, positioned on the upper level with unobstructed ocean views. The menu focuses on Queensland's exceptional seafood — Moreton Bay bugs, mud crab, and market fish prepared with genuine technical skill. Service is formal without being pretentious. Booking essential; advance reservations recommended at least 72 hours ahead on weekends.
A 24-hour casual grill concept serving everything from breakfast through to late-night burgers and sliders. Quality is consistently good rather than remarkable — solid, reliable fuel between gaming sessions. The chicken parmigiana is notably generous and genuine Queensland-style.
The standout addition in the 2026 renovation. Barrel & Break is a serious craft bar with rotating taps of Queensland craft beer, a curated natural wine list, and genuinely good small plates. The kitchen closes at 2am but bar service continues until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. This is one of the best bar concepts we've encountered at an Australian gaming venue.
Jupiters Gold Coast's VIP Pokies Room is a genuine five-star gaming experience. The 2026 renovation has delivered exactly what it promised: a world-class pokies floor with ocean views, private booth options, and a dramatically improved food and drink offering. We rate it narrowly behind The Star Sydney in our national ranking, but it surpasses Sydney on atmosphere and is unmatched for the beach-holiday gaming experience.