Originally built in the late 1960s, The Cheshire Cat is one of Palm Beach’s most recognisable buildings — a boutique beachside motel that’s been carefully restored while holding onto its original character. It sits on the ocean side of the Gold Coast Highway, just a 200-metre walk from the beach. The property includes six queen rooms and a two-bedroom bungalow apartment, a pool deck with terracotta edging, and an open communal terrace. It’s run by locals, and the whole place has that easy, unhurried feel that makes it work equally well as accommodation or a filming location. The neon signage, retro interiors, and outdoor spaces give it a strong visual identity that’s hard to replicate elsewhere on the Gold Coast.
The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast is a landmark of grandeur, blending European-inspired architecture with lavish interiors. Featuring marble floors, sweeping staircases, ornate ceilings, and crystal chandeliers, the hotel delivers an opulent atmosphere ideal for cinematic storytelling. It’s luxurious pool terrace and ocean views provide additional cinematic backdrops, offering filmmakers both elegance and scale.
