At a glance
- Cost
- Monday to Thursday: free to 3 hours; Friday to Sunday: $10 from 30 minutes
- Free time
- First 30 minutes every day
- Hours
- Open 24 hours; day resets at 6am
- Height limit
- 1.95 metres
- Hotel guests
- $20 per night
- Full car park
- Regularly at capacity on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Tram
- Broadbeach North station
Casual parking at The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach is free for the first 3 hours from Monday to Thursday, but from Friday to Sunday it costs $10 once you pass 30 minutes. The first 30 minutes are free every day, as of October 2026, and the day resets at 6:00am.
The Star says its undercover car park is limited and availability cannot be guaranteed. It also says the car park is regularly at full capacity during peak periods such as Friday and Saturday evenings, which is also when the higher weekend rates apply.
How much does casual parking cost?
These are the casual rates on The Star’s Getting Here & Parking page, for entry after 6:00am:
| Time parked | Monday to Thursday | Friday to Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 30 minutes | Free | Free |
| 30 minutes to 3 hours | Free | $10 |
| 3 to 6 hours | $10 | $20 |
| 6 to 9 hours | $15 | $30 |
| 9 to 12 hours | $20 | $40 |
| 12 to 15 hours | $25 | $50 |
| 15 hours or more, daily rate per 24 hours, and lost tickets | $30 | $60 |
| Motorcycle, flat rate per 24 hours (designated bays only) | $7 | $7 |
If you enter after 12:00am and leave before 6:00am the same day, parking is free. Rates are for self-parking only, and the car park’s standard conditions are posted at the entrance. The car park desk is on level 3, next to The Star Grand concierge.
Who gets free parking?
The Star says parking is no longer free for everyone, so spaces are available for members and guests. The Star Club members get it as follows:
- Bronze and Silver members: earn 5 Tier Points by playing, staying or dining on the day to earn free parking, otherwise casual rates apply. Insert the membership card in the ticket machine on entry, and use it to exit.
- Gold members and higher: parking is complimentary. Priority parking on level 1M is for Gold, Platinum and Diamond members only.
What do hotel guests pay?
Guests of The Star Grand and The Star Residences get a flat rate of $20 per night for the length of their stay, but parking is not guaranteed with a booking. If the guest rate does not apply, casual rates are charged. Valet parking at The Star Grand is $65 per day, subject to availability.
Will my vehicle fit?
No parking is available for vehicles taller than 1.95 metres. Oversized vehicles and trailers are not allowed. Disabled parking bays are near the car park entrance lobbies and are individually marked.
What if the car park is full?
The Star suggests the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre at 2684–2690 Gold Coast Highway, a ten-minute walk over a footbridge. The centre charges a flat $15 per entry per day, with the first 30 minutes free; see our Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre parking guide for its rules. For other free parking in Broadbeach, see our guides to Pratten Park and the Jubilee Avenue car park.
How does it compare with other Broadbeach parking?
| Car park | What the operator says |
|---|---|
| The Star Gold Coast | Free 30 minutes daily; free to 3 hours Monday to Thursday; $10 for 30 minutes to 3 hours Friday to Sunday |
| Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre | $15 flat rate per entry, per day; first 30 minutes free |
| Jubilee Avenue (council, Qube building) | $3.90 an hour, $19.00 a day; open 24 hours; 2.20 metre limit |
| Pratten Park North (council) | Free; 3-hour limit, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday |
| Pratten Park South (council) | Free; 4-hour limit, 8:30am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday |
The Star describes itself as half an hour from Gold Coast Airport and a 90-minute drive from Brisbane, with the beach 300 metres away.
Can I take the tram?
The Star says the closest G:link stop is Broadbeach North, with an easy stroll from there. It describes a tram every 7.5 minutes on weekdays and every 10 minutes on weekends between 7am and 7pm. Our Groundwater road closures and parking guide shows how Broadbeach roads change during big weekends.
More guides: Gold Coast parking guide
Sources
- The Star Gold Coast — Getting here & parking (rates, membership, hotel guests; checked 15 October 2026)
- GCCEC — Parking
- City of Gold Coast — Jubilee Avenue Carpark
- City of Gold Coast — Pratten Park North Carpark
- City of Gold Coast — Pratten Park South Carpark
Featured image: The Darling at The Star Gold Coast and Meriton Suites, Broadbeach (photo: Kgbo / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with The Star Entertainment Group or the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Parking rates and conditions can change; check the car park entry signs and The Star’s page.