The 5 best birthday venues on the Gold Coast to host fun celebrations
Planning a special occasion like your birthday party can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a big event or a small gathering, your choice of venue can either make or break it.
The wrong venue can lead to a stressful event, unhappy guests, and wasted money.
However, finding the best birthday venues on the Gold Coast on your own can take up so much of your time and energy. It’s not only time-consuming but also energy-draining – leaving you too exhausted to do other chores.
That’s why we’ve done the hard part for you. This article will reveal the best birthday venues the Gold Coast has to offer.
No more endless searching or guessing – just top-rated venues in one place!
Read on to reveal the secret.
How much do birthday venues on the Gold Coast cost?
Birthday venues on the Gold Coast cost between $1000 and $2000 per session. The price varies depending on the venue type, size, and available amenities.
1. Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
Location: 6/36 Central Dr, Burleigh Heads
Contact: [email protected] | +61480170681
Business hours: Monday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse is a fully licensed venue that offers a wide range of services, whether you’re coming for their live events or renting out a space to celebrate your special day there.
Depending on your budget and the number of guests invited, you can choose from their warehouse to their studio rooms.
Their warehouse can accommodate up to 250 guests and if your party is even bigger, you can have the car park for over 400 guests. They can install a stage, pop-up bars, skate ramp, pools, you just name it.
For smaller and more intimate gatherings, you can have the Gavel Room which can host an intimate dinner setup. It also comes with a kitchenette facility, where you can prepare your food yourselves.
In our case, we just ordered our food and drinks from El Ranchero, the venue’s restaurant which offers an extensive array of drinks like cocktails, margaritas, craft beer, or sparkling water. Their menu is also packed with different toasties, sides, and bite-sized delicacies.
Overall, it’s a nice experience, but add-on services like decor setup, music live bands, and other requests may add up, thus not favourable for those who are on a budget.
Perfect for getting loud and heavy in
“Amazing new live music venue, in the industrial area of Burleigh Heads. Perfect for getting loud and heavy in! As Sunk Loto did last night on the first gig back in 15 years! If you dig good local live music, come show your support for an awesome venue!”
– Rich Hibberd, Google Review
It was a great success!
“We recently just had our work Christmas Party at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse and it was a great success! The events team were super responsive and helpful from start to finish, and overall the night was a success.”
– Sarah, Google Review
2. Fleay’s Events and Cafe
Location: Loman Ln, Burleigh Heads
Contact: [email protected] | +61429706870
Business hours: Monday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Many mistake Fleay’s Events and Cafe for being only wedding venues (wedding venues Gold Coast), but they actually cater to other events like birthday parties, baby showers, kiddie parties, and more!
In fact, for birthday celebrations, they offer special packages and venue spaces specifically for 21st birthdays, and the same for 30th, 40th, and 50th birthdays! Just ask, and you’ll be assisted.
If you’re a nature lover like us, their outdoor venue for private parties is just perfect! Located in Fleay’s Wildlife Park, you can celebrate your special day while surrounded by nature.
Do note that daytime and evening event packages are priced differently. Evening events are priced at a higher rate because of add-ons like additional lighting.
Plus, for groups of 20 to 100 guests, a minimum spend of $350 on food is required, as they don’t allow outside food. That’s fair, but we know other folks won’t find this appealing.
On the flip side, their food package comes in various selections. For example, their light canapé package comes with bite-size snacks or lunch dishes.
Their customer support is impressive, answering our questions and providing tailored advice when needed.
Pricing may soar higher, especially during peak seasons and busy hours. If you’re on a tight budget, this spot isn’t ideal during the summer, holidays, or weekends.
The venue is amazing
“We celebrated my daughter’s baby shower here, and it was wonderful! The venue is amazing, the staff are so accommodating and the food and drinks hit the spot!”
– Emma Fahrni, Google Review
An incredible experience!
“I recently hosted a small dinner at Fleay’s to celebrate my husband and me getting married, and it was an incredible experience! Linda is an absolute gem, she helped my husband and I throughout the whole process from start to finish and her dedication towards our special day made us feel at ease! The team at fleay’s was amazing; they responded to all my questions right away, making the planning process seamless. On the night of the event, everything was absolutely lovely. The ambiance was perfect, and the service was exceptional. My guests loved the place and had a fantastic time.”
– Sarah Boaro, Google Review
3. The Well
Location: 58 Highland Wy, Upper Coomera
Contact: [email protected] | +61755707100
Business hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
For those in the northern Gold Coast, The Well is a multipurpose event venue that caters to various events, from casual birthday parties to formal corporate events.
For large events, we recommend their Community Centre where you can invite up to 250 guests. The pre-function area features a servery with pre-event food and drinks.
They also have a fully fenced playground – a shaded outdoor area with a built-in sound system, where you can host a kiddie party for your little ones. You may also request that a stage be set up.
During our assessment and while reviewing feedback, we discovered that the Lakeside Community Centre is ideal for smaller gatherings. The space can accommodate up to 50 guests and includes a basic domestic kitchen.
Plus, it has off-street parking areas, is wheelchair accessible, and the pricing is reasonable for the value.
However, one thing we noticed is that the location is too far from the central Gold Coast. We almost got lost on our way there for a site visit, and Google Maps wasn’t much help.
Amazing venue, space and facilities
“Absolutely amazing venue, space and facilities. Multiple room sizes available at a reasonable price. Hired for daughters 5th birthday. The staff gave great support, pity our bouncy castle people were late to pick up so got charged an extra half hour. Would recommend and use again!”
– Varnia MT, Google Review
Has everything you need for a great party
“Great place for your events and parties. We had a cocktail dinner for my wife’s birthday and the place has everything you need for a great party. Spacious hall with kitchen to manage catering. Services available to manage a bar and drinks counter. The staff is courteous and helpful.”
– Saurabh Sahni, Google Review
4. Country Paradise Parklands
Location: 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang
Contact: [email protected] | +61755004789
Business hours: Monday – Sunday 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
If you prefer a more wholesome experience for your birthday, Country Paradise Parklands is a great venue. There’s so much to do there, like picnicking or having a barbecue party.
The best thing about it is that it’s free for public use. However, if you want to host a party there, you will need to secure Council approval and pay some fees.
For simple celebrations, you can book a certain area of your choice, but note that they only cater to a maximum of 50 pax.
They can provide additional tables and chairs upon request.
However, if you intend to use larger items like large marquees, you have to set them up yourself, which may incur additional expenses if you want to hire other labour services.
While the parking area is free and spacious, it may not be ideal during peak seasons like holidays or weekends. Plus, it’s unshaded, so always check the weather.
Very diverse playground
“This park is a hidden gem -So beautiful! There are cute little farm animals nearby. It has a couple of slides great for tiny toddlers and older kids. Very diverse playground. 4 BBQs and a lot of seating available. Free parking 😊👌My kind of place for kids.”
– Hayley, Google Review
Great place to host such an event
“Pig Day Out 2023 was amazing. Great place to host such an event. Clean and green. Good amenities. Horses and chickens around the Parklands for kids to interact with plus a massive jungle gym.”
– Abby Sharp, Google Review
5. La Luna Beach Club
Location: 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
Contact: [email protected] | +61756200223
Business hours:
- Monday – Tuesday (closed)
- Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday – Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
With eight unique venues to choose from, La Luna Beach Club offers an ideal space for your birthday celebration! They offer a wide range of services including managing guest lists, catering, entertainment, and more.
La Luna stood out to us because of their reputation for flawless service, with past clients praising their expert event team for managing every detail – from hosting to decor and creating a fun atmosphere.
Reviews consistently highlight their ability to craft diverse menus, including tailored recipes for vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, or other dietary preferences.
While doing a site visit, we received tons of insider tips like booking on Mondays to get 15% off on food. Plus, Sundays include a free live band and Thursdays offer discounted specialty drinks.
Just one more tip: it’s best not to book them during the holidays or peak seasons like summer. Not only do they charge higher rates, but availability is limited.
If you insist, consider booking early for months like December and January. These months fill up fast, and last-minute slots are almost next to impossible.
Fantastic service
“Wow what a great day at La Luna Beach Club celebrating a friend’s birthday. The venue comprises a restaurant the Marina Mirage, while on the dock is the Beach Club which includes a pool surrounded by sun beds and cabanas and another restaurant adjacent to the pool. We had a set of sun lounges by the pool while eating amazing meals and drinks. Thank you so much Carla for the fantastic service, it made our day. As it was a Saturday there was both a live DJ & sax player. The place was pumping by 4:30 and the other guests were so friendly and chilled.”
– Pandy D., Google Review
Best customer service of Gold Coast for sure
“The atmosphere is amazing! We had the best costumer service of Gold Coast for sure. Marco Rota and Xavier went way beyond expected to make my birthday with my family even more special! 🎂🎁🎈”
– Michelle Pires, Google Review