The Gold Coast continues to evolve at pace, with 2026 shaping up to be a pivotal year for residential supply, transport infrastructure, and major hospitality openings. For buyers, investors, and anyone considering a move to the region, understanding what is completing and opening in 2026 provides valuable context around future liveability, amenity, and long-term value.
This guide brings together confirmed and widely reported developments scheduled for completion or opening in 2026, with a strong focus on residential projects, supported by key infrastructure, public works, and hospitality additions that will materially impact the Gold Coast property market.
Residential developments due to complete in 2026
Lagoon, Main Beach (Drew Group)
Lagoon is a dual-tower beachfront residential development comprising Sunrise and Sunset towers. Positioned in Main Beach, the project focuses on full-floor and half-floor apartments with direct coastal outlooks. Construction timelines indicate an expected completion in Q2 2026, making it one of the most significant prestige residential deliveries of the year.
Royale Gold Coast, Northcliffe Terrace (DD Living)
Royale Gold Coast is a luxury beachfront tower located on Northcliffe Terrace, offering large-format apartments aimed at the upper end of the owner-occupier market. Industry reporting and developer updates place its completion in early 2026, contributing new high-end stock to one of Surfers Paradise’s most tightly held beachfront pockets.
The Sterling, Broadbeach (Raptis Group)
The Sterling is a residential tower located within the Broadbeach precinct, featuring a mix of premium apartments close to dining, retail, and transport. Public project information indicates a mid-2026 completion, aligning with continued residential demand in Broadbeach’s established core.
Sola, 158 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Sola is a boutique residential development on Surf Parade offering a limited number of apartments. Listings and project material reference an estimated completion in Q4 2026, placing it toward the latter part of the year’s residential pipeline.
The Star Gold Coast Tower 2 (Residential Component)
Tower 2 at The Star Gold Coast is a major mixed-use development incorporating hotel and residential elements. The residential component, known as The Star Residences Stage 2, comprises approximately 437 apartments, with multiple sources indicating an opening or completion window ranging from early to mid-2026, with some referencing mid-to-late 2026 depending on staging.
Render of The Star Gold Coast Stage 2
La Belle, Palm Beach (Marquee Developments)
La Belle is another boutique residential project in Palm Beach, adding to the suburb’s growing pipeline of architecturally considered low-density developments. Current reporting places its completion in late 2026.
39 Peerless Avenue, Mermaid Beach
39 Peerless Avenue is a boutique luxury apartment development by Abedian & Co., located in one of Mermaid Beach’s most tightly held residential streets. Positioned a short walk from the coastline, the project reflects the ongoing trend toward lower-density, design-led developments catering to downsizers and lifestyle-focused owner-occupiers rather than high-volume investor stock.
Yves, Mermaid Beach (Hirsch and Fagan)
Yves is a high-end residential project by Hirsch and Fagan, continuing the developer’s established footprint in the Mermaid Beach and Nobby Beach corridor. Market commentary suggests completion in 2026, reinforcing Mermaid Beach’s position as one of the Gold Coast’s most supply-constrained yet highly desirable residential markets.
Burly, North Burleigh (DD Living)
Burly is a landmark beachfront development by DD Living, Koichi Takada Architects, and MIM Design, located in North Burleigh and positioned as one of the most architecturally ambitious residential projects on the southern Gold Coast. The development comprises ultra-luxury, large-format apartments with uninterrupted ocean views, targeting the prestige downsizer and high-net-worth owner-occupier market. Industry reporting continues to reference a 2026 completion window.
Render of Burly
Transport and major public infrastructure opening in 2026
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads)
One of the most consequential infrastructure projects for the Gold Coast, Light Rail Stage 3 will extend the network from Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads. Queensland Government and project authorities state that construction is expected to complete in mid-2026, with passenger services opening following testing and commissioning. This extension is expected to significantly improve connectivity between major residential and lifestyle hubs.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 Render
Hotels and hospitality openings in 2026
Mondrian Gold Coast, Burleigh
The Mondrian brand is set to debut on the Gold Coast with a new hotel in the Burleigh area. Official project information indicates an opening in January 2026, adding a globally recognised lifestyle hotel offering to the southern end of the coast.
The Mondrian Gold Coast – LiTO restaurant and lobby bar
AC Hotel Gold Coast (Marriott), Surfers Paradise
The AC Hotel Gold Coast is a rebrand and repositioning of an existing hotel property in Surfers Paradise under Marriott’s AC Hotels banner. Industry sources indicate a mid-2026 opening, introducing a contemporary, design-led hotel product to the local market.
Andaz by Hyatt at The Star Gold Coast
As part of The Star Gold Coast Tower 2, the Andaz by Hyatt hotel will introduce approximately 202 rooms under Hyatt’s premium lifestyle brand. Project materials indicate an early-to-mid 2026 opening, contributing to Broadbeach’s position as a major tourism and entertainment precinct.
Marine and waterfront projects with 2026 timing
Mantaray Marina, The Spit (Curlew Island)
The Mantaray Marina project forms part of the broader Curlew Island precinct at The Spit. Industry reporting suggests an opening around May 2026, incorporating marina facilities, public boardwalks, and waterfront activation. While timelines are subject to approvals and delivery sequencing, the project represents a notable addition to the Gold Coast’s marine infrastructure.
Render of Mantaray Marina
Projects starting construction in 2026 (pipeline to watch)
Mary Avenue Tower, Broadbeach
Reporting indicates that construction on Abedian & Co’s Mary Avenue residential tower is scheduled to commence in March 2026, adding to Broadbeach’s future residential pipeline.
One Park Lane, Southport
The One Park Lane supertower project in Southport is expected to see early works and construction activity begin in 2026, with completion timelines extending beyond the year.
Render of One Park Lane, Southport QLD
Greenmount Residences, Coolangatta
Greenmount Residences is a premium residential project by Abedian & Co, positioned within the tightly held Greenmount and Coolangatta beachfront precinct. While not scheduled for completion in 2026, industry reporting indicates the project is progressing toward a construction commencement window during the year.
Landmark Residences, Mermaid Beach
Landmark Residences is a proposed luxury apartment development by Aniko Group, planned for Mermaid Beach. The project forms part of the suburb’s next wave of boutique, design-focused residential supply, with expectations that construction may commence in 2026 pending final approvals and market conditions.
The Alfred, Mermaid Beach
The Alfred is a boutique residential development proposed by Dankav, located in Mermaid Beach. While still in the pre-construction phase, available project material and planning progression suggest that 2026 may mark the commencement of on-site works.
Render of The Alfred by Dankav
City of Gold Coast Road Rehabilitation Program (2025–26)
The City of Gold Coast continues a large-scale road rehabilitation program running through to June 2026, impacting multiple suburbs and improving long-term transport infrastructure.
Recycled Water Network Expansion Stage 2
The next stage of the recycled water network expansion across Carrara, Ashmore, and Bundall is scheduled to commence construction in 2026, supporting sustainable growth and infrastructure resilience.
What this means for buyers in 2026
For buyers, 2026 represents a year where new residential supply, improved transport connectivity, and expanded lifestyle infrastructure converge. Understanding not just what is delivering, but where and when, is critical to assessing future liveability and long-term value.
While timelines can shift due to weather, approvals, labour, and supply chains, the projects outlined above represent the most credible and widely reported 2026 pipeline at the time of writing.
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