THE ONE RESTAURANT
In the middle of Broadbeach s glitzy Oracle Boulevard you ll find the Gold Coast s best restaurant, Social Eating House. This two chef-hatted bistro is home to three-time People s Choice Chef Of The Year Matthew Jefferson who oversees a menu of tapas dishes. Take a seat at the bar, and order a cocktail – it s like Brooklyn in here. See socialeatinghouse.com.au
THE ONE MOTEL
Only three minutes drive from the airport in overlooked Bilinga (yet the beach here is the widest and emptiest on the whole coast), La Costa Motel is an original 50s beach motel that s been lovingly restored to look like… a 50s beach motel. There s beach umbrellas outside and cruiser bikes set against white picket fences, and you can chat with your neighbour over a beer in the evening. See lacostamotel.com.au