Went there to take a 360 degree view of the Gold Coast. Restaurant food were average but that wasn't the main point of my visit. Bought an observation deck entrance ticket with dining voucher. Transactions were easy and food were served fast! Enjoyed the view from the top!

Well worth going up here. Cafe/restaurant at the top. Fast lifts. Great views all round as flor to high ceiling windows. Maps of floor saying which direction you were facing and various points in the World and how far they were. Exhibition on the origins of surfing in the Gold Coast was really interesting. Weather wasn’t good when we went up but still able to see quite a way. If your over 60 you get special rates - senior which are cheaper than the discount rates, so ask everywhere you go!

We had a scare with the lifts yesterday. My family (with a 14 month old) boarded the lift to go to the deck. The lift went haywire as it moved up and down several floors without stopping. We were in the lift for more than we should. We pushed the call button but no answer until we reached the bottom floor again. The attendant at the bottom did not know what had happened so we boarded the other lift.

Great views but don’t expect any customer service from the cafe/bar. One of the guys behind the bar had great pleasure telling everyone ( me included) to go back to their table and use the QR code to order from their phone. In the time it took him to do this he could have just served them. We watched him for at least an hour consistently telling anyone who came up to him at the bar. He looked so pleased with himself. Not sure he understands what the hospitality industry is all about. Unlike the lovely girl who serviced me our drinks as I wanted to pay by cash.

Great views and a nice relaxed atmosphere. I would say the only down side is that they didn't plan with some foresight that everyone would flock here to photograph the sunset. The part of the observation deck where the sunset is visible is quite narrow and becomes unpleasant with everyone trying to get photos/videos or walk by. Not enough seating for those wanting to sit down and have a drink or meal. We had to wander around to have our drinks. I was not offered a glass for my beer and had to ask, sparkling wine was clearly flat and it was only after asking for some that wasn't flat the bartender said "oh its a bit flat is it" with not one bubble visible in the glass. Some information around is interesting to read but outdated. With all the information provided on surfing, helicopters, local history, the information about Aboriginal history was summed up with just one sentence without even listing the local tribes name. Price to get up there is a bit on the high side at $23, locals get a discount and pay $15. Not really something I would do again.

The SkyPoint Observation Deck is located in the tallest residential tower in Australia. It is found on the 77th level of the Q1 hotel. The Observation Deck is 230m high and allows for 360-degree views of the Gold Coast. It takes less than 1 minute to reach the top! We didnt have any food or drink but just took in the views all around....see the pics.