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Nerang · 18 holes · Par 72 · Members and guests
Scenic hinterland setting · Excellent conditioning
Sanctuary Cove – The Palms
10-hole golf course in Hope Island, Gold Coast
4.5 from 215 Google reviews
- Holes
- 10
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 5,904 m
- Access
- Members and guests
- From (18 holes)
- $220
Overview
At a glance
The Palms is a par-70, water-laced course at Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island on the Gold Coast, playing 5,904 metres from the championship tees. It is a members' course; guests need an invitation or introduction, and InterContinental resort guests can also play it.
How it compares
Private club- Members and their guests only.
- Green fees from $220 for 18 holes, well above the typical $37 on the Gold Coast (6 of the 6 nine-hole courses that publish visitor rates are cheaper).
- Rated 4.5 on Google, about the typical 4.4 for courses on the Gold Coast.
The Palms is the shorter of the two courses at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club, alongside Arnold Palmer's Pines. The club describes it as a shorter, well-bunkered par 70 of 5,904 metres from the championship tees, with plenty of water, century-old cabbage palms and tees set to suit different players. It has been ranked in Australian Golf Digest's top 100 courses. Golfers who play it describe a lot of water, many bunkers, quick, slick greens and conditioning that is consistently excellent. Wildlife is a feature too, with kangaroos, black swans and ducks mentioned. Access is restricted. The club is members-only, so visitors normally need to be invited by a member or introduced by the golf and clubhouse manager, and introduced guests must belong to a recognised golf club and provide a letter of introduction. Guests of the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort can play both courses. Public bookings are taken for small groups and corporate days on request through the club's booking form. The listed visitor fee is $220 per person ($250 for international visitors), including a shared motorised cart. Dress regulations apply and are on the club's website. It suits golfers who want a polished, strategic round and can arrange access.
Before you go
Booking
OnlineBy phone
Submit the golf booking form, or call or email the club.
Who can play
- Visitors
- Members' club. Guests need a member's invitation or an introduction by the golf and clubhouse manager (letter from a recognised golf club); InterContinental resort guests can play; small groups and corporate days can request public bookings.
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Green fees
| Rate | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (local and interstate) | $220 | includes shared motorised cart; international visitors $250; currency not stated on page, assumed AUD |
Visitor rates from the club (source) , checked 20 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the club when you book.
The course
| Tees | Length | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 5,904 m | 70 | – | – |
Videos
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Reviews
4.5
215 reviews
What golfers say
- Immaculate course and greens
- Water hazards make it challenging
- Wildlife such as kangaroos and swans
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“Absolute pleasure playing this course! Course was in perfect condition. Definitely a top course to play on the Gold coast”
5 out of 5
“Another great day on the Golf Course! Watch out for the Roos”
5 out of 5
“Love this course. 14 holes with water keeps you on your toes. Highly recommend playing Palms. I try to play this course weekly and every week there is a new challenge on a great layout.”
Facilities
- Cart hire
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Location
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The Pkwy, Hope Island QLD 4212
Getting there
- From Surfers Paradise 30 min 22 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 44 min 49 km
- From Brisbane CBD 53 min 64 km
- From Brisbane Airport 59 min 73 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Sanctuary Cove – The Pines · Hope Island · 0.7 km · 4.6
- Links Hope Island · Hope Island · 2.3 km · 4.5
- Helensvale Golf Course · Helensvale · 6.3 km · 4.3
- Gainsborough Greens Golf Course · Pimpama · 6.5 km · 4.0
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Sanctuary Cove – The Palms FAQs
Can the public play The Palms at Sanctuary Cove?
Not as a walk-up. Guests need a member's invitation or an introduction from the golf manager, or can stay at the InterContinental resort. Small groups and corporate days can book on request.
How much does a round cost?
The club lists $220 per person for local and interstate visitors and $250 for international visitors, including a shared motorised cart.
What par and length is The Palms?
Par 70 over 5,904 metres from the championship tees.
Details checked 20 October 2026 from the club's website, Google and OpenStreetMap. Something out of date? Tell the club, or let us know and we'll fix it.
Photos: Sanctuary Cove – The Palms website; Brent Taprell via Google Maps; 海-Jimmy via Google Maps; Danny Rumble via Google Maps; Roger Sutton via Google Maps; Benjamin Casement via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.