One of Asia's leading hotel booking sites Agoda.com has acknowledged the Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast in its prestigious 2014 Gold Circle Awards.

Announced in November and now in its sixth year, the Awards are given to accommodations around the world that embody the best qualities of the online hospitality industry.

The Awards are an established indicator of industry excellence that less than 3% of Agoda.com hotels manage to attain, from a total 500,000 properties globally.

Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast's Revenue Manager, Russell Petts, believes the acknowledgement is a reflection of the high standard of product and competitive pricing the hotel provides its guests.

“The past year has been spent on improving the quality of our offering, keeping the property top of mind, especially within our drive market in south-east Queensland,” said Mr Petts.

“We are honoured to be named among the 63 properties who were acknowledged Australia-wide and especially in light of the competitive offering available in both Queensland and the Gold Coast.”

The selection criteria for the Awards covered a number of key factors including hotels that have received consistently high customer reviews, competitive pricing in that marketplace and a deep understanding of the online booking industry.

Errol Cooke, Vice President Global Hotels at Agoda.com, said that in an extremely competitive industry, the winners have shown an outstanding level of commitment to the intersection of cutting-edge technology and world-class service.

“The Awards are an established indicator of industry excellence, guests can rest assured knowing that when they see the award displayed in the lobby, they are staying at a highly-rated property at the forefront of the online hospitality industry.”

The Hotel has recently invested millions of dollars in the development of a new dining precinct – Clifford's Grill & Lounge and Walrus Social House, under the Watermark - which opened in December 2014.

“This new development positions the Hotel as a hub of social experience and excellence in dining and entertainment on the Gold Coast,” said Mr Petts.

2015 will also see additional capital investment allocated to a significant upgrade of the Hotel's rooms, aligning them with the new dining precinct, to deliver a refreshed and re-invigorated guest experience.

“By investing in a standout accommodation and hospitality offering, we are able to provide Watermark guests with a holistic, engaging, tourism interaction.”

“This, combined with the fact that we are located adjacent to one of the world's best beaches, in the heart of Australia's playground, is designed to encapsulate the key tenets of a memorable holiday, each and every stay.”

More about Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast… 

Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast - a 4 ½ star hotel located in the heart of Surfers Paradise just five minutes' stroll to the iconic beach and popular shopping, dining and entertainment hub. Our designer accommodation offers lifestyle features, ocean and hinterland outlooks and a wide choice of room types.

New venues include Clifford's Grill & Lounge and Walrus Social House feature modern dining, a cocktail bar, cabana lounge and coffee house. Waves Buffet Restaurant is also great value with all you can eat breakfast and dinner options. Relax by one of two pools, keep fit in our modern gym or pamper yourself with a relaxing treatment at L'Aqua Day Spa.

The Surfers Paradise G:link light rail station is right outside the hotel connecting you to Broadbeach, Main Beach and the Southport precinct.

For more information on Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast: www.watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au

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