Bellagio, Hope Island, Gold Coast

Seven suites, a 15 metre pool and heated spa, a floodlit tennis court and 200 metres of river frontage with a private pontoon. Bellagio is a whole-estate stay on its own point of the river inside the gated Hope Island Resort, for up to 20 guests. Bring the family, the milestone birthday or the whole team together under one roof. THE ESTATE You arrive under a columned portico to a marble lobby, where a double staircase climbs beneath a chandelier and a lit dome, and every level opens to the water. Downstairs is built for being together: a chef-ready kitchen with a butler's pantry, oversized oven and espresso machine, a grand lounge with a piano, a nine-seat cinema, a fully stocked bar, and a games room with a snooker table and racing simulator. Outside, a 15 metre pool and heated spa sit below the terraces with sun loungers, a barbecue and a fire pit. There is a floodlit tennis court with a basketball hoop, a giant chess lawn, park-sized gardens, and the river at the end of the lawn with a private pontoon and kayaks. Sanctuary Cove is 10 minutes away, the beaches 20 and Brisbane 45. WHERE YOU WILL SLEEP Downstairs - Grand Master Suite: king bed and double sofa bed, walk-in robe, his-and-hers ensuite with spa, marina balcony views - Junior Suite: two king singles and a desk, beside a full bathroom - Tennis Court Suite I: double sofa bed and desk, overlooking the court - Tennis Court Suite II: bunk room (twin lower, single upper) with its own lounge Upstairs - Grand Master Suite: king bed and king single, walk-in robe, spa ensuite, private six-seat lounge - Master Suite I: king bed and king single, walk-in robe, ensuite, desk and Chesterfield - Master Suite II: king bed and double sofa bed, walk-in robe, ensuite, desk and three-seat Chesterfield lounge Six bathrooms in all. INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY - The whole estate for your group alone - A starter pantry of beer, spirits, soft drinks and essentials, stocked before you arrive - A four-seat golf kart for getting around the resort - Kayaks, the tennis court, cinema and games room - An equipped office and fast Wi-Fi for working days ARRANGED THROUGH THE HOST Private chefs (a Georgian feast or a Modern Australian table), crewed boat cruises and yachts from the pontoon (charters from $780 an hour), chauffeured airport transfers, in-house massage, jet ski tours, daily housekeeping and more, quoted with your stay. YOUR STAY Bellagio is a Partnered Stay, independently owned and hosted by Craig and his team. Enquire with Lively with your dates and group size. We check availability with the host, send your quote and confirm your booking, and the host looks after check-in and your stay. GOOD TO KNOW - From $3,000 a night for the whole estate. The full price for your dates is confirmed with your quote. - Minimum stay three nights. Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10am. - Tennis court lights go off at 9pm, and music and outdoor noise come down at 9pm. - It is a place to stay together, not a party house. Any event or extra visitors need the host's approval before you book, and the booking guest is responsible for everyone on site. - Bellagio sits inside a secure gated resort with security patrols. There are exterior security cameras on the property. - The house has stairs, a pool and open water. Check the layout and safety arrangements suit your group.