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Cove Cafe, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD

Cove Cafe

4.3 (379)
$41 to $100
Afternoon Tea
Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Enter into InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s iconic breakfast & high tea destination, recently reimagined with a tropic-inspired aesthetic reflecting the natural beauty of Sanctuary Cove. Reinvigorated with natural oak panelling and olive-hued velvets that set off the venue’s original emerald stained-glass window features.

As the first Australian hotel to feature Tea Forté, Resort Executive Chef Hamish Watt and his team have expertly designed an elegant High Tea Immersion menu brimming with new interpretations of their globally renowned tea flavours.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Private party facilities
    Guests can utilise inside and outside dining.
  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Parking details
    Free Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Kick start your day with a delicious buffet serving up seasonal fruits with local Queensland yoghurt, gourmet bakery baskets, Sunny Queen farm eggs, freshly blended juices and vibrant tapas plates.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • HIGH TEA IMMERSION

    $30.00 - $69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort honours the exceptional ritual of High Tea with a new immersive experience, crafted alongside the fine teamakers of Tea Forté. As the first Australian hotel to feature Tea Forté, Resort Executive Chef Hamish Watt and his team have expertly designed an elegant High Tea Immersion menu brimming with new interpretations of their globally renowned tea flavours. Enjoy three tiers of sweet and savoury delights, each boasting unique flavour profiles of a contemporary artisanal brew and designed to pair perfectly with your beverage choice. For group bookings over 10 people, please email brooke.guerracosta1@ihg.com. Full prepayment required. Location of High Tea experience may vary with availability.
    HIGH TEA IMMERSION photo

What 379 people are saying

Cove Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

379 Reviews
  1. Bradley

    Gold Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I recently had the opportunity to experience a high tea that left me with mixed feelings. The food was truly exceptional. Each item was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, from the delicate finger sandwiches to the exquisite pastries. It was evident that a great deal of care went into the preparation, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. However, the service was unfortunately lacking. We faced long delays in having our drink orders taken, which dampened the overall experience. It felt as though the staff were conspicuously absent at times, making it frustrating to get their attention when we needed assistance. The contrast between the remarkable food and the poor service was stark, leaving me wishing for a more harmonious experience. In summary, if you’re looking for delightful food, this high tea certainly delivers. Just be prepared for some patience when it comes to service. Hopefully, improvements can be made, because with better attention to guests, this venue could be truly outstanding.

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  2. Ilana

    Gold Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is not too bad, the service was not so good this most recent time however.

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  3. Olivia

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service! Great food! Beautiful atmosphere! We celebrated Mother’s Day with a high tea here and it was so nice. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend Cove Cafe.

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  4. Janice

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely afternoon at Cove Cafe, Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove. Beautiful presentation, delish treats. A refreshing welcome tea to begin. Just 2 downs 1. Avery noisy table next to us made hearing talk difficult 2. Very slow to ask about drinks and very slow to bring to the table. However apart from those 2 downers it was a very pleasant experience.

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  5. Jonathan

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An enjoyable evening for a special occasion with dear friends

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  6. Mark

    Gold Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked for people and had the confirmation, but the hotel had a table prepared for two. The confirmation email was shown to the staff. The waitress kept asking if we needed more drinks, when a full bottle of wine sat on the table. The NYE buffet was a down scaled version of the Christmas Eve and Christmas buffets and definitely not value for money.

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  7. Diane

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic plenty to choose from. The staff was very friendly and helpful everything looked lovely when we walked in. Overall the stay has been great as usual.

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  8. Prue

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven't been to high tea at Sanctuary Cove for some time, but I decided to give it another go. From the moment I arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The greeting was warm and the welcome drink on arrival was delicious. They took note of my request for no seafood which was really appreciated. Everything tasted amazing except for the apple tartin. Other than that everything exceeded my expectations. Thanks, I'll be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous high tea and lovely service, highly recommended.

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  10. MummaDuke

    Brisbane7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would not recommend the High Tea. Nice location but would have to be the most ordinary food we have ever had. In addition, there was no parking available so had to walk almost a kilometre.

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FAQs

Cove Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Gold Coast
  4. North Gold Coast
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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cove Cafe

Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

Additional information

  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Entertainment
    Kick start your day with a delicious buffet serving up seasonal fruits with local Queensland yoghurt, gourmet bakery baskets, Sunny Queen farm eggs, freshly blended juices and vibrant tapas plates.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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