Cove Cafe

4.3

378 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

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
$A41 to $A100
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
(07) 5530 1234
Website
https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/cove-cafe/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Hamish Watt
Private party facilities
Guests can utilise inside and outside dining.

Location
Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

HIGH TEA IMMERSION
A$30.00 - A$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.

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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378 Reviews

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Jonathan
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Mark
Gold Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
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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Diane
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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Prue
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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MummaDuke
Brisbane
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
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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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The cafe is quite dated although still well maintained. Our table was against a large pillar with a main walkway behind us. Lacked atmosphere and the high tea was ok but certainly not great. Staff were very friendly and very busy
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Darcysgirl
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous all round. Service, food and ambience. Highly recommend. Made our Mother’s Day experience fabulous.
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Went for mother's day high tea (day before). We followed signs that we thought were related and got lost. Food was good. Table service was average. Spilled wine on the table due to mismatched heights of the two tables put together. Was a whole process and confusion just to get it set back up. Even then, missing cutlery, plates and drinks. Then, when asked what tea we wanted from the menu, we were told the ones we picked weren't available. Sold put already and it wasn't even Mother's day. Food was nice. Probably could've been more simpler options for the kids. Staff were also nice, although seemed a bit nervous. We weren't angry or frustrated at all during the above so not sure why. Might be because they were less experienced. Considering the high price we paid for this experience, I would've expected better in all aspects. I wouldn't recommend the high tea for mother's day in the future unless they drop their prices given the service and food quality.
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TanyaH
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely wonderful High Tea experience with very professional, pleasant staff.
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Cove Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

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
$A41 to $A100
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/cove-cafe/
Phone number
(07) 5530 1234
Private party facilities
Guests can utilise inside and outside dining.

Cove Cafe

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Additional information

Experiences

HIGH TEA IMMERSION

Menu

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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