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Plans for a giant $500 million three-tower hotel development next to Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld are moving ahead following a revamped development application having been submitted to the City of Gold Coast Council.

First proposed nearly four years ago, the Coomera Masterplan project has cut the number of hotel rooms in the complex from 300 to 225 after a battle in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court to secure approval.

If approved by the Council, developer Gordon Corp plans to begin construction of the 10-storey first tower in what it calls the 'integrated resort development' - a term widely used earlier in the decade, as of next year.

A 400 metre² ballroom, 130-seat all-day dining area and 40-seat pool bar and lagoon-style swimming pool with two spas are among the features planned for the hotel.

A report to the Council stated that the architect determined it was not possible to fit a minimum of 300 resort hotel suites within the 10-storey building height limit while also providing all the ancillary facilities.

It advised "it is fully understood that council would not entertain additional building height for the site and it is understood this is required to be a resort hotel providing a high-level of tourist facilities.

“The 300 resort hotel suites was a number generated by council during negotiations to settle the appeal.

"This reduction (of room numbers) allows the future project team to move forward with (an application) for all three stages.”

Image: Artist's impression of the hotel development.

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