HOTA, Home of the Arts

HOTA is more than just arts, it is located in landscaped surroundings and has three restaurants. There is a sculpture walk around the lake and a map can be downloaded from the website. There is plenty of parking and the first 4 hours are free. So whether you are into the arts or not there is something for everyone.

I’ve lived on the Gold Coast for 20 years. Recently caught the ferry from Southport. Did a walk through. Climbed to the lookout. And ended up at the museum. Meandered through and ended up at the exhibition bar for afternoon tea. A great way to spend a few hours.

My friends and I saw Lord of the Rings - The Musical here and it was an excellent theatre experience. Even though I love in Brisbane, I'll be keeping an eye on future performances at HOTA

watched the Lord of the Rings musical. amazing energy. The theatre staff were really friendly and heloful and the facilites are good. You can order and prepay for your interval drinks before it starts which is an awesome time saver.

Writers Revealed is an excellent display. If you are a lover of literature and literary figures,you will enjoy this event. Very peaceful and soul restoring.

The Writers Revealed exhibit is superb. I have a season pass and visited 4 times already. So many great representations of how writing and publishing have changed over the centuries, in addition to the lives and great works of particular authors. I’ll go again before it’s finished. Thank you for being in this to the Gold Coast, HOTA.

Great exhibitions, free parking for four hours, no crowds on a weekday, clean amenities and lovely views from the rooftop! Highly recommend a stop here!

Extravagant Facility with tidy amenities. Nicely air conditioned on a warm summer’s day. The Exhibitionist Bar and Viewing Platform were Stunning. There weren’t any Art Installations that really Inspired me, apart from the Surfers Paradise Nostalgia Exhibition. The Whole Experience was Completely Ruined by Tommy Taters Parking Parasites !! In a Near Empty Parking Lot on a Weekend Morning. I walked back to my car to find a parking ticket for $108 !! That Is Deplorable !! Was Not Even Aware that Parking Fees Applied for the Weekend !! No Wonder the Gallery was as Empty as the Car Park !! Council Needs a Rethink on Charging for Parking - Especially on Weekends !! I Have Absolutely NO Idea, How Those Parking C…. Sleep at Night !! Knowing That Their Sole Purpose IS To Ruin Someone’s Day !! Until It Is Free Parking on The Weekend, I WON’T Be Returning !!