Curated luxury hotels in Australia

With a stay at Belmont Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Bealey Avenue. This motel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

554 Moana Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with barbecue facilities and free parking on site. It is a 5-minute walk from Transport World, Stadium Southland and Veledrome. Free bike storage is provided.

Heated guest rooms come with either a kitchen or a kitchenette. Each is well-equipped with a tea/coffee plunger, a fridge and a microwave. Other amenities include ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking tours to local attractions such as Steward Island, Southern Museum and the Water Tower. Guest laundry facilities available at no charge.

Motel 554 Moana Court is a 5-minute drive from Queens Park. It is a 3-minute walk from Surrey Park and a 15-minute drive from Invercargill Airport.

Situated in Feilding, this 4 star motel offers modern self-contained accommodation situated next door to Manfeild Events Centre. The property is 5 minutes' walk from local shops, restaurants, and parks. South Street West Motel features free WiFi access and free private parking.

All units feature an HD TV, stylish furniture and modern amenities. They offer a microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can enjoy a free BBQ area and free access to a guest laundry.

Set in the heart of historic Yungaburra village, the award-winning Eden House Retreat offers spa and garden cottages. Private parking, bathrobes, port and plunger coffee are included.

Each cottage at Eden House Retreat is air-conditioned and includes an electric fireplace, a private courtyard, kitchenette and minibar/fridge.

Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Area is an easy walk from the property. Curtain Fig Tree is 2 km away.

Located in Agnes Water, Pavillions on 1770 is on the waterfront – a 3-minute walk from Agnes Water Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Joseph Banks Conservation Park. This aparthotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Workman's Beach.

Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star accommodation just 1 minute's walk from the beach at Palm Cove. All rooms include spacious private balconies with pool and garden views.

Each room at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Also available are three-bedroom apartments located off-site, which feature a full kitchen and a terrace or balcony with street or pool views. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away.

Facilities include a large heated swimming pool. There is an impressive terraced barbecue area in the shade of the surrounding tropical trees.

Palm Cove offers award-winning dining, boutique shopping and world-class golf. It offers easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Kuranda.

The Reef Retreat is 22 km from Cairns Airport. Free covered parking is available.

The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is classified “self-catering” – this is not the same as a hotel. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove does not offer restaurants, bars, concierge, 24-hour front desk or daily room servicing.

With a stay at Aura Accommodation in Rotorua (Inner City), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Polynesian Spa and Government Gardens. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Rotorua and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Eat Street.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, this motel features free Wi-Fi. All accommodation offers a balcony or patio.

Beachside Villas Motel are 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and 10 minutes’ drive from central Nelson.

All accommodation has a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Some bathrooms also feature a bath.

The tour desk books local activities including fishing, hiking and winery tours.

With a stay at The Reef Resort in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay.

With a stay at Avalon Manor Motel in Motueka, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Motueka District Museum and SimPit Technologies. This aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Skydive Abel Tasman and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Motueka Saltwater Baths.

With a stay at Collingwood Park Motel in Collingwood, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Golden Bay and a 4-minute drive from Milnthorpe Park. This motel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Te Anaroa Caves and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Pakawau Beach.

When you stay at Braxmere in Tokaanu, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools. This hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Located in Pukekohe, ASURE Aveda Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Pool and Leisure and Navigation Homes Stadium. This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pukekohe Park Raceway and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Pukekohe Golf Course.

With a stay at The Sanctuary @ Bay of Islands in Opua, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Okiato Historic Site and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Paihia Beach.

With a stay at Baycrest Lodge in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from A.C. Baths and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Huka Falls.

A stay at Bay Cabinz Motel places you in the heart of Paihia, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Paihia Wharf and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St Paul’s Church.

Located just a 3-minute drive from Lincoln Golf Course, Lincoln Motel offers free WiFi and free parking. The motel features BBQ facilities.

Lincoln Motel is a 5-minute walk from both Liffey Dowmain, and Lincoln Town Centre, where guests can enjoy a range of restaurants and bars. Christchurch International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is a dining area and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms include a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony.

Breakers Motel is located near the Whangamata Marina and boasts an outdoor swimming pool with infants paddle area at one end. Set amongst lovely gardens, guests can enjoy complimentary BBQ facilities.

Breakers Motel Whangamata is a 5-minute drive from both the Titoki and Williamson Golf Courses. It is an 80-minute drive from Tauranga.

All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also offer a kitchenette with hot plates, a microwave and a refrigerator. Some rooms boast a private balcony with a deck area and a hot tub.

There is also a children’s playground and a Guest laundry is available.

Located in Christchurch (Merivale), Ashford Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. This family-friendly motel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

Located in Whangarei (Woodhill), Cheviot Park Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tuatara Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Old Library Arts Centre.