Curated luxury hotels in Australia

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.

With a stay at Pavillions on 1770 in Agnes Water, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Agnes Water Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Miriam Vale Historical Society Museum. This beach aparthotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Joseph Banks Conservation Park.

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 a 2-minute drive from Polynesian Spa and 6 minutes from Skyline Rotorua. 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 beach motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Located in Collingwood, Collingwood Park Motel is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Milnthorpe Park and Kahurangi National Park. This motel is 5.3 mi (8.6 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 beach hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Situated just 5 km from Townsville's city centre, Spanish Lace Motor Inn offers affordable accommodation with free WiFi. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and a BBQ area.

Spanish Lace Motor Inn is 10 minute drive to Townsville's new Queensland Country Bank Stadium and 10 minute walk to Townsville Golf Club. It is a 15-minute drive to both Townsville International Airport and the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal.

All accommodation is air-conditioned and offers a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Free covered car parking is provided. The motel offers free guest laundry facilities.

There are dog/cat-friendly rooms available. Not all rooms are animal-friendly, so please advise at the time of booking.

The property has 24 hour CCTV surveillance for guest security.

Located in Pukekohe, Aveda Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Navigation Homes Stadium and Pukekohe's Pioneer Cottage. This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pukekohe Park Raceway and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Coulthards Scenic Reserve.

With a stay at Kings Court Motor Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Hamilton, just a 3-minute walk from Whitiora Bible Church and 6 minutes by foot from Prodrive Golf. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from FMG Stadium Waikato and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waikato River.

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 Makana Chocolate Boutique 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.

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 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from New Brighton Beach and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sumner Beach.

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 Pou.

With a stay at Cambridge Mews in Cambridge, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cambridge Raceway and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Cambridge Museum.

With a stay at Avenue Motel Palmerston North in Palmerston North (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of The Square and Te Manawa. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Centrepoint Theatre and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre.

With a stay at ASURE Adrian Motel in Dunedin (Saint Kilda), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Otago and Ocean Beach Railway. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Clair Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Chisholm Park Golf Club.