Curated luxury hotels in Australia

With a stay at Lake Inn Ballarat, you'll be centrally located in Ballarat, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Base Hospital. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St John of God Hospital Ballarat and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Art Gallery of Ballarat.

When you stay at Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, just steps from Hunter Valley Gardens and 4 minutes by foot from Tempus Two Winery. This family-friendly motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Roche Estate and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Brokenwood Wines.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise by IHG in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and The Star Gold Coast. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Situated in Canberra, 2 km from Canberra Centre, Deco Hotel Canberra features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. All rooms in Deco Hotel Canberra are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, American and vegetarian options.

National Convention Centre Canberra is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Australian War Memorial is 3.4 km from the property. Canberra Airport is 8 km away.

A stay at Novotel Surfers Paradise places you in the heart of Gold Coast, steps from Cavill Avenue and Slingshot. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Star Gold Coast.

With a stay at Yarra Valley Lodge in Melbourne (Chirnside Park), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warrandyte State Park and Yering Meadows Golf Club. This luxury hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Dandenong Ranges National Park and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Lillydale Lake.

Located in Sydney (Wolli Creek), Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Cahill Park and 5 minutes by foot from Kogarah Golf Course. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sydney Opera House.

With a stay at Mantra South Bank Brisbane in Brisbane (South Brisbane), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of South Bank Parklands and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Queensland Performing Arts Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Queen Street Mall.

With a stay at Quality Hotel Point Cook in Melbourne (Point Cook), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Point Cook Coastal Park and within a 5-minute drive of Royal Australian Air Force Museum. This spa hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Flemington Racecourse and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club.

Located in Sydney (Watsons Bay), Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is a 3-minute walk from The Gap Park and 7 minutes by foot from Camp Cove. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lady Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hornby Lighthouse.

Located in Port Fairy, Drift House is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of East Beach and Griffith Island. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Port Fairy Golf Club and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Killarney Beach.

With a stay at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park in Melbourne (Melbourne Central Business District), you'll be steps from Albert Park Lake and a 2-minute drive from Chapel Street. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Luna Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Royal Botanic Gardens.

With a stay at Macleay Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, within a 5-minute drive of Circular Quay and Hyde Park. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sydney Opera House and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Star Casino.

Opened in April, 2018, Rydges Pit Lane is situated 7 minutes' drive from the centre of Tailem Bend, SA and overlooks the Bend Motorsport Park motor racing circuit. Ample parking is available for guests.

Each room features double-glazed windows and Rydges Dream Beds as well as access to free WiFi. A 49-inch TV is included in all of the rooms and some have a private balcony.

Guest staying at Rydges Pit Lane can enjoy a drink at the bar followed by a meal at the on-site restaurant. Meeting facilities are available.

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley with views of the Brokenback Ranges, Peppers Hunter Valley - formerly Grand Mercure offers self-contained apartments with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an onsite restaurant and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Peppers Hunter Valley is a 5-minute drive from the Hunter Valley Gardens and within a 15-minute drive of a number of wineries. Sydney is a 2-hour drive away.

The property boasts an impressive range of facilities including a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court. You can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa and wellness centre. There is also a concierge and tour desk.

All air-conditioned apartments feature a cosy fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. They offer a balcony with an outdoor dining area perfect to enjoy a glass of wine. Also on offer are laundry facilities and a living area.

The Legends Grill overlooks the golf course and serves international cuisine using local produce.

With a stay at Stamford Grand Adelaide in Adelaide (Glenelg), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Glenelg Beach and Adelaide Convention Centre. This beach hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Adelaide Oval and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Adelaide Casino.

With a stay at The Retreat at Froog-Moore Park, you'll be centrally located in Tamworth – a 9-minute walk from Tamworth Hospital and 10 minutes by foot from TAFE New England Tamworth Campus. This luxury bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Tamworth Education Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tamara Private Hospital.

The newly remodelled Kyah is a renovated motel, set on two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in a quiet backstreet in the Blue Mountains' bohemian Blackheath.

Kyah features Blaq Restaurant, wrapped around a famous Japanese cherry blossom tree (rumour has it it’s the oldest one in the Southern Hemisphere) and showcases the finest produce local to the region.

Kyah has a tennis court, corporate boardrooms, an outdoor hot tub, an on-site sauna and other amenities available on-site.

Each newly renovated room is fitted with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. For your enjoyment, there is free Wi-Fi, funky break-out areas and a 24 hour tea station with food and beverage amenities.

Kyah is situated across from the Blackheath Golf Club and a 10-minute drive from Katoomba. It is 1.4 km from Blackheath’s town centre and 12 km from the renowned Three Sisters. Central Sydney is a 90-minute drive away.

Voco Brisbane City Centre by IHG is in the heart of Brisbane, within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane City Hall and Treasury Building. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Quay Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from King George Square.

With a stay at Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, you'll be centrally located in Sunshine Coast – a 8-minute walk from Sunshine Coast University Hospital and 12 minutes by foot from NightQuarter. This luxury hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Kawana Beach and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Moffat Beach.