Curated luxury hotels in Australia

With a stay at Best Western Airport 85 Motel, you'll be centrally located in Brisbane – a 4-minute walk from Doomben Racecourse and a 2-minute drive from Portside Wharf. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Eat Street Northshore and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Queen Street Mall.

With a stay at Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta in Sydney (Parramatta), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and Parramatta Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Riverside Theatres and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from CommBank Stadium.

With a stay at Comfort Inn Grammar View in Toowoomba (East Toowoomba), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Toowoomba Gastroenterology Clinic and Queens Park. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Redwood Park.

With a stay at Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach in Sydney (Brighton-le-Sands), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Circular Quay and Sydney Cricket Ground. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Sydney Opera House and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Star Casino.

Originally built in 1883, the refurbished Pampas Motel Port Augusta is the last heritage hotel from the era. It is an 5-minute drive from central Port Augusta and 8 minutes' drive from Port Augusta Golf Course. The property offers a lounge bar and free on-site parking.

The air-conditioned rooms offer a refrigerator and a microwave. Some rooms offer a private bathroom with a shower, others use shared bathroom facilities. Guests enjoy shared BBQ facilities and a communal kitchen area with tea-and-coffee making facilities.

Port Augusta Pampas Motel is less than 5 minutes' walk from the local cafes and restaurants. It is a 15-minute walk from the Wadlata Outback Information Centre. Port Augusta overlooks the waters of the upper Spence Gulf and the mighty Flinders Rangers.

With a stay at The Ultimo, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Market City and Golden Water Mouth. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Christ Church St Lawrence and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Paddy's Market.

With a stay at The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, steps from Degraves Street and within a 5-minute walk of Block Arcade. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Immigration Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Melbourne Skydeck.

Located in Toowoomba (Wilsonton), Altitude Motel Apartments is within a 5-minute drive of Clearview Street Dog Park and St Andrew's Hospital - Toowoomba. This aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Clifford Park Racecourse and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ju Raku En Japanese Garden.

Overlooking Byron Bay’s Main Beach, these stylish boutique apartments and studios offer secure car parking and free WiFi. Penthouse apartments with private rooftop swimming pool and panoramic ocean views are available.

The shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of Byron Bay town centre are on the doorstep of Beach Suites Byron Bay. Ballina Byron Airport is a 35-minute drive away.

All accommodation include a flat-screen cable TV, DVD player, private bathroom, and a kitchenette or full kitchen. Some studios have a large wooden patio with private heated plunge pool and a spa bath.

Penthouse Apartments feature modern designer kitchens, large living areas and spacious bedrooms. Beachfront Studios are located on the ground floor for direct private access to the beach and street.

The modern Garden Suites, overlooking lush garden terraces, offer peaceful surroundings. Each has barbecue on the patio, plus a well-appointed kitchenette.

With a stay at Moore Park Inn in Armidale, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Armidale Golf Course and Shamrock Avenue Leash Free Area. This motel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Manna Gums Bushland Reserve and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from New England Regional Art Museum.

When you stay at Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments in Nelson Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Tomaree National Park and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Nelson Bay Golf Club and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Dutchmans Beach.

Located in Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga), Quality Inn Carriage House is within a 10-minute drive of Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre and Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Wollundry Lagoon.

With a stay at Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Capitol Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Paddy's Market. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sydney Tower Eye and 1 mi (1.6 km) from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

Located in Gold Coast, a few steps from Bilinga Beach, Tessa's on the Beach provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Tessa's on the Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

A vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like cycling.

Tugun is 400 metres from Tessa's on the Beach, while Kirra Beach is 2 km away. Gold Coast Airport is a few steps from the property.

Located on the shores of Lake Nagambie, this motel offers air-conditioned rooms.

The spacious rooms and apartments come with tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature private balconies with panoramic lake views. There are also apartments with small kitchenettes.

Nagambie Waterfront Motel is a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. It is less than 10 minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops. The Tahbilk and Mitchelton Wineries are located within easy driving distance.

With a stay at Coolangatta Estate in Coolangatta, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Coolangatta Estate and a 3-minute drive from Seven Mile Beach. This motel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Golf Club and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Nowra Golf Course.

Mid City Motel Warrnambool offers comfortable and affordable quality accommodation along the famous Great Ocean Road. Free car parking and free WiFi are provided throughout the property.

All rooms at Mid City Motel Warrnambool feature air conditioning, minibar, hairdryer and ironing facilities.

Elements Restaurant is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Limited breakfast options are available.

Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities.

Local attractions include Warrnambool Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens and the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. Spectacular stretches of coastline with fantastic beaches are less than 5 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at Rumba Beach Resort in Sunshine Coast (Caloundra), you'll be steps from Bulcock Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Kings Beach. This beach aparthotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Shelly Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Moffat Beach.

With a stay at QT Canberra, you'll be centrally located in Canberra, within a 5-minute drive of Australian National University and Parliament House. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Film & Sound Archive and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from City Hill.

Located on the beachfront, Diamond Island Resort Show features private access to the beach and guests have the opportunity to view the penguins. The property boasts a seasonal swimming pool and a BBQ area. The resort also has an on-site restaurant opening seasonally based on demand. The resort bar serves a selection of beer, wine and spirits.

All luxurious self-contained apartments are modern and feature a private patio or balcony offering ocean views. Each includes a kitchenette and a living area offering a flat-screen TV with local channels.

Guests can borrow the torch to spot the penguins coming into our property. If you want to have a professional penguin tour, we encourage you join Bicheno Penguin Tour, a separate business in Bicheno. Guest can play a game of billiards, ride bicycles, or enjoy a stroll on the pristine white sandy beaches.

Diamond Island Resort is 4 minutes’ drive from the Golf Club, East Coast Nature World, and Douglas Aspley National Park. It is 30 minutes' drive from Freycinet National Park.