Curated luxury hotels in Pacific Islands

Set amid four acres of tranquil bushland in Hepburn Springs, Shizuka Ryokan is Australia’s only traditional Japanese ryokan wellness retreat. Just five minutes from Daylesford, this award-winning retreat offers an authentic cultural experience blending Japanese traditions with the natural beauty of central Victoria’s spa country.

With the intimacy of just six guestrooms, Shizuka Ryokan offers traditional Japanese accommodation with an Australian twist—the grounds are often visited by kangaroos, echidnas and native birdlife.

Each guestroom at Shizuka Ryokan features authentic tatami straw-mat flooring and an engawa alcove with chairs and a table overlooking a private Japanese garden. Rooms include a deep Japanese soaking bath, traditional cotton yukata bathrobes, and the comfort of a late 11:00 am check-out. To preserve the atmosphere of calm and simplicity, televisions and telephones are not provided.

Shizuka Ryokan is popular with couples, solo travellers, and small groups seeking rest and renewal. Please note that the ryokan is not suitable for babies or children under 16 years of age.

Shizuka Ryokan is renowned for the warm hospitality of our Japanese staff and for our authentic cuisine. As well as a banquet Japanese dinner, we offer a traditional Japanese breakfast so rarely offered in Australia. Our award-winning spa services are also highly sought after, and we encourage guests to reserve treatments early as appointments fill quickly. Both meals and spa treatments can be added to your stay as extras.

Located opposite Lake Jindabyne, the lively Banjo Paterson Inn, Jindabyne's premium pub offers an on-site brewery, 2 bars, a restaurant and live entertainment. All accommodation features free WiFi access and a 50-inch SMART TV.

Banjo Paterson Inn is a 5-minute walk from The Snowy Region Visitor Centre. It is a 30-minute drive from both the Perisher and Thredbo ski areas.

All accommodation at Banjo Paterson Inn Jindabyne features heating, a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Superior lakeview rooms have a balcony with views.

Winter activities in Jindabyne include snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing. Summertime is perfect for trout fishing, hiking and kayaking.

Guest can relax with a drink and play a game of pool at Musters Bar. Clancy's Brasserie serves lunch and dinner including chicken schnitzels, steak sandwiches and fish and chips, while The Overflow, located upstairs, serves delicious burgers and pizzas.

Banjo Paterson Inn offers live music, entertainment and events every night of the week. During winter, live entertainment is every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night.

Located in Izu, Ufufu is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Shuzenji Temple and Izu-Mito Sea Paradise. This spa hotel is 12 mi (19.2 km) from Toi Gold Mine and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Toi Beach.

KABIN Kyoto is centrally located in Kyoto – a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 6 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Located in Hakone (Gora), Gora Hanaougi Madoka No Mori is within a 5-minute drive of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum. This luxury ryokan is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hakone Ropeway and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Hakone Shrine.

Featuring air conditioning, Le Nessa Akazawa is located in Ito, 5 km from Izu Shaboten Park. Free private parking is available on site. Le Nessa Akazawa features free WiFi.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also available. Some units also have a kitchen, fitted with a microwave. Guests can relax bathing in the public free-flowing natural hot spring bath.

Le Nessa Akazawa has a barbecue. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

The nearest airport is Shizuoka, 83 km from Le Nessa Akazawa, and the property offers a free shuttle service.

With a stay at Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport in Tweed Heads (Tweed Heads West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gold Coast Skydive and Kirra Beach. This motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Tweed Hospital and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kirra Hill Community Center.

When you stay at The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Fly Point Marine Reserve. This golf hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gan Gan Hill Lookout and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Nelson Head Lighthouse.

Located in Macedon, Macedon Ranges Hotel & Spa is in the mountains – a 3-minute drive from Mount Macedon and 6 minutes from Woodend Community Centre. This spa hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Mount Macadeon Winery and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Hanging Rock Reserve.

Located in Nelson, The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Greenmeadows Park and Marsden Recreation Ground. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Isel Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from McCashin's Brewery.

With a stay at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, you'll be centrally located in Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and National Stadium. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Shibuya Crossing and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Tokyo Imperial Palace.

With a stay at Henn na Hotel Premier Sendai Kokubuncho in Sendai (Aoba Ward), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sekisui Heim Super Arena and Sunmall Ichibancho. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kotodai Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Aoba-dori Avenue.

Located in Orange, Turners Vineyard is within a 10-minute drive of Orange Visitor Information Centre and Orange Regional Gallery. This motel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Orange City Centre Shopping Center and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Orange Health Service.

With a stay at Hotel Kingsley in Brisbane (Hamilton), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Portside Wharf and a 4-minute drive from Eat Street Northshore. This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from DFO Brisbane and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Queen Street Mall.

Situated in Curlewis, 17 km from Geelong Train Station, Accommodation @ Curlewis features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower.

An à la carte breakfast is available at Accommodation @ Curlewis. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

South Geelong Station is 18 km from Accommodation @ Curlewis, while North Geelong Train Station is 20 km from the property. Avalon Airport is 41 km away.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Makassar Beach, you'll be centrally located in Makassar – a 8-minute walk from Losari Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Monumen Mandala. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mall Ratu Indah and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Fort Rotterdam.

With a stay at Hotel Grand Bach Sendai, you'll be centrally located in Sendai, within a 10-minute walk of Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Sendai Sunplaza Hall. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Jozenji-dori Avenue and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi.

Located in Nembrala, Bo'a Vida Rote is set just on top of Bo'a Beach and a cove. Featuring free WiFi and great views of the ocean, the property offers a villa and a bungalow.

Enjoying complete privacy in a very secluded area, each unit has a seating area, a terrace and a private bathroom.

At Bo'a Vida Rote, guests can enjoy healthy home-cooked meals that are prepared on-site with advance arrangement.

Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling and diving. You can engage in various activities, such as fishing, canoeing and hiking.

Set alongside the 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Heads Resort features 2 tennis courts and a fitness centre. Surrounded by sun lounges and umbrellas, guests can enjoy a relaxing swim in the large outdoor pool or children's wading pool. All accommodation offers a balcony or a patio.

Barwon Heads Resort is a short walk from the 13th Beach surf beach. The Foreshore Reserve and the local shopping and dining haven of Hitchcock Avenue are both within a 10-minute drive from the property.

Each air-conditioned apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and a dining setting. All include a lounge area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.

Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne is a 4 star hotel conveniently located in the central business district opposite Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne’s oldest park, the perfect place for a scenic stroll. The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions, including Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Central and just around the corner, the famous Queen Victoria Market.

Enjoy expertly prepared meals and refreshing drinks at HQ’s on William, the on-site restaurant and bar, and order room service 24 hours a day. To unwind, soak up breath-taking views of the Melbourne skyline from the rooftop fitness centre and terrace or watch one of the hundreds of complimentary movies available. The hotel also offer free Wi-Fi and a convenient business center.