Curated luxury hotels in Pacific Islands

With a stay at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan in Takayama (Hida Takayama Onsen), you'll be steps from Nakabashi Bridge and Takayama Jinya. This spa ryokan is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shiroyama Park.

With a stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa (Downtown Kanazawa), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Omicho Market and within a 5-minute drive of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Kenrokuen Garden and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Oyama Shrine.

Located in Cairns (Cairns North), Cairns Harbourside Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Night Markets. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

Hotel Nelson is centrally located in Nelson Bay – a 4-minute walk from d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 11 minutes by foot from Dutchmans Beach. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nelson Bay Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tomaree National Park.

A stay at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 10-minute drive of Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Ruriko-in Temple.

With a stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Narita by IHG in Narita (Horinouchi), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and Narita Omotesando. This spa hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sakura-no-Yama Hill and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Omote-sandō.

With a stay at Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in New Plymouth, steps from Puke Ariki and Wind Wand. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from War Memorial and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Observatory.

With a stay at Pullman Melbourne on the Park, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne – a 6-minute walk from Melbourne Cricket Ground and 14 minutes by foot from Rod Laver Arena. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Princess Theatre and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Melbourne Central.

Located in Pauanui, Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort is in the mountains – a 2-minute drive from Pauanui Beach and 6 minutes from Pauanui Tairua Trail. This hotel is 22 mi (35.4 km) from Whangamata Beach and 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Hot Water Beach.

Oscars Hotel is a unique boutique accommodation boasting art décor, located in the heart of Ballarat. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout and a garden.

All guest rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and some rooms have a bath.

You can enjoy an extensive breakfast menu at Oscar's Restaurant with a choice of eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns and mushrooms on sourdough toast. There is also a wide selection of drinks at the bar, which includes both Australian and imported beers.

Ballarat Oscars Hotel is a 10- walk from Ballarat Train Station. Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial are within a 10-minute drive of the property.

Conveniently situated in the centre of Osaka, 嵐 Hotel Arashi 難波店 Namba provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Well set in the Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi district, this hotel offers a restaurant, as well as a hot tub. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Motomachinaka Park.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

Speaking English, Japanese and Chinese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.

Popular points of interest near 嵐 Hotel Arashi 難波店 Namba include Orange Street, Namba Station and Naniwa Park. Itami Airport is 20 km away.

With a stay at Mercure Alice Springs Resort in Alice Springs (East Side), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Olive Pink Botanic Garden and Mbantua Fine Art Gallery and Cultural Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Adelaide House.

With a stay at Prairie Hotel in Parachilna, you'll be 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Northern Trailhead of the Heysen Trail and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Heritage Blinman Mine. This hotel is 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Wilpena Pound and 29.1 mi (46.9 km) from Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

With a stay at Shinjuku Washington Hotel Annex, you'll be centrally located in Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Shibuya Crossing. This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Nippon Budokan and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Tokyo Dome.

A stay at Hotel Mystays Premier Dojima places you in the heart of Osaka – a 5-minute drive from Kyocera Dome Osaka and 5 minutes from Nipponbashi. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Osaka-jō Hall and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Osaka Castle.

When you stay at Kazeno Kaori in Ito, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Izu Granpal Park. This luxury hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Atami Sun Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Anjin Memorial Park.

Ideally situated in the South Melbourne district of Melbourne, Clarendon Hotel is situated 2.9 km from Middle Park Beach, less than 1 km from Crown Casino Melbourne and a 17-minute walk from Eureka Tower. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Clarendon Hotel have a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Southbank Promenade, National Gallery of Victoria and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Essendon Fields Airport is 14 km from the property.

Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains offers art deco inspired décor that reflect the rich heritage of this iconic hotel. A range of enticing dining options are available on-site, and guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Megalong Valley.

Hydro Majestic Hotel is 8 minutes’ drive from Katoomba Airport and 10 minutes’ drive from Katoomba Scenic World. The boutique shops, cafes and restaurants of Leura are within 10 minutes’ drive. Sydney City Centre is a 1-hour and 45-minute drive away.

These stylish rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free WiFi access. The private bathroom includes free boutique toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer picturesque mountain views.

Dining options include afternoon high tea and an à la carte diner menu from Wintergarden. The Boiler House offers a casual atmosphere with industrial-style interiors, and an all-day dining menu. Belgravia Lobby Lounge boasts plush furnishings and ornate fireplaces.

At sunset, guests can enjoy a cocktail at Cats Alley, while taking in the breathtaking views. The Hydro Majestic Pavilion offers an interactive showcase of regional delicacies, including boutique wine and gourmet food.

Located in Meyungs, Palau Pacific Resort is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Palau Pacific Resort Beach and 6 minutes from Asahi Stadium. This beach resort is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from National Stadium and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Rock Islands Southern Lagoon.

A stay at Quality Hotel Mildura Grand places you in the heart of Mildura, steps from Mildura Brewery Pub and 3 minutes by foot from Museum of Innocence Mildura. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Putt Putt Family Fun Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mildura Riverfront.