Curated luxury hotels in South Pacific

With a stay at Gladius Hotel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Parramatta Park. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from St Patrick's Cathedral and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from CommBank Stadium.

With a stay at McHardy Lodge in Napier (Hospital Hill), you'll be 12 minutes by foot from Napier Botanical Gardens. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Faraday Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Urban Winery.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Whangarei in Whangarei (Avenues), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Quarry Arts Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Old Library Arts Centre. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pou and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tuatara Gallery.

Te Awamutu's ASURE Albert Park Motor Lodge is situated in the heart of Te Awamutu and offers free unlimited WiFi.

This motel is located 20 minutes' drive from Hamilton Town Centre. Just 15 minutes' drive from the Hamilton Airport & Mystery Creek. Otorohanga, known for the Kiwi House and Native Bird Park is only a 15 minutes' drive away.

ASURE Albert Park motel features a variety of accommodation types with a flat-screen TV that has more than 60 cable channels including movies and sport. Most include a dining table, fully equipped kitchen and a sofa. All except the Studio units have Spa Baths. Cots are available for children under 2 years of age, at an additional charge.

The property is a 40-minute drive away from the Glow Worm Caves at Waitomo. For those who enjoy a day trip, Matamata, home of Hobbiton, is just 50 minutes' drive away.

Centrally located in the hub of the town, guests will find a range of restaurants, cafes and shops all within a 5-minute walk.

Located in Townsville (North Ward), Island View Motel is a 4-minute walk from Castle Hill and 12 minutes by foot from Queens Gardens. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Townsville Sports Reserve and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Strand Park.

A stay at Crowne Plaza Residences Port Moresby by IHG places you in the heart of Port Moresby, within a 5-minute drive of Koki Market and Royal Papua Yacht Club. This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from PNG Football Stadium and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Parliament House.

With a stay at St Kilda Central Apartment Hotel in Melbourne (St Kilda), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of St. Kilda Botanical Gardens and Chapel Street. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Luna Park and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Palais Theatre.

Set in Cowes, within 200 metres of Erehwon Point Beach and 3.2 km of Phillip Island Wildlife Park, The Castle - Villa by the Sea offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 7.1 km from Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, 17 km from Pinnacles Lookout and 17 km from Newhaven Yacht Squadron Marina. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.4 km from A Maze’N Things.

At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at The Castle - Villa by the Sea have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

Essendon Fields Airport is 150 km away.

Located in Queenstown, Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Arts Centre and Queenstown Mall. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Underwater Observatory and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Located in New Plymouth (Strandon), 16 Northgate Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Te Henui Walkway and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Huatoki Walkway.

Located in Queenstown, Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and St Josephs Parish. This luxury aparthotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Queenstown Gardens.

Boasting garden views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodation with balcony, around 34 km from Rainbow Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental options and warm dishes and fruits are being served. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play darts at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.

Nelson Airport is 76 km from the property.

With a stay at Beach Front Motel Napier in Napier (Napier South), you'll be steps from Marine Parade and Napier Beach. This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Opossum World and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Aquarium of New Zealand.

With a stay at Comfort Apartments Box Hill in Melbourne (Box Hill), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chadstone Shopping Mall and Monash University. This aparthotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Collins Street and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

A stay at Atlantic Byron Bay places you in the heart of Byron Bay, within a 5-minute drive of Tallow Beach and Clarkes Beach. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from The Pass and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Wategos Beach.

Located on a private white sand beach, Hôtel Atiapiti offers bungalows and a villa with free Wi-Fi and private patio with ocean or garden views. Each has mosquito nets and a living room with a TV.

Atiapiti Hotel Opoa is located on Raiatea Island, 35 minutes’ drive from Uturoa. Raiatea Airport and Uturoa Harbour are each 30 km away.

The hotel features a private pontoon with a coral reef, free snorkelling and fishing equipment, and a BBQ area with lagoon views. Guests can rent bicycles or kayaks at the front desk.

A kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all bungalows.

The restaurant offers Polynesian and French cuisine, and specialises in seafood. The bar serves a wide range of cocktails made from fruits picked from the hotel garden. The restaurant is open for breakfast every day, and is open for lunch every day except Saturday.

With a stay at Atrium on Ulster in Hamilton (Whitiora), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Prodrive Golf and Whitiora Bible Church. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waikato River and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from FMG Stadium Waikato.

With a stay at Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts in Wānaka, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wānaka Golf Club and Gallery Thirty Three. This luxury aparthotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Picture Lounge and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pembroke Park.

With a stay at Mantra Amphora in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Palm Cove Beach and 9 minutes from Kewarra Beach. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Smithfield Shopping Centre and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Serenity Diamond Beach offers beachfront accommodation, a 3-hour drive from Sydney. It provides a choice of well-equipped villas and modern apartments. There is free WiFi and free parking.

All apartments and villas are modern and spacious. They provide comfortable living areas and kitchens.

There is a lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool. The resort also provides bicycle hire and tennis courts. There are also BBQ facilities.

At the end of the 5 km beach, you can go whale and dolphin watching at Red Head lookout. Forster is a 20-minute drive away.