Curated luxury hotels in Australia

Located in Auckland (Waiatarua), Waitakere Resort & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Waitakere Ranges and Waitakere Golf Club. This golf hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Karekare Beach and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Piha Beach.

With a stay at Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park in Queenstown (Frankton), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Queenstown Event Centre and 9 minutes from Amisfield Winery. This aparthotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Queenstown Golf Club and 8.7 mi (14 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.

Located in Auckland (Greenlane), Edit Auckland Greenlane is within a 5-minute drive of Ellerslie Racecourse and University of Auckland. This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Eden Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Spark Arena.

538 Great King Motel is in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago and Otago Museum. This eco-friendly motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Olveston.

With a stay at Quest Carlaw Park, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, steps from University of Auckland and within a 5-minute walk of ASB Tennis Centre. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Spark Arena and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Princes Wharf.

With a stay at Adina Heritage Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch – a 2-minute drive from Hagley Park and 15 minutes from Lyttelton Harbour. This luxury aparthotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Sumner Beach.

With a stay at Peppers Gladstone in Gladstone (Barney Point), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Barney Point Beach and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Gladstone Yacht Club.

With a stay at Route 66 Motor Inn in Emerald, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Botanic Gardens and Emerald Golf Club. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Emerald Hospital.

With a stay at Rydges Formosa Auckland Golf Resort in Auckland (Beachlands), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pine Harbour Marina and Omana Regional Park. This golf hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Omana Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Ayrlies Garden.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District and 4 minutes by foot from Sky Tower. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from SkyCity Casino and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Wharf.

In the heart of Cambridge, Podium Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Grassroots Trust Velodrome and Cambridge Farmers' Market. This eco-friendly motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cambridge Raceway and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cambridge Museum.

With a stay at Beach Street Motel Apartments in New Plymouth (Fitzroy), you'll be a 3-minute walk from East End Reserve and 9 minutes by foot from Fitzroy Beach. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fitzroy Golf Club and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

A stay at Palms Motel places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Anzac Park and 4 minutes by foot from Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Montgomery Square and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Market.

With a stay at Balmoral Lodge Motel in Invercargill (Turnbull Thompson Park), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of First Presbyterian Church and Rugby Park Stadium. This eco-friendly motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Splash Palace and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Otepuni Gardens.

With a stay at Colonial Lodge Motel, you'll be centrally located in Taupō, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This beach motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

With a stay at TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, steps from Wellington Central Business District and Courtenay Place. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Te Papa.

Located in Cambridge, Huntington Stables Retreat Accommodation is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Grassroots Trust Velodrome and Lake Karapiro. This luxury hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from St. Peter's School and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Mystery Creek Events Centre.

With a stay at Barclay Motel in Hamilton (Whitiora), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Prodrive Golf and Whitiora Bible Church. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waikato River and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from FMG Stadium Waikato.

Perfectly positioned to make the most of the Australian outback, Sails in the Desert is just a 5-minute walk from the Uluru (Ayers Rock) lookout and is a great spot to take in the desert sunrise or sunset. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a relaxing day spa.

Sails in the Desert is located at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is a 20-minute drive away, and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is a 40-minute drive from the property. Ayers Rock Airport (Uluru, Connellan Airport) is an 8-minute drive from Sails in the Desert and free return transfers are available from this airport only.

The air-conditioned rooms have a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms also have a private balcony.

The property also features a bar and a range of dining options. The staff can assist you to organise a range of outback experiences including camel rides, scenic flights and dinner under the stars.

The decor at Sails in the Desert is inspired by Aboriginal culture, and the hotel features original Aboriginal artworks throughout the public areas and in the guest rooms. The onsite Mulgara Gallery also showcases an impressive range of Indigenous art.

When you a stay at Radfords on the Lake in Te Anau, you'll be on the boardwalk, just steps from Luxmore Jet and Lake Te Anau. This eco-friendly motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Te Wahipounamu and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.