Curated luxury hotels in Australia

With a stay at Ascot Motor Inn Taupo in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

With a stay at Cascades Lakefront Motel in Taupō (Two Mile Bay), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Taupō Hot Springs and 6 minutes from A.C. Baths. This beach motel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Huka Falls and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Craters of the Moon.

With a stay at Comfort Inn Cairns City, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Private Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Cairns Base Hospital and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

With a stay at The Dome Boutique Apartments in Napier (Napier South), you'll be steps from Marine Parade and Napier Soundshell. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Napier Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Napier Visitor Information Centre.

With a stay at The St James in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway. This ski motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from A Maze N Golf.

With a stay at Thornton Lodge Motel in Waipukurau, you'll be 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach. This motel is within the region of Splash Planet and Ocean Beach.

Located in Cromwell, Lake Dunstan Motel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Shopping Centre and Cromwell Golf Course. This golf motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Dunstan and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Cromwell Town.

Set in Clermont, Clermont Country Motor Inn offers 4-star accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The motel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the motel every room includes bed linen and towels.

Moranbah Airport is 112 km away.

Located in Taupō (Waipahihi), Boulevard Waters is within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. This beach motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Located within 10 minutes’ walk of both Braemar Hospital and Waikato Hospital, Astra Motor Lodge offers accommodation with cooking facilities, satellite TV and free WiFi. Some apartments offer a private balcony.

Astra Lodge is located in Hamilton and 5 minutes’ drive from Hamilton Gardens.

All accommodation offers a kitchen or kitchenette with a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Each offers heating and air-conditioning. All accommodation features double-glazed windows to ensure quiet evenings.

Guests also have access to a self-service laundry.

Rose City Motel is a 10-minute walk from Ongley Park, and a 15-minute drive from Palmerston North Airport. It offers a fitness centre, free unlimited WiFi and rooms with a fully equipped kitchen.

The heated guest rooms are fitted with a work desk, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The attached kitchen has an oven, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities.

Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The property has barbecue facilities with a seating area.

Motel Rose City is 3 km from Palmerston North Train Station, and a 1-minute drive from the Victoria Esplanade.

A stay at Bentleys Motor Inn places you in the heart of Palmerston North, within a 10-minute walk of Te Manawa and Centrepoint Theatre. This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Palmerston North Convention Centre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from City Library.

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.

Located in Queenstown, Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG is on a lake – a 5-minute drive from Queenstown Mall and 6 minutes from Underwater Observatory. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kiwi Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Skyline Queenstown.

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 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Queenstown Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Queenstown Beach.

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.