Curated luxury hotels in Australia

When you stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort in Bowen, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Grays Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach. This beach motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mullers Lagoon Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowen Golf Course.

When you stay at Harvest Lodge in Havelock North, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Black Barn Vineyards and Splash Planet. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Te Mata Peak and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Craggy Range.

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG places you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from St Josephs Parish and 3 minutes by foot from Queenstown Gardens. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Queenstown Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Queenstown Arts Centre.

A stay at Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street places you in the heart of Christchurch, steps from Christchurch Casino and Quake City. This hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from New Brighton Beach and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Sumner Beach.

With a stay at One88 On Commerce in Whakatane (Whakatāne Town), you'll be steps from Whakatane War Memorial Hall and 4 minutes by foot from Whakatane Aquatic Centre. This motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Wairere Falls and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Whakatane River Walk.

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Rockhampton city centre, Rocky Gardens Motor Inn features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. Guests also enjoy on-site BBQ facilities and a bar.

All rooms and suites offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. A refrigerator and microwave are also standard.

Ferns restaurant serves breakfast and dinner every day using local produce. A selection of seafood, steak and pasta dishes are available.

A DVD library is offered at reception. There is free parking on site and free Wi-Fi access in all rooms. A complimentary airport and train station shuttle is available.

Rockhampton Railway Station is 3 minutes’ drive from Rocky Gardens Motel. Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Rockhampton Golf Club are each 5 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by BW, you'll be centrally located in Townsville – a 8-minute walk from Castle Hill and 15 minutes by foot from Queens Gardens. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Maritime Museum of Townsville and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Strand Park.

With a stay at The Beach House at Bayside in Albany (Collingwood Park), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Middleton Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Lake Seppings. This golf hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Emu Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Emu Point Beach.

Situated just 8 minutes’ drive from the beautiful Lake Rotorua, this resort offers free Wi-Fi, mini golf and a heated pool with spa pool. Most accommodation feature a patio. Some offer a spa bath.

Ripple Rotorua is 3 minutes’ walk from the Skyline Rotorua’s scenic gondola luge rides, Rotorua Canopy Tours, Mitai Maori Village and Zorb. Rotorua Airport is 15 km away.

All accommodation is heated and offer a 32-inch LCD TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

You can relax in the hot tub or enjoy the shared barbecue facilities. There is a children’s playground, volleyball court and a games room with table tennis.

The restaurant The Brook offers a seasonal dinner menu with a bar that serves local and international beer and wine.

When you stay at Glenfern Villas in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This luxury aparthotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from St James Anglican Church.

Located in Mourea, Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti. This aparthotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Polynesian Spa and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Skyline Rotorua.

With a stay at The Vicarage Geraldine in Geraldine, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 2-minute walk from Geraldine Historical Society Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Geraldine Observatory and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum.

When you stay at Maruia Hot Springs in Lewis Pass, you'll be 8 minutes by car from Mount Technical. This hotel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Mons Sex Millia.

Located in Rockhampton (Parkhurst), Casa Nostra Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Limestone Creek Conservation Park and Rockhampton Heritage Village. This motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Central Queensland University.

With a stay at The Palmer Collective in Townsville (South Townsville), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Maritime Museum of Townsville and 5 minutes by foot from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Strand Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from ReefHQ.

With a stay at Arthur's Court Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Saint Albans), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bealey Avenue and Southern Cross Hospital. This family-friendly aparthotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Sumner Beach.

A stay at Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG places you in the heart of Auckland, steps from SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Auckland and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Princes Wharf.

Located in Mackay (West Mackay), Country Plaza Motor Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Caneland Central and Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Jubilee Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Artspace Mackay.

Located in Christchurch (Burnside), Airport Christchurch Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Russley Golf Club and International Antarctic Centre. This motel is 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from New Brighton Beach and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

When you stay at Franz Josef Oasis in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mapourika. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs.