Curated luxury hotels in Australia

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away.

All rooms have a tea and coffee maker and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

The guest lounge features a TV, a stereo, and a selection of games, books and magazines. The inn also offers a large communal kitchen and a tour desk that can arrange activities such as jet boating, white water rafting and bungy jumping.

With a stay at Asure Macys Motor Inn And Conference Centre in Tauranga, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga. This motel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Omokoroa Beach.

With a stay at Palm Royale Cairns in Cairns (Manunda), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Anderson Street Conservation Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from DFO Cairns and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cazalys Cairns.

Situated in the heart of Yeppoon, directly opposite the beach, Yeppoon Surfside Motel offers accommodation with renovated guest rooms. You can relax by the outdoor pool at the property or take a walk to Yeppoon Lagoon, just 500 metres away.

The main street, shops, restaurants, children's playgrounds and public transport are all nearby Yeppoon Surfside Motel. The Keppel Kraken water park is just a 3-minute walk from the property.

All air-conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom, kitchenette with basic cooking facilities, free WiFi and a car parking space.

Guest laundry and BBQ facilities are available.

Located in the heart of Darfield, guests can stay connected with free WiFi at Darfield Motel. All accommodation features either a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette with a stovetop.

Darfield Motel is a 5-minute walk from a variety of shops, bakeries, cafes and restaurant. Christchurch Airport is a 30-minute drive away and Christchurch city is a 40-minute drive.

All accommodation is heated and equipped with a microwave and a fridge. There is also a desk, satellite flat-screen TV and DVD player. The bathrooms have free toiletries.

Guests can prepare a meal using the BBQ facilities. Catch up on your washing with a coin-operated washing machine and free dryer facilities.

A stay at Claremonte Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Hastings, within a 5-minute drive of Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital and Hawke's Bay Opera House. This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hawke's Bay Racecourse and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Splash Planet.

Set in Nelson, 2.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Pihopa Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The hotel provides garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hot tub, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Trafalgar Park is 4 km from Pihopa Retreat. Nelson Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at Ayr Travellers Motel in Ayr, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Burdekin Theatre and Stardust Drive-In Theatre. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Nelsons Lagoon Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Ayr Golf Course.

With a stay at 103 Prince of Bealey Motel in Christchurch (Christchurch City Centre), you'll be steps from Bealey Avenue and Southern Cross Hospital. This motel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Sumner Beach.

Located in Oamaru, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steam Train. This eco-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Steampunk HQ and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Auto Museum.

A stay at Baywatch Motor Inn places you in the heart of Tauranga, within a 5-minute drive of Maunganui Beach and Mount Hot Pools. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mount Maunganui and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Tauranga Domain.

With a stay at Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge in Cambridge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Waikato and Te Koutu Lake. This motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Cambridge Farmers' Market and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

With a stay at Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, within a 5-minute walk of Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Princes Wharf and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.

Located in Whanganui (Gonville), Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui is within a 5-minute drive of Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Durie Hill Elevator and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Whanganui Museum.

A stay at Belmont Motor Inn places you in the heart of Christchurch, steps from Bealey Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Southern Cross Hospital. This motel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Sumner Beach.

554 Moana Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with barbecue facilities and free parking on site. It is a 5-minute walk from Transport World, Stadium Southland and Veledrome. Free bike storage is provided.

Heated guest rooms come with either a kitchen or a kitchenette. Each is well-equipped with a tea/coffee plunger, a fridge and a microwave. Other amenities include ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking tours to local attractions such as Steward Island, Southern Museum and the Water Tower. Guest laundry facilities available at no charge.

Motel 554 Moana Court is a 5-minute drive from Queens Park. It is a 3-minute walk from Surrey Park and a 15-minute drive from Invercargill Airport.

Situated in Feilding, this 4 star motel offers modern self-contained accommodation situated next door to Manfeild Events Centre. The property is 5 minutes' walk from local shops, restaurants, and parks. South Street West Motel features free WiFi access and free private parking.

All units feature an HD TV, stylish furniture and modern amenities. They offer a microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can enjoy a free BBQ area and free access to a guest laundry.

Set in the heart of historic Yungaburra village, the award-winning Eden House Retreat offers spa and garden cottages. Private parking, bathrobes, port and plunger coffee are included.

Each cottage at Eden House Retreat is air-conditioned and includes an electric fireplace, a private courtyard, kitchenette and minibar/fridge.

Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Area is an easy walk from the property. Curtain Fig Tree is 2 km away.

With a stay at Pavillions on 1770 in Agnes Water, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Agnes Water Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Miriam Vale Historical Society Museum. This beach aparthotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Joseph Banks Conservation Park.

Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star accommodation just 1 minute's walk from the beach at Palm Cove. All rooms include spacious private balconies with pool and garden views.

Each room at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Also available are three-bedroom apartments located off-site, which feature a full kitchen and a terrace or balcony with street or pool views. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away.

Facilities include a large heated swimming pool. There is an impressive terraced barbecue area in the shade of the surrounding tropical trees.

Palm Cove offers award-winning dining, boutique shopping and world-class golf. It offers easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Kuranda.

The Reef Retreat is 22 km from Cairns Airport. Free covered parking is available.

The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is classified “self-catering” – this is not the same as a hotel. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove does not offer restaurants, bars, concierge, 24-hour front desk or daily room servicing.