Cairns & Far North Queensland
This sumptuous, ultra-exclusive resort, fully and exquisitely refurbished in 2015, won't be within everyone's travel budget, but many consider it one of…
Must-see hotels in Queensland
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The Whitsundays
Ten light-filled, thatch-roofed villas at this intimate, solar-powered boutique resort, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests, overlook a private stretch…
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Fortitude Valley
Worldly and sophisticated, the Calile turns many local rivals a shade of green. The statement-making, cabana-flanked pool is the stuff of fashion shoots,…
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Brisbane & Around
Perched on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, this Federation-era homestead excels in authentic country hospitality. Hosts Sandra and Andrew have…
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Brisbane
From the lipstick-red glass-shard panels to the Japanese-inspired spa and spectacular rooftop infinity pool, Brisbane's most decadent boutique hotel roars…
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Brisbane & Around
Slumber among the vines at one of Ridgemill Estate's eight contemporary cabins offering unobstructed vineyard and mountain views and compact timber decks…
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Brisbane
Built in the 1920s as doctors' suites, the Inchcolm excels in contrasting heritage features with bold, modern touches, from colour-saturated wallpaper and…
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Hamilton Island
Hamilton's premier resort is serenity personified. Its 60 'pavilions' (timber-rich, luxuriously furnished villas) are divided into 'Leeward' (better for…
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Brisbane & Around
Dotted with upcycled sculptures and tropical plants, this waterfront oasis offers seven gorgeous, self-contained cabins. Lime-washed timber floors and…
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Brisbane & Around
Uphill from the town centre, this magnificent, heritage-listed 1899 mansion with wrap-around verandah offers 12 period-style rooms with no shortage of…
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Brisbane & Around
Ecoridge is an excellent alternative to the often unremarkable accommodation in Toowoomba. Around 15km from the city on a back road to Gatton, its three…
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Cairns
Luxurious Green Island Resort maintains a sense of privacy and exclusivity despite having sections opened to the general public, including restaurants,…
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Brisbane
Above the Queen St Mall, Next delivers stylish, affordable accommodation. Rooms are generic though svelte and contemporary, with high-tech touchscreen and…
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Brisbane & Around
In atmospheric bushland outside of Stanthorpe, Diamondvale offers four refreshed, self-contained cottages and a four-bedroom lodge. One-bedroom cottages…
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Cairns
Billed as the 'arty one' of Cairns' three Crystalbrook Collection five-star hotels, Bailey's green, eye-catching facade is already a cityscape icon,…
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Glass House Mountains Ecolodge
Sunshine Coast
The sign at the entrance sums it up: 'Trespassers will be impressed'. Overseen by a keen environmentalist and close to Australia Zoo, this novel retreat…
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The Daintree
The sublime boutique 'banyans' (pole cabins; 10 with private spa) here sit in seclusion high in the rainforest canopy a few kilometres south of Daintree…
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The Daintree
This eco-resort on the Mossman River woos honeymooners and stressed-out execs with amazing architecturally designed tree houses, riverside lodge suites,…
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Rainbow Beach
Debbie's meticulously kept Queenslander is the standard bearer for Rainbow Beach holiday accommodation. The motel- and apartment-style rooms are fully…
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Cairns
Tucked behind the showgrounds (with a courtesy bus into town), this popular hostel has a tropical garden with hammocks, pool table, fresh linen and towels…
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Sunshine Coast
Cascading water greets guests at this superlative five-star apartment resort, directly across from the beach and in the heart of Mooloolaba. Ocean views…
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Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A favourite with nature lovers of all stripes, these 10 self-contained lodges are hidden among thick rainforest; expect plenty of birds, sugar gliders and…
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The Daintree
The friendly, accommodating owners of this wonderful retreat will do their best to make sure you feel at home. Their cute but comfortable renovated cabins…
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Townsville
One of the coolest places to stay in Far North Queensland, central Rambutan has swish accommodation, from spick-and-span dorms to tastefully decorated…
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Cairns & Far North Queensland
Once the private residence of an army brigadier, Reef House is more intimate and understated than most of Palm Cove’s resorts. The whitewashed walls,…
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Brisbane & Around
If you really want to detach (no wi-fi), look no further than this ecofriendly bushland retreat. Set on 400 wildlife-rich acres adjacent to the national…
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Cairns & Far North Queensland
If you want to linger longer in Palm Cove, make yourself at home in this gorgeous tropical-style house. The decor and facilities are second to none, with…
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Gold Coast
A progressive renovation has seen one of the Gold Coast's beloved midcentury motels transformed into a friendly and great-value place to stay. Classic…
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Gold Coast
Spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments (150 in total) with full kitchen and laundry facilities are the norm in this pair of massive 1990s-built…
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Noosa
A rarity along Noosa's Hastings St, this renovated boutique motel is a refreshing alternative to the resorts. Clean, fresh, beach-chic rooms come as…
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Brisbane & Around
This multi-award-winning retreat features three modern, free-standing studios for two people (plus a four-bedroom villa) with a sweeping panorama across…
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Canopy Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Boutique eco-accommodation doesn’t get much better than this cluster of superbly designed timber-pole homes set among 100 acres of rainforest teeming with…
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Sunshine Coast
This sparkling white playground is one of the slickest slumber pads in town. Studio rooms are light, spacious and modern, each with high-quality…
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Cairns
Folks adore this little hippy hostel, hidden away in a side street behind Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It's intimate, inviting and less party-centric…
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Sunshine Coast
Stylish, architecturally designed cottages that live up to their name with floor-to-ceiling glass walls: the views to Mt Beerwah and Mt Coonowrin are…
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Cairns & Far North Queensland
This cosy ecofriendly hostel features handmade timber furniture, lots of green-energy touches (solar, rainwater tanks), spotless rooms and no TV. Nature…
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Port Douglas
A cut above most backpacker places, this chilled-out hostel has well-equipped en-suite dorms (with four or five beds) and double or triple rooms that put…
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Port Douglas
A killer location and an exceptional, enormous, sandy lagoon pool, combined with luxurious, airy apartments with high-end furnishings and amenities, put…
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Airlie Beach
Tucked away in the lush, green environs of Jubilee Pocket, east of Airlie, this budget resort can be reached by Whitsunday Transit buses, so you don't…
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Cairns & Far North Queensland
Set deep in the bush (a 20-minute drive from Kuranda towards Mareeba), this unusual property is part Euro-castle, part Aussie-bush-retreat. In lieu of TV,…
