Curated luxury hotels in Australia

With a stay at The Bluff Resort Apartments in Encounter Bay, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Encounter Bay and 8 minutes by foot from Victor Harbor Heritage Trail: Petrel Cove Trailhead. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Bluff and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kent Reserve.

With a stay at Bathurst Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in Bathurst, within a 10-minute walk of Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum and Bathurst Courthouse. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Chifley Home.

A stay at Mariners Cove at Paynesville Motel & Apartments places you in the heart of Paynesville, within a 5-minute drive of Koala Trail and Bairnsdale Golf Course. This beach motel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from East Gippsland Rail Trail.

The Villas of Byron offers 5-star luxurious villas with a private pool and hot tub. The property features free Wi-Fi, bicycle rental and a pamper menu that includes full-body massages, private yoga classes and beauty therapy.

All villas feature a private patio with pool and garden views. They include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an iPod docking station and a DVD player. There is fully equipped kitchen, and BBQ facilities.

The Byron Bay Villas are 7 minutes’ walk from Byron Bay town centre. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 6 minutes’ drive and Byron Bay main beach is 14 minutes’ walk away.

With a stay at Lake Macquarie Motor Inn in Newcastle (Marks Point), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course. This golf motel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from John Hunter Hospital and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Newcastle Beach.

With a stay at Shangri La Gardens in Brisbane (Wynnum West), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Gabba and Manly Boat Harbour. This motel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Suncorp Stadium and 11.2 mi (18 km) from XXXX Brewery.

Located in the heart of Mooloolaba, Saltwater Villas is a 5-minute walk to restaurants, cafes, and shops. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and free on-site parking. The property offers three Waterfront Villas, a Waterfront House, a Garden View Villa, and upstairs Studio rooms with balconies.

The pet-friendly Mooloolaba Saltwater Villas are a 5-minute walk to Mooloolaba Beach and a 10-minute walk to Alexandra Headland Beach or Underwater World, Aussie World is a 15-minute drive away and Australia Zoo is a 35-minute drive. Pet Minding Available, a Bond & fees apply.

The property also offers spa treatments massages, facials, etc, as well as the use of kayaks & SUP boards.

Each air-conditioned Waterfront Villa offers a full kitchen & Laundry, while the studios offer tea/coffee facility, TV balcony & some have a kitchen. The Waterfront house includes a private pool &pontoon, while the Villas have access to a shared pool & Pontoon.

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Early Australian Motor Inn is located in Mildura. Free WiFi access is available. Mildura Airport is an 8-minute drive away.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and desk / work area and ironing facilities. Featuring a shower or spa in a private bathroom complete with hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras available include sofa beds and room service meals.

At Early Australian Motor Inn you will find a tropical-style garden and the property offers free parking.

With a stay at Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments in Toowoomba (South Toowoomba), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Toowoomba Base Hospital and Laurel Bank Park. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grand Central Shopping Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from City Golf Club.

Located in Adelaide (Tatachilla), Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines is within a 15-minute drive of Willunga Farmers Market and Wirra Wirra Vineyards. This guest house is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Port Willunga Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Aldinga Beach.

Situated between Lake King and the shores of Bancroft Bay, Metung Waters Motel and Apartments is just 2 minutes' walk from the beach, shops and the historic Metung Hotel. All accommodation boasts a balcony or patio. Free parking is provided.

Located in the Gippsland Lakes region, Metung Waters Motel is set next to Patterson Park, which offers a children's playground. The property is 20 minutes' drive from Lakes Entrance and 30 minutes' from Bairnsdale.

Each of the air-conditioned private rooms and apartments feature either a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, sofa and DVD player. Some accommodation features a spa bath. Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the property. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are available upon request from reception.

Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments, BW Signature Collection is centrally located in Apollo Bay – a 1-minute walk from Apollo Bay Bowls Club and 13 minutes by foot from Apollo Bay Harbour. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Old Cable Station Museum.

With a stay at Citadines Connect Sydney Airport in Sydney (Mascot), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Manhattan Superbowl and Manly Scenic Walkway. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sydney Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Jet Flight Simulator Sydney.

Aqualuna Apartments are privately owned and located within Aqualuna Beach Resort, Coffs Harbour. The 4-star apartments boast full or partial ocean views. Guests enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, BBQ facilities and private access to the beach. The Big Banana is 4.1 km from the resort.

The air-conditioned apartments are equipped with free WiFi. There is a queen sized bed with quality linen in the master bedroom, spa bath in the bathroom and a flat-screen TV and DVD player in the living room. Both apartments have a full working kitchen, including a microwave, fridge/freezer, stove top, oven and dishwasher. There is also a washing machine and clothes dryer in both laundries.

Park Beach Plaza is 5 km from the resort. Dolphin Marine Magic is only 7 km from the property and Coffs Harbour Airport is 9 km away.

Located in Wagga Wagga, Best Western Ambassador Motor Inn & Apartments is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Calvary Riverina Surgicentre and Calvary Riverina Hospital. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Oasis Aquatic Centre.

With a stay at Dalby Mid Town Motor Inn in Dalby, you'll be just steps from Thomas Jack Park and Dalby Information Centre. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dalby Shoppingworld and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bell Park.

With a stay at Berry Village Boutique Motel in Berry, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Berry Courthouse and Berry Museum. This motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Bundewallah Reserve and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve.

Located in Melbourne (Docklands), Harbour Escape Apartments is a 3-minute walk from The District Docklands and 7 minutes by foot from Central Pier. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wonderland Fun Park and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from O'Brien Group Arena.

With a stay at Deville at Healesville in Badger Creek, you'll be in the mountains – a 5-minute walk from Badger Creek Bushland Reserve and a 3-minute drive from Coranderrk Nature Conservation Reserve. This spa hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Dandenong Ranges National Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Healesville G158 Bushland Reserve.

Located in Mapleton, Mapleton Springs is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Kondalilla National Park and Mapleton Falls National Park. This upscale apartment is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Kondalilla Falls and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Flame Hill Vineyard.