Curated luxury hotels in Australia

With a stay at Sovereign Resort Hotel in Cooktown, just steps from Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from James Cook Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bicentennial Park.

14th Lane Urban Hotel is set in Blenheim. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Marlborough Airport is 7 km away.

When you stay at 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort in Agnes Water, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Agnes Water Beach and Miriam Vale Historical Society Museum. This luxury resort is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Joseph Banks Conservation Park.

Located in the centre of Kalgoorlie, The Plaza Hotel Kalgoorlie offers a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant. There are shops and cafes within walking distance. All rooms feature a private balcony, a TV and a refrigerator. The hotel offers complimentary 24-hour access to a nearby fitness centre, which is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

All rooms are spacious and air conditioned. Each air conditioned, spacious room offers a work desk, in-room movies and ironing facilities. Some rooms boast great city and pool views.

Facilities include complimentary WiFi internet access and free parking.

The Plaza Hotel Kalgoorlie is located just 200 metres from Hannan Street. Kalgoorlie Train Station is a 5-minute drive away and the 'Super Pit' mine is 5 km away. It is an 8-minute walk from the Goldfields Arts Centre.

With a stay at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki in Punakaiki, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Pancake Rocks and 11 minutes by foot from Paparoa National Park. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Punakaiki Beach.

When you stay at Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas in Craiglie, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Four Mile Beach Park and Wildlife Habitat. This golf hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Four Mile Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vie Spa Port Douglas.

With a stay at The Surrey Hotel in Auckland (Grey Lynn), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Eden Park and Auckland Zoo. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Sky Tower and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.

A stay at Quality Apartments Banksia Albany places you in the heart of Albany, within a 5-minute drive of Town Hall and Mount Melville Circuit Trail Trailhead. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mount Melville Lookout and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Patrick Taylor Cottage.

Located in Queenstown (Frankton), Marina Apartments Element Escapes is within a 10-minute drive of Kiwi and Birdlife Park and Skyline Queenstown. This family-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Jacks Point Golf Course and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Onsen Hot Pools.

With a stay at Oaks Auckland Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, steps from University of Auckland and within a 10-minute walk of Spark Arena. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Commercial Bay and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at Homestead Villa Motel in Invercargill (Avenal), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Civic Theatre and Classic Motorcycle Mecca. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Burt Munro and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Rugby Park Stadium.

A stay at Copthorne Hotel Greymouth places you in the heart of Greymouth, steps from Left Bank Art Gallery and 3 minutes by foot from Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from History House Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jade Country Greymouth.

With a stay at Green Island Resort in Green Island, you'll be by the ocean, just a 2-minute walk from Green Island National Park and 7 minutes by foot from Green Island Jetty. This beach resort is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nudey Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Welcome Beach.

Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views, and most with views of Mount Cook. Guests can enjoy a range of onsite dining and bars, and free WiFi is offered in the Snowline Lounge and Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe.

All rooms feature an ensuite bathroom including a shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a bath tub. Also included in each room is a satellite flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. In-room WiFi is available for an additional charge.

The Hermitage Hotel is located adjacent to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and just 350 metres from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre. Lake Tekapo is 104 km away and Twizel is 65 km away.

Guests enjoy free private onsite parking. Other facilities offered at the hotel include a 24 hour reception and a tour desk to organise local activities for you. There are also business facilities, laundry services.

The Snowline Lounge looks out over the spectacular Mount Cook, and is ideal for a cocktail by the log fire. For a quick snack the Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe & Bar offers a range of on-the-go or eat in treats. Reservations are recommended for The Alpine Restaurant, which is open daily serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Panorama Room, re-opens on December 1 and is the hotel's signature à la carte restaurant, with a focus on local ingredients. Reservations are essential for dining at The Panorama Room.

In-room Wi-Fi is FREE for all guests.

There are also business facilities AND laundry services.

The Panorama Room is open seasonally.

With a stay at Coral Cay Resort in Mackay (West Mackay), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Jubilee Park and Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caneland Central and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bluewater Lagoon.

Otautau Hotel is located in Otautau. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and an ATM.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.

At Otautau Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Pizza, Seafood and Steakhouse cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Guests at Otautau Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otautau, like hiking, fishing and cycling.

Invercargill Airport is 50 km away.

Located in Emerald, Emerald Explorers Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Emerald Botanic Gardens and Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rifle Range Nature Refuge and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Emerald Golf Club.

With a stay at Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei in Whangarei (Onerahi), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Mt Manaia and 5 minutes from Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Northland Event Centre and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Claphams Clock Museum.

Located in Karapiro, Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Lake Karapiro and 9 minutes from Cambridge Museum. This resort is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Waikato River.

A stay at Maraboon Motor Inn places you in the heart of Emerald, within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Hospital and Emerald Racecourse. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Emerald Aquatic Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Emerald Golf Club.