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Hamilton Island, QLD

A collection of deeper sensory experiences on the Great Barrier Reef

An adults-only luxury resort of 60 private pavilions on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, qualia immerses guests in the Whitsundays with understated Australian design, two acclaimed restaurants, a full-service spa and direct access to the Great Barrier Reef.

PoolInfinity poolBeachSpaDiningBar +11

Southern Ocean Lodge

$$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Southern Ocean Lodge

Kangaroo Island, SA

Perched on a secluded clifftop on Kangaroo Island's south coast, Southern Ocean Lodge is a Baillie Lodges property offering 25 suites with floor-to-ceiling ocean views, all-inclusive dining, guided wildlife experiences, and a spa sanctuary overlooking rolling bushland. Widely considered one of Australia's defining luxury lodges.

All inclusiveDiningBarSpa +11

Saffire Freycinet

Saffire Freycinet

Coles Bay, TAS

An award-winning all-inclusive luxury lodge on Tasmania's east coast, Saffire Freycinet overlooks the pink-hued Hazards Mountains and Great Oyster Bay with just twenty suites, a day spa, and one of Australia's most celebrated regional restaurants.

SpaDiningBarFitness +8

Capella Sydney

$$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Capella Sydney

Sydney, NSW

A landmark five-star hotel occupying the beautifully restored former Department of Education building on Farrer Place, Capella Sydney is the city's most anticipated luxury opening in a generation.

Heated poolSpaHatted diningBar +11

Bedarra Island Resort

Bedarra Island Resort

Bedarra Island, QLD

An ultra-exclusive, adults-only, all-inclusive retreat on a private tropical island off the coast of North Queensland, Bedarra welcomes a maximum of 24 guests across twelve rainforest-nestled villas, making it one of Australia's most secluded luxury experiences.

BeachPrivate beachSpaDining +11

Berkeley River Lodge

$$$$$ Eco Lodge

Berkeley River Lodge

Kimberley Coast, WA

Australia's most remote mainland luxury lodge, accessible only by air, set where the Berkeley River meets the Timor Sea on the wild Kimberley coast. An all-inclusive five-night wilderness experience with just 18 villas and a maximum of 36 guests.

PoolBeachPrivate beachSpa +11

Mount Lofty House Estate

Mount Lofty House Estate

Crafers, SA

Built in 1852 and meticulously restored after the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires, Mount Lofty House is an adults-only MGallery by Sofitel estate perched above the Piccadilly Valley, combining heritage grandeur, three Chef Hat dining, and the contemporary Sequoia Lodge suites with panoramic views across the Adelaide Hills wine country.

PoolSpaDiningBar +11

COMO The Treasury

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

COMO The Treasury

Perth, WA

A 48-room luxury hotel occupying Perth's restored 19th-century State Buildings, designed by Kerry Hill, with three Chef Hat-awarded Wildflower restaurant, COMO Shambhala wellness, and a 20-metre heated indoor pool within the reimagined heritage vaults.

Heated poolSpaHatted diningBar +10

Silky Oaks Lodge

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Silky Oaks Lodge

Mossman, QLD

An all-inclusive luxury lodge set on 32 hectares of pristine Daintree Rainforest on the banks of the Mossman River. Reimagined by Baillie Lodges, Silky Oaks pairs 40 elevated treehouse-style suites with a Healing Waters Spa, the open-air Treehouse Restaurant, and a lagoon pool fringed by tropical gardens. Rates include breakfast, four-course dinner with matched wines, evening drinks, and a curated collection of rainforest and river experiences.

All inclusivePoolDiningBar +13

Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages

Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages

Mount Barney, QLD

A family-owned collection of heritage cottages set on 40 acres in the Scenic Rim, with a boutique vineyard and cellar door. Four self-contained cottages and a rustic camping cabin sit beneath Mount Barney, each with mountain views, spa baths, and the kind of quiet that only comes from being truly off the beaten path.

Wine tastingWine cellarPoolGardens +8

Drift House

Drift House

Port Fairy, VIC

A six-suite, Michelin Key boutique hotel in Port Fairy where award-winning architecture, modern Australian dining inspired by Spain, and warm owner-operator hospitality set a new benchmark for luxury accommodation in regional Victoria.

DiningBarHeritageEco-certified +6

Tower Lodge

Tower Lodge

Pokolbin, NSW

Set on the grounds of Tower Estate in Pokolbin, Tower Lodge is a boutique all-inclusive retreat with just 12 individually designed suites. The property pairs refined dining sourced from its own kitchen garden and Angus cattle farms with privileged access to the Hunter Valley's best cellar doors, helicopter tours and private wine tastings.

All inclusiveDiningWine cellarWine tasting +8

Basq House

Basq House

Byron Bay, NSW

A Michelin-recognised boutique hotel on Fletcher Lane, steps from Byron Bay's best cafes, restaurants, and the beach. Thirty-two rooms wrap around a heated magnesium pool, with a library, living room, rooftop deck, and an onsite Scandinavian bathhouse by NAVIA completing the picture.

Heated poolSpaSaunaLibrary +7

Miss Midgley's

Miss Midgley's

Brisbane, QLD

Five individually designed apartments inside a beautifully restored former schoolhouse on James Street, New Farm. Heritage ceilings, contemporary design, a garden pool, and dog-friendly courtyards make this one of Brisbane's most characterful places to stay.

PoolPet friendlyHeritageEco-certified +6

Alkina Lodge

Alkina Lodge

Wattle Hill, VIC

Three architect-designed private lodges by Glenn Murcutt and Wendy Lewin, set on a secluded property near the Twelve Apostles where kangaroos graze at your doorstep and signature sky windows frame the stars overhead.

Eco-certifiedGardensArt collectionPrivate dining +4

Beach Club Hamilton Island

Beach Club Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island, QLD

An intimate, adults-only resort set directly on Catseye Beach in the heart of the Whitsundays. With 57 rooms, a private infinity pool, dedicated restaurant, and direct access to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach, Beach Club offers a refined island escape without the scale of a mega-resort.

BeachPoolInfinity poolDining +11

Hamilton House

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Hamilton House

Jindabyne, NSW

Set across five acres of native gardens near Jindabyne, Hamilton House is a collection of luxury accommodations including a six-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom mountain villa, and four studio-style Luxe Huts. Perfect for groups, families, and couples seeking a private mountain retreat.

GardensEV chargingMeeting roomsEvents +6

The StandardX, Melbourne

The StandardX, Melbourne

Fitzroy, VIC

The StandardX brings its culture-forward hotel concept to Melbourne's Fitzroy, one of the city's most creative neighbourhoods. The property combines design-driven rooms with a ground-floor bistro, rooftop bar and curated retail space, all wrapped in the kind of effortless cool that Fitzroy is known for.

DiningRooftop barBarRooftop +7

Jackalope Hotel

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Jackalope Hotel

Merricks North, VIC

A design-driven 46-room hotel set on LL Vineyard in Merricks North, Jackalope channels an alchemical narrative through charred timber architecture, a curated art collection, and two Michelin Keys. Its black infinity pool, hatted Doot Doot Doot restaurant, and Flaggerdoot cocktail bar make it one of Australia's most visually striking luxury stays.

Infinity poolHeated poolHatted diningBar +15

Lon Retreat & Spa

Lon Retreat & Spa

Point Lonsdale, VIC

A seven-suite luxury retreat set within a converted sandstone farmhouse on 250 acres of conservation and rural land in Point Lonsdale. Lon draws mineral water from ancient limestone springs beneath the property to feed its award-winning spa, pools, and in-suite soaking tubs, while seven generations of family history infuse every detail of the experience.

SpaHeated poolHot poolsSauna +11

Chateau Yering Hotel

Chateau Yering Hotel

Yering, VIC

Set on a 250-acre estate along the Melba Highway, Chateau Yering is a meticulously restored 1854 Victorian mansion offering 32 individually styled suites furnished with antiques and fine art. The property combines heritage grandeur with modern comfort, anchored by Eleonore's destination restaurant and surrounded by the Yarra Valley's finest wineries.

DiningBarRoom serviceAfternoon tea +11

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Oak Beach, QLD

A family-owned eco resort perched on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas, Thala Beach Nature Reserve shelters 75 timber bungalows across 145 acres of rehabilitated native forest. Winner of the highest eco-certification in Australia, the property offers private beach access, two pools, a Chef Hat restaurant and complimentary guided nature experiences.

BeachPoolSpaDining +8

Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa

Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa

Yarra Glen, VIC

Set among 17 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines just an hour from Melbourne, Balgownie Estate pairs 70 contemporary rooms and suites with Restaurant 1309, a Halliday 5-Red-Star cellar door, and an eight-room endota spa. It is one of very few Australian properties where you can stay, dine, taste wine and be treated at a spa without ever leaving the vineyard.

DiningBarSpaSauna +11

Lake House Daylesford

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Lake House Daylesford

Daylesford, VIC

A founding member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia, Lake House sits on six acres of country gardens on the shores of Lake Daylesford. Since 1984, Alla Wolf-Tasker AM has built one of the country's most celebrated regional dining destinations, earning 2 Chef's Hats and multiple Gourmet Traveller accolades. With 35 individually appointed rooms, an infinity pool overlooking the lake, Salus Spa, and produce sourced from the hotel's own 40-acre Dairy Flat Farm, this is a place where food, nature, and restoration are woven into every detail.

Infinity poolHeated poolHatted diningBar +14

The Dudley Boutique Hotel

The Dudley Boutique Hotel

Hepburn Springs, VIC

A beautifully renovated 1930s boutique hotel with just six rooms in Hepburn Springs, where personalised service, a curated contemporary art collection, and lavish silver-service breakfasts create an intimate escape within walking distance of the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and mineral springs.

SpaSaunaBarConcierge +8

Treasury on Collins

Treasury on Collins

Melbourne, VIC

Housed in a heritage-listed 1876 former Bank of Australasia building on Collins Street, Treasury on Collins offers spacious self-contained suites and apartments with full kitchens, living areas and laundry facilities. The property combines grand Victorian architecture with the independence of apartment-style accommodation, including complimentary breakfast, afternoon wine, and Netflix.

HeritageDiningBarFitness +5

Crown Towers Melbourne

$$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Crown Towers Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC

Rising 43 storeys above Southbank on the Yarra River, Crown Towers is Melbourne's most established ultra-luxury hotel, offering 482 oversized rooms, suites and butler-serviced villas with sweeping city and bay views. The hotel anchors the Crown Melbourne entertainment complex, giving guests direct access to an extraordinary collection of fine dining restaurants including Nobu, Rockpool Bar and Grill and Bistro Guillaume, along with the exclusive Crystal Club lounge, a 25-metre heated indoor pool and the acclaimed Crown Spa.

Heated poolSpaFitnessSauna +11

The Albert Hotel

The Albert Hotel

Mosman, NSW

Occupying a beautifully restored Victorian Italianate residence built in 1885, The Albert offers six individually designed heritage suites in one of Sydney's most prestigious harbourside suburbs. The intimate property blends period details with modern luxury, a short stroll from Balmoral Beach and the harbour foreshore.

HeritageDiningBarRoom service +5

The Calile Hotel

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

The Calile Hotel

Brisbane, QLD

A design-led luxury hotel on James Street in Fortitude Valley, The Calile is the only Oceania property to appear on the World's 50 Best Hotels list three years running. Designed by Brisbane architects Richards and Spence, its modernist concrete and breeze-block architecture frames a 30-metre pool, six restaurants, and a medispa within Brisbane's most fashionable precinct.

PoolDiningBarSpa +9

Park Hyatt Melbourne

$$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC

Set on Parliament Square at the quiet eastern edge of Melbourne's CBD, Park Hyatt Melbourne pairs some of the city's largest guest rooms with art deco-inspired interiors, Italian marble bathrooms, and views across to St Patrick's Cathedral and Fitzroy Gardens. The hotel houses Radii Restaurant and Bar, a signature indoor pool beneath a Grecian mural, rooftop tennis court, and the Park Club Health and Day Spa, all delivered with the attentive, understated service that defines the Park Hyatt brand.

Heated poolDiningBarRoom service +12

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

$$$$$ Luxury Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC

Occupying the top floors of Australia 108, the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere, The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne opened in 2023 as the city's most elevated luxury address. Rooms span levels 65 to 79, with the acclaimed Atria restaurant, Cameo bar and infinity pool all perched on level 80, offering panoramic views stretching from the Dandenong Ranges to Port Phillip Bay.

DiningBarRoom serviceAfternoon tea +12

Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat

Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat

Montville, QLD

An adults-only couples retreat on the edge of Kondalilla National Park in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Named TripAdvisor's number one Most Romantic Hotel in the World in 2021, Narrows Escape offers just eight private villas nestled in pristine rainforest, each with spa baths, fireplaces, and gourmet hampers delivered to your door.

Heated poolAdults onlySpaYoga +5

Ana Mandara Luxury Retreat

Ana Mandara Luxury Retreat

Port Macquarie, NSW

Award-winning adults-only boutique retreat perched on the Hastings River in Port Macquarie. With just four luxurious king rooms, a heated swim jacuzzi overlooking the water, and a resident chef serving three-course gourmet breakfasts daily, Ana Mandara delivers an intimate waterfront escape on the Mid North Coast.

Adults onlyHeated poolAccessibleRoom service +4

Aqua Resort Busselton

Aqua Resort Busselton

Busselton, WA

A collection of 41 self-contained beach houses set on absolute beachfront in Busselton. From two-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom Bay Houses with private heated plunge pools, Aqua Resort pairs spacious coastal living with resort facilities including an infinity pool, spa, tennis court, and private chef dining.

PoolInfinity poolHeated poolBeach +9

Blackbird Byron

Blackbird Byron

Mullumbimby, NSW

Five detached pavilions on a former banana plantation on the slopes of Mount Koonyum, 30 minutes from Byron Bay. Built with reclaimed materials and energy-saving technologies, Blackbird pairs brutalist concrete-and-timber architecture with panoramic views to Cape Byron and the Pacific Ocean. A magnesium pool, infrared sauna, in-pavilion massage, and private chef degustation dining round out an intimate, adults-only escape for a maximum of ten guests.

PoolSaunaSpaPrivate dining +5

Mt Hay Retreat

Mt Hay Retreat

Berry, NSW

Set on 360 acres of rolling farmland and native bushland above Berry on the NSW South Coast, Mt Hay Retreat is a family-owned, adults-only haven with just a handful of individually designed suites. Award-winning sustainability credentials, a 33-metre heated indoor pool, and sweeping views from every room make this one of the most serene escapes within two hours of Sydney.

Heated poolSpaAdults onlyGardens +6

Osborn House

Osborn House

Bundanoon, NSW

Set on sprawling grounds in Bundanoon, Osborn House is a lovingly restored 1892 guesthouse reimagined by former Soho House design director Linda Boronkay. With 27 individually styled rooms split between the heritage main house and modern Forest Lodges, two restaurants celebrating Latin American fire cooking, a full-service day spa, and a 25-metre heated pool, it pairs country retreat warmth with playful, design-led luxury.

SpaPoolHeated poolDining +10

Spicers Clovelly Estate

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Spicers Clovelly Estate

Montville, QLD

A refined 5-star retreat set across 22 acres of gardens, fig trees and rainforest in the hills above Montville. Spicers Clovelly Estate pairs French provincial elegance with the two-hatted Long Apron restaurant, Spa Anise and a heated terrace pool, creating one of Queensland's most polished country escapes.

SpaHatted diningHeated poolGardens +8

Spicers Hidden Vale

Spicers Hidden Vale

Grandchester, QLD

A refined rural retreat set across a sprawling 12,000-acre former cattle station in the Scenic Rim, Spicers Hidden Vale pairs restored heritage cottages with the award-winning Homage Restaurant and sweeping valley views. Just an hour west of Brisbane, the property offers a compelling mix of country charm and polished hospitality.

DiningBarPoolInfinity pool +11

Picnic Island

$$$$$ Eco Lodge

Picnic Island

Coles Bay, TAS

A private, all-inclusive island retreat off Coles Bay on Tasmania's east coast, Picnic Island accommodates just eight guests in architect-designed lodges surrounded by a protected seabird rookery, with a private chef, dedicated skipper, and curated Freycinet experiences included.

All inclusivePrivate diningPrivate beachExperiences +8

Ardour Milton Park Bowral

Ardour Milton Park Bowral

Bowral, NSW

A heritage country estate built in 1910, Milton Park has been transformed into Ardour Milton Park Bowral, a 44-room luxury hotel set across heritage-listed gardens in the Southern Highlands. The property pairs restored period architecture with contemporary design, two dining venues, a dedicated spa, and enough grounds to lose an afternoon without leaving the estate.

DiningBarSpaHeated pool +11

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Broome, WA

A sprawling tropical resort on the doorstep of Cable Beach, one of Australia's most spectacular stretches of sand, offering studios, bungalows, villas and art-filled suites across acres of lush gardens in Broome.

BeachPoolSpaDining +10

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Cradle Mountain, TAS

Set on the edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is Tasmania's most established wilderness accommodation. Timber cabins are scattered through temperate rainforest, connected by boardwalks that wind past ancient pencil pines and myrtle beeches. With the Waldheim Alpine Spa, Highland Restaurant, and the national park on the doorstep, the lodge offers a rare combination of genuine wilderness access and considered comfort.

DiningBarSpaSauna +8

El Questro Homestead

El Questro Homestead

Kununurra, WA

Perched on a cliff above the Chamberlain River, El Questro Homestead is an ultra-exclusive all-inclusive lodge set within a million-acre wilderness park in the East Kimberley. With just nine suites for a maximum of 18 guests, it pairs gourmet dining and guided adventures with one of Australia's most dramatic natural settings.

All inclusiveDiningPoolGuided walks +8

Eos by SkyCity

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

Eos by SkyCity

Adelaide, SA

A 120-room five-star hotel in the heart of Adelaide, Eos by SkyCity pairs opulent suites with freestanding stone bathtubs, a full-service Bodhi Spa, a rooftop pool, and five on-site restaurants spanning Asian, Italian, and Vietnamese cuisines.

SpaRooftop barPoolDining +9

Freycinet Lodge

Freycinet Lodge

Coles Bay, TAS

The only accommodation inside Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge sits between the pink granite peaks of the Hazards and the white sand arc of Great Oyster Bay. Timber cabins and coastal pavilions are scattered through native bushland, offering a rare combination of genuine wilderness immersion and comfortable lodge-style hospitality.

DiningBarGuided walksKayaking +6

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Hobart, TAS

Housed in a row of restored 1820s waterfront warehouses on Hunter Street, The Henry Jones Art Hotel is Australia's first dedicated art hotel. Its 56 individually designed rooms blend original sandstone walls, hand-cut timber beams, and industrial heritage with one of the country's most significant collections of contemporary Tasmanian art.

DiningBarRoom serviceConcierge +7

Injidup Spa Retreat

Injidup Spa Retreat

Yallingup, WA

A boutique coastal retreat perched on the cliffs above Injidup Bay in the Margaret River Wine Region, offering ten private villas with heated plunge pools, ocean views, in-villa spa treatments, and direct access to some of Western Australia's finest beaches and wineries.

Heated poolSpaSaunaPrivate dining +6

MACq 01

MACq 01

Hobart, TAS

Australia's first storytelling hotel, MACq 01 occupies a prime waterfront position on Hobart's historic Macquarie Wharf. Each of the 114 rooms is themed around a Tasmanian character or moment in history, with striking original artworks, quality furnishings, and locally sourced cuisine weaving heritage into every detail.

DiningBarRoom serviceConcierge +7

Mayfair Hotel Adelaide

Mayfair Hotel Adelaide

Adelaide, SA

Occupying a beautifully restored 1930s heritage building on King William Street, the Mayfair Hotel Adelaide is a 170-room five-star property with the acclaimed Mayflower Restaurant, Hennessy Rooftop Bar, and hand-crafted South Australian furnishings throughout.

HeritageRooftop barDiningBar +6

The Pearle of Cable Beach

The Pearle of Cable Beach

Broome, WA

A contemporary villa resort just metres from Cable Beach, offering fully self-contained one, two, and three-bedroom pool villas alongside hotel-style guest rooms, set among palm-fringed gardens and a central resort infinity pool.

PoolInfinity poolBeachDining +6

Piermont Retreat

Piermont Retreat

Swansea, TAS

Spread across a private stretch of Piermont Beach on Tasmania's east coast, this collection of heritage stone cottages, spa suites, and contemporary residences sits between Great Oyster Bay and the vineyards of the Coal River Valley. With its own Homestead Restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court, and direct beach access, Piermont functions as a self-contained coastal retreat within easy reach of Freycinet National Park.

DiningPoolTennisBeach +7

QT Perth

QT Perth

Perth, WA

A design-led boutique hotel in Perth's CBD occupying a striking heritage-meets-contemporary building on Murray Street, with Santini Grill and Bar, a rooftop cocktail venue, and the signature QT approach to playful luxury.

DiningBarRooftop barSpa +8

Cape Lodge

Cape Lodge

Yallingup, WA

Set on 40 acres of parkland with its own vineyard and private lake in the heart of Margaret River wine country, Cape Lodge is a 22-room boutique estate where three-hat dining, complimentary wine flights, and adults-only calm define every stay.

Hatted diningWine tastingWine cellarPool +9

Chalets at Blackheath

Chalets at Blackheath

Blackheath, NSW

Four freestanding chalets built from rammed earth, hemp, and stone sit at the top of the Blue Mountains' Grand Canyon, minutes from Evans Lookout. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member with Hilton and Hyatt partnerships, Chalets at Blackheath pairs contemporary design with deep sustainability credentials and immersive bushland experiences.

SpaConciergeGuided walksExperiences +8

Circa 1928

Circa 1928

Albury, NSW

A five-star boutique art hotel housed in a meticulously restored 1928 Commonwealth Bank building in the heart of Albury, Circa 1928 offers just three to four uniquely designed suites, a day spa, and a cocktail bar, and serves as the sister property to Circa 1936 in Corowa.

SpaBarHeritageArt collection +1

Circa 1936 Art Hotel

Circa 1936 Art Hotel

Corowa, NSW

A four-suite boutique art hotel housed within a meticulously restored 1936 Rural Bank of NSW in Corowa, on the banks of the Murray River. Circa 1936 blends heritage architecture, original stained glass inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, curated art, and deeply personal hospitality with modern comforts including an in-house spa and cocktail bar.

HeritageSpaBarArt collection +6

Coconut Grove Port Douglas

Coconut Grove Port Douglas

Port Douglas, QLD

A boutique collection of 33 glamorous self-contained apartments on Macrossan Street, just 140 metres from Four Mile Beach. Each apartment features Miele kitchens, private terraces, and many include their own plunge pool and spa, making it one of Tropical North Queensland's most refined self-catering addresses.

PoolPrivate diningConciergeBeach +4

Crystalbrook Albion

Crystalbrook Albion

Sydney, NSW

A Michelin Key boutique hotel occupying a beautifully restored 1903 former convent in Surry Hills, Crystalbrook Albion is one of Sydney's most characterful small hotels. Just 35 rooms where heritage architecture, curated art, and neighbourhood immersion replace scale and formality.

BarConciergeRooftopPet friendly +6

Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Katoomba, NSW

A 14-room boutique hotel set on the very edge of Echo Point in Katoomba, Echoes pairs intimate scale with panoramic Blue Mountains views and an award-winning restaurant, just a short walk from the Three Sisters.

DiningBarHeritageGardens +1

Islington Hotel

Islington Hotel

Hobart, TAS

An intimate adults-only retreat set within an 1847 Regency mansion in South Hobart, the Islington Hotel pairs a world-class art collection, heritage gardens, and just 11 individually styled rooms with the warmth of a private home and the polish of a Michelin Key property. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso.

DiningGardensLibraryConcierge +7

Le Mas Barossa

Le Mas Barossa

Rowland Flat, SA

Nestled between the Para River and vineyards on the valley floor at Rowland Flat, Le Mas Barossa is a restored 1857 farmhouse transformed into a French-inspired boutique retreat with just a handful of rooms, an on-site vineyard, and a restaurant serving Provencal cuisine to in-house guests only.

Heated poolDiningWine tastingWine cellar +8

Paperbark Camp

Paperbark Camp

Woollamia, NSW

A luxury glamping retreat set among paperbark trees near Jervis Bay, Paperbark Camp offers 12 elevated safari-style tents, a celebrated treetop restaurant, and an eco-accredited immersion in the South Coast bushland.

DiningAll inclusiveKayakingBicycles +3

Pumphouse Point

Pumphouse Point

Lake St Clair, TAS

A converted hydro-electric pumphouse standing on the edge of Australia's deepest freshwater lake, Pumphouse Point offers a wilderness immersion unlike anything else in Tasmania, where industrial heritage meets the untamed landscape of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

DiningBarSpaGuided walks +10

Sea Dragon Lodge

Sea Dragon Lodge

Kangaroo Island, SA

Set on 250 acres of coastal bushland with 600 metres of private ocean frontage, Sea Dragon Lodge is Kangaroo Island's eco-focused safari-style retreat. Ocean view rooms sit among native bush where kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and dolphins are daily visitors, and guided nature tours explore Flinders Chase and Seal Bay.

BeachDiningBarGuided walks +8

Sea Sea Hotel

Sea Sea Hotel

Crescent Head, NSW

A 25-room retro-luxe design hotel in Crescent Head created by Ksubi co-founder George Gorrow, Sea Sea transforms a former 1980s roadside motel into a cultural hub where Australian surf heritage meets considered design.

DiningBarHeated poolSauna +4

Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge

Adelaide Hills, SA

An adults-only luxury lodge perched on the side of Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills, Sequoia Lodge offers open-plan suites with panoramic valley views, 32 signature inclusions, artesian hot pools, and access to the three-hatted Hardy's Verandah Restaurant on the historic Mount Lofty Estate.

Hot poolsHatted diningBarSpa +10

Spicers Vineyards Estate

Spicers Vineyards Estate

Pokolbin, NSW

A five-star boutique retreat with just 12 suites set across eight acres of working vineyards in Pokolbin, Spicers Vineyards Estate pairs vineyard immersion with hatted dining and a day spa in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

SpaHatted diningBarWine tasting +4

Stillwater Seven

Stillwater Seven

Launceston, TAS

Set within the historic Ritchies Mill on the banks of the Tamar River in Launceston, Stillwater Seven pairs seven individually designed suites with one of Tasmania's most celebrated restaurants, creating an intimate hotel experience where world-class dining and riverside character are inseparable.

DiningBarWine tastingWine cellar +7

The Eastern

The Eastern

Thredbo, NSW

An architecturally acclaimed boutique accommodation in Thredbo Village, The Eastern pairs minimalist Japanese-Nordic design with Snowy Mountains wilderness across two intimate properties: the Cedar Cabin and the Oak Apartment.

GardensEco-certified

The Florance

The Florance

Launceston, TAS

Housed in an 1897 residence opposite City Park in Launceston, The Florance is a lovingly restored boutique guesthouse offering individually styled suites, a glass-walled conservatory breakfast room, and a genuine sense of Tasmanian warmth that larger hotels rarely match.

HeritageAccessibleGardensLaundry +4

The Louise

$$$$$ Luxury Hotel

The Louise

Marananga, SA

A Baillie Lodges property overlooking the vineyards of the Barossa Valley, The Louise pairs fifteen villa-style suites with Appellation, one of Australia's finest regional restaurants, creating a wine country experience where relaxed luxury, local food and world-class wine come together with effortless Southern European warmth.

Hatted diningBarWine cellarWine tasting +12

The Tasman

$$$$ Luxury Hotel

The Tasman

Hobart, TAS

A five-star Luxury Collection hotel in the heart of Hobart, The Tasman weaves together an 1840s Georgian heritage building, a 1940s Art Deco wing, and a contemporary glass Pavilion into 152 rooms overlooking the waterfront and kunanyi/Mount Wellington.

DiningBarRoom serviceConcierge +9