The Daintree
Beautiful wood-floored cabins with balcony deep in the rainforest make this a top place for immersion in the Daintree. Service is impeccable, there's a…
Must-see hotels in Queensland
Outback Queensland
Constructed of rammed red earth, the Gidgee Inn is Cloncurry's most upmarket accommodation, with reasonably plush and comfortable rooms for these parts, a…
Surfers Paradise
One of the few apartment blocks directly on the beach, this complex has friendly management, a saltwater pool, guest barbecues and secure underground…
Gold Coast
This atmospheric mountain retreat is the nearest thing to a ski lodge in the bush and offers absolute offline peace. You can stay in rustic log cabins,…
Surfers Paradise
Acapulco chairs, retro bikes and preppy-styled staff are a deliberate take on the mid-century-design glory days of Surfers. The clever transformation of…
Gold Coast
Above Eddie's Grub House bar, this candy-pink mid-century motel has been transformed into a good-time boutique hotel with coastal Californian vibes and a…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Beautifully landscaped grounds and contemporary rooms with vast panoramic photos of the reef splashed across their walls make this a great find in Yeppoon…
Rockhampton
Occupying a handsome, wrought-iron-wrapped, two-storey Victorian building, built in 1886 for the railway administration and now on the National Heritage…
Noosa
This splendid, colonial-era Queenslander is a legendary backpacker stopover and well worth the clamber up its steep drive. There are four-, six- and 16…
Gold Coast
Set within 20 hectares of lush rainforest, Songbirds offers six Southeast Asian–inspired villas, each with a double spa bath. It's also home to one of the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
One of the most handsome blocks on the beachfront, Sea Point's indoor-outdoor balconies, tiled floors and breezy outlooks are alluring. Great low-season…
Whitsunday Coast
The three neat, self-contained wooden cabins with balcony on the edge of the escarpment form a wonderful vantage point for appreciating Eungella. The…
Gold Coast
With a palm-laden pool area and an ultra laidback vibe, this 10-storey converted apartment tower is the ultimate surf retreat, despite the ugly exterior…
Airlie Beach
Representing some of the best value in Airlie, these tiled studios and apartments have a lot going for them: the lofty hillside location overlooking the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Idyllic, private and hosted by a genuinely welcoming couple, this is everything a B&B should be. Rooms and cottages are expansive and tropical, as are the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Also known as Pam's Place, Cooktown Motel is no longer YHA affiliated but is still one of the best budget places in town, with a big communal kitchen,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Sweetwater Lodge is where the rainforest meets the bush. The two romantic, sensationally designed and deliciously isolated luxury, self-contained cabins…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The six split-level pole cabins here have a wonderfully secluded rainforest feel. Beautifully designed with large balconies and modern amenities, they…
Brisbane
The Westin has landed in Brisbane with this brand-new, 229-room property. Featuring specially commissioned photography that celebrates different aspects…
Brisbane & Around
There's glamping, and then there's the 56m² luxury tent at this sweeping country property, kitted out with king-size four-poster bed, ducted air…
Brisbane
Acclaimed Melbourne-based artist Vincent Fantauzzo is the muse at this on-point boutique hotel, part of the Howard Smith Wharves waterfront redevelopment…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Located 14km offshore, this tree-topped patch of sand can be booked out in its entirety ($2200 per night, 34 guests maximum), or you can visit more…
Townsville & Mission Beach
This popular group retreat centre is reached via a steep 600m-long rainforest walking track from the car park (4WD pick-up available). At Sanctuary you…
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
The Whitsundays
An avenue of stately date palms leads to the entrance of one of the most gilded playgrounds on the Great Barrier Reef, with its hectare of swimming pools …
Brisbane
Brisbane's first Art Series hotel is dedicated to abstract artist Michael Johnson, whose big, bold brushstrokes demand attention in the svelte lobby…
Noosa
Backing onto Noosa National Park, this discreet resort offers three pools, an award-winning day spa, well-equipped gym and choice of studio rooms,…
Sunshine Coast
Expect to leave yearning for your own escape from the city at this 60-acre property, complete with grazing cows, Monet-style lily ponds and two self…
Brisbane
This refurbished, 12-floor winner is within walking distance of South Bank Parklands and major galleries. In rich hues of silver, grey and purple,…
Fraser Island
Occupying a stunning purpose-built house, Eliza Fraser is the island's finest lodging. Serviced directly by Air Fraser Island and Brisbane Helicopters,…
Fortitude Valley
With striking pink mesh in the lobby and inflatable flamingos in the rooftop pool, it’s clear that Ovolo values quirkiness. Its 103 rooms spark wide grins…
Sunshine Coast
Bucking the twee style Montville is (in)famous for, Altitude delivers sleek, sexy studios and both two- and three-bedroom apartments, all in muted hues…
Brisbane
Emerald-green tiles, macaw-pimped wallpaper and hot-pink splashes make for a lush introduction at this brand-new boutique hostel, complete with outdoor…
The Whitsundays
Occupying Long Island's narrow 'neck', this luxury self-catering resort offers a range of villas, bures ('Balinese-inspired' cottages), bungalows and…
Fortitude Valley
Fans of street art will appreciate this hip 65-room place, complete with a small gym, rooftop bar and glass-panelled lift affording views of the graffiti…
Hervey Bay
A small and discerning hostel run by knowledgeable local Phil, who can arrange tailored Hervey Bay and Fraser Island itineraries, and put guests in…
Whitsunday Coast
Keswick Island's handsome, quiet, solar-lit camping ground, which offers a number of unpowered sites within a very easy walking distance of pristine Basil…
Rockhampton
Take a taste of the outback life on this 10.6-sq-km cattle farm 125km southwest of Rockhampton, where guests are invited to get their hands dirty. Lots of…
Sunshine Coast
On lush grounds flanked by rainforest and Lake Baroon, Secrets on the Lake is a handcrafted tree-house kingdom, with cosy, comfortable, rustic-style…
Fortitude Valley
The slick, 18-level Alpha Mosaic is well suited to its surroundings, with oh-so-fashionable James St a quick sashay away. While the rooms aren't quite as…
Gold Coast
There's a big range of family-friendly cottages – ranging from humble two-bedroom Hibiscus Chalets to two-storey Macaw Mansions – tucked between the palms…
