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Best hotels in Australia

Read our expert reviews of Australia hotels. Browse and book the best accommodation in Australia, based on location, style, facilities, rooms and dining.

All hotels have been independently reviewed by our expert writers, who are usually hosted on a complimentary basis. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating.

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    • Southern Ocean Lodge
      Hotel Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
      9 /10
      This remote, isolated retreat, positioned magnificently on a cliff top overlooking turquoise crescents and secluded bays, sets the ultimate standard for Australian luxury. Stays here go beyond any regular idea of a hotel, providing guests a chance to fully immerse and experience the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island through a series of curated adventures. Read expert review

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    • The Calile Hotel
      Hotel Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
      9 /10
      This cool and stylish ‘urban resort’ combines retro vibes – think 1950s Miami – with top facilities and an outstanding Greek restaurant. It’s indisputably one of Brisbane’s best hotels, with a service ethic to match, and a stand-out choice for leisure travellers, just a few minutes' drive from the city centre. Read expert review

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    • Kittawa Lodge
      Hotel Tasmania, Australia
      9 /10
      In a country known for its remote corners, the seclusion of Kittawa Lodge manages to stand out. Set in 100 acres of coastal countryside poking into the Southern Ocean, with mobs of wallabies on your doorstep, these are cosy cabins with smart hotel-like amenities, making this luxury lodge one of Australia’s finest. Read expert review

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    • COMO The Treasury
      Hotel Perth, Western Australia, Australia
      9 /10
      Luxury meets history in this five-star, super-central hotel. A sophisticated restoration of Western Australia’s grand 1890s state buildings has reimagined the disused Treasury, Lands and Titles offices and original General Post Office as an elegant haven you’ll never want – or need – to leave. Read expert review

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    • Qualia
      Hotel Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
      9 /10
      This opulent resort, nestled within a secluded peninsula on Hamilton Island, is a noted beauty in the famed Whitsundays. Qualia’s unwavering commitment to setting the benchmark for nature-based luxury results in a hotel of reserved hedonism and excellent service against the backdrop of its Great Barrier Reef setting. Read expert review

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    • The Louise
      Hotel Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
      9 /10
      From the outset, The Louise sets the bar for impressive, personalised hospitality. Staff will greet you at the entry walkway as you stroll to reception, and it’s likely they will have discerned who you are, calling you by name. Add chic suites and excellent fine dining, and the result is a luxury standout. Read expert review

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      £ 593
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    • Elements of Byron
      Hotel Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
      9 /10
      This eco-resort is located on absolute beachfront and surrounded by native rainforests, wetlands and dunes. It is abundantly (and perkily) staffed, has excellent dining options, a knock-out lagoon pool, family-friendly activities, a rainforest-inspired day spa, and an adults-only pool with a swim-up tequila bar. Read expert review

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    • 28 Degrees
      Hotel Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
      9 /10
      Combine Byron Bay’s fun-loving, salty-hair vibe with low-key luxury and a homely feel at eco-conscious, four-room hideaway 28 Degrees. Wholesome breakfasts are followed by in-room massages, soaks in the open-air shower or dips in your own private plunge pool. Read expert review

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    • Longitude 131
      Hotel Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia
      9 /10
      One of the world’s most famous 'bucket list' hotels certainly lives up to the hype. It doesn't get much better than an intimate Aboriginal culture tour followed by an afternoon gazing out at the stark red landscape from a raised plunge pool, rounded off with a Michelin-quality dinner. Opt to spend the night on your deck beneath the stars and you'll wonder if you're really awake or enjoying a splendid dream. Read expert review

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      £ 1,944
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    • Crystalbrook Lodge
      Hotel Almaden, Queensland, Australia
      9 /10
      An isolated oasis in the heart of the Queensland outback. This is a private and exclusive lodge that can host a maximum of just 10 guests, set deep within the great Australian wilderness. The isolation of the property is astounding and the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere is tangible throughout. Read expert review

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      £ 814
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    • Freycinet Lodge
      Hotel Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
      9 /10
      Cocoon yourself in this lodge’s architecturally daring but deliciously nurturing pavilions for two, set in native bushland by the sea. The extraordinary natural beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula is all around, and one of Australia’s most beautiful national parks on your doorstep. Read expert review

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    • Crown Towers
      Hotel Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
      9 /10
      After four years of construction (and much controversy) Sydney’s first six-star hotel has been been dubbed “Australia’s most luxurious,” for its infinity pool overlooking Sydney Harbour, luxurious spa and a dining precinct with 14 restaurants and bars, including outposts of Nobu and Clare Smyth’s Oncore. Read expert review

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