10 Luxury Australian Hotels to Add to Your Bucket List
Longtitude 131, Uluru, Northern Territory
No contest. This is the best way to experience Uluru – your own glamorous five-star perch in the dunes with an unparalleled view of Uluru from the foot of your bed. All this plus private tours and excellent food. A real bucket list experience.
Saffire Freycinet, Coles Bay, Tasmania
This manta ray shaped contemporary lodge located on the east coast of Tasmania is truly captivating. The retreat has been dubbed as the Best Luxury Hotel in Australia on Trip Advisor for the past six years and it’s not hard to see why. With soaring panoramic views of the Hazards Mountain Range and the sandy shores of Wineglass Bay, you can immerse yourself in the natural wonders Tasmania offers.
Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
A stay at Capella Lodge may only be a two-hour flight from Sydney, but somehow feels worlds away. Set at the foot of towering twin peaks and above Lovers Bay, Capella has an exceptional setting. It’s all turquoise lagoon, lush green forests and looming mountains as far as the eye can see. The lodge has just nine suites (all with an airy beach house feel), a bijou spa, infinity pool and a renowned restaurant.
Qualia, Hamilton Island, the Whitsundays, Queensland
This high-end resort – ranked among the world's best – occupies its own peninsula on the northern tip of Hamilton Island, itself at the heart of the Whitsunday Islands, about half-way down the Great Barrier Reef. It's a peerless destination for exceptional island escapes.
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
This conservation-based resort set within national park surrounds is considered to be one of Australia’s premier ultra-luxury destinations. And with in-room pools, holistic spa treatments, native animal encounters, stargazing, nature walks, and unparalleled food and wine experiences, one can understand why.
The Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley, Western Australia
Is it any wonder ‘getting away from it all’ has become synonymous with zero mobile coverage? Rugged, extremely remote and surprisingly ritzy, The Berkeley River Lodge promises escapism, thanks to its ocean-facing, outback location and laid-back luxe style.
Jamala Wildlife Lodge, Canberra
Waking to the roar of lions, hand-feeding a giraffe from your balcony or gazing into the eyes of a tiger from your bathtub are just some of the possibilities of this 18-room African-style luxury lodge inside the grounds of Canberra’s zoo.
Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach, NSW
Halcyon House has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a classic Aussie surf motel to being crowned Australia’s most instagrammable hotel. It lives up to the hype with eye-popping interiors, poolside glamour, beachfront access, and one of the area’s most notable restaurant and bars.
Southern Ocean Lodge, South Australia
Just 21 suites are available at this luxury lodge, which is perched on limestone cliffs above Hanson Bay and is designed to showcase the remarkable wilderness of Kangaroo Island. The unique location, elegant style, unerring, personalised service and range of included outings make this one of Australia’s best getaways.
Lake House, Daylesford, Victoria
With one of Australia’s most celebrated restaurants at its heart, the award-winning Lake House is the love affair of visionary chef Alla Wolf-Tasker, her artist husband Allan, and their family. Refined yet ensconcing, this is a place to enjoy the region’s bounty, from seasonal produce, to art and nature.
Save this post on Pinterest:
