Must-see hotels in Brisbane & Around

  • Anduramba Homestead

    Brisbane & Around

    Perched on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, this Federation-era homestead excels in authentic country hospitality. Hosts Sandra and Andrew have…

  • Emporium Hotel

    Brisbane

    From the lipstick-red glass-shard panels to the Japanese-inspired spa and spectacular rooftop infinity pool, Brisbane's most decadent boutique hotel roars…

  • Ridgemill Estate

    Brisbane & Around

    Slumber among the vines at one of Ridgemill Estate's eight contemporary cabins offering unobstructed vineyard and mountain views and compact timber decks…

  • Ovolo Inchcolm

    Brisbane

    Built in the 1920s as doctors' suites, the Inchcolm excels in contrasting heritage features with bold, modern touches, from colour-saturated wallpaper and…

  • Sea Shanties

    Brisbane & Around

    Dotted with upcycled sculptures and tropical plants, this waterfront oasis offers seven gorgeous, self-contained cabins. Lime-washed timber floors and…

  • Vacy Hall

    Brisbane & Around

    Uphill from the town centre, this magnificent, heritage-listed 1899 mansion with wrap-around verandah offers 12 period-style rooms with no shortage of…

  • Ecoridge Hideaway

    Brisbane & Around

    Ecoridge is an excellent alternative to the often unremarkable accommodation in Toowoomba. Around 15km from the city on a back road to Gatton, its three…

  • Next

    Brisbane

    Above the Queen St Mall, Next delivers stylish, affordable accommodation. Rooms are generic though svelte and contemporary, with high-tech touchscreen and…

  • Diamondvale B&B Cottages

    Brisbane & Around

    In atmospheric bushland outside of Stanthorpe, Diamondvale offers four refreshed, self-contained cottages and a four-bedroom lodge. One-bedroom cottages…

  • Girraween Environmental Lodge

    Brisbane & Around

    If you really want to detach (no wi-fi), look no further than this ecofriendly bushland retreat. Set on 400 wildlife-rich acres adjacent to the national…

  • Azjure Studio Retreat

    Brisbane & Around

    This multi-award-winning retreat features three modern, free-standing studios for two people (plus a four-bedroom villa) with a sweeping panorama across…

  • Westin Brisbane

    Brisbane

    The Westin has landed in Brisbane with this brand-new, 229-room property. Featuring specially commissioned photography that celebrates different aspects…

  • Alure Stanthorpe

    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…

  • Fantauzzo – Art Series Hotel

    Brisbane

    Acclaimed Melbourne-based artist Vincent Fantauzzo is the muse at this on-point boutique hotel, part of the Howard Smith Wharves waterfront redevelopment…

  • Art Series – the Johnson

    Brisbane

    Brisbane's first Art Series hotel is dedicated to abstract artist Michael Johnson, whose big, bold brushstrokes demand attention in the svelte lobby…

  • Rydges South Bank

    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,…

  • Brisbane Quarters

    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…

  • Spicers Balfour Hotel

    Brisbane

    Sophisticated Spicers occupies two renovated heritage buildings on the same street. Slumber in one of the small, plush rooms in the old Queenslander or…

  • Ibis Styles

    Brisbane

    Smart, contemporary digs at the world's largest Ibis hotel. Multicoloured carpets and striking geometric shapes set a playful tone in the lobby, and while…

  • Sippers at Ballandean

    Brisbane & Around

    This contemporary, two-level house is ideal for larger groups. All four bedrooms feature super-comfy king beds or twins as well as en-suite bathroom with…

  • Stradbroke 4WD Tours & Camping Holidays

    Brisbane & Around

    This outfit will set you up at your chosen camp site. Trailers include queen-size mattress and two single foam mattresses (and/or camp cots), while tents…

  • Cypress Ridge Cottages

    Brisbane & Around

    Just east of Ballandean, family-run Cypress Ridge offers five rustic, self-contained cottages on 85 acres, 50 acres of which are bush. While Cypress…

  • Logger's Rest B&B

    Brisbane & Around

    This commanding timber lodge isn't as old as it appears at first glance. But faux-heritage veneer aside, it's a wonderfully homely, family-friendly B&B,…

  • Four Points by Sheraton

    Brisbane

    This four-star, 30-level hotel has smallish, minimalist, cookie-cutter rooms in modern shades of grey and white, with pops of orange. All include iPod…

  • Vineyard Cottages & Restaurant

    Brisbane & Around

    Surrounded by a French provincial-style garden, these seven, comfy, buttermilk-coloured brick one- and two-bedroom cottages come in three categories:…

  • Burke & Wills

    Brisbane & Around

    Centrally located and recently refurbished, the 82-room Burke & Wills sets a grand (if chintzy) tone with its gleaming, chandelier-pimped lobby. Entry…

  • Treasury

    Brisbane

    Nostalgic slumber awaits inside the ostentatious former Land Administration Building, steps away from the Queen St Mall and a quick walk from South Bank…

  • Allure

    Brisbane & Around

    Set in a leafy compound with a pool and gym for guests, Allure offers large, contemporary bungalows and villas. Bungalows are studio-style affairs with…

  • Mantra on Mary

    Brisbane

    A stone’s throw from the botanic gardens, this 43-storey tower offers modern, comfortably furnished one- and three-bedroom apartments (with affordable…

  • Toowoomba Motor Village

    Brisbane & Around

    Although this trim-and-tidy hillside park is a 2.5km hike south of the centre, it has a bus stop out front and a major supermarket within easy walking…

  • Platinum International

    Brisbane & Around

    Top of the motel tree in Toowoomba is this impeccable, two-tier corporate operation. In hues of charcoal, grey and red, rooms are sharp and contemporary,…

  • Central Plaza Hotel

    Brisbane & Around

    Corporate, high-rise Central Plaza offers apartment-style hotel rooms in hues of white and grey, with kitchenettes, comfortable beds (with wonderfully…

  • Oaks Mon Komo

    Brisbane & Around

    Much of the accommodation around Redcliffe is a little 'daggy', to use an Australianism. The multistorey Mon Komo remedies this with stylish, contemporary…

  • Casabella Apartment

    Brisbane

    The understorey of this fuchsia-coloured house at the quiet end of Paddo’s main drag has been converted into a very comfortable self-contained unit. It's…

  • Wisteria Cottage

    Brisbane & Around

    In a large paddock with grazing cattle, this place offers three simple, tasteful and private timber cottages: one two-bedroom and two one-bedroom cottages…

  • Base Brisbane Uptown

    Brisbane

    This purpose-built hostel near Roma St station flaunts its youth with mod interiors, decent facilities and overall cleanliness. Dorms range from four to…

  • Girraween National Park Camping Grounds

    Brisbane & Around

    Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek camping grounds teem with wildlife and have water (treat before using), BBQs and hot showers. Both sites cater for tent…

  • Briar Rose Cottages

    Brisbane & Around

    These two pretty, clean, self-contained cottages on the eastern outskirts of Stanthorpe are small in size, but they're decent value and only a two-minute…

  • Punthill Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Its lobby graced with retro bicycles (for hire), Punthill offers smart, contemporary suites in muted colours. Digs include comfy king beds, kitchenette or…