Hotels in Queensland (QLD) Australia

Situated in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, the 5-star Ruffles Lodge features a luxury day spa, an à la carte fine dining restaurant with beautiful coastal views, and a pool-side bar. Ruffles Lodge & Spa is only a 25-minute drive from the beaches and shopping of Surfers Paradise. Tamborine Mountain is a pleasant 30-minute drive away. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a luxury bathroom, plasma-screen TV and sound system. Each has a private balcony or patio area with views of the gardens, Gold Coast hinterland or Surfers Paradise. Ruffles Lodge has been built on 50 acres, with 3 acres of gardens and forest. The garden gazebo, situated on a raised area with panoramic views, is an ideal place for guests to relax. The Ruffles Restaurant features 2 separate dining rooms, both with views of the coast. Pre-dinner drinks can be enjoyed at the pool-side bar, which offers magnificent views.

This 4-star resort in the centre of Cooktown is set in extensive tropical gardens and boasts lagoon-style swimming pool. It offers rooms with balconies with outdoor furniture All of the rooms at the Sovereign Resort include queen size beds, tea and coffee facilities and TV with free sport and movie channels. The Sovereign Resort Hotel facilities include a restaurant and cocktail bar with a large balcony overlooking the gardens. There?s also a poolside area with BBQ facilities. Guests can also make use of an internet cafe and liquor store. Free off-street parking is available.

Located in the heart of Emerald, the 4-star Emerald Maraboon Motor Inn is a short walk from restaurants, cafés and shops. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, tropical gardens and free WiFi. Accommodation options include executive, standard and family rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature stylish furnishings, a work desk, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each have a bathroom with a shower. Guest facilities include 2 onsite restaurants, room service and free use of fitness equipment.

This eco resort offers luxurious suites on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef. Set amid lush rainforest, the spacious suites feature private balconies with either rainforest or pool views. All of Green Island's suites are air-conditioned and have bathrooms with a separate bath and shower. Green Island has two swimming pools and a poolside bar. The resort's Club Spa Massage and Beauty facility offers a variety of spa, massage and beauty treatments in its treatment rooms, by the pool-side, or in your own room. Green Island's Emeralds Restaurant offers award-winning tropical cuisine on the outdoor terrace on in the air-conditioned dining room. Alternatively the Canopy Grill offers casual outdoor dining. Green Island is just a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns.

Offering free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and BBQ facilities, Ocean View Motel is located in Bowen, alongside Gordon Beach. All rooms feature a balcony, cable TV and a refrigerator. Guests have direct beach access, so can enjoy swimming and fishing nearby. There is a large parking area offering free parking for cars, caravans, trucks and boats. All rooms offer a desk, wardrobe and tea/coffee making facilities. Each has a private bathroom with a shower. Ocean View Motel Bowen is 8 minutes’ drive shops and services in central Bowen. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Mullers Lagoon.

The Point Resort Bargara Beach is located right on the beautiful Coral Coast, at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. It is just a 5-minute walk from a 18-hole championship golf course and a 5-minute drive from the beautiful Kelly's Beach. Free WiFi is provided. Guests can choose from luxurious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments that all have been designed for the Queensland climate. All apartments are fully self-contained and have a balcony. The great facilities include a swimming pool, a spa, mini golf, sun decks and a barbecue pavilion. You can ask the tour desk for recommendations for local sight-seeing options or attractions in the surrounding areas such as the nesting and hatching of turtles and the migration of whales along the coastline.

Featuring a lovely outdoor swimming pool, Tambo Mill Motel & Caravan Park is a 2-minute walk from Tambo town centre. Free parking is available for cars, trucks and trailers. Each air-conditioned room features beautiful garden views. They include a TV, a dining table, a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer. Tambo Mill Motel & Caravan Park is a 15-minute drive from Belinda Springs and a 35-minute drive from Charleville Airport.

Located a 2-minute walk from the beach and set on 5.5 acres of gardens, Kellys Beach Resort is a 3.5 star, eco-certified resort located in Bargara on the Southern Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. It features an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a licensed restaurant. The resort is located next to a nature reserve offering guests the opportunity to see native wildlife. The self contained eco-villas are spacious with a full kitchen, spacious living, separate bathroom and toilet, split system air- conditioning, flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, ironing facilities and hair dryer. They feature a private verandah and covered parking. Free WiFi is offered. Other facilities at Kellys Beach Resort include a sauna, hot tub, tennis court, games room and BBQ area. There are also function and conference facilities, a kiosk and tour desk. Children can enjoy the movies by moonlight, laser skirmish and face painting during the school holidays. Also provided are bike, snorkel and boogie board hire. The resort is just a 5-minute drive from the township of Bargara and a 10-minute drive from the Mon Repos Turtle Centre.

Just a 4-minute walk from the Balonne River, Merino Motor Inn features an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant and bar, or order room service. Merino Motel St George is a 2-minute walk from Foodworks supermarket and a 12-minute drive from St George Golf Course. St George Airport is a 6-minute drive, free airport transfers are included. All air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a desk and ironing facilities. They offer a fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a bathroom.

Directly overlooking the beach and the Coral Sea, The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments feature self-contained units with balconies or terraces and free Wi-Fi. York Beachfront Apartments come with kitchenettes, seating areas, and air conditioning. Features of The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments include a large saltwater pool with spa and a barbecue area. Yorkeys Knob is a long tropical beach about 10 minutes by car from Cairns City. Amenities here include a shopping centre and the 18-hole Half Moon Bay Golf Course. Activities on the beach include kite boarding. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which is a 10-minute drive away can provide guests with a unique perspective of Australia's rain forests. The York Apartments are located 10 minutes by car from Cairns Airport, and an airport shuttle is available. Free parking is possible at the hotel.

Set on over 140 acres of native forest and boasting a private beach, Thala Beach Nature Reserve is an Eco-friendly wildlife retreat. This secluded sanctuary is nestled on a coastal headland and offers magnificent views of the sparkling Coral Sea. Thala Beach Nature Reserve is conveniently located within 10 minutes’ drive of Port Douglas. It is 45 minutes’ drive from Cairns City Centre. Guests can explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. These boutique timber bungalows offer ocean, mountain or forest views. Guests can relax on their private balcony and enjoy the native birds and wildlife. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a bathtub, a refrigerator, and a minibar. The property features an organic coconut plantation, and natural swimming pools formed by granite boulders and waterfalls. Free guided nature tours are available and include tree planting, stargazing at an outdoor observatory, beach discovery, wildlife walks and bird-watching tours.

Located 12.4 miles from the township of Dunwich, Whale Watch Resort features direct beach access via a private pathway. It offers spacious, self-contained apartments with both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Guests can take a relaxing dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Whale Watch Resort is 1,650 feet from Captain Cook's Lookout. It is a 5-minute walk from the Point Lookout Surf Club, cafes and shops. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a washing machine. It offers a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Onsite leisure facilities include a fitness centre and games room. Barbecue facilities are also available for guests’ use. The resort is a 45-minute drive from Brisbane, followed by a 20-minute water taxi trip. If travelling with a car, guests can take a 45-minute barge or ferry trip.

The Plantation at Rainbow is a luxury resort and the only beachside resort with direct access to the patrolled Rainbow Beach in the heart of town. The Plantation at Rainbow resort offers apartment style accommodation with modern self-contained facilities. All apartments feature a balcony and a spa bath. The resort includes a pool and spa with the pool heated for all year round swimming. There is also a free undercover security car park.

Set in the heart of the historic Yungaburra village, the award-winning Eden House Retreat offers luxury cottages and villas with free breakfast. Relaxing and holistic treatments for the mind, body and spirit are available in the spa. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas. All accommodation at Eden House Retreat is air-conditioned and includes a private garden courtyard, minibar and kitchenette. Some offer a double spa bath and an electric fireplace. Eden House Retreat Relaxation and Beauty Studio features a range of massage, hydrotherapy and body treatments using products made from native essential oils and plant extracts. Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Area is just a 3-minute drive from the property. Curtain Fig Tree is 1.2 miles away. The tour desk can organise local activities for you. Nestled amongst award-winning tropical gardens, The Dining Room uses fresh local produce and offers al fresco dining on the timber verandah.

Half Moon Bay Resort is a 2-minute walk from Yorkeys Knob Shopping Centre and a 10-minute walk from the Knob Beach. Set within a tropical garden across Half Moon Bay Golf Course, this resort features a saltwater pool and free undercover parking. Air-conditioned apartments have a full kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Other amenities include a washing machine, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. The property has a barbecue area. Resort Half Moon Bay is a 10-minute drive from Cairns International Airport and a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Port Douglas is a 45-minute drive away.