Best Luxury Hotels in Australia

Australia is a vast and diverse country that offers an incredible range of experiences for travellers. From its iconic landmarks like Sydney Harbour and Great Barrier Reef to its rugged Outback, Australia is a land of natural wonders. Visitors can explore vibrant cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, where cosmopolitan culture meets stunning coastal beauty. The country is also known for its unique wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and the famous Tasmanian devil. Whether you’re seeking adventure in national parks, relaxation on pristine beaches, or a journey through rich Indigenous history, Australia has something for everyone. Here are our favourite luxury hotels in the country.

Victoria, Melbourne, South Yarra

The Como Melbourne

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 111 Rooms & Suites
More Prime Location in South Yarra

Attracting A-listers like Bruce Springsteen and David Beckham into its three penthouse suites, this property is set on the buzzy Chapel Street. The hotel has been around for decades, but took on a new personality under Sofitel, blending contemporary and retro elements in a fashion-forward approach. It has a breakfast brasserie and a bar, as well as room service, with lunch and evening restaurants plentiful in its neighbourhood vicinity. Be sure to make use of the heated pool on the top floor and look out for the signature rubber duck in the bathrooms; a nod to The Como’s quirky heritage.

Victoria, Melbourne

Sheraton Melbourne Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 174 Guest Rooms & 11 Suites With Private Terraces Offering City Or Garden Views.
Amenities Facilities Include An Indoor Heated Lap Pool & Hydrotherapy Spa A 24-Hour Fitness Centre A Spa Offering Various Treatments A Restaurant Serving Modern Australian Cuisine & A Rooftop Bar With City Views.
More Located In Melbourne's CBD On Little Collins Street Near Attractions Like The Princess Theatre & Melbourne Cricket Ground.

This 174-bedroom establishment is at the exclusive Paris End of the aforementioned Collins Street. The accommodation offer includes 11 Terrace Suites with king-size Sheraton Signature Beds, 40-inch TVs and marble bathrooms with deep-soaking full-size tubs and separate rainforest showers. Breakfast and European-influenced meals are available at the Little Collins Street Kitchen and you can soak up some Aussie sun with drinks at the Terrace Bar. There’s also a full-service spa with an indoor pool, a jacuzzi tub and a sauna.

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Sheraton Melbourne Hotel

Victoria, Melbourne, Southbank

The Langham Melbourne

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 388 Guestrooms & Suites With Elegant Interiors & City Or River Views.
Amenities Features Include A Buffet Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Spa, Fitness Studio, Indoor Pool, Club Lounge & Pet-Friendly Services.
More Located On Southbank Promenade In Melbourne's Cultural & Entertainment District

Elegant and timeless, The Langham Melbourne welcomes its guests via a grand lobby with high ceilings and chandeliers. If you plan on staying here, do partake of its famous signature afternoon tea, served in the elegant Tea Lounge. The in-house Chuan Spa offers a range of holistic treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. And there are two places to eat; Melba Restaurant for fine international cuisine (with river views through floor-to-ceiling windows and cookery views through a glass kitchen), and Aria Bar and Lounge for a more casual atmosphere with a focus on cocktails and light bites.

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The Langham Melbourne

Victoria, Melbourne

Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 253 Guest Rooms & Suites Including Classic & Premium Options With Heritage Charm & Modern Luxury.
Amenities Features Include A Refined Restaurant Serving Contemporary Cuisine & A Stylish Lounge Bar Offering A Selection Of Beverages Alongside A Luxurious Day Spa & Indoor Pool With City Views.
More Located On Prestigious Collins Street In The Heart Of Melbourne's Cultural & Business Districts.

Located on Collins Street, one of Melbourne’s most prestigious addresses, the InterContinental is suitably sophisticated, with a blend of modern and traditional design elements across its two wings. It features the award-winning Alluvial Restaurant (set in the atrium), serving modern Australian cuisine that’s crafted using locally-sourced ingredients, as well as a bar and lounge, and a high tea service. The wellness amenities comprise a fitness centre, a sauna, an indoor pool and treatment rooms. While the public spaces lean toward grandness, the bedrooms focus on comfort, making the hotel popular with both business and leisure travellers.

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Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

Victoria, Melbourne

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 216 Rooms & Suites
More Located within Melbourne's Vibrant Flinders Lane

Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, this boutique lifestyle hotel is a creative addition to Melbourne’s iconic Flinders Lane, which spans the city, housing both renowned restaurants on the eastern end and preserving seafaring and gold mining heritage on the western end. The hotel’s surroundings epitomise a laneway culture filled with street art, hidden cafes, bars, boutiques, and galleries. The property boasts 216 redesigned guest rooms inspired by the colourful legends of the Flinders Lane neighbourhood, notably the influential fashion photographer Helmut Newton. His work serves as a central theme in the hotel’s design, blending fashion, art, and runway elements. The hotel features a dramatic lobby-gallery space, commissioned artworks by local artists in guest rooms, a fitness centre with sustainable, body-weight-powered equipment. Additionally, the hotel offers an exciting dining experience with the Spanish bar and restaurant BESO, led by Chef Ana Cortes Garcia, offering contemporary twists on traditional Spanish tapas and an extensive selection of Victorian and Spanish wines, overseen by Guy Holder, a prominent figure in the local hospitality industry.

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Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, an IHG Hotel

Victoria, Melbourne, South Yarra

The Lyall

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 51 Rooms & Suites Featuring Bespoke Furnishings & Private Balconies.
Amenities A Bistro Serving Seasonal Dishes With Terrace Seating & A Lounge Bar With Fireplace.
More Located In The Upscale Suburb Of South Yarra Offering Easy Access To Melbourne's Attractions.

Bijou (by Melbourne standards), The Lyall is found in the upscale neighbourhood of South Yarra, known for its fashionable shops, galleries and restaurants. Its 49 suites boast separate living areas, kitchens and private balconies, with some overlooking the Japanese Maple Garden; book a Parisienne balcony room, a Grand Suite or the Penthouse to be at the top of the tree here. The hotel is quite the urban sanctuary, with an on-site spa and relaxation suite that has won numerous awards. The Lyall Champagne Bar and Bistro offers a French-inspired menu with an emphasis on fresh and locally-sourced ingredients.

Victoria, Melbourne, Fitzroy

The StandardX, Melbourne

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 125 Minimalist Rooms with Views of Fitzroy & the City Skyline
More Set within the Neighbourhood of FitzroySet within the Neighbourhood of Fitzroy

The StandardX, Melbourne, situated in the vibrant Fitzroy district, draws inspiration from the area’s storied past. Fitzroy’s creative energy from the 70s and 80s, marked by influential artists and punk clubs, influences the hotel’s design and atmosphere. Melbourne-based design firm Hecker Guthrie has crafted interiors featuring local art, custom furniture, and a contemporary, uncomplicated aesthetic.

The hotel features three distinct dining concepts. BANG, led by Executive Chef Justin Dingle-Garciyya, offers a sophisticated take on Thai street food with bold Asian flavours. The Roof, an exclusive guest hideaway, provides panoramic views of Fitzroy and Melbourne, with a menu inspired by Mercado Medellin’s flavours. The Box, located in the lobby, offers a retail experience with essentials, lifestyle items, snacks, and beverages.

Each of the 125 rooms at The StandardX, Melbourne, blends Fitzroy’s gritty urban fabric with modern comforts and The Standard’s signature style. From intimate Cozy King rooms to spacious Suite Spots with city skyline views, the hotel offers a contemporary, uncomplicated aesthetic for discerning travellers.

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The StandardX, Melbourne

South Australia, Adelaide

Eos by SkyCity

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 120 Luxurious Rooms & Suites including allure King Rooms, Oasis Suites & Radiance River Suites
Amenities Dining options Such as Sol Rooftop, the Guardsman & Madame Hanoi, Full-service Spa with Sauna & Steam Room, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, Outdoor Swimming Pool & an on-site Casino
More Centrally Located in Adelaide near Festival Plaza tram stopCentrally Located in Adelaide near Festival Plaza tram stop

Named after the Greek Goddess of Dawn, this 120-bedroom boutique hotel stuns with a mirror-glass frontage that catches the abundant sunlight. It features interiors by local design team Hecker Guthrie and Walter Brooke, with suspended lighting, velvet chairs, marble coffee tables and gilded glass minibars. Some suites have birds’ eye river views through floor-to-ceiling windows and the two-bedroom Grace Villa offers butler service, on-demand mixologists and spa therapists, an office, a sauna and a gym. There’s a pool deck with a hot tub, a spa with products by IKOU, a family-friendly Italian eatery and a sleek restaurant serving plant-based and degustation menus.

South Australia, Adelaide

Mayfair Hotel Adelaide

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 170 Elegantly Appointed Rooms & Suites
Amenities Mayflower Restaurant, Hennessy Rooftop Bar & the Den Bistro
More Located in the Heart of Adelaide off King William Street

This Art Deco-era Heritage Building took on new life welcoming high-end travellers in 2015. It is found in the hub of the city, the central business district, and is a serene, sophisticated and plush oasis. Guests can expect to find L’Occitane toiletries, a minibar stocked with complimentary local treats and media hubs and standard; those staying in the Executive category suites also benefit from Nespresso machines, a daily fruit bowl and local chocolates at turndown. The restaurant, with a menu featuring the likes of steak, seafood and caviar, is located in the basement, while the opulent Hennessy Bar occupies the Mayfair’s 13th floor rooftop.

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Mayfair Hotel Adelaide

Australian Capital Territory, Canberra

Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 252 Rooms & Suites, including 13 Suites, Each over 40 Square Meters with Luxurious Amenities
Amenities the Tea Lounge, Promenade Caf, & Speakers Bar & Griffins Lounge
More Located in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, Combining Heritage Elegance with Modern Comforts

Immaculate landscaping (the topiary is quite the work of art) and a country club feel await travellers checking into the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. The interiors of this low-rise Heritage Listed Hotel (which dates back to 1924) feature many of its original Art Deco design elements, along with a refined selection of classic furnishings that bring the property into this century. There’s a courtyard for drinks, two restaurants, a tennis court, a health club and a heated pool. A ten-minute walk brings you to attractions including an art gallery, library, Japanese garden and the lake.

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Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel

Queensland, Gold Coast, Broadbeach

The Darling at The Star Gold Coast

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 56 Luxurious Suites Ranging from 70 to 328 Square Metres with Bespoke Fittings & Finishes
Amenities Rooftop infinity-edge Pool on the 19th Floor, Azure Spa & Fitness Centre, Access to Multiple Dining Venues including Nineteen at the Star, & Direct Access to the Star Gold Coast's Casino & Entertainment Facilities
More Located on Broadbeach Island offering Convenient Access to the Pacific Ocean & Local attractions

The Darling at The Star Gold Coast has 56 luxurious suites from 70 to 328msq with stylish décor and incredible views from the Penthouse Suites. Guests can enjoy a selection of delicious dishes from the comfort of their own rooms thanks to the on-demand in-room dining. This hotel features a shimmering pool for guests to enjoy and the fully equipped Azure Spa & Fitness facilities which features six treatment rooms including an exclusive outdoor cabana and 24-hour gymnasium access. There is a wide range of eateries on site which serve flavours from all over the world from Japanese specialities at Kiyomi to Italian delicacies at Cucina Vivo. The Darling at The Star is also home to an exciting casino which is open all day every day and has a whole host of games to play and win. The hotel makes for the perfect location to host any occasion in one of its chic event spaces which can hold up to 2,300 persons.

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The Darling at The Star Gold Coast

New South Wales, Sydney

The EVE Hotel Sydney

Hotel
(5 stars)

The EVE Hotel Sydney is a tranquil retreat in a neighbourhood filled with everything you need during your stay. The hotel offers serene accommodation options that have been specially designed to allow for relaxation and connection with nature. There is a selection of luxurious guestrooms and suites with the hotel’s premier accommodation, The EVE Suite, overlooking the Wunderlich Lane precinct. Rooftop dining is available at Lottie, where a bold combination of local and Mexican flavours meet in an idyllic setting. Bar Julius Lobby Bar invites guests to try expertly crafted drinks in a lavish setting surrounded by art. The hotel boasts a 20-metre rooftop pool with private cabanas and offers poolside dining throughout the day. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness facilities and access to nearby spa treatments and The Parlour Room.





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