Best Luxury Hotels in Queensland

Mondrian Gold Coast, located along the beachfront esplanade of Burleigh Heads, presents 208 rooms and suites that bring a bold design-led lifestyle to Australia’s coastal luxury scene. This is the first Mondrian hotel in the country, housed within a contemporary structure created by Fraser & Partners, with interiors by Studio Carter. Guests can expect an experience that balances laid-back beach energy with striking architectural detail and a strong connection to the local surroundings.

The interiors are both vibrant and calm, inspired by Burleigh’s beach culture with a West Coast aesthetic. Accommodation ranges from Studio rooms to expansive Homes, Beach Houses with private plunge pools, and the show-stopping Sky House featuring five-metre-high windows, a chef’s kitchen and a private bar. Dining is central to the experience, with Italian-influenced dishes at LiTO and a more contemporary Australian offering at Haven, set beside the magnesium plunge and resort-style pool. CIEL Spa introduces a wellness concept underpinned by bio-wellness therapies, while a 24/7 Technogym-equipped fitness centre and cultural programming

Queen Street Mall was the chosen location for Hyatt’s inaugural Brisbane property, opening its doors in early 2021. A 20-metre heated infinity-edge rooftop pool surrounded by a swish pool bar sets this hotel apart. Guests are accommodated across 292 bedrooms with either city or river views, robes and slippers, and room service on request. There’s a Tesla charging point on site, valet parking and a gym. The popular Lennons Restaurant and Bar cooks up comfort food using seasonal low carbon footprint ingredients, as well as the sought-after Wonder Pies by Ray Capaldi, and a list of Australian wines to accompany your meal.

A sanctuary of luxury, this hotel is decadent, different and just a little bit wild. Its quirky architecture makes its mark on the Fortitude Valley skyline. While inside you’ll find facilities including a chic French bistro (Bisou Bisou), a Mediterranean rooftop bar and restaurant (Iris), a pool bar, a gym, around-the-clock concierge and room service, a secretarial service for business travellers and nanny hire for parents who want to party (or rest). The cutting-edge design incorporates bold art and avant-garde lighting with a striking monochrome palette. Bedrooms are equipped with tablet control systems, double-headed showers and minibars.

This luxurious resort is the perfect place for golfing fanatics to stay as it comes complete with its very own 27-hole golf course. The enchanting sands of Surfers Paradise Beach are also just a short stroll away, while guests are provided with stunning views of the beach from the picture windows and balconies of their spacious double guest room. The RACV Royal Pines Resort 5.0 boasts more than three hundred rooms to choose from and in addition to a large and lovely swimming pool guests are invited to make full use of the tennis courts, fitness centre and other perfectly maintained amenities.

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.

InterContinental Brisbane brings the brand’s signature blend of contemporary luxury and cultural connection to Queensland’s capital, marking its debut in the city. Centrally located on Elizabeth Street in Brisbane’s CBD, beside the Queen Street Mall, the hotel spans 25 floors and features 319 elegant rooms and suites with sweeping city views. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to Club InterContinental on the top floor, offering twilight drinks, breakfast and dedicated check-in. Facilities include an outdoor lap pool, modern gym and a range of versatile event spaces including one of the city’s largest ballrooms and 19 meeting rooms. Dining is centred around Latitude 27 Bar & Kitchen, an all-day restaurant and lobby bar serving local and international flavours in a relaxed yet refined setting. Set to undergo a major two-year transformation from 2026, the hotel will further enhance its interiors and guest experience while retaining its architectural heritage. InterContinental Brisbane is a refined base for business or leisure, ideally placed to explore the city and its evolving cultural landscape.

Based on the River’s edge of Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD), the Marriott Bonvoy stands tall and thin, not entirely dissimilar to a New York-style hotel, and offers easy access to river walks and all the bars and restaurants that congregate accordingly by the water. As well as a swimming pool, dry sauna and gym, the hotel offers a ‘Rare and Exceptional Cellar List’ which includes Jeroboams and Methuselahs of champagne. Watch out for afternoon teas on Friday and Saturday, a frivolous but enjoyable way to while away your afternoon.