TOP HOTELS
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On the Top Hotels Recommended by the Team page, we offer you an overview of several hotels where you can relax and enjoy quality service. Each of these hotels has been carefully selected by our experts to ensure you have an unforgettable experience, whether you’re looking for luxury, adventure or a cozy retreat. Trust our team and we will help you find the perfect place for your trip.
Southern Ocean Lodge
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Celebrated around the world as the pioneer of experiential luxury in Australia, the new iteration of Southern Ocean Lodge has returned to crown the wildly beautiful clifftops on Kangaroo Island. The new-look luxury lodge bears a similar footprint to its award-winning original, complete with breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean, magnificent Great Room and string of luxurious guest suites easing along the coastline. Combining contemporary design, world-class dining and a personal connection with nature, Southern Ocean Lodge celebrates the resilient spirit of Kangaroo Island, its wildlife and its community.
Beautiful house on the beach
Buddie National Park, New South Wales
On a headland in Buddi National Park, overlooking a secluded cove and a short walk from an empty rust-red beach, Pretty Beach House lives up to its (classic Aussie understated) name. It’s hard to believe this cozy nook is only a 90-minute drive from central Sydney. Its location is impressive and historic – see 2,000-year-old Aboriginal rock paintings on a nearby walk.
Sydney Chapel
Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW
When Singaporean luxury hotel group Capella opened a hotel in Sydney in March 2023, it ushered in a new era of luxury for the city. It features a marble-lined lobby, a sunny courtyard with weeping fig trees and a tall plant wall, 192 elegant guest rooms adorned with Frette linens and freestanding bathtubs, and an indoor pool surrounded by marble. But what really sets Capella Sydney apart is its strong sense of place.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Central Business District, Melbourne, Victoria
It’s curious that a city as culturally significant as Melbourne doesn’t have more true five-star hotel options—which is why the arrival of the Ritz-Carlton in 2022 was such a boon for Australia’s most populous city. The Ritz-Carlton elevates Melbourne’s offerings, literally. To find it, head to the Central Business District and look up: The hotel occupies the top 17 floors of an 80-floor high-rise, earning it the honor of being the tallest hotel in Australia, with the Sky Lobby check-in on the top floor.
The Jackalope Hotel
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Whimsy meets wine country at the Jackalope, with its Marie Antoinette–inspired boudoirs, neon-lit halls, and eclectic art (case in point: the 23-foot-high sculpture of a jackalope, the hotel’s namesake mythical creature that’s part jackrabbit, part antelope.) Yet it’s the perfect addition to the Mornington Peninsula’s otherwise sleepy, elegant wine region known for its pinot noir (which tastes even better by the outdoor firepit or from a vineyard-facing terrace). Don’t get too distracted by the quirky decor or the sexy infinity pool or sweeping wine country—the Jackalope happens to be a secret haven for gourmands.