Best Hotels in Australia
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Southern Ocean
Australia's hotel landscape spans the full range of luxury travel — from the private island resorts of the Great Barrier Reef to the clifftop lodges of the Southern Ocean. These are the properties that best capture Australia's extraordinary combination of natural beauty and world-class hospitality.
Top 10 Comparison
| Rank | Hotel | Location | Score | Price | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | qualiaAustralia's finest luxury resort — on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. | Hamilton Island, Australia | 9.5 | $$$$ | Beachfront | |
| #2 | Southern Ocean LodgeThe most dramatic lodge in Australia — on the wild Southern Ocean coast. | Kangaroo Island, Australia | 9.5 | $$$$ | Beachfront | |
| #3 | Capella SydneyHeritage sandstone meets contemporary luxury in the heart of Sydney. | Sydney, Australia | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #4 | The CalileA design-led urban resort in Brisbane's James Street precinct — travertine, palms, and a lagoon pool in the heart of Fortitude Valley. | Brisbane, Australia | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #5 | Park Hyatt SydneyThe finest view in Sydney — the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from your bed. | Sydney, Australia | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #6 | Lizard Island ResortThe most remote luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef. | Great Barrier Reef, Australia | 9.0 | $$$$ | Beachfront |
Best Hotels in Australia
Compare Top Picks →Southern Ocean Lodge
The most dramatic lodge in Australia — on the wild Southern Ocean coast.
Capella Sydney
Heritage sandstone meets contemporary luxury in the heart of Sydney.
The Calile
A design-led urban resort in Brisbane's James Street precinct — travertine, palms, and a lagoon pool in the heart of Fortitude Valley.
Park Hyatt Sydney
The finest view in Sydney — the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from your bed.
Lizard Island Resort
The most remote luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef.
