The 64 best luxury hotels in Australia
From Park Hyatt to 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia: 64 hand-picked luxury hotels across 8 destinations in Australia. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in Australia by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in Australia has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
Sydney16 luxury hotels
Melbourne13 luxury hotels
Adelaide5 luxury hotels
Perth5 luxury hotels
Brisbane4 luxury hotels
Gold Coast4 luxury hotels
More destinations in Australia
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in Australia
These properties lead our ranking in Australia — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in Australia compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Top-ranked property |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 16 | 140 € | Park Hyatt Sydney |
| Melbourne | 13 | 102 € | The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne |
| Adelaide | 5 | 160 € | Sofitel Adelaide |
| Perth | 5 | 171 € | The Ritz-Carlton Perth |
| Brisbane | 4 | 130 € | W Brisbane |
| Gold Coast | 4 | 189 € | The Langham Gold Coast |
| Cairns City | 1 | 170 € | Shangri-La The Marina Cairns |
| Port Douglas | 1 | 310 € | Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Australia
Many of our partner hotels in Australia offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| The Reef House Palm Cove | Third night free | April 23, 2027 |
| 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia | Fourth night free | May 18, 2027 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Perth | Up to 20% discount for stays of three nights or more (available only on selected dates and not for all room categories) | May 30, 2027 |
| Hotel Chadstone Melbourne | Fifth night free | June 13, 2027 |
| Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
| InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
| Mondrian Gold Coast | Third night free | June 15, 2027 |
| Hyde Melbourne Place | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Australia
Park Hyatt SydneyFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Australia: 66 5-star hotels, from 102 euros a night.66 luxury hotels from Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in Australia cost between 102 € and 1,258 € a night; the median entry rate is 208 €.
25hours Hotel Sydney The OlympiaAll 66 include a breakfast for two and an early check-in or late check-out, 63 an upgrade; at 51 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Australia is a continent – plan cities and nature with flights in between.
In Sydney the Park Hyatt Sydney looks out on the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. In Melbourne the Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders starts at 102 €.
On the Great Barrier Reef you stay on islands at the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort or the Lizard Island Resort, at Uluru at Longitude 131.
Our advice: Sydney and Melbourne, then the reef or the Red Centre.
Where to stay: Sydney, Melbourne, on the reef or in the Outback
The best hotels in Australia are in the big cities and at the great natural sights.
Sydney
21 hotels in Sydney and New South Wales from 140 €, including the Park Hyatt Sydney, Capella Sydney and Crown Towers Sydney. Our recommendation for the harbour, beaches and the Blue Mountains.
Melbourne
14 hotels from 102 €, including the Park Hyatt Melbourne and The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne. Our recommendation for art, food and laneways.
Great Barrier Reef
Six hotels in the tropical north from 170 €, including Lizard Island Resort, the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort and Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree rainforest. Our recommendation for diving, snorkelling and rainforest.
They are joined by eleven hotels in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast and in Noosa from 124 €, six each around Adelaide from 160 € and Perth from 171 €, The Tasman Hobart in Hobart and Longitude 131 at Uluru. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
1,261 categories: the best hotels in Australia from the inside
Together the best hotels in Australia list 1,261 categories, 398 of them suites.
InterContinental SydneyThe largest unit is the Beach House at the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, at 400 m². At The Langham Gold Coast the Chairman Suite measures 340 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Australia costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Australia costs between 102 € and 1,258 €.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney and New South Wales | 21 | 140 € |
| Melbourne and Victoria | 14 | 102 € |
| Brisbane, Gold Coast and Noosa | 11 | 124 € |
| Great Barrier Reef | 6 | 170 € |
| Adelaide and South Australia | 6 | 160 € |
| Perth and Western Australia | 6 | 171 € |
| Tasmania | 1 | 170 € |
How long to stay: two to three weeks – the distances are long.
The Ritz-Carlton PerthAt 51 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two nights.
When it is at its best: in the Australian spring and autumn, from September to November and from March to May, for Sydney, Melbourne and the south. Our recommendation for cities and wine regions.
From May to October it is the dry season in the tropical north, and Uluru is pleasantly mild. Our recommendation for the reef and the Outback.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
All 66 hotels include a breakfast for two and an early check-in or late check-out upon availability, 63 an upgrade.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• a hotel credit at 60 hotels, a welcome gift at 42
• at Crown Towers in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth champagne for suites
• at Longitude 131 an experience credit and a spa treatment
You collect points at 52 hotels – for example with ALL (Accor), Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt and Brilliant by Langham.
Suites & family options in Australia
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in Australia offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hyatt Sydney | Sydney | Rooftop Suite, Suite, Cove Suite | Rooftop Suite · 142 m² |
| InterContinental Sydney | Sydney | Royal Opera Suite, Opera Suite, Harbour Suite | Royal Opera Suite · 140 m² |
| The Ritz-Carlton Perth | Perth | Carlton Suite, Park Suite, Quay Suite | – |
| The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne | Melbourne | Carlton Suite, Executive Suite, The Ritz-Carlton Suite | – |
| The Tasman Hobart | Hobart | Aurora Suite, Heritage Studio Suite, Heritage Suite | – |
| W Brisbane | Brisbane | Penthouse I Suite, Penthouse II Suite, Studio Suite | – |
| Sofitel Adelaide | Adelaide | Prestige Suite | – |
| Kimpton Margot Sydney | Sydney | Hammond Suite, Mackey Suite, Corner Suite | Hammond Suite · 160 m² |
Earn points & use your status in Australia
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 16 hotels | 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, Sofitel Adelaide, The Porter House Hotel Sydney … |
| IHG One Rewards | 11 hotels | InterContinental Sydney, Kimpton Margot Sydney, InterContinental Perth City Centre … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 10 hotels | The Ritz-Carlton Perth, The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, The Tasman Hobart … |
| World of Hyatt | 7 hotels | Park Hyatt Sydney, Park Hyatt Melbourne, Grand Hyatt Melbourne … |
| Brilliant by Langham | 3 hotels | The Langham Melbourne, The Langham Gold Coast, The Langham Sydney |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 2 hotels | Shangri-La Sydney, Shangri-La The Marina Cairns |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | The Fullerton Hotel Sydney |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Australia
How many luxury hotels in Australia does suitespot offer?
66: 21 in Sydney and New South Wales, 14 in Melbourne and Victoria, eleven in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast and in Noosa, six each on the Great Barrier Reef, around Adelaide and Perth, one each in Hobart and at Uluru.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Australia cost?
Between 102 € at the Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders and 1,258 € at Lizard Island Resort.
Which hotels are on the Great Barrier Reef?
Among others, Lizard Island Resort, the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort and The Reef House Palm Cove.
Is there a hotel at Uluru?
Yes, Longitude 131; your travel advisor will give you the price.
Is there a minimum stay in Australia?
At 51 hotels the benefits apply from the first night, at the others from two nights.
Which hotel has the largest suite?
The InterContinental Hayman Island Resort: the Beach House of 400 m².
Can I earn hotel points in Australia?
At 52 hotels, for example with ALL (Accor), Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt and Brilliant by Langham.
When is the best time to visit Australia?
From September to November and March to May for the south, from May to October for the reef and the Outback.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Australia?
The most expensive hotel in Australia is Lizard Island Resort, with rates from 1,257 € a night. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders has the lowest entry price at 102 €.
