Best Resort Hotels in Queensland

Featuring luxury suites with stunning rain forest and coastal views, this exclusive Balinese-style mountain retreat is just a 10-minute drive from the edge of Port Douglas. It features a saltwater pool and a spacious patio offering rain forest views. This adult-only resort features a number of beautifully furnished suites with private grounds and an outdoor sitting area. Each suite features a walk-in closet, a TV and DVD player. All suites have a hand-carved Balinese king bed with luxurious mattress and bed linens. The deluxe suites include an outdoor shower. Guests are welcome to relax on the patio, on the lounge chairs by the pool or enjoy an outdoor meal in the barbecue area. There is a tour desk available to assist with booking local activities and the front desk is available 24/7. Mai Tai Resort is a 1-hour drive from Cairns Airport.

- "Exceptional. Loved every moment. Andre is awesome." - "Pleasant, relaxed, rooms very clean and Andre has great knowledge of the area." - "You don't have to die to be in heaven ✨️" - "Blissful long weekend in a luxurious haven of tranquility" - "Relaxing retreat - ideal for extended stays." - "All too brief escape from Melbourne"

The 4-star By The Sea Resort is located in the center of Port Douglas, next to Four Mile Beach and just a 2-minute walk from the restaurants along Macrossan Street. All apartments come with full kitchen facilities and many also have sea views. Free bikes are provided for guests to explore both the beach and village. When heading to the beach, the resort provides complimentary towels, umbrellas, ice boxes and chairs. The self-contained apartments at By The Sea Port Douglas include unlimited free high-speed internet access. All have private barbecues on their balconies to you to enjoy. Netflix and other streaming is available in all rooms. Guests at By the Sea Port Douglas also have free access to a DVD library with over 1000 titles, as well as iPads, laptops, and games. Free underground car parking is provided.

- "By the sea port douglas" - "Perfect perfect perfect!" - "Awesome" - "Friendly staff, excellent location and amenities" - "Great Stay" - "A well appointed hotel for beach holiday. Communication excellent." - "Beyond our expectations - loved it and will be back." - "Great place to stay!" - "Perfect for a few nights stay. Lots of facilities and friendly staff." - "Would highly recommend this gem!" - "The Girls are great hosts and would highly recommend By the sea"

Located in Airlie Beach, 6.3 miles from Abel Point Marina, Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the resort, all rooms have a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Whitsunday Art Gallery is 4 miles from Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach, while Port of Airlie is 8 miles from the property. Whitsunday Coast Airport is 22 miles away.

- "We couldn’t be happier with our stay at freedom shores." - "Very enjoyable" - "Perfect honeymoon or girls getaway spot" - "Amazing" - "Only an overnight stay, but it’s a fabulous property to stay at." - "We totally enjoyed our stay, sitting on our balcony watching butterflies, birds and kangaroos was beautiful. Lovely peac" - "Superb" - "What an absolutely heavenly treat. Everything was just perfect and the staff so helpful and kind. I loved my stay and di"

Palm Bay Resort is a luxury resort offering accommodations with access to an outdoor pool, a private beach area, a day spa and and a tennis court. All rooms features a balcony with a hammock and outdoor furniture. The beachfront Palm Bay Resort is located in a secluded area of Long Island with the Coral Sea located in-front and a rainforest located behind the property. The resort is accessible via water taxi, seaplane or helicopter. Guests can also access the iconic Great Barrier Reef by seaplane or helicopter from the resort. The house overlooks the Whitsunday Passage towards Hamilton Island. The private rooms are surrounded by lush gardens. Some rooms are beachfront while others have both garden and water views. After a day of kayaking, fishing or hiking you can relax on your balcony or enjoy a cocktail from the fully licensed bar while watching the sunset from the beachfront pavilion.

- "Our Paradise" - "amazing" - "Paradise found" - "Perfect location, great facility" - "Perfect Slice of paradise" - "A little slice of paradise!" - "A small paradise!" - "Absolutely incredible. An island and wildlife/sea life paradise" - "The perfect island escape!" - "A little piece of paradise" - "Best place ever." - "An absolute treat for a 2-night stay. Fantastic atmosphere, loved the hospitality, views and nature."

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands. The stylish and tranquil retreat offers modern rooms and suites with free WiFi and a full buffet breakfast. The resort features an open-air cinema, outdoor pools and three bars and restaurants. All accommodations provides spacious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with free in-house movies. Most feature a private balcony or terrace with views of the ocean, marina or tropical gardens. Interconnecting rooms for families and accessible rooms are available. You can choose from a choice of restaurants at the resort including Graze, Inkstone Kitchen & Bar and an Asian Fusion restaurant. Guests can take a stroll through Daydream's rainforest walk or work out in the fitness center. The property also features over 20 free on-island activities including kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a public fish feeding show. The tour desk can book a Living Reef Guided Snorkel, meet and feed Barry the Shovelnose Ray or experience what it’s like to be a Marine Biologist for a day, as well as Whitsunday and Great Barrier Reef day tours.

- "Wanted to see the Whit Sundays bucket list - tick !!" - "Second trip, more to come. We just love it" - "We meet again" - "Highly recommended" - "Beautiful tropical paradise" - "The most magical weekend" - "Extremely chill and beautiful location" - "One of the best holidays we've had." - "We had a great short break away with perfect weather" - "Daydream Getaway" - "Magic views, food selection needs attention"

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is a 5-star resort, boasting an elegant and stylish design. Set in beautiful surrounds, guests enjoy access to a saltwater beach lagoon pool. The Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Warner Bros Movieworld, are within a 15-minute drive. Mount Tamborine and the Gold Coast Hinterland are within a 30-minute drive. Boasting lush garden or water views, the spacious guest rooms feature wooden flooring, quality bed linens, a flat-screen TV, high-speed internet access and shutters opening onto a furnished balcony. Guests can choose between relaxing by the swimming pools or playing a round of golf at 1 of 2 internationally-renowned championship golf courses —The Pines and The Palms. Guests also enjoy access to The Recreational Center which offers a fitness center and 5 tennis courts. It is just a short walk to the The Marine Village, located on the water's edge of Coomera River and offers over 80 restaurants, cafés and boutique stores.

- "Very relaxing!" - "Very enjoyable ,great food ,will come again ." - "Our stay could not have been any better! Everything was PERFECT!!" - "We will be back!" - "lovely night away" - "Excellent resort to recover and relax after a busy few days leading up to Wedding day." - "We will be back. Next time stay longer." - "Genuinely wished I could stay longer" - "Brilliant 4 days stay was a brilliant hotel 😎" - "Thoroughly enjoyable"

Peppers Beach Club is located near Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. It's a one-hour drive north of Cairns. The resort features a lagoon pool, fitness center and a tour desk. WiFi and in-house movies are available. Each room at Peppers Beach Club has a balcony, cable TV and air conditioning. Peppers Beach Club is located in a landscape where two World Heritage listed-territories meet, The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

- "Relaxing, luxurious and comfortable" - "Great break away in a beautiful location staying in the lovely accomdation" - "Relaxing family time" - "Amazing place to stay in a great location" - "A bit of paradise close to the center of Port Douglas" - "It was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay." - "Amazing stay, fantastic location, 2nd time here and we will be back!" - "Would highly recommend as a place to stay. Location and complex layout were exceptional"

Located on the World-Heritage-listed Heron Island, this resort offers free snorkeling lessons in the outdoor pool and free guided reef walks. Rooms at the Heron Island Resort feature bright living areas, which open onto balconies or terraces with forest or sea views. Each has a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. All include beach towels and sun umbrellas. Heron Island Resort has a day spa offering massages and facials. The tour desk organizes a variety of diving and snorkeling tours around many Great Barrier Reef locations. Shearwater Restaurant offers buffet and á la carte options with views over the Coral Sea. Guests can sip cocktails on the outdoor terrace or relax in the Pandanus Lounge. Heron Island Resort is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone.

- "If you haven’t visited Heron Island and this resort you habe to soon !" - "Awesome, authentic exotic resort" - "We enjoyed our family holiday, the weather wasn’t ideal but we still had activities to keep us entertained." - "Amazing" - "Average"

Kingfisher Bay Resort offers modern accommodations, varied delicacies in its 3 restaurants and many bush walking tracks. It is located on the World Heritage listed Fraser Island, near Great Sandy Strait. The eco-friendly resort offers spacious self-contained villas and air-conditioned hotel rooms. Accommodations feature a balcony, offering fantastic views of the natural surroundings. Kingfisher Bay Resort features 4 swimming pools, each fitted with sun loungers. Guests can also take advantage of the eco-tours provided by Kingfisher's knowledgeable staff. The resort is a 50-minute ferry crossing from River Heads in Hervey Bay.

- "Great stay on K'gari" - "We enjoyed it very much, all together it was amazing including the boottrip and the flight in the day tour." - "Love Fraser Island😍" - "Enjoyable holidays in paradise." - "Loved it very relaxing" - "More than satisfied with this choice of holiday, fantastic destination, resort & staff excellent." - "Overall. Excellent" - "all good" - "Stunning Location" - "Best Kgari Accommadations right at ferry landing"

This 5-star resort is located on the secluded beachfront of Four Mile Beach, close to Alexandra Reefs. It offers a large lagoon pool with a bar, an 18-hole golf course, fitness center and a hot tub. Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas provides a variety of large, luxury studio rooms and apartments, each with tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a complimentary bathroom and amenities kit. Each features a private bathroom, cable TV and a mini-bar. Sea Temple’s restaurant overlooks the lagoon pool serves meals and drinks in a relaxed environment. Special children's menus can be arranged for the little ones. Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas is a 2-minute drive from the Sea Temple Golf & Country Club. The property is located 31 mi from Cairns Airport.

- "Great" - "A fabulous holiday in Port Douglas" - "Dream place to stay" - "Great place to enjoy and chill" - "Peaceful" - "World class service with let your hair down feel." - "Beautiful tropical hotel" - "Fantastic long weekend away!" - "Awesome" - "Enjoyment" - "totally recommending to family & friends & will return again for another family adventure" - "It was comfortable, restful, quiet and I enjoyed my stay."

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort features a central location on Hastings Street, just 1 mi from Noosa National Park. It offers an on-site restaurant, a day spa and a heated outdoor pool. All studios have a private balcony with views of either Noosa Village, the resort’s pool, Noosa River or the beautiful Laguna Bay. All studios have a kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Each also comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Aqua Day Spa features an extensive range of services with over 60 beauty and body treatments. The outdoor pool is surrounded by beautiful landscaped tropical gardens. You can approach the concierge team to assist you with dining recommendations and travel tips. Experience modern European flavors with Noosa's flair for seasonal produce and local ingredients at Noosa Beach House Restaurant. Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort is 1.9 mi from Noosa Springs Golf Course and a 25-minute drive from the Eumundi markets.

- "10/10 recommend. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else." - "Perfect holiday destination" - "Unbelievable, I will stay here every time from now on!" - "We will be back" - "We had a excellent stay and the staff were amazing" - "Clean, friendly and luxurious" - "Noosa 5 Star" - "Loved it so much!" - "Absolutely amazing" - "The location was a very short stroll to amazing restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, and course some of the best beaches"

Set on over 140 acres of native forest and boasting a private beach, Thala Beach Nature Reserve is an Eco-friendly wildlife retreat. This secluded sanctuary is nestled on a coastal headland and offers magnificent views of the sparkling Coral Sea. Thala Beach Nature Reserve is conveniently located within 10 minutes’ drive of Port Douglas. It is 45 minutes’ drive from Cairns City Center. Guests can explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. These boutique timber bungalows offer ocean, mountain or forest views. Guests can relax on their private balcony and enjoy the native birds and wildlife. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a bathtub, a refrigerator, and a mini-bar. The property features an organic coconut plantation, and natural swimming pools formed by granite boulders and waterfalls. Free guided nature tours are available and include Coconut Odyssey, stargazing at an outdoor observatory, wildlife walks and bird-watching tours.

- "We would love to go back." - "Memorable for all the right reasons" - "The stay was very organic and beautiful- peacefulness embodied." - "We loved it so much we will be back" - "Wonderful" - "Loved loved loved" - "Would definitely recommend for a relaxing few days!" - "A week in paradise." - "Fabulous" - "Private beach, amazing scenery, staff sooo nice, bungalow large and comfortable, restaurant food scrumptious and they dr"

A tropical oasis of white sandy beaches, lush palm trees and sparkling waters awaits you at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef. This private island is located in the Whitsundays, in the heart of the pristine Great Barrier Reef. Guests can experience elegant resort living in luxurious and modern accommodations, with all rooms featuring a private balcony and sea or garden views. Free WiFi and complimentary breakfast are included. The spa is a blissful sanctuary, dedicated to personal pampering including facials, body wraps and massages. Also on offer are a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis court and swimming pool. The resort features 5 restaurants with Italian, Asian and modern Australian cuisines. For a private dining experience you can enjoy a romantic twilight dinner or gourmet beach picnic. Hayman Island is a scenic 55-minute boat cruise from Hamilton Island or a 15-minute flight by helicopter or sea plane. Inter-island excursions, and diving, snorkeling and fishing adventures can be arranged.

- "Best honeymoon destination with the best people!" - "Very relaxing- thank you" - "tranquility in paradise" - "Loved everything in this resort." - "Excellent" - "Amazing holiday but expect to pay a lot" - "Absolute luxury! Excellent what we needed!" - "The resort is excellent, the staff are happy and nothing is an issue, the food was outstanding." - "Luxury at its Best! Thank you for everything!" - "the best of the best"

Boasting an infinity pool and a private beach area, this resort offers adult only, beachfront accommodations with free WiFi and free airport/hotel transfers. Each room has a private balcony with stunning Coral Sea views. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Beach Club offers a free chauffeur service to take guests around Hamilton Island. Guests can make use of the free water sports equipment, including windsurfing and snorkeling. Overlooking the palm-fringed pool, Beach Club Restaurant offers à la carte dining and creative cocktails. There are also a number of restaurants within a 5-minute walk. The stylish, adult only rooms have flat-screen cable TV, an iPod dock and a DVD player. The private bathroom has a bathrobe, hairdryer and guest toiletries. Hamilton Island Beach Club is only 0.6 mi from the Great Barrier Reef Airport. Dent Island is a 5-minute ferry ride away.

- "Hated to leave!" - "The entire experience was excellent." - "Absolutely wonderful stay with extremely helpful staff." - "Great location, great views from the room but a lack of staff and the hotel closing at 10pm spoilt it for us."

Located next to the beautiful Conway National Park, BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort features an outdoor pool with sun loungers. All accommodations features a patio and garden views. BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort is only 4 minutes’ drive from Shute Harbor, the gateway to the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Airlie Beach and Funnel Bay are each within 5 minutes’ drive. Each villa and apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen with a microwave, stove and tea/coffee making facilities. All linen is provided. Enjoy a fresh-cooked meal using the free gas BBQ facilities. Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

- "Would Sty Again" - "Nice setting with the trees and birds. Very peaceful. We had great one night stay." - "Nice clean park and cabins were comfortable" - "I was there for my R&R from the mines and I loved every bit of my stay.Great rooms with everything I needed plus the" - "Clean units. Ripper shower." - "I love our stay, it was a nice little get away, definitely would recommend checking it out" - "Great stay!" - "It was perfect"

Offering luxurious villas with free WiFi, a private plunge pool and a patio with a BBQ, Niramaya Villas and Spa is just 10 minutes’ walk from Four Mile Beach. Guests enjoy a restaurant, a bar and a 30-yard pool. All villas boast lake or garden views, a kitchen and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each offers an outdoor shower, a bathtub and quality guest toiletries. Some villas also include a spa bath. Bordered by rainforest gardens, Niramaya Villas are a 5-minute drive from Port Douglas and a 15-minute drive from Mossman Gorge. Palm Cove is 35 minutes’ drive away. You can work-out in the fitness center or play a game of tennis. The Niramaya Spa offers soothing massages and treatments. The tour desk books Great Barrier Reef cruises and Daintree Rainforest tours. Niramaya Restaurant & Bar is a seasonal restaurant located on the grounds of Niramaya Villas and Spa. Guests are also welcome to self-cater in their villa.

- "We will be nback." - "Absolutely stunning" - "We have re-booked for next year. It was great." - "Lovely staff. The lush grounds are beautiful. The water bill must be phenomenal!" - "Loved it . Would defo come again" - "A great relaxing environment for anyone to down tools and take a much needed break." - "Beautiful villas equipped with everything, very kind staff, excellent restaurant." - "Relaxing, private and although a resort had an intimate, lux vibe."

A 8-minute walk from Phillip Island Wildlife Park in Cowes, Phillip Island Villa - Phillip Island Resort provides accommodations with access to a sauna, hot tub, and fitness room. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.6 miles from A Maze’N Things. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Providing a balcony and garden views, the villa includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. The villa also offers an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor pool for guests to relax in. For guests with children, Phillip Island Villa - Phillip Island Resort features kids pool and outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is 3.1 miles from the accommodation, while Newhaven Yacht Squadron is 8.9 miles away. Essendon Fields Airport is 92 miles from the property.

Offering luxurious accommodations with free Wi-Fi at the lodge, free meals and a private patio boasting stunning Coral Sea views, Orpheus Island Lodge is surrounded by serene, white sand beaches and 1,368 hectares of National Park. Guests can take a dip in an infinity pool or relax with a unique, indigenous-inspired treatment at the Gwandalan Day Spa. The resort has a bar and restaurant with an alfresco-style dining area. Accommodations rates include all gourmet meals prepared by the head chef, using local produce and fresh seafood. Located just 50 mi north of Townsville, Orpheus Island offers a secluded paradise escape set on the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. It is a 30-minute scenic helicopter ride from Townsville Airport or a 1.5 hour ride from Cairns. The surrounding World Heritage-listed Marine Park features snorkeling and diving with over a thousand species of tropical reef fish. Each of the refurbished beachfront rooms offer bright and modern décor, a 32-inch LED flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Crisp white bed linens and Li’tya guest amenities are provided. Your inclusions feature activities such as a daily Orpheus experience, which includes snorkeling, fishing, and island cruises.

- "Best decision we made" - "Nice relaxing getaway" - "Nice hotel / island but not that amazing snorkelling wise"

Positioned on the absolute waterfront and just a short stroll to the enchanting Airlie Beach, lies the Coral Sea Resort. The resort forms part of the award-winning Coral Sea Resort, with its relaxed atmosphere, collection of adventure tourism operators and eclectic cafes and restaurants. A short stroll along a waterfront boardwalk is the Coral Sea Marina which is home to not only stunning superyachts but also a range of quality tours providing access to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. The former Coral Sea Resort came under new ownership in July 2019 with the hotel merging with the adjacent Abell Point Marina – the merged entity then rebranded as Coral Sea Resort. Resort refurbishments have now been completed with the vision to enhance guest stay as well as leverage the resort’s unique absolute waterfront location. Coral Sea Resort features a variety of rooms including deluxe suites and apartments. Many of these rooms are blessed with stunning ocean views. All accommodations includes a complimentary continental breakfast. Hot a la carte options and barista coffee available at an additional charge. There is an enticing array of facilities on offer throughout the resort. A contemporary restaurant and bar, 82 ft swimming pool, private jetty, beach, private cabanas, a spa, a variety of function and event spaces, and on-site undercover parking. Coral Sea Resort is a popular destination for weddings, corporate functions, and other events. If you have any queries regarding any events held at the resort during your stay, please don’t hesitate to contact us. In addition, throughout the Coral Sea Resort there are multiple dining options, fitness facilities, outdoor leisure space, and over 50 tourism operators providing a range of day and overnight tours throughout the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.