From palm-fringed Queensland beach towns in the Whitsundays to cliff-hugging New South Wales hideaways, Australia’s East Coast is dotted with small stays that punch way above their room count. Think design-led suites, locally roasted coffee at breakfast, and hosts who know the best sunset spots before Google does. Whether you’re chasing ocean views, spa days, or a weekend of wine and galleries, these eight boutique hotels deliver character, comfort, and are guaranteed to give you an effortless glow from the moment you arrive.
This Mediterranean style, boutique hotel is located on the northern end of Palm Cove Esplanade in Palm Cove, northern Queensland, directly on the beachfront. With its palm shaded balconies and cascading waterfall saltwater lagoon pool, you may just think you are in paradise. Alassio Palm Cove have self contained apartments and hotel style studio rooms starting at around $210 dollars per night. Palm Cove is a relaxing coastal town in the Cairns regions, full of swaying palms and tropical vibes.
This beachfront boutique resort will have you bumbling from one relaxing activity to the next. You will be torn whether to sip cocktails by the infinity pool, have a treatment in the island’s spa, wander aimlessly along the sandy haven beach or sail in a catamaran and take in the panoramic views. The Beach Club’s newly renovated rooms start at $740 per night but offer discounts of 20% during the week. Sorry, no kiddos allowed here.
This boutique style resort is one of Noosa’s signature beachfront properties. With cabana style retreats, sun loungers by the pool and the beach only a skip, hop and a jump from your room, you will bask in the radiance of this resort from sun up until sun down. The ocean is your font yard and Hastings Street is your backyard, what is not to love? On The Beach Noosa offer fully self contained apartments and penthouses starting at $579 per night.
The Calile Hotel is a boutique urban resort, perfect for anyone looking for some luxury living in the heart of a city. It’s “retro meets luxury” here at The Calile, where the design is inspired by cities such as Palm Springs, Miami Beach, Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City. Located on James Street, the Fifth Avenue of Brisbane, you can shop till you drop and finish the day by sipping an Aperol Spritz at the pool deck from the Hellenika restaurant. Rooms start at $258 per night.
The Island is a new renovated resort style hotel located in Surfers Paradise. It offers boutique rooms and suites with stunning views of the ocean or the Gold Coast hinterland. The hotel has all the things a resort is renowned for such as a trendy restaurant, stunning pool and deck plus a contemporary rooftop bar. With sun loungers and umbrellas, you can spend the day by the pool or enjoy a platter on the roof top watching the Gold Coast sunset. Rooms start at $144.
The Atlantic, is boutique style accommodation, set in the sought after coastal town of Byron Bay. With four beautiful, restored cottages just footsteps from the sandy beach, The Atlantic is also currently constructing a luxury beach house for future guests and artist residency spaces. Bask in the rays on the manicured lawn while you listen to the swaying of palm trees in the tropical surrounds. This is a place you won’t want to leave. Cottages are around $300 per night.
Halycon House is one of Australia’s unique, boutique beachside properties. It aims to capture the heart of Australian summers with carefree days and tranquility. Located in the gorgeous Cabarita Beach, this is coastal luxe at its finest. Enjoy a spa treatment, dine at the reputable Paper Daisy restaurant or simply soak up the sun on the pool deck and take in the ambience that is Halycon House. The rooms have all been interior designed by Anna Spiro and start at $1240 per night this summer season.
Nestled on the sandy shoreline of where Sydney’s famous harbour meets the Pacific Ocean, The Watson Bay Boutique Hotel is a destination that should be on everyone’s itinerary. Their motto is “be as lazy or as lively as you like” providing a Beach Club within the hotel for the latter. “Unplug or reconnect, escape or plunge into the action”. We recommend doing both. The laid back, contemporary styled hotel rooms start at $318 per night with discounts available.
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