Monthly Archives: February 2016

Hotel Watermark Gold Coast(Ranking: 4.5) – Gold Coast

Recently turning nine years young, Hotel Watermark is one of the latest luxury hotels to grace the shores of the vibrant Gold Coast. This 4½ star property comes complete with all the first-class amenities one would expect of an international hotel, including 385 plush rooms and suites; two stylish restaurants, five spacious conference venues and an impressive range of health and recreational facilities. Hotel Watermark truly is a home away from home, featuring a wide selection of rooms and suites designed for comfort and relaxation. Rooms offer an extensive selection of convenient amenities together with sweeping windows to capitalise on the Hotel’s breathtaking natural surrounds.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • Home to a talented team of chefs and two superb restaurants, Hotel Watermark is always a pleasure when it comes to informal dining. Waves Restaurant and Amalfi Bistro & Wine Bar are enormously popular among locals and holiday-makers alike, satisfying any appetite for great food at great prices. Boasting a range of creative cocktails, imported beers and one of the most comprehensive wine selections in South-East Queensland, Amalfi Bistro & Wine Bar provides a complete dining experience, ideal for a romantic dinner or any special occasion.
Hotel Facilities:
  • Day or night, there is always something to do at Hotel Watermark, with a fully equipped gymnasium and two heated swimming pools available for guests looking to stay in shape. Hotel Watermark also features a unique Japanese-inspired day spa and the brand new Elixir hair studio.
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 5588 8333
  • Fax: 5588 8300
  • Address: 3032 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, 4217

Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise(Ranking: 4) – Gold Coast

A deluxe hotel located in the heart of Surfers Paradise offering all the experiences synonymous with Australia's favourite destination: golden beaches, al-fresco cafes, chic boutiques, lively entertainment and nightlife right on it's doorstep. Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise is perfectly located in the heart of one of Australia’s most popular resort destinations, surrounded by shops, dining, entertainment and only 100 metres to patrolled beaches. The hotel is convenient to all the Gold Coast attractions including numerous international golf courses, shopping malls and theme parks.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • The Rooms: All 404 spacious accommodation rooms boast a private furnished balcony with views and offer a superior level of comfort and security. Room choice has been designed to suit guest requirements from singles to families and include king or double / double configuration.
  • Sirocco Restaurant: The hotels signature restaurant, Sirocco Restaurant and Bar opened October 2005 and offers buffet and a la carte dining with distinct Mediterranean and Seafood influences.
  • Sirocco provides an innovative marriage of flavours with distinctive Mediterranean and Seafood influences, in both buffet and a la carte dining.
  • With a collective mixture of contemporary and classic design featuring semi-formal, casual and alfresco dining, the feel is warm and inviting.
Hotel Facilities:
  • Outdoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Health/Fitness Center On-Site, 2 restaurants, tour desk, beauty salon, laundry services, room service, business center, complimentary Parking and meeting rooms
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 5579 1000
  • Fax: 5592 2908
  • Address: 22 View Avenue, 4217

Gold Coast International Hotel(Ranking: 5) – Gold Coast

Located in the very heart of the Gold Coast with the sparkling waters and white sandy beaches of Surfers Paradise just only a 50 meters away stands the premium Gold Coast International Hotel. Affectively known as the GCI Hotel, the hotel offers 296 recently refurbished rooms with either ocean or mountain and river views from their private balconies.The GCI is ideally situated within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants and nightlife and within only minute’s drive to world-class golf courses, theme parks and native and wildlife reserves. The GCI can cater for every guest, whether it’s a romantic getaway for two or a corporate conference for up to 750. All complimented by our strong commitment to customer service. At the GCI we are always inviting, always innovative, always interesting…
Room Features & Amenities:
  • At the GCI you can relax in comfort of your surroundings or, with a world of adventure at your door, you can explore everything the Gold Coast has to offer. Our 24hour Tour Desk Team can arrange anything from revitalizing massages and delicious dinning options to jetski safaris through some of Australia’s largest protected waterways. At the GCI it’s all possible and it’s all here waiting for you!
Hotel Facilities:
  • Three award winning restaurants
  • Cocktail lounge and bar
  • Day spa
  • Swim up bar
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor & outdoor spas
  • Sauna & steam rooms
  • Tennis courts
  • Fully equipped gymnasium
  • Undercover parking
  • Guest laundry
  • 24hr Business centre
  • In-house security
  • Guest lounge
  • Concierge – tour desk
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 5584 1200
  • Fax: 5584 1280
  • Address: 7 Staghorn Avenue, 4217

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise(Ranking: 4.5) – Gold Coast

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is a luxury resort hotel set amongst a luscious tropical setting. With two stunning towers the hotel gives you the flexibility to choose between 4 ½ and 5 star accommodation. Centrally located between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise, the hotel is within walking distance from award wining restaurants and cafes, major shopping centres, Jupiter’s Casino, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and only 200 metres to the beach.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • The Rooms:All 378 spacious accommodation rooms boast a private furnished balcony with ocean views. Choose between 4 ½ star accommodation or luxurious 5 star accommodation in the gold tower. All rooms feature separate shower and bath and some rooms have a spa bath.
  • Four Winds Revolving Restaurant: Located on the 26th floor, Four Winds Revolving Restaurant is one of the hotels restaurants and Queensland’s only revolving restaurant. Indulge in a sumptuous seafood and exotic international buffet as you enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of the Gold Coast city, hinterland and ocean.
Hotel Facilities:
  • 3 bars, an entertainment centre and 2 restaurants
  • 2 swimming pools with hot spas and sundecks, tennis court, gymnasium and beauty salon.
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 5592 9900
  • Fax: 5592 1519
  • Address: 2807 Gold Coast Highway, 4217

Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort(Ranking: 4) – Gold Coast

A member of the world-wide Marriott International group. The resort is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise with beachfront access, and surrounded by shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. All 404 rooms and suites boast stunning ocean or river views and have private balconies. Guest facilities include outdoor swimming pool, spa, tennis court, game room and gymnasium with steam rooms.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • The Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort welcomes FIT's as well as leisure and incentive groups. In 2005, the hotel has been voted best Superior Hotel on the Gold Coast by the Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA)
Hotel Facilities:
  • Mini bar
  • In-room safe
  • Complimentary cable TV
  • In-house movies
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 5579 3499
  • Fax: 5592 0026
  • Address: Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd & Hanlan Street, 4217

Conrad Jupiter(Ranking: 5) – Gold Coast

Conrad Jupiters is the focal point of entertainment and excitement on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Located just five minutes from the beach and next to Queensland’s largest shopping centre, the five-star property offers guests a host of recreational facilities, including a wide range of wining and dining options. There are five award-winning restaurants to choose from, 9 exciting bars, 24-hour casino and our latest stage spectacular, Tempo Rouge.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • Tempo Rouge – Conrad Jupiters Stage Spectacular: Take an awe-inspiring journey through an exotic world of breathtaking colour, mesmerising global rhythms and explosive energy of Conrad Jupiters’ live stage spectacular, Tempo Rouge. Watch in wonder as spectacular international acts transport you from the raw heart-thumping Latino Brazilian beats and gloriously extravagant costumes of Rio Carnivale to the heart of Africa with the incredible Limpopo African Acrobats and the mystical magic of the thundering heartlands. The show is available from Monday to Saturday from 8pm, Wednesday matinee 12.30pm and Saturday matinee 5pm.
  • Conrad Jupiters' Executive Floors: Offer a wealth of experiences for the discerning traveller. 101 rooms feature sweeping Gold Coast views, with high-speed internet access, CD and DVD players and a widescreen LCD monitor. For just a small room supplement, the Executive Lounge is home to your Express check-in and personal concierge. There are two boardrooms for meetings, or video-conferences, multiple Internet capable workstations and a business library, complimentary daily breakfast and newspapers, pre-dinner drinks and canapés.
Hotel Facilities:
  • Food Fantasy: Turn all your gastronomic fantasies into reality as you enjoy a lavish buffet in this award-winning family restaurant, which has become a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Located on the Casino Level, Food Fantasy is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Spinners: A relaxing and friendly 24 hour restaurant offering a la carte dining from light snacks to hearty meals. Located on the Casino Level, Spinners is also the ideal place for coffee and cake. Open daily.
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 5592 8100
  • Fax: 5592 8446
  • Address: Broadbeach Island, 4218

Holiday Inn Cairns(Ranking: 4) – Cairns

Holiday Inn Cairns is superbly located on the Cairns Esplanade only a five-minute walk from the shopping, entertainment and business centre of Cairns. Featuring 237 comfortably appointed guestrooms, Holiday Inn Cairns reflects the ambience of the Tropics with breathtaking views overlooking the Coral Sea and rainforest clad mountains.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Free Morning Newspaper Delivered to Room
  • Hairdryer
  • In Room Movies - Pay Per View
  • In Room Safe
  • In Room Video Check-out
  • Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Iron / Ironing Board
  • Mini Bar
Hotel Facilities:
  • The unique rainforest Atrium is designed to represent a mini rainforest surrounded by tropical plants, rock pools and Barramundi fish. The hotel also features a relaxing Lobby Bar, bottle shop, swimming pool, heated spa, large sundeck, fitness centre, tour desk, gift shop, 24-hour room service, free undercover parking and Atriums Restaurant, famous for its seafood and international cuisine.
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 4050 6070
  • Fax: 4031 3770
  • Address: 121 - 123 The Esplanade & Florence Street, 4870

Cairns Colonial Club Resort(Ranking: 4) – Cairns

The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is set within 11 acres (4.5 hectares) of tropical gardens, with 3 lagoon swimming pools and 3 resort restaurants, and combines the tranquility of a tropical resort with the advantages of a mainstream hotel, and is one of the most popular resorts in Tropical North Queensland. The Cairns Colonial Club Resort combines the tranquility of a tropical resort with the advantages of a mainstream hotel, to create an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions in and around Cairns. Situated on award-winning, 11 acres (4.5 hectares) of tropical gardens and lagoon-style swimming pools, the resort has proven to be amongst one of the most popular resorts in Tropical North Queensland.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • Rooms range from our 3 star, simple and functional Standard Rooms, to our spacious and newly refurbished (2005) VIP Suites. With a total of 5 room types available, we offer guests an excellent range of accommodation to choose from.
  • All rooms open up straight into our gardens, are low set (ground floor and first floor).
Hotel Facilities:
  • Three large lagoon style swimming pools
  • Complimentary transfers to and from the Resort from the Airports, Wharf and Railway Station
  • Three Restaurants and four bars
  • Complimentary transfers to/from the Resort from the Airports, Wharf and Railway Station
  • Free courtesy shuttle service to the city centre
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 4053 5111
  • Fax: 4053 7072
  • Address: 18 - 26 Cannon Street, 4870

Bay Village Tropical Retreat(Ranking: ) – Cairns

Nestled amongst an acre of lush tropical gardens in the very heart of Cairns, you will enjoy the superb location and comfort of our family owned boutique hotel... specialising in that personal touch. Our resort style surrounds make Bay Village Tropical Retreat a perfect base to discover the region's natural wonders of reef, rainforest and outback. Located within easy walking distance to Cairns waterfront and the central business district, our resort style property boasts a la carte dining, a free form swimming pool, poolside cocktail bar, guest laundry and award winning gardens.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • Bay Village Tropical Retreat offers a variety of rooms including standard, family, studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments tastefully decorated and complimented with the warmth of forest timber to enhance the tropical surroundings.
  • The Retreat also boasts Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant which exudes atmosphere and offers authentic Balinese cuisine indoor or outdoor seating. Complimentary return airport transfers (7am-7pm) and an internet café are also available. We invite your clients to experience our tropical hospitality!
Hotel Facilities:
  • Courtesy Airport Transfers (07.00am - 7.00pm)
  • Internet room for guests
  • On Site Parking
  • Tour Desk
  • Fully Licensed Restaurant
  • Poolside Cocktail Bar
  • Safety Deposit
  • Guest Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room Service
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 4051 4622
  • Fax: 4051 4057
  • Address: Bay Village Tropical Retreat, 4870

Hyatt Regency Adelaide(Ranking: 5) – Adelaide

Hyatt Regency Adelaide is situated in one of Adelaide's finest locations in the heart of the city. Situated on the picturesque River Torrens, the hotel is part of the spectacular new Riverbank development and is adjacent to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Festival Centre and Casino.
Room Features & Amenities:
  • The hotel is a short stroll from the city's main shopping precinct and a 15 minute drive from the Adelaide Domestic and International Airports. A number of local tourist attractions are also within close proximity to the hotel, whilst the famous Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine districts, and the stunning Kangaroo Island are all within easy travelling distance.
Hotel Facilities:
  • The Rooms: Hyatt Regency Adelaide boasts 367 superbly appointed rooms, including 63 Regency Club rooms and 21 luxurious suites. Spacious in design, all rooms offer either magnificent views of the city or of the River Torrens and surrounding parklands, and are equipped with high speed internet access. Guests staying in the Regency Club rooms and Suites enjoy exclusive access to the Regency Club Lounge where they are treated to a range of special privileges.
  • Female Guestrooms: We also offer a series of guestrooms designed specifically for corporate female travellers. These rooms offer a unique range of in-room amenities including everything from special bathroom amenities such as two different aromatherapy eye gels (citrus for morning and lavender for evening), and a handmade bath bomb to fresh flowers.
  • Dining options: Food connoisseurs are continuously drawn to Hyatt Regency Adelaide for its choice of three award-winning restaurants. Covering a range of different cuisine styles, the restaurants collectively provide a taste for every occasion. The hotel's signature restaurant, Blake's Restaurant & Wine Bar, presents modern, innovative Australian cuisine complemented by an award-winning wine list. Other choices include Shiki Japanese Restaurant and Riverside Restaurant (buffet).
Contact Details:
  • Tel: 8231 1234
  • Fax: 8231 1120
  • Address: North Terrace, 5000