Small Boutique hotels in AUSTRALIA

Standing in eighteen acres of spectacular tropical gardens, Spicers Tamarind Retreat & Spa enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Set in just nine stand-alone villas, this splendid luxury boutique property provides exclusive accommodation, award-winning cuisine and a range of bespoke activities in a secluded, Asian-style setting. Perfect for tranquil visits to this beautiful area of Queensland, Spicers Tamarind Retreat & Spa is within easy reach of the quaint local villages of Maleny and Montville, famous for their art and craft galleries, and is also just half an hour's drive from the spectacular beaches and rolling surf of the Sunshine Coast. Guests can explore the rainforest by mountain bike, explore the local area on foot or just relax with one of Spicer's exclusive picnic hampers by Gardners Falls, just a five minute walk away. Fine dining is one of the top priorities at Spicers Tamarind Retreat & Spa, and The Tamarind restaurant, the proud holder of Two Chef's Hats, specialises in modern Asian cuisine combined with Western presentation and influences. The resort is also home to the Tamarind Cooking School, where guests can learn the intricacies of Thai, French and Italian cuisine in state-of-the art facilities under the expert guidance of Tamarind's chefs.

Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards, Spicers Vineyards Estate is set in an elegant traditionally styled lodge, strategically located between Singleton and Bokolbin. This charming boutique property provides luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exclusive wine experiences in a delightful bushland setting. Perfect for intimate, romantic visits to this fabulous corner of New South Wales, Spicers Vineyards Estate can arrange fascinating private wine tours to the wineries and vineyards of this world famous wine producing region. But it is not just about wine. Surrounded by three national parks, the town of Singleton has a number of historic monuments, along with one of the largest sundials in the world. Other attractions and activities available for guests include horse-riding, golf and even hot-air ballooning. Spicers Vineyards Estate's exclusive restaurant, the Botanica, serves delicious modern Australian cuisine, with the focus on seasonality and freshness. As befits an establishment with its own private vineyard, the Botanica boasts an award winning wine list, and guests can enjoy fabulous views over the vines and the Brokenback Mountain Range. For total relaxation and rejuvenation, guests can take advantage of the Spa Anise at Spicers Vineyards Estate, an elegant new day spa with two treatment rooms, natural timber flooring and private courtyards.

Located in the charming little town of Stirling, in Adelaide Hills, Sticky Rice Villas is a unique new design property, set in three spectacular villas, forming a part of the Sticky Rice Cooking School. This award-winning boutique property is a magnificent spot for relaxing visits to this beautiful region, less than half an hour from the centre of Adelaide. Sticky Rice provides a huge range of cooking classes every day of the week, either for groups or individuals. Gourmet Food Tours and special weekend packages are also organised. For guests wishing to explore further afield, Stirling and Adelaide Hills offer a magnificent choice of landmarks and attractions, such as the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens, the Cleland National Park, and the Cedars, the historic home of one of Australia's most famous painters, Hans Heysen. Outdoor activities available close by the Villas include mountain biking, hiking and golf on a number of excellent courses. Sticky Rice Villas' award-winning accommodation is situated in three unique villas, offering Bed and Breakfast rates and various gourmet retreat packages. Each villa features individually themed décor, and is luxuriously furnished and equipped with a range of high-tech amenities.

This unique property is located in the heart of Melbourne's buzzing Flinders Lane district, and is set in a magnificently restored and modernised late-thirties clothing warehouse. After a recent change of ownership, the Adelphi Hotel provides luxurious boutique accommodation and unique cuisine in a spectacular city-centre setting. Perfect for both business and pleasure visits to Melbourne city centre, The Adelphi stands in the midst of one of the city's most fashionable districts, and is surrounded on all sides by a huge selection of excellent cafés and restaurants, and chic and fascinating shopping. Many of Melbourne's most important landmarks and historic sites are within easy walking distance of Adelphi Hotel, including Federation Square, St. Pauls Cathedral, the Regent Theatre and the National Gallery of Victoria. The city's excellent tram system provides quick and easy links with the rest of the city and the greater region. Along with its thirty-four sumptuously furnished and equipped rooms, Adelphi Hotel boasts a serene lounge area, a spectacular rooftop terrace with a deck area and a unique overhanging pool, and the Om Nom Kitchen & Bar, Mon Bijou cocktail bar and the award winning Ezard restaurant, where guests can enjoy the fabulous creations of Adelphi's French trained head chef, Christy Tan.

Enjoying a fabulous location by the Pacific Ocean at Cabarita Beach, The Beach Cabarita is set in a purpose built design resort. This luxury boutique property features spacious accommodation in forty-six exclusive apartments, and is the perfect spot for an intimate break or a family holiday in the heart of New South Wales' famous Tweed Coast. The Beach Cabarita offers a huge range of facilities and amenities for guests, including the intimate terraced pool area with warm and cold pools, a heated spa and swim-up bar. The Beach Resort also boasts The Beach Bar & Grill restaurant, a hair salon, a fully equipped fitness room, a conference room, and a hotel style reception. Cabarita's beautiful patrolled beach and picturesque headland are just steps away, and are ideal for surfing and snorkelling. Guests wishing to explore further afield can enjoy the attractions of the Gold Coast, a short drive away, or the natural beauty of Mount Warning, as well as a number of National Parks. Golf enthusiasts will be delighted by a wide range of courses within easy driving distance of the resort. The Beach Cabarita's apartments feature spacious open-plan living areas, large balconies or terraces, and fully equipped kitchens with modern European appliances. All apartments are fully air-conditioned, and come with a range of high-tech amenities, including flat-screen satellite TVs, DVD players and high-speed internet connections.

Standing close to the fabulous Cable Beach in Broome, The Billi Resort enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the historic Kimberley region. Set in unique villas and luxurious tents, this delightful boutique property is the perfect spot for an intimate escape, family holidays, corporate events and unforgettable weddings. Offering luxurious accommodation in just thirteen self contained villas and luxurious eco-tents, The Billi Resort is within easy reach of many of this spectacular region's most famous landmarks and attractions, especially Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay. As the gateway to the Kimberley region, one of the last great wildernesses in the world, Broome offers an immense range of outdoor experiences and activities, from whale watching and camel rides to historic walking tours and adventure kayaking. On site, guests have access to a magnificent central pool area with day-beds set amongst the expansive gardens, with a magnificent canopy of trees and meandering wooden walkways.

Standing in lush, shaded gardens, The Dudley Boutique Hotel is a magnificent historic property, originally built in 1908. Recently having undergone a thorough restoration and renovation, this charming boutique property now provides exclusive, luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation in an idyllic village setting. Located in the heart of the pretty spa village of Hepburn Springs, The Dudley Boutique Hotel is the ideal spot for romantic getaways and tranquil, relaxing visits to this beautiful area. It is less than four kilometres from the delightful spa town of Daylesford, with its famous natural spring mineral spas, restaurants, galleries and delightful gardens. Set in the midst of the Wombat State Park, the region is a haven for hikers and mountain bikers, with a fabulous range of bush walks and trails close at hand. The Dudley Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in just six rooms and one suite. Four rooms are located in the original 1908 house, while the suite and two queen rooms are situated in the newly renovated Dudley Cottage. Although the Dudley does not have a restaurant, on weekends The Lounge and The Library offer a delicious selection of pre-dinner canapés, light snacks and indulgent desserts, along with an excellent range of local wines. For guests wishing to explore the region with a picnic, the Dudley offers a fabulous hamper, filled with tempting delights, a bottle of champagne, and complete with a blanket. Afternoon tea is also served.

This charming property is situated in a carefully restored heritage building, originally built in 1855. The Franklin Boutique Hotel enjoys an excellent location in central Adelaide and provides luxurious boutique accommodation and delicious food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has just seven rooms, all individually furnished and decorated, and have been lovingly restored and renovated by the owners of the property. All rooms are air-conditioned, and come with a range of high-tech amenities, including flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, fridges and Nespresso machines. Ideal for both business and pleasure visits to this splendid city, Franklin Boutique Hotel is within easy reach of the Central Business District, the South Australia Museum and the Adelaide Oval. Adelaide's excellent tram and bus system provides quick and easy links with the rest of the city and the greater region. Franklin Boutique Hotel Adelaide takes pride in its hearty, traditional cuisine, and offers a frequently changing menu with modern takes on favourite pub classics as well as fresh ideas from the kitchen team. There is also a fine selection of beers and an eclectic wine list. Meals can be enjoyed in the main restaurant, with its long trestle table, or out of doors in the spacious patio garden.

Enjoying a fabulous location on the waterfront at Hobart's Sullivan's Cove, The Henry Jones Art Hotel is set in a magnificent heritage building, originally a nineteenth century jam factory and warehouse. After a spectacular and innovative restoration, this luxury art hotel offers exclusive accommodation and fine cuisine surrounded by more than five-hundred unique works of art by Tasmanian artists. The perfect spot for visiting this magnificent city, The Henry Jones Art Hotel is within easy reach of many of Hobart's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Salamanca Market, MONA - the Museum of Old and New Art, and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, to name but a few. The hotel is just footsteps away from the MONA - Hobart ferry, while the CBD is a pleasant quarter of an hour's walk from the hotel. Along with its fabulous accommodation, The Henry Jones Art Hotel boasts an excellent selection of restaurants and bars, including the IXL Long Bar, which serves an wide range of speciality cocktails, fine wines, beers and spirits, along with snacks and tapas, and the flagship Henry's Restaurant, offering spectacular gourmet cuisine based on the finest fresh produce of Tasmania in reimagined traditional dishes and fascinating new tastes. The Jam Packed Café is ideal for all-day breakfast, light lunches, drinks and beverages, all in an informal waterfront atrium setting.

Standing in the heart of the Barossa Valley, on the historic Seppeltsfield road, The Louise is a purpose built design lodge offering exclusive accommodation in a magnificent setting. Perfect for relaxing visits to this beautiful wine producing region, The Louise is within easy reach of many of the Barossa Valley's most important wineries, including Seppeltsfield, Two Hands Wines, Jacob's Creek and Turkey Flat. Guests at The Louise can enjoy a fabulous range of tours and outdoor activities practically from the doorstep of the lodge, including wine tours, master-classes and tastings, hiking and cycling, wildlife experiences and cookery classes. The Louise also boasts a tennis court, a giant chess board and a petanque court. Other facilities include a fitness room, sauna, a DVD library and the Sunset Terrace and Wine Bar. One of the raisons d'être of The Louise is its gastronomic restaurant, the Apellation, where guests can enjoy fabulous a la carte and degustation menus based on the finest fresh, local ingredients - 85% of the menu comes from the Barossa Valley and South Australia. The lodge also has its own kitchen garden, as well as a rain-water filtering and bottling facility. Bread is baked on-site, and the restaurant's expert sommelier will guide guests through a magnificent range of wine pairings for every dish.

Standing in the heart of Melbourne's fashionable, up-market South Yarra district, The Lyall Hotel is an exclusive five-star boutique hotel, providing luxury accommodation, fine cuisine and full services in an elegant, friendly ambiance. Ideally located for both business and pleasure visits to this beautiful city, The Lyall Hotel is just a short walk from South Yarra's emblematic Toorak Road and Chapel Street, home to countless designer boutiques and fascinating world class restaurants. The Royal Botanic Gardens and the National Gallery of Victoria are also within easy reach, and Melbourne's excellent tram system provides speedy, efficient links to the CBD and the rest of the city. Albert Park offers an excellent golf course, and of course the Grand Prix circuit. The Lyall Hotel has forty luxurious suites, ranging in size from Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites to the unique platinum suites. The hotel's interior design features contemporary oriental touches, along with exclusively designed, custom built Australian furniture and fabrics. Each floor of the hotel has an art gallery, featuring the original work of the resident French artist Thierry B. As befits a hotel of this category, Lyall Hotel offers a range of bespoke services, from twenty-four hour room service and valet car parking to shopping privilege cards and "insider information" on South Yarra. Guests can enjoy elegant yet relaxed dining in the Bistro Lyall, while the Lyall Champage Bar serves a fine selection of French champagne, cocktails and snacks.

This charming property enjoys a delightful location, standing on a quiet street overlooking the Mitchell river in Bairnsdale. Situated in two unique historic mansions, originally built in 1886, the Riversleigh is a luxury boutique hotel providing exclusive bed and breakfast accommodation in a beautiful heritage setting. Perfect for relaxing visits to the spectacular East Gippsland region, The Riversleigh is within easy reach of many of the area's most important landmarks and attractions, including St. Mary's church, the Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach, and the spectacular rainforests. Outdoor activities available include hiking and mountain biking, as well as a fabulous range of water sports. In winter, skiing is available at Mount Hotham. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, The Riversleigh features many of the original Victorian elements that make it such an important heritage building, including the cast-iron balconies, terrazzo paving on the verandas, the etched glass surrounding many of the doors, and the beautiful ruby-glass windows that originally lit the top of the staircases. The Riversleigh's unique décor combines these historic details with elegant furnishings and a magnificent range of modern amenities, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Villa Howden offers comfortable luxury accommodation as a prestigious boutique hotel near Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. Located on the edge of the Huon Valley tourist route on the tranquil shores of the North West Bay, Villa Howden is an ideal base to discover the magnificent views from Mount Wellington and all that Hobart and the Huon Valley have to offer. The modern services and facilities and the landscaped gardens of the estate make Villa Howden perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. The conference centre with its own bar and private deck overlooking the bay is ideal for cocktail parties, board meetings, product launches and seminars. Have a quiet drink in the Piano Bar or guest lounge. Relax with a bottle of sparkling on the deck while playing a game of croquet. The friendly team takes pride in offering outstanding service and attention to detail in a location second to none. Villa Howden features a range of 10 beautiful suites, each beautifully decorated with luxurious furnishings and antiques. The elegant Water View and Villa suites seamlessly blend with the breathtaking natural scenery. The Tower suite is a welcoming, unique retreat with panoramic views across the North West Bay.