Small Boutique hotels in QUEENSLAND

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat sets new standards of luxury boutique accommodation in the Whitsundays in Australia. Nestled on Pioneer Bay, at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat is conveniently located 200 meters from Airlie Beach Village, just a 2 minute level walk. Exuding luxury, romance and tropical ambience, at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat offers the travel connoisseur a perfect blend of relaxation, intimacy and personalized service for an unparalleled adults-only retreat experience. This luxury boutique hotel comprises an exclusive collection of spa suites and penthouses, with views over Port of Airlie and the Coral Sea. This romantic getaway retreat is for adults only. Guests can expect a high level of privacy coupled with exceptional unobtrusive personalized service. Suites are serviced daily whilst the retreat boasts a private sun deck, deep water horizon pool, guest BBQ, lush tropical gardens, native bird feeding, a-la-carte in room massage, facial and beauty treatments, wireless internet, tour booking agency, great barrier reef touring, concierge, valet parking and personalized limousine transfers.

This spectacular property enjoys a fabulous location, directly beside the pristine white sands of Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island. The Beach Club Resort is a luxury boutique adults only property, perfect for peaceful, relaxing getaways on this idyllic Great Barrier Reef island. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, The Beach Club Resort provides exclusive, spacious accommodation in a low-rise construction, nestled in the midst of palm trees and offering fantastic views of Catseye Beach and Whitsunday Island from all of its rooms and public areas. As part of the Hamilton Island complex, The Beach Club offers the full boutique experience, with bespoke services and a fabulous range of on-site activities, including catamaran sailing, paddle-board surfing, wind surfing and snorkelling. The resort has a spectacular infinity-edge pool, and guests also have access to to the Spa wumurdaylin. Continuing on this exclusive theme, the Beach Club Restaurant has a spectacular beachfront setting, and serves unique a la carte and tasting menus featuring modern Australian cuisine accompanied by a magnificent wine list that showcases the finest of Australian wines. The Beach Club's fifty-seven luxury double rooms are all extremely spacious and beautifully furnished, and come with plush king-size beds and a full range of high-tech amenities, including Wi-Fi, surround-sound flat-screen TVs and iPod connectivity.

Amidst the majestic Bayan trees of the UNESCO site of Daintree Rainforest is the eco-friendly Daintree Eco Lodge. The canopy of trees encircles the treehouses and allows the sounds of birds to the only alarm to wake up to, permitting each guest to reconnect with oneself. The eco resort provides a bar and restaurant in the rainforest overlooking the lagoon, an extensive spa to awaken the sense, and a refreshing swimming pool and waterfall. The fifteen great Bayan trees provide homes to the treehouses with their open plan settings and private balconies bringing every guest as close to nature as possible. Waking up to the swaying trees and a prepared breakfast are the best ways to start a day. The spectacular setting of Daintree Eco Lodge means access to many of the wonder’s that the region carries. From the deep hikes along the rivers of the rainforest to the coastal scenery and the famous Great Barrier Reef, there is an endless number of activities.

Standing in the heart of Rockhampton, The Denison Boutique Hotel is set in a lovingly restored and modernised former city administration building, a heritage listed property. This charming boutique hotel provides delightful accommodation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a highly central situation. With ceilings over four metres high, the Denison Boutique Hotel's rooms feature private balconies or terraces, and many overlook a charming rose garden. All rooms are fully air-conditioned, and come with a range of high-tech amenities, including large flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-fridges and iPod docking stations. Just over five kilometres from Rockhampton Airport - pick-up can be arranged in a 1938 Rolls Royce shooting break - and within easy reach of a number of local attractions, including Rockhampton Heritage Village museum, Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens, the Rockhampton Zoo and the Fitzroy River, the Denison Boutique Hotel is the ideal spot for easy visits to this historic Queensland town.

Enjoying a privileged location on the shores of Lake Weyba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Eumarella Shores Noosa Lake Retreat is a unique lakeside boutique property, set in ten self-contained cottages and lake houses. This luxury retreat is perfect for tranquil, relaxing visits to this beautiful natural area, less than twenty minutes from Noosa Bay. Eumarella Shores Noosa Lake Retreat offers luxurious self-catering accommodation in individually designed and decorated cottages and lake houses, all with fabulous views of Lake Weyba from their private verandahs or decks overlooking the water. Ideal for active holidays by this unique salt-water lake, guests have free use of canoes or kayaks, and fishing equipment is also available for hire. Other activities available include Noosa Ferry cruises, mountain biking on the foreshore trail or the Noosa coastal bike trail, and golf on a number of excellent courses. Noosa, with its fabulous beaches, world-famous Hastings Street and magnificent restaurants, cafés and chic shopping is also within easy reach.

Enjoying a fine central location on Brisbane's buzzing Caxton Street, Gambaro Hotel is an award-winning new-build boutique property providing luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine in the heart Queensland's vibrant capital city. Standing just a five minute walk from the Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane's most important sporting venue, Gambaro Hotel is also within reach of many more of this magnificent city's most important landmarks and attractions. Perfect for business, leisure or unique special events, Gambaro Hotel offers first class accommodation and bespoke services in a magnificent, purpose-built setting. Home to the famous Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, a Brisbane institution since 1953, the hotel also hosts the Black Hide Steakhouse Restaurant, the only restaurant in Queensland to serve an exclusive selection of world-class produce from Stanbroke Beef, one of Australia's most exclusive beef breeders and producers. Guests can also enjoy a splendid beverage list and live entertainment in the MG Bar and Terrace, while a full range of business services and venues is also available.

This unique property enjoys a fabulous location, nestled in the heart of the tropical island of Green Island, in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast from Cairns. Green Island Resort is a luxury boutique hotel, providing exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and a fantastic range of activities in an idyllic island setting. Standing just twenty-seven kilometres from the coast of Queensland at Cairns, Green Island Resort is perfect for unique holiday experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. After a forty-five minute fast catamaran transfer, guests enter a beautiful natural world, surrounded by lush tropical forests, pristine white sand beaches and bathed by the crystalline waters of the Coral Sea. Green Island Resort offers an immense range of on site activities, which include snorkelling and diving, wind-surfing, island tours and scenic helicopter flights. Green Island Resort's signature restaurant, Emeralds, serves an excellent selection of Tropical North Queensland dishes created with exotic local produce, and guests can enjoy meals in the air-conditioned dining room or on the outdoor terrace. Beach dining and room service are also available, and every evening complimentary drinks are served at sunset on the beach, a fabulous way to end the day.

This spectacular property enjoys a truly unique location, perched high in the trees in six individually designed pole cabins, nestled in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands. Mt Quincan Crater Retreat is a perfect romantic hideaway, and offers fabulous accommodation in a magnificent natural setting. Standing in the midst of some of Tropical North Queensland's most breathtaking scenery, Mt. Quincan Crater Retreat is the ideal spot for visiting this spectacular region. Surrounded by abundant natural areas and a fully functioning cattle breeding property, the area is home to a number of unique wildlife species, including Lumholtz's Tree-Kangaroo, which can frequently be seen from the tree houses. Guests can enjoy a fabulous range of outdoor activities in and around the retreat, such as a huge range of walks, wildlife tours, adventure fishing, cycling, golf or even hot-air ballooning. Each of the six tree-houses at Mt Quincan Crater Retreat is fully secluded and completely private, and offers commanding, stunning views of the Tablelands and Mt. Quincan Crater. Luxuriously appointed with a double spa bath, they are furnished and decorated in noble timber and cosy fabrics. All cabins have a unique revolving central fireplace, and come with full kitchen facilities.

Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland near Montville, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat has a privileged location, nestled amidst lush tropical forest. This charming boutique lodge is perfect for romantic getaways, honeymoons or simply an escape from everyday life, and offers unique accommodation in just six independent pavilions. With its own Nature Trail Circuit, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat is also ideal for active holidays in this spectacular region. Standing on the edge of the Kondalilla National Park, the area is a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers, and Lake Baroon, just two kilometres away, offers a number of water sport activities. Montville itself offers a number of attractive restaurants, cafés and wineries, and Narrows Escape can arrange transfers to many local attractions. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat's six delightful pavilions are especially designed for couples, and feature deep double spa baths, a log fire, luxurious furnishings and beautiful rainforest views. The pavilions are air-conditioned, and come with a full range of high-tech amenities, including high-speed Wi-Fi connections, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. A gourmet breakfast hamper is supplied on arrival, with freshly baked croissants delivered each morning. Delicious home cooked meals or BBQ hampers can also be delivered to guests' pavilion for private, intimate dining experiences.

Enjoying a magnificent lakeside setting, nestled among fifteen hectares of lush tropical gardens in the heart of Port Douglas, Niramaya Villas & Spa is a purpose-built resort consisting of thirty Balinesian inspired villas. Perfect for relaxing holidays in this vibrant resort town, Niramaya Villas & Spa is just a short walk from Port Douglas' spectacular Four-Mile Beach. Ideal for active holidays in this beautiful region of Queensland, Niramaya Villas & Spa is set between two fabulous World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Guests can practice a wide range of water sports, including snorkelling and diving, surfing and fishing, while the Rainforest is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Port Douglas itself is famous for its cuisine and a number of festival events, including the Sunset in the Park Music Festival and the Porttoberfest Beer Festival. Niramaya Villas & Spa offers exclusive accommodation in thirty Bali-inspired villas. All villas offer full self-catering facilities, but guests can also enjoy contemporary dining in the Rasa Restaurant & Lounge, which combines Asian inspiration, western culinary traditions and even hints of molecular gastronomy techniques. Meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room and verandah, set in the midst of the tropical gardens and overlooking Niramaya's stunning resort pool.

Oceans Mooloolaba enjoys a privileged location on the esplanade at Mooloolaba, in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Situated in a fabulous new building opposite the year-round swimming beach, these luxury boutique apartments offer exclusive, spacious accommodation in a magnificent ocean-front setting. Within easy reach of all of Mooloolaba's up-scale attractions, including al-fresco cafés, first-class restaurants and chic shopping, Oceans Mooloolaba is ideal for relaxing, exclusive holidays in this buzzing, attractive resort. Outdoor activities available in and around Mooloolaba include a wide range of water sports, Noosa Everglades tours, hiking and golf, among many other options. Mooloolaba is also world famous for its triathlon festival, which takes place in March. Oceans Mooloolaba has forty-six architecturally unique suites and penthouses, featuring stunning interior furnishing and decoration that skilfully combines warm yet minimalist design with state-of-the-art technology. All apartments have large balconies and terraces offering unsurpassed 180º views of the coast, and come with fully equipped kitchens and luxurious en-suite bathrooms.

Orpheus Island Resort enjoys an exclusive location, nestled in a sheltered bay and surrounded by a pristine natural park on Orpheus Island, just off the coast of Queensland. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation by the Port Douglas‐based architectural company Hunt Design, and fitted out under the direction of Sophie Pedersen, Hunt's Interior Designer, Orpheus Island Resort provides luxurious accommodation, spectacular cuisine and fabulous activities in an idyllic island setting. With just twenty-three individually decorated rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus Island Resort is the perfect spot for tranquil, relaxing visits to this paradisical spot. As befits this heritage site, the resort is decidedly committed to sustainability and the ongoing conservation process, and has implemented a number of unique sustainable measures to protect the environment. Among the many fabulous experiences available on and around the island, guests can choose from diving and snorkelling, fishing, dinghy adventures, and tours of the Research Station. After a busy day of activities, guests can enjoy cooling dips in the spectacular infinity pool, or wind down with a unique massage at the Gwandalan Day Spa. To complete the magnificent island experience, the award winning Orpheus restaurant offers a light, contemporary and daily-changing gourmet menu that showcases the riches of the region. Accommodation rates are inclusive of all meals and are accompanied by a careful selection of regional wines and beers.

Palm Bay Resort is a magnificent self-catering property, nestled in the neck of Long Island, one of the most beautiful, unspoilt islands of the Whitsunday group. This fabulous boutique resort offers spacious self-catering accommodation in Balinese inspired villas in a spectacular, idyllic location. Perfect for quiet holidays on this beautiful island, Palm Bay Resort offers total tranquillity and seclusion. As a part of the Whitsunday Islands group, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Long Island is within easy reach of the Great Barrier Reef, and is ideal for a huge range of island activities and tours. These include water sports - snorkelling, kayaking, surfing and fishing - Great Barrier Reef tours and seaplane tours of the islands. Accommodation at Palm Bay Resort consists of just twenty-three individual villas, suites and bungalows. All are comfortably furnished and feature large balconies or terraces with spectacular views of the bay and the neighbouring islands. All units are air-conditioned, and come with a refrigerator, while larger villas also have a fully equipped kitchenette. Grocery supplies can be requested before arrival.

Nestled in lush tropical gardens between the Marina, the main resort and Catseye Beach, Palm Bungalows enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of Hamilton Island. Set in forty-nine thoroughly renovated bungalows, this charming resort is perfect for relaxing holidays for couples or small families. Just a short walk from Catseye Beach and the Hamilton Resort pools and facilities, Palm Bungalows provides luxurious accommodation for up to three guests with the added attraction of a fully equipped kitchenette for independent enjoyment of island life. As part of the Hamilton Island Resort, the Palm Bungalows have access to many of the resorts services and facilities, including a fine range of restaurants, the Spa wumurdaylin and a range of complimentary non-motorised water sports, such as catamaran sailing, stand-up paddle surfing, wind-surfing and snorkelling. Guests wishing to venture further afield can enjoy a fantastic range of tours and activities from the island, with a variety of Great Barrier Reef tours, trips to Whitehaven Beach, seaplane or helicopter trips to a number of locations, or golf on the unique Hamilton Island Golf Club, just a five minute boat ride away on Dent Island. Parents with young children will be delighted with the Clownfish Club day-care centre and the island babysitting service.

Seahaven Noosa boasts a fabulous location in the beachfront at Noosa Heads, and is set in a thoroughly renovated and refurbished apartment building. This modern boutique property is the perfect spot for romantic getaways, family holidays or business trips in the height of luxury. Nestled between Noosa Main Beach and the world famous Hastings Street, with its renowned restaurants, cafés and chic shopping, Seahaven Noosa offers fabulous views over Laguna Bay from many of its studios and apartments. Noosa Bay's beaches are a water sports enthusiast's paradise, and the town is world-famous with surfers, hosting a number of international events. Other water-borne activities include paddle surfing, kayaking, and river cruises. Other attractions within easy reach include the Noosa National Park, with its population of koalas, and an excellent selection of golf courses. Seahaven Noosa's sixty-eight fully serviced studios and apartments feature contemporary design, luxurious furnishings and natural finishes, and are fully equipped with kitchen facilities, luxurious en-suite bathrooms and spacious balconies and terraces, many with barbecue facilities. Family-friendly services include a children's wading pool, easy beach access and baby-sitters on request. There are also three outdoor swimming pools, a fitness room and a spa.

Standing just a fifteen minute walk from the centre of Brisbane, Spicers Balfour Hotel enjoys a fabulous location in the heart of the fashionable suburb of New Farm. This luxury boutique hotel is set in an iconic Brisbane-style building, and is the perfect spot for a hassle free escape, a romantic weekend, a relaxing city break or a productive business trip in Queensland's vibrant capital city. Spicers Balfour Hotel's central location means that it is ideal for exploring everything this magnificent city has to offer, from the theatres and galleries of the South Bank to up-scale dining at Eagle Street Pier and boutique shopping in New Farm and James Street. Important landmarks include Story Bridge, the Botanical Gardens and the Old Windmill, among many other fabulous sights. Spicers Balfour Hotel offers guests fabulous views of Story Bridge and the city lights from its Rooftop Bar, which serves delicious canapés and hors-d'oeuvres every evening. For fine dining, the Balfour Kitchen is a bistro-style restaurant where the chef and his team create magnificent menus based on the finest local produce and classic Australian flavours with a creative, inventive twist. Meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room, or al-fresco on the classic Queenslander style verandah and in the intimate, shaded courtyard.

Spicers Clovelly Estate enjoys a fabulous location, standing in twenty-two acres of beautiful grounds in Montville, in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. With just nine exclusive suites and a charming French cottage, this luxury boutique property is the perfect retreat for quiet getaways, just thirty kilometres from the coast and within easy reach of Brisbane. Spicers Clovelly Estate is ideally situated for enjoying the delights of this beautiful region of the Sunshine Coast. Charming towns and villages, local wineries and the natural beauty of Kondalilla Falls National Park are just a few of the nearby attractions, while the large grounds of the estate are perfect for romantic strolls or picnics overlooking Lake Baroon. Outdoor activities available in the region include hiking on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, golf, and water sports on the lake. Fine cuisine is one of the raisons d'être of all Spicers properties, and Spicers Clovelly Estate is no exception. The Long Apron restaurant is the proud holder of two Chef's Hats, and serves delicious European-inspired menus with flair and élan. Meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room, or outdoors on the spacious verandah. Guests can also enjoy classes at the cookery school of the nearby Spicers Tamarind Retreat, and are inclusive of lunch, wine, a complimentary apron and transfers to and from Clovelly estate.

Spicers Hidden Vale enjoys a magnificent location, nestled in 12000 acres of beautiful rolling bushland, complete with a working cattle farm. This charming boutique hotel is a delightful retreat just an hour's drive from Brisbane, and combines style and luxury with the warmest of country welcomes. Spicers Hidden Vale offers a fabulous range of on-site attractions, such as the Spa Anise, a tennis court, swimming pools or laser clay shooting and archery ranges. For guests wishing to venture further afield, Hidden Vale has a magnificent selection of mountain bike tracks for riders of all levels, and guided mountain bike adventures or hiking tours can be arranged with the company of a knowledgeable local expert. Another way to discover the bushland around Hidden Vale is on horseback, just as the first pioneers did. Hospitality at Spicers Hidden Vale consists of a central lodge with the reception and Cotton's restaurant, and nine carefully restored traditional weatherboard suites and cottages dotted around the homestead. Spacious and elegantly furnished with luxurious beds and a careful selection of vintage items, each unit has a large private verandah with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.

Spicers Peak Lodge enjoys a stunning location, perched at the top of a grassy plateau in the heart of Queensland's Scenic Rim. Offering fabulous panoramic views of the Main Range National Park, this exclusive boutique lodge is the perfect retreat for romantic getaways and relaxing, revitalising experiences in the height of luxury. Although less than two hours from Brisbane, Spicers Peak Lodge would seem to be in another world, and is Australia's highest non-Alpine lodge. Surrounded on all sides by one of Queensland's most beautiful wilderness areas, Spicers Peak Lodge provides a selection of luxuriously intimate accommodation, either in elegant main lodge building or in detached one and two bedroom private lodges. As befits its five-star status, Spicers Peak Lodge offers a fabulous range of bespoke activities in and around the property. These include guided eco walks, bushwalking, mountain biking, 4WD safaris and even helicopter flights. On site activities include the Spa Anise, a spectacular infinity pool, tennis and billiards. To complete the Spicers Peak Experience, the award-winning Peak Restaurant features inspiring contemporary Australian cuisine based on the finest fresh, seasonal local produce and the regional wines of the Scenic Rim and the Granite Belt.

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.