4 of the hottest new hotels and resorts in Queensland
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AUSTRALIA has an endless feed of new hotels and resorts, but it shouldn't come as any surprise Queensland often leads the pack with the most interesting and alluring. Looking for somewhere new to explore in the sunshine state after jumping in a Brisbane car rental and hitting the road? The Queensland Tourism & Events team serve up six of the finest...
Breeze (pictured) – Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast
Breeze is a new boutique coastal property located in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, and is the newest luxury resort to open in the seaside suburb in over a decade. Breeze occupies prime position on the beachfront esplanade and is within walking distance of award-winning dining including the area's renowned Spice Bar. With its fluid, exterior architecture that mirrors the ocean's gentle waves, the property features 57, style-forward apartments designed in neutral colors and beachside décor. Breeze also offers a pool and spa, and guests have access to the beach as well as bicycles for exploring Mooloolaba and the surrounding coastal community.
More: www.breezemooloolaba.com.au.
Paradise Country – Oxenford, Gold Coast
Paradise Country, the Gold Coast's rustic farm-world theme park, where families discover a cuddly collection of Aussie wildlife and farmyard friends, now offers overnight stay experiences. Families can turn a day out at the farm into an overnight stay with the choice of accommodation in the park's family style camp, motor home or farm stay eco-tent. Guests of Paradise Country's overnight stay experiences enjoy full use of the theme park that includes access to the Farmhouse restaurant and bar facilities, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and are welcome to enjoy exclusive farm stay activities including campfires and games. Paradise Country is located 20 minutes from the Gold Coast's renowned Surfer's Paradise, and is nearby other theme park attractions including Warner Bros. Movie World, and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast.
More: paradisecountry.com.au
The Island – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise icon The Islander Resort has been completely redesigned and renamed The Island. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, The Island hotel offers 150 newly renovated, spacious rooms that are designed incorporating both classic and functional elements, while evoking a modern sense of the classic surfer film, “Gidget”. Boasting views of the hinterland, city, beach and water, guests of The Island hotel will also have access to experience the property's revamped tropical rooftop bar, The Island Rooftop. The Island will debut a kids' club, and programming later this year.
More: www.theislandgoldcoast.com.au.
The Johnson, an Art Series Hotel – Spring Hill, Brisbane
Recently debuted in September 2016, The Johnson is the Art Series Hotels' first Queensland property, and is inspired by globally renowned Australian colorist Michael Johnson. The opening marks a pivotal milestone for the hotel group in expanding their dedicated art inspired offerings across Australia. Eighty-three spacious suites and two penthouses boasting spectacular views across the city, as well as multi-functional public spaces are adorned with the Sydney-born artist's original paintings and giclee prints. Guests of The Johnson have access to the hotel's infamous art tours and in-room art channels and libraries. Branded Smart Cars and Lekker bicycles are available for guest use, and complement the property's array of resort-like amenities that include: a 164 foot resort style pool and deck bar; state-of-the-art fitness facility; Tumbling Stone and the hotel's signature restaurant.
More: artserieshotels.com.au/johnson
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