We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Brisbane, Australia. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas, old manor houses and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Verandah House Country Estate is located on the top of Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland, with amazing views of the Gold Coast and surrounding mountains. It offers rooms with a kitchen or kitchenette. Set amongst 10 acres of lawns and gardens, Verandah House Country Estate offers an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. All rooms come with a large balcony or verandah and are equipped with a TV. Offering coastal or mountain views, they also come with a lounge and dining area. All rooms offer a fireplace, and some a spa bath. Other dining options are a 5-minute drive away. The property is a 15-minute drive to attractions such as Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, Tamborine Mountian Distillery and MT Cheese Factory. A variety of vineyards are also within a 15-minute drive.Show full description
This might be the most cosy, peaceful and relaxing lodge in Brisbane. It also has a highly rated breakfast, outstanding views and beautiful surroundings! Soooo nice!
Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Woodlands of Marburg has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marburg. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. You can play table tennis and tennis at the 4-star resort. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 65 km from the resort.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most charming and historic resort in Brisbane.
Cosy. Tennis court. Ideally located for sightseeing, Brisbane Holiday Village is a 15-minute drive from central Brisbane. Guests of the self-contained accommodation can enjoy a large outdoor pool with a waterfall feature, an 18-hole mini golf course and a full-size tennis court. Brisbane Holiday Village is a 4-minute drive from Westfield Garden City, a 20-minute drive to Suncorp Stadium and a 35-minute drive to the famous Gold Coast theme parks. Brisbane Airport is a 30-minute drive away. For your convenience, the property is close to bus stops. The air-conditioned modern cabins boast a patio or balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. All cabins include a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Set on 33 landscaped acres, Brisbane Holiday Village features a children's lagoon, 350m bike track and a playground. Guests can watch staff feed the Wild Rainbow Lorikeets that come to the park daily. On quiet days, you can rent DVD movies and board games from reception. The on-site restaurant is open seven days and offers affordable meals for families and can cater for large groups. Coin-operated laundry facilities and a convenience store can be found on site.Show full description
Historic. Great breakfast. InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is a 5-star resort, boasting an elegant and stylish design. Set in beautiful surrounds, guests enjoy access to a saltwater beach lagoon pool. The Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Warner Bros Movieworld, are within a 15-minute drive. Mount Tamborine and the Gold Coast Hinterland are within a 30-minute drive. Boasting lush garden or water views, the spacious guest rooms feature wooden flooring, quality bed linens, a flat-screen TV, high-speed internet access and shutters opening onto a furnished balcony. Guests can choose between relaxing by the swimming pools or playing a round of golf at 1 of 2 internationally-renowned championship golf courses —The Pines and The Palms. Guests also enjoy access to The Recreational Centre which offers a fitness centre and 5 tennis courts. It is just a short walk to the The Marine Village, located on the water's edge of Coomera River and offers over 80 restaurants, cafés and boutique stores.Show full description
Unique. Great pool. Ashmore Palms offers self-contained resort-style accommodation on 6 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens. Facilities include 2 swimming lagoons, 2 children’s playgrounds and a full-size tennis court. The property is home to Australia's largest collection of South American Macaw Parrots. Each cabin includes a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, heating and air conditioning. Guests have access to covered BBQ facilities, coin-operated laundry facilities and an internet kiosk. Only a 10-minute drive from Surfers Paradise, Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is a 15-minute drive from Movie World. Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport is a 35-minute drive away. Guests enjoy free hire of tennis racquets, board games and DVDs. Free children’s activities include arts and crafts, balloon modelling, tennis lessons and face painting.Show full description
Luxurious. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in the Gold Coast hinterland, spectacular views spanning from Stradbroke Island to Coolangatta are on offer when you stay at Eagle Heights Mountain Resort. Guests can stroll through the manicured gardens and children can enjoy the jumping castle. Eagle Heights Resort is a 10-minute drive from Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and a 20-minute drive from Warner Brothers Movie World, Wet n Wild theme park and the Outback Spectacular. The Gold Coast is a 40-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony with outdoor dining and either sea or garden views. They have a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. There is also a TV and a DVD player. The resort offers a tennis court and a billiards table. You can enjoy a relaxing massage. There is a tour desk to organise local activities for you. Function packages and meeting facilities are on offer. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, and enjoy a drink in the beer garden. Room service is available.Show full description
Offering free Wi-Fi, free parking and a swimming pool, Albion Manor Apartments and Motel is 300 metres from shops and restaurants. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Albion Manor is 10 minutes’ drive from central Brisbane and Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Brisbane Airport is 12 minutes’ drive away. Each air-conditioned room includes a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. An en suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer is standard in all rooms. Albion Airport Motel guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, which is surrounded by lovely gardens and offers outdoor furniture. Other on site facilities include a self-service laundry and luggage storage.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Situated on 12,000 acres of scenic Australian bushland, Spicers Hidden Vale is just a 1-hour drive from Brisbane. Homage Restaurant, recently relocated to a rustic barn by the market garden, offers farm to table meals, crafted by award winning chefs. An extensive wine list is available and offers Australian and International wines. Guests can enjoy an array of on-site activities including swimming, mountain bike riding and bush walking. The Hidden Vale’s elegant cottages feature verandahs with panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. All rooms feature air-conditioning and heating.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, well designed and elegant resorts in Brisbane! It also has amazing staff. WOW!
Colonial Village boasts a large outdoor pool. Guests can choose between a room, studio or cabin, some featuring a private balcony or patio area. Prepare a tasty meal using the BBQ facilities. The tour desk can help book trips to Moreton Bay and Moreton Island. All accommodation features a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Most cabins feature a patio offering garden views. Nudgee College Sports Facilities and Nudgee Golf Course are 4 minutes’ drive from Colonial Village. Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre and Brisbane Entertainment Centre are each a 6-minute drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Luxurious. Outstanding SPA facilities. Just a 5-minute walk from the various shops, cafes and restaurants along Tedder Avenue, Contessa Holiday Apartments boasts an outdoor pool, tennis court and accommodation with a private balcony and its own marina facilities. Your self-contained apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and laundry as well as free WiFi. The spacious lounge area has cable TV and a DVD player. Some apartments have lovely ocean views. Contessa is set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens on the Nerang River and features a sauna, an outdoor spa, as well as a large indoor heated pool and spa. Guests can maintain their workout in the fitness centre. Surfers Paradise is a 5 minute drive away and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is a 10-minute drive. Wet'n'Wild Water World is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Stunning pool facilities. Sandcastles offers self-contained accommodation just 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Surfers Paradise. Guest facilities include a swimming pool, games room, fitness centre, free parking and massage services. The spacious apartments at Sandcastles on the Broadwater come with full kitchen and laundry facilities. Sandcastles Gold Coast is located only 15 minutes’ drive from major theme parks, including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. All air-conditioned units have a private balcony and cable TV. Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area, or unwind in the spa bath. The tour desk can assist guests with travel arrangements and tickets to theme parks and cruises. Luggage storage is also available. A number of shopping outlets are just a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Surrounded by 3.5 acres of tropical gardens, Puffers Inn offers 4-star accommodation conveniently located beside the Pacific Highway. A tennis court, a 20-metre outdoor pool and a 12-person heated spa pool are available. Situated halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, McNevins Loganholme Motel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Dreamworld and 20 minutes’ drive from the R.M Williams Australian Outback Spectacular. Tamborine Mountain is a 40-minute drive away. There are special parking facilities for buses, coaches and trucks. Ferryman’s Restaurant and Cocktail Bar offers modern Australian cuisine in an elegant setting. Guests have access to barbecue and laundry facilities. Room service is available. There is also a restaurant and bar on-site. Each room at McNevins Logan Park is air conditioned and includes a TV, mini refrigerator, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a spa bath.Show full description
Beach front location. Cosy. Comfortable beds. Just 20 metres from Sylvan Beach, The Gums Anchorage offers a saltwater pool, a sauna and a full-size tennis court. Each of the self-contained apartments features a patio or balcony offering views over Pumicestone Passage. All apartments have a living area with a dining setting, a sofa and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Some apartments offer cable channels or BBQ facilities. Each apartment includes a secure car parking garage for 1 small car only. Situated on Bribie Island, The Gums Anchorage Apartments are 5 minutes’ walk from Bellara’s shops and restaurants. It is 15 minutes’ drive to the Bribie Island Golf Club. The tour desk offers bookings of local tours and attractions including tickets to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo 45 km away.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great location. Belle Maison Apartments is located in the heart of Broadbeach, just 250 metres from Kurrawa Beach, and 1 km from Jupiter’s Casino. The property features a heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, 2 spa pools and a sauna. The self-contained, self-catering, Belle Maison Apartments offer a private balcony with views of the garden, pool or ocean. A fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities are provided. Each unit also comes with cable TV and a CD player. Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area, or relax in the sauna. Those who wish to work out can make use of the well-equipped fitness centre. The tour desk can help guests with travel arrangements. Belle Maison Broadbeach is located 25 minutes’ drive from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport. Theme parks including Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World are less than a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great beach front location and a great location in Gold Coast!
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and untouched national parks, this resort on Moreton Island, offers a variety of water sports. Tangalooma offers a range of accommodation styles, each set amidst the landscaped gardens and natural bushland, most with water views. The resort can arrange many day tours and activities, including desert safari tours, snorkelling experiences, quad bike tours and helicopter joy flights. Dining highlights include Tursiops buffet restaurant and Fire & Stone Restaurant. Alternatively, take in the views over Moreton Bay while enjoying meals cooked to order from the beach side café. Tangalooma Island Resort is a 75-minute boat ride from Brisbane.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Located just 12 minutes’ drive from the centre of Surfers Paradise, this 100-hectare resort is set on a 27-hole championship golf course with driving range. Guests can choose between 5 restaurants. Opened in April 2016, children can enjoy the new water park area boasting 3 waterslides, a separate toddler's pool and various water activities. Guests at RACV Royal Pines Resort can unwind in the outdoor lagoon pool with timber decking and children’s slide. There are also 5 tennis courts, a fitness centre, children’s playground and a new Day Spa. Refurbished conference facilities are also available. All rooms are spacious and include individually controlled air conditioning, cable TV and a minibar. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Most rooms also have a balcony. RACV Royal Pines is less than 5 minutes' drive from Metricon Stadium. Wet'n'Wild Water World and Warner Bros Movie World are both 20 minutes' drive away. Dining options at Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast range from a family-friendly Italian restaurant to traditional Japanese dining. Guests can enjoy light meals and drinks by the poolside.Show full description
Offering a tennis court, The Islander is situated in Point Lookout. Free parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a kitchen and private bathroom with laundry facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 40 km from The Islander. There are vehicle and passenger ferries which depart from Cleveland to take you to the island.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Located 10 minutes' drive from Gold Coast beaches, Surfers Paradise and The Star Casino, Mercure Gold Coast Resort offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, sauna and 2 tennis courts. All rooms features stylish modern décor, and open onto either a balcony or patio with views of the resort’s gardens, pool or golf course. Guests can also enjoy a poolside bar and snacks, an on-site bar and an a la carte restaurant. The resort is surrounded by the lush greenery of Palm Meadows Golf Course, with 3 levels of resort accommodation, all easily accessible by stairs. It is situated 30 minutes' drive from Gold Coast Airport and an hour's drive from Brisbane.Show full description
Featuring magnificent views over the sparkling Broadwater, The Atrium Waterfront Resort is perfectly located on the quieter Northern end of the Gold Coast. Whether you’re spotting our elusive dugong, chasing crabs, building sandcastles, having a swim, strolling or cycling along the waterfront pathways stretching for kilometres in either direction, checking out the nearby Harbour Town Premium Outlet Shopping, newly opened Eat Street dining precinct or the Gold Class Cinemas you can do it all from our fabulous Gold Coast holiday accommodation. The Atrium Waterfront Resort offers self-contained apartments perfect for a Family Holiday, Business trip or romantic weekends away. We have something to suit everybody. Choose from Broadwater view, superior and standard apartments. Or for those looking to maximise their savings our budget apartments are a great option. When you’re not out and about make the most of our onsite facilities, Take in the amazing views from the spectacular Newly refurbished - "Heated" Rooftop Pool & Spa. The roof top also boasts a great Family BBQ area that has 2 Electric BBQ's, tables and Chairs. There is a lovely ground level Pool & Spa (New Sauna is arriving soon!), flood lit tennis court, gym, kids games room and adults billiards lounge. We have an onsite Cafe open for breakfast and lunch (7am-2pm). Everything you could want from your Gold Coast Holiday is close by, we are just a 10 minute drive from the famous Surfers Paradise strip. 15 min from Broadbeach, Pacific Fair and the Casino. Most importantly you can be at any of our world-renowned theme parks in under 20 minutes. We can even book your theme park tickets and many other attractions making your holiday as stress free as possible.Show full description
Luxurious. Boasting a fitness centre, garden, bar and free WiFi, BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort Bribie Island is set in Sandstone Point, a 10-minute walk from Spinnaker Sound Marina and 2.8 km from Pacific Harbour Marina. Each room comes with a patio. All units at the resort come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with a microwave. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Sandstone Point hotel is a 2-minute walk from the BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort Bribie Island.Show full description
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