Title: TOP Sports Hotels in Eastern Australia for 2026 |  Expedia.co.uk

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![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. 

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## Check availability on Eastern Australia Sports Hotels

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## Our top choices for Eastern Australia adventure hotels

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/08721595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/c13a144f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/189e7c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airlie Beach Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information)

Airlie Beach

8.8/10

Excellent

(1004)

"Yes the room was amazing, great bed etc "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Brett

£137

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information)

![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1721900/1721897/373aeb2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Panoramic Four Bedroom Penthouse | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1721900/1721897/5f3341b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Panoramic Four Bedroom Penthouse | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1721900/1721897/c25649cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1721900/1721897/73b64fbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrnambool-Hotels-Deep-Blue-Hotel-Hot-Springs.h1721897.Hotel-Information)

Warrnambool

8.8/10

Excellent

(1004)

"Great staff and great stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Rebecca

£86

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrnambool-Hotels-Deep-Blue-Hotel-Hot-Springs.h1721897.Hotel-Information)

![Premier King Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564404/42d12fcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564404/14d4ceb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564404/099670d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Queen Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564404/8182c986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor-Melbourne.h564404.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

8.6/10

Excellent

(1277)

"Breakfast was excellent and the staff were very attentive and helpful "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Allan

£56

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor-Melbourne.h564404.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/4d64faa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Grand Premier Sydney Harbour View 1 King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/fe0c874e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/47fa856c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/1f41db85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Shangri-La Sydney

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Shangri-La-Sydney.h11974.Hotel-Information)

The Rocks

9.2/10

Wonderful

(2461)

"Amazing hotel, great location, great breakfast, fantastic staff and service! Would love to go back anytime. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Vikram

£151

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Shangri-La-Sydney.h11974.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16800/16764/a4819a7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16800/16764/475e1225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16800/16764/4d0367c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16800/16764/484caf47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sydney Harbour Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Harbour.h16764.Hotel-Information)

The Rocks

8.4/10

Very good

(1984)

"Great stay "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Robyn

£98

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Harbour.h16764.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23775/1c99555d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23775/4a976398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23775/0ca1f294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23775/94ae5225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Grand Hyatt Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Melbourne.h23775.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1004)

"Great hotel"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Sondang Meyhwa Angeline

£159

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Melbourne.h23775.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One King & One Single Standard | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/18041311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/8d881048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/a5aa0a0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cairns Harbourside Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

Cairns North

8.8/10

Excellent

(1010)

"awesome location great service "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Mary ann

£67

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information)

![Cocktail bar, al fresco dining, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426600/426574/ab7acde9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426600/426574/ee90879c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426600/426574/2612d958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426600/426574/d145e86c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Rydges-Melbourne.h426574.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(770)

"Very clean hotel and loved the rooftop pool area"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

emma

£111

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Rydges-Melbourne.h426574.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106800000/106799300/106799209/301ec11b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Duet Deluxe Accessible | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106800000/106799300/106799209/ab1ea8b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 indoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, lifeguards on site](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106800000/106799300/106799209/6b2f29f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106800000/106799300/106799209/e2c87c03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Encore by Mingara

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tumbi-Umbi-Hotels-EBM.h106799209.Hotel-Information)

Tumbi Umbi

9.8/10

Exceptional

(106)

"Clean room, very friendly staff, great amenities. Even the club wasgreat and its staff was very friendly. I really enjoyed my stay and i would refer friends. The collection of resturants are great and u wont run out of ideas, also family friendly "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Diana

£85

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tumbi-Umbi-Hotels-EBM.h106799209.Hotel-Information)

![Sydney Harbour Studio Club Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/a7811611.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/966aff80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/8d4329f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/accec63d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Sydney.h2220.Hotel-Information)

Sydney Central Business District

9.6/10

Exceptional

(2062)

"Amazing location and views- Great food! "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Steve

£197

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Sydney.h2220.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Eastern Australia Hotel Reviews

![Shangri-La Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/4d64faa5_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, friendly! Location"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Shangri-La-Sydney.h11974.Hotel-Information)

![PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22576/b81e7d4e_y.jpg)

### PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-PARKROYAL-Darling-Harbour.h22576.Hotel-Information)

![The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84247/755cba44_y.jpg)

### The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 2 bedroom apartment and it was fantastic. Lots of space and beautifully designed. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-Hotel-And-Residences-Sydney.h84247.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/fe5eec8c_y.jpg)

### Novotel Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay!"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Surfers-Paradise.h109.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/8445b6c0_y.jpg)

### Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Checking in and out easy. Hotel directly opposite international airport, if you’re flying oversees, easy access to domestic airport via free shuttle bus a short walk from the hotel on the right side of the international airport entrance. Good amenities, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Airport-Hotel.h5932305.Hotel-Information)

![Hyatt Regency Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15886/d068b4c6_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Regency Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"10 outa 10"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Sydney.h15886.Hotel-Information)

![voco Gold Coast by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66000/65924/b1f09b33_y.jpg)

### voco Gold Coast by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are great and clean property "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Voco-Gold-Coast.h65924.Hotel-Information)

![The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6921/6793c177_y.jpg)

### The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great, had an upper level upgrade which was unexpected and nice."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-At-The-Star-Gold-Coast.h6921.Hotel-Information)

![The Fullerton Hotel Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/290000/284400/284308/ee995c38_y.jpg)

### The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel staff very friendly excellent breakfast room was very spacious clean and quiet Very close to circular quay "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Fullerton-Hotel-Sydney.h284308.Hotel-Information)

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