Title: TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in Eastern Australia for 2026 - Eastern Australia Family Welcoming Hotels | 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 Family-Friendly Hotels

Tonight

[25 Dec - 26 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6208904&startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly)

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## Our top choices for Eastern Australia family-friendly hotels

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3005200/3005124/718b9940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3005200/3005124/2b6ca597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3005200/3005124/w3000h2247x0y0-b08ab95e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3005200/3005124/c8bfa5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Brisbane Airport

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Novotel-Brisbane-Airport.h3005124.Hotel-Information)

Brisbane Airport

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1000)

"Excellent location, good breakfast nice large room"

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

Peter

£138

includes taxes & fees

22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Novotel-Brisbane-Airport.h3005124.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/dd75ee82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/ed747bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/f364ffa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/39a0478f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

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

Mascot

8.8/10

Excellent

(3015)

"So convenient to airport - Excellent!"

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

Sandy

£79

includes taxes & fees

25 Dec - 26 Dec

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

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12401/b5eef5c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12401/d27d735e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12401/bfdd5a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12401/277df5cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Melbourne-Airport.h12401.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Airport

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1350)

"Clean room and courteous staff and very good location "

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

Siew Ching Evana

£93

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Melbourne-Airport.h12401.Hotel-Information)

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

![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)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564404/871280a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier King Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564500/564404/b03f57a1.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

(1276)

"Good location, breakfast, reasonable price"

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

Hengameh

£55

includes taxes & fees

7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

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

![Children’s play area – outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574500/6574440/6ed8a556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Room (Located a short scenic walk/drive from the main building) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574500/6574440/9a5047aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574500/6574440/c7e7b0c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dinner served, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574500/6574440/80e740fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### RACV Cape Schanck Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-RACV-Cape-Schanck-Resort.h6574440.Hotel-Information)

Cape Schanck

9.2/10

Wonderful

(953)

"Reception staff were very friendly. Great that we were able to check into our room 12.30 instead of 2pm. Breakfast was great. All staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was perfect overlooking their beautiful golfcourse with a balcony. Lovely hotel will book again. "

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

N

£111

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-RACV-Cape-Schanck-Resort.h6574440.Hotel-Information)

![Junior Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89700000/89699200/89699120/4d5504b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony Suite | City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89700000/89699200/89699120/372261e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Serves dinner and happy hour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89700000/89699200/89699120/7e18435e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89700000/89699200/89699120/b341e79c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dorsett Melbourne 

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Dorsett-Melbourne.h89699120.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1601)

"Clean room, great staff and great location "

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

Timon

£89

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Dorsett-Melbourne.h89699120.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82800/82772/509ddbf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82800/82772/2ccabeaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast (AUD 32 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82800/82772/b42fb1c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82800/82772/047ab782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Radisson-On-Flagstaff-Gardens-Melbourne.h82772.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(1347)

"Very good location"

![South Korea](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/kr.svg)

Jeff

£86

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Radisson-On-Flagstaff-Gardens-Melbourne.h82772.Hotel-Information)

![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27900/27851/45d55548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Courtyard view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27900/27851/3ce51ef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27900/27851/e1b0cc0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27900/27851/cb3a8c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Great-Southern-Hotel-Melbourne.h27851.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

8.2/10

Very good

(2410)

"Nice hotel "

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

Craig

£49

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Great-Southern-Hotel-Melbourne.h27851.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95120000/95110800/95110734/5c8a4e34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95120000/95110800/95110734/c44adbed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95120000/95110800/95110734/7188a3bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Moxy King Sleeper, 1 King, High Floor | City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95120000/95110800/95110734/02b8a2c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Moxy Sydney Airport

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Moxy-Sydney-Airport.h95110734.Hotel-Information)

Mascot

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1157)

"Enjoyed the hotel stay and the hotel had a great vibe"

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

Louise

£79

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Moxy-Sydney-Airport.h95110734.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/449400/449362/9cea7761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/449400/449362/b9dbae7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Parkview Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/449400/449362/7fa91cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/449400/449362/11df699d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### View Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-View-Melbourne.h449362.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(1179)

"Great value, great breakfast and close to the hospital "

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

Nicole

£67

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-View-Melbourne.h449362.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Eastern Australia Hotel Reviews

![Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/864500/864494/c4185d4c_y.jpg)

### Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great location when going to Marval"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Atlantis-Hotel.h864494.Hotel-Information)

![Paradox Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564600/564600/05890585_y.jpg)

### Paradox Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Paradox-Sydney.h564600.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

"found a moldy grape under the tv cabnet "

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

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

### Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"yes"

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

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

### Hyatt Regency Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Spot on"

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

![View Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/470900/470820/c63ef6c6_y.jpg)

### View Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"good night"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-View-Sydney.h470820.Hotel-Information)

![YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426104/144baa87_y.jpg)

### YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was a good size in the one bedroom suite we stayed in"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-YEHS-Hotel-Sydney-Harbour-Suites.h426104.Hotel-Information)

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

### Novotel Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless clean rooms and extemely good room service daily. Excellent bfast options and great courteous and kind service during bfast, best location in surfers next to Paradise centre and delux room upgrade and paid late check out were amazibg options. Gym and laundry also great. Loced it guyd. Thabknyoy. Keep it up. See you next time"

[](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

"The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful."

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

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