Title: TOP Luxury Hotels in Northern Australia for 2026 - Northern Australia Upscale Hotels | Expedia.co.uk [Northern Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia.dx6208895)[Hotels in Northern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia-Hotels.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Northern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia-Holiday-Rentals.d6208895.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Northern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern Australia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northern-Australia.d6208895.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northern Australia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Australia.d6208895.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130646/61876d02-e7d1-49d1-abeb-bdc5663e0d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Lauren Bath ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130646/61876d02-e7d1-49d1-abeb-bdc5663e0d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - 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28 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-Sails-In-The-Desert.h67183169.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/c3fb8456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Coral Sea View Apartment | Living area | TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/b6dba603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Coral Sea View Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/e5362155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/18de5552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whitsunday Apartments [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) Whitsundays 9.0/10 Wonderful (2,571 reviews) £231 includes taxes & fees 6 May - 7 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25943/b3e35482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Balcony) | Lounge | 2 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25943/47e2609b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25943/c5b715b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25943/2db7eb6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Gold-Coast-Resort-Spa.h25943.Hotel-Information) Surfers Paradise 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,000 reviews) - Luxurious coastal resort offers indulgent spa treatments and saltwater snorkel pool on the Gold Coast. £226 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Gold-Coast-Resort-Spa.h25943.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21612200/21612140/54b06b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Rooftop bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21612200/21612140/17ae42f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Urban Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View. | Living room | 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21612200/21612140/b04e6b1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21612200/21612140/d2c9a72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### W Brisbane [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-W-Brisbane.h21612140.Hotel-Information) Brisbane Central Business District 9.2/10 Wonderful (973 reviews) - Brisbane riverside retreat offers a luxurious experience with spa services and poolside indulgence. £210 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-W-Brisbane.h21612140.Hotel-Information) ![4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Ocean Spa - High Floor Apartment | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747900/89747811/437f0309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 Bedroom Ocean Spa - Plus Open Study Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747900/89747811/d66009e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747900/89747811/9046fbd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Deluxe Ocean Spa Apartment | Living area | 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747900/89747811/cf314094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Circle on Cavill - Wow Stay [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Wow-Stay.h89747811.Hotel-Information) Surfers Paradise 8.8/10 Excellent (162 reviews) £215 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Wow-Stay.h89747811.Hotel-Information) ![2 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3424900/3424854/a020a58e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, pay films](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3424900/3424854/42657b73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach nearby, free beach shuttle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3424900/3424854/261f3164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3424900/3424854/6388ba19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RACV Noosa Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-RACV-Noosa-Resort.h3424854.Hotel-Information) Noosa Heads 9.6/10 Exceptional (1,791 reviews) - Indulge in luxury at this 5-star resort featuring 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and waterpark fun. £171 includes taxes & fees 7 May - 8 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-RACV-Noosa-Resort.h3424854.Hotel-Information) ![Two Bedroom Ocean Superior | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1784900/1784802/a202c477.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Two Bedroom Ocean Superior | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1784900/1784802/408daea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Two Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1784900/1784802/27f6f920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1784900/1784802/b482d1ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific Views Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Pacific-Views-Resort.h1784802.Hotel-Information) Main Beach 9.0/10 Wonderful (810 reviews) £247 includes taxes & fees 13 Apr - 14 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Pacific-Views-Resort.h1784802.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/e2a64716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/b61a85bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/d733a103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/37063705.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Star Grand Brisbane [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-Brisbane.h99926785.Hotel-Information) Brisbane Central Business District 9.4/10 Exceptional (638 reviews) - Riverside luxury features 3 pools, poolside bar, upscale dining, and skyline views at elegant Brisbane retreat. £204 includes taxes & fees 13 Apr - 14 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-Brisbane.h99926785.Hotel-Information) ![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/10aecc43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/f8b64511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 Bedroom Family Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/2d358ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 Bedroom Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/47a25937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turtle Beach Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h2649543.Hotel-Information) Mermaid Beach 8.6/10 Excellent (1,002 reviews) £206 includes taxes & fees 15 Apr - 16 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h2649543.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4806100/4806005/318e1616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4806100/4806005/e934504a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4806100/4806005/f8c0b78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4806100/4806005/21cac087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emu Walk Apartments [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-Emu-Walk-Apartments.h4806005.Hotel-Information) Yulara 8.6/10 Excellent (669 reviews) £229 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-Emu-Walk-Apartments.h4806005.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23®ionId=6208895&adults=2&sort=LUXURY&star=40,50&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Northern Australia Hotel Reviews ![Capri by Fraser, Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679700/9679656/3d33f93e_y.jpg) ### Capri by Fraser, Brisbane 10/10 Excellent "Staff are super helpful and friendly. The gym and other amenities are good. The room is clean and well equipped. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Capri-By-Fraser.h9679656.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/156f86fb_y.jpg) ### Novotel Surfers Paradise 8/10 Good "Very dated" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Surfers-Paradise.h109.Hotel-Information) ![QT Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/539200/539147/c4dfbc52_y.jpg) ### QT Gold Coast 10/10 Excellent "Awesome rooms, great location and top amenities . The staff are what makes QT memorable. Helpful, kind, fun and caring. Thanks for a great stay. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-QT-Gold-Coast.h539147.Hotel-Information) ![Amora Hotel Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4610/19e99c2f_y.jpg) ### Amora Hotel Brisbane 4/10 Poor "Last time was on 2yea" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Amora-Hotel-Brisbane.h4610.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4238700/4238660/cdcc7376_y.jpg) ### Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences 4/10 Poor "Friendly staff and good breakfast, but the hotel is pretty worn down. We were intially given a room which was very dirty with dirty windows, crumbs on the floor, rusty extra bed, dusty fridge door and very dirty coffee table. After complaining to the reception, the gentleman rebooked us to another room which was much better than the first but still had mouldy grouts in the bathroom, dirty coffee table and sticky carpet in addition to scratched bedside table and the main table. We gave up changing rooms as it was only one night. Hotel does not meet expectation of a four star hotel and from what we saw hardly meets a three star hotel standards. Unfortunately very disappointing." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Hilton-Surfers-Paradise-Hotel-And-Residences.h4238660.Hotel-Information) ![Voco Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66000/65924/f50d5207_y.jpg) ### Voco Gold Coast 8/10 Good "The staff were very friendly, and the location and pool was great. However, the soundproofing was terrible, and I could hear the noise from a party next door all night, which made it very uncomfortable" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Voco-Gold-Coast.h65924.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/7475abd3_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 8/10 Good "The pool is beautiful, unfortuanely it was a bit windy, but you cannot control the weather. Great facilities, including a pool bar, plenty of lounges around the pool. The hotel is in a terrific location and I highly recommend booking a room with a water and mountainview. A beautiful location for a getaway" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information) ![Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16032/c088688e_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns 8/10 Good "Nice enough hotel but not 5 star. It is very tired and needs a renovation. The decor has been updated but everything else is very dated. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Hotel is in a great location on the marina. Room was clean and beds comfortable." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Marina.h16032.Hotel-Information) ![Mercure Gold Coast Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200500/200438/b0f0b907_y.jpg) ### Mercure Gold Coast Resort 8/10 Good "On arrival expecting a quick check in after completing the online check in prior to arrival, there was only one staff member working at the desk assisting another guest. Their check in took a considerable amount of time and despite at least 3 different staff walking past and disappearing into the back office, not one person acknowledged me or offered to assist. We had housekeeping knocking on our door despite having the do not disturb sign up, she had mixed our room up with a guest who had checked out. We attempted to have breakfast at the restaurant but despite many unoccupied tables, they all had dirty dishes that had not been cleared. Attention to detail needed. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Mercure-Gold-Coast-Resort.h200438.Hotel-Information)