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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Australia

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If you're planning a weekend getaway to Australia, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Australia. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Australia, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Australia at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

On The Beach Noosa Resort

Noosa Heads, Queensland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $335 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Australia
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 49 Hastings Street, On The Beach Noosa Resort has great rooms from $335 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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at Water's Edge Resort

Airlie Beach, Queensland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is at Water's Edge Resort which has nice rooms starting at $210. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4 Golden Orchid Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Airlie Beach, Queensland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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We found Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $122. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 25-29 Shute Harbour Road. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a spa, and a child pool which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa

Katoomba, New South Wales
5-star Resort with prices starting at $260 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $260, Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, at 5-19 Lilianfels Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Peninsular Beachfront Resort

Mooloolaba, Queensland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Peninsular Beachfront Resort has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $186 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 13 The Esplanade. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Surfers Paradise, Queensland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $252 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $252, and it's located at 158 Ferny Avenue. We also love the a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Bina Maya Yallingup Escape

Dunsborough, Western Australia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $451 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Spa
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A cool place is Bina Maya Yallingup Escape because it has great rooms that start at $451. It has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 51 Bina Place. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, a spa, and free parking at this fun hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Cairns, Queensland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $200 (before taxes). It's located at 35-41 Wharf Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Alamanda Palm Cove By Lancemore

Palm Cove, Queensland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $322 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1 Veivers Road, Alamanda Palm Cove By Lancemore has great rooms from $322 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Crystalbrook Byron

Byron Bay, New South Wales
5-star Resort with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Crystalbrook Byron which has nice rooms starting at $202. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 77-97 Broken Head Road. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Australia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Australia, Best Luxury Hotels in Australia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Australia, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Australia, Best Hotels for One Week in Australia, Best Hotels for One Night in Australia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Australia, Best Adults Only Hotels in Australia, Best Party Hotels in Australia, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Australia, Best Hotels for Skiing in Australia, or Best Business Hotels in Australia.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Australia?

Australia Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$155

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Australia. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Australia based on data from 3128 hotels is an affordable $155. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Australia.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $220
  • 4-star hotels: $157
  • 3-star hotels: $139


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