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The Best New Hotels in Australia: The Luxe Stays We Can’t Wait to Check Out
From lavish city stays to luxe coastal escapes, these are the best new hotels in Australia just waiting for you to check in
Dreaming of greener pastures? With gorgeous stays popping up across the country all the time, there has never been a better time to explore this amazing place we call home. From the coast to the country to luxury rooftop infinity pools deep in the tropics, and world-class city stays that are 5-star all the way.
With an exciting line-up of new hotels across the country just begging to be booked, now is the perfect time to book some much-needed R&R. But, before booking your next escape, be sure to check out our roundup of the hottest new hotels to open in Australia this year—and a few set to open in the not too distant future—because the hard part will be narrowing down your choice!
Australia’s Best New Hotel Openings: South Australia
Barossa’s Finest: Oscar Seppeltsfield Hotel and InterContinental Resort Promise Unmatched Luxury
The Barossa Valley’s luxury accommodation scene is poised to reach dazzling new heights with two spectacular arrivals. Leading the way is the Oscar Seppeltsfield Hotel, set to open in 2025 as a $50 million six-star masterpiece rising 12 storeys within the iconic Seppeltsfield Winery grounds. This architectural marvel offers 71 exquisitely designed rooms and suites, each with private balconies overlooking sweeping vineyard vistas. Designed by Adelaide’s Intro Architecture, it boasts a rooftop infinity pool and sky bar, a lavish day spa, fine dining experiences, and elegant event spaces. Despite some local debate over its contemporary design, the project has secured planning approval and is forecast to create around 350 ongoing jobs, promising a significant boost to regional tourism and the economy.
Complementing this bold celebration of wine country elegance is the InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa, slated to open in 2028. Featuring 150 exquisitely crafted rooms set amid rolling vineyards, alongside a signature restaurant, serene wellness spa, and stunning panoramic views, it promises a refined sanctuary for luxury travellers. Together, these two extraordinary resorts herald a new era of indulgence in Australia’s premier wine region, perfectly complementing the Barossa’s world-class wines and culinary treasures.
Slated for 2025 and 2028 openings, respectively
Barossa Valley
Crystalbrook Sam
Crystalbrook Sam will arrive in Adelaide’s CBD in 2026 as a shimmering beacon of sophisticated luxury and sustainable design. This $130 million, 13-storey marvel boasts 227 exquisitely crafted rooms and suites, a rooftop Eléme Spa and Bath House, and a chic restaurant and bar with panoramic city views. With wellness and fitness centres, alongside refined meeting spaces, it promises an unparalleled urban sanctuary.
Developed in partnership with Samaras Group, Crystalbrook Sam will elevate Adelaide’s hospitality scene and create over 220 jobs. It’s the epitome of modern elegance, where eco-consciousness meets impeccable style in the heart of the city.
Opens 2026
15 Halifax Street, Adelaide
Monarto Safari Resort
Officially open to the public from May 28th, Monarto Safari Resort is here to redefine luxury escapes with breathtaking views, premium amenities and unforgettable encounters in the heart of Monarto Safari Park. Developed by Journey Beyond, this $40 million destination features 78 luxury rooms, 20 safari tents, a world-class spa, two pools, and event spaces, offering something for families, couples, and adventure seekers alike.
Set within the largest Safari park outside of Africa, guests can embark on exclusive guided safaris across 550 hectares of open plains, getting up close to free-roaming African wildlife. Plus, every stay supports vital conservation efforts at Monarto Safari Park, contributing to the protection of incredible species. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Monarto Safari Resort invites you to connect with nature like never before.
Book your stay at Monarto Safari Resort
63 Monarto Road, Monarto
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$50 Million Hotel Precinct Proposed for Mount Barker
A proposed project all but guaranteed to boost tourism, jobs and investment opportunities in a rapidly-growing pocket of Adelaide, Accord Property is seeking approval for a four-star, 120-room hotel at Mount Barker’s Summit Precinct. This game-changing hotel will be the first major tourism investment in the 50-hectare site, which already features the Summit Sport and Recreation Park, and the soon-to-open Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre. The luxury hotel – and the integrated $15 million wellness centre planned for future development stages – will firmly put Mount Barker on the map, transforming the town into a premier regional destination for travel and leisure.
Through a competitive selection process, Accord Property has been selected as the developer, and has already partnered with a major, high-profile hotel group for the project. This new hotel perfectly aligns with the Mount Barker District Council’s vision to establish the Summit Precinct as a regional hub for tourism, sport, and events only 35 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Watch this space!
Opening date TBA
Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Adelaide’s hospitality scene received a significant upgrade with the arrival of the Adelaide Marriott Hotel in August 2024, housed within the historic GPO building. This 285-room gem seamlessly blends heritage charm with contemporary luxury, offering guests indulgence paired with stunning city views. From the sophisticated Penny Blue restaurant to the sleek Exchange Lane bar, every detail whispers style.
Featuring an 18-metre heated pool, wellness facilities, and a ballroom fit for grand affairs, Marriott has swiftly injected a vibrant new heartbeat into the city’s elegant core — proof that tradition and modernity can indeed dance.
141 King William Street, Adelaide
Opened August 2024
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The George Glenelg
Five-star luxury is coming to Glenelg, in the form of the stunning George Hotel. Perfectly positioned just steps from Moseley Square, Jetty Road and Glenelg Beach, The George promises an elevated coastal escape where every detail is taken care of.
Now in the final stages of completion, a stay in these elegant and sophisticated rooms will place you in the heart of one of Adelaide’s most loved suburbs, with endless options for food, drinks and fun at your doorstep. And, if you don’t want to leave the hotel (we can’t blame you) Soda Rooftop Bar & Restaurant will offer handcrafted cocktails, a menu celebrating local flavours and unbeatable views. Coinciding with a massive $40 million redevelopment for Jetty Road (construction is already underway), this stunning hotel and a new and improved main street will transform Glenelg into a chic and sought-after destination.
1 Colley Terrace, Glenelg
Rumi on Louth
The newest ultra-luxe offering to hit SA, Rumi on Louth invites visitors to immerse themselves in nature and discover a world of indulgence, where the line between rugged wilderness and elevated living is blurred. This eco-conscious experience offers an escape from the everyday, found on Louth Island off the coast of Port Lincoln.
Rumi has been built with the utmost care for the land on which it sits, evident in the meticulous conservation and restoration efforts to maintain the island’s raw beauty. Stage One of Rumi is open to visitors seeking extraordinary adventure and unparalleled service, with rooms boasting panoramic sea views, high-end finishes, aeroplane transfers and immaculate details.
This getaway is unique, secluded and filled with immersive experiences; think kayak fishing, buggy tours, catamaran cruises, beach picnics, cooking classes and in-room massages that enhance a postcard-perfect stay.
Louth Island, Eyre Peninsula
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Australia’s Best New Hotel Openings: Queensland
InterContinental Brisbane Officially Opens, Marking a Luxurious Debut in the River City
Brisbane’s iconic Hilton has been reborn as the dazzling InterContinental Brisbane, opening 1st July 2025 in the heart of the CBD’s vibrant Elizabeth Street Mall. This 319-room masterpiece, uniquely designed by modernist legend Harry Seidler, marries timeless architectural elegance with contemporary luxury. Guests indulge in refined rooms with sweeping city and river views, expansive event spaces, the chic Latitude 27 Bar & Kitchen, and an exclusive rooftop Club InterContinental lounge. Poised for a lavish two-year transformation from 2026, the hotel seamlessly blends heritage and innovation, offering an immersive cultural stay that perfectly complements Brisbane’s dynamic evolution towards the 2032 Olympics.
190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
Opened 1st July, 2025
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The Tamborine
Perched atop the breathtaking Tamborine Mountain, The Tamborine is an intimate sanctuary where refined luxury meets nature’s serene beauty. This 23-room retreat enchants with sumptuous king-size beds, indulgent Leif amenities, and sweeping escarpment views. Guests can unwind in the mineral-heated pool and spa, savour curated drinks during elegant hosted aperitifs, and soak in the tranquil rainforest surrounds.
Just an hour from Brisbane, it’s an idyllic escape to recharge and reconnect amidst Queensland’s Scenic Rim splendour.
99 Alpine Terrace, Tamborine Mountain
Opened
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The Sundays
Hamilton Island’s newest boutique hotel is officially open and we’re already itching to book our stay! Channelling laid-back luxe, The Sundays has been designed with families in mind, with interconnected rooms, by the team behind the beloved luxury resort Qualia. Soak up views of Catseye Beach from your balcony or from the beach-side pool and dine at culinary power couple Josh & Julie Niland’s new eatery.
Hamilton Island
Opened April 2025
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Mondrian Gold Coast
Now open, the Mondrian Gold Coast is rewriting the rules of luxury in Burleigh Heads. Designed by Fraser & Partners and brought to life by Ennismore, this sculptural stunner rises 24 levels above the sea, offering uninterrupted views from beach to hinterland. Inside, 208 artfully styled studios, suites and Beach Houses meet curated dining, a sun-drenched terrace, and the ultra-glam third-floor pool club. Topped by the Sky House, this is Burleigh’s boldest new address — indulgent, elevated, and made to be seen.
3 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads
Opened June 2025
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Australia’s Best New Hotel Openings: New South Wales
The EVE Hotel
Looking for the perfect city staycation? The EVE Hotel is your excuse to escape the every day and embrace a little luxury. Opening its doors on February 13, 2025, this 102-room boutique gem in the exciting new Wunderlich Lane precinct offers an irresistible slice of boutique opulence in the city’s heart.
Step into thoughtfully designed rooms adorned with a curated art collection where comfort meets creativity. Then, take things up a notch on the dazzling rooftop deck, featuring a stunning 20-metre pool surrounded by sweeping city views.
Dining at The EVE is just as exceptional. Starting January 20, 2025, the stylish Bar Julius will bring the charm of European hotel bars to Sydney. Managed by Liquid & Larder, the team behind some of the city’s best-loved venues, Bar Julius serves an all-day continental menu of innovative cocktails and delectable bites.
To celebrate its launch, The EVE Hotel’s Reveal package (available February 14 to June 30, 2025) offers an overnight stay, signature cocktails, and a bespoke gift from $519 per night — a fabulous excuse to treat yourself or someone you love.
Wunderlich Lane, 8 Baptist Street, Redfern
Marina Resort Port Stephens
Seeking a seaside escape? Look no further than Port Stephens’ Marina Resort. Just a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, this chic, coastal oasis offers 48 spacious rooms, ocean views, and a 25-metre heated pool for the ultimate weekend wind down.
Mark your calendars, Marina is set to open its doors later this year, just in time for summer.
Coming August 2025
33 Magnus St, Nelson Bay
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach
The iconic Crowne Plaza Coogee is undergoing a major transformation to become the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, bringing with it an elevated beach offering Sydney hasn’t seen before. Promising elevated luxury at every turn — and boasting Rick Stein’s Sydney flagship restaurant — the hotel will feature an incredible pool deck with uninterrupted views of Coogee Beach, as well as a spa and wellness offering.
Coming November 2025
voco Gosford
The Central Coast is arguably having a major moment, and the arrival of its first new hotel in 15 years proves the region is on the up and up.
voco Gosford is set to open its doors later this year, and will boast 130 rooms, six food and drink venues, a rooftop ballroom and a stunning swim-up bar. Towering over the town at 28 storeys, the hotel will also serve as the perfect spot to take in the stunning views of the nearby Brisbane River. It’s also also conveniently located in the smack-bang centre of town, just a few minutes stroll from Centra Coast Stadium and the perfect base for exploring nearby Somersby Falls, Umina Beach and Bouddi National Park.
Apart from housing Gosford’s only rooftop bar with Japanese-inspired dishes and signature cocktails on the menu, there’ll be a ground-floor pub and family-friendly pizzeria, as well as an exciting signature restaurant with renowned chef Dany Karam at the helm.
Expect interiors that reflect the region’s natural colour palette, with local art and bespoke furniture for a chic and coastal-cool vibe. Each room offers either a mountain or water view for the ultimate in in-room indulgence.
Opening mid-2025
108 Donnison Street, Gosford
25hours Hotel The Olympia
Injecting Paddington with playful energy and cinematic flair, 25hours Hotel The Olympia marks the cult European brand’s first foray into Australia — and it’s pure magic. Opening spring 2025, this bold boutique stay brings mood-lifting interiors, themed rooms inspired by film icons, and four distinctive dining venues, including Mitch Orr’s fire-fuelled The Palomar and rooftop oasis Monica. Expect colour, texture and personality in every corner, plus Sydney artist Kubi Vasak’s work in each room.
Whether you’re checking in or just grabbing a pastry from Jacob the Angel, The Olympia is where Sydney’s style, soul and stories collide.
1 Oxford Street, Paddington
The Clarence Hotel
Reopened in December 2024, The Clarence Hotel brings boutique charm and effortless style to the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Housed in a heritage building on Clarence Street, this 50-room escape has been reimagined by Chada Interiors with layered textures, warm tones, and a residential feel that’s equal parts refined and relaxed. Suites are sleek and inviting, with oversized smart TVs, plush beds, and luxe showers.
A perfect base for city wanderings or quiet recharge, The Clarence flows with the kind of understated energy that feels like your own stylish pied-à-terre.
193 Clarence Street, Sydney
Opened December 2024
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Australia’s Best New Hotel Openings: Victoria
Levantine Hill Hotel
Opening in 2025, Levantine Hill Hotel isn’t just another stay — it’s a scene. Designed by MONA’s Fender Katsalidis, this seductive all-suite bolthole is sculpted into the Yarra Valley hillside, wrapped in vines and slow, sunkissed luxury. Think circular bathtubs, private cellars, bronze screens catching the light, and mini-bars stocked to your taste. With a helipad arrival, vineyard views, and a sculpture trail to wander post-pinot, it’s moody, modern, and made for those who like their wine with a side of wow.
Opens soon
882 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream
Six Senses Burnham Beeches
A love letter to history, hospitality, and high romance, the revival of Burnham Beeches is one of the most anticipated hotel openings in the country. Set within Victoria’s beloved Art Deco Streamline Moderne mansion — a structure once likened to an ocean liner gliding through forested hills — this Six Senses debut promises a soul-stirring escape where champagne corks once flew and glamour still lingers in the air.
Wrapped in sculpted gardens and filtered forest light, the estate will unveil 82 bespoke stays, including elegant suites, a rustic-luxe Hilltop Retreat, and a one-of-a-kind glamping experience. Inside, rich panelling meets playful curiosities and Art Deco decadence, creating a moody, feminine world where slow afternoons stretch into glittering evenings.
From rooftop terraces and garden-lined lounges to a deeply restorative spa, expect a stay that feels as though it was conjured from the pages of a classic novel — with all the comforts of contemporary indulgence. A rarefied breath of fresh air.
Coming late 2025
Sherbrooke, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria
Hannah St Hotel
Opening September 2025, Hannah St. Hotel is set to bring a bold new energy to Southbank — luxury laced with edge, design with a pulse. Rising within the striking Queensbridge Building, it promises layered, expressive interiors by Flack Studio, where texture, tone, and moody lighting make the everyday feel cinematic.
Suites will be sleek and sensuous, shaped by stone, steel and just the right amount of drama. From the rooftop bar with skyline views to podcast rooms, a lap pool and private dining, every space is designed for connection, indulgence or escape. An unfiltered slice of Melbourne, poured neat.
Opens September 2025
90 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank
Hyatt House
Hyatt House South Melbourne is shaking up the staycation game as Australia’s very first Hyatt House, bringing fresh vibes to extended stay luxury. With 97 stylish rooms featuring fully equipped kitchenettes and cosy living areas, it’s the ultimate home-away-from-home, only way cooler. Sip craft cocktails at The H Bar, squeeze in a workout at the sleek gym, or grab tasty bites anytime at The Market.
Plus, four-legged friends up to 30kg are invited to join the fun. Just a stroll from the Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda’s beaches, this is urban sophistication with a laid-back twist.
30 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne
Opens July 2025; bookings available now
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1 Hotel Melbourne
Sustainable luxury arrives on the Yarra this June… and it’s anything but ordinary. 1 Hotel Melbourne is now open for bookings, offering a sanctuary where eco-conscious design feels effortlessly cool, never preachy. Housed within the storied walls of heritage-listed Goods Shed No. 5, it celebrates raw, grounded beauty and ritual — think reclaimed timber, lush jungle textures, spa sessions with Bamford products, and skyline views that whisper, not shout. Here, travellers slow their pace, locals find their reset, and sustainability transforms from trend to timeless practice. A serene breath amid the city’s pulse.
Opens June 2025
9 Maritime Place, Docklands
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HYDE Melbourne Place
Forget what you think you know about hotels. HYDE Melbourne Place invites you on a design-filled journey straight into the city’s soul. Right in Melbourne’s vibrant core, sleek style and urban energy collide. From the Horizon Suites with breathtaking skyline views to the jaw-dropping Dawn Penthouse, every room is crafted for absolute indulgence.
Dive into Mediterranean-inspired dishes at Mid Air, savour Iberian flavours at Marmelo, and wind down with expertly crafted cocktails at the moody Mr Mills. This is Melbourne living, elevated to pure art.
130 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD
Opened October 2024
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Lanson Place Parliament Gardens
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens in Melbourne is a dazzling fusion of heritage charm and sleek modern luxury. Set within a beautifully restored 1901 Salvation Army building paired with a striking glass tower, this hotel offers 137 thoughtfully designed rooms and apartments, many with kitchenettes and washer-dryers, which is brilliant for extended stays.
Guests can unwind in the heated indoor pool, work out in the gym, or sip cocktails surrounded by over 450 curated artworks at Chronicle 502. Opposite the serene Parliament Gardens and steps from Melbourne’s cultural heartbeat, it’s the perfect luxe sanctuary for both business and leisure travellers.
502 Albert Street, East Melbourne
Opened September 2024
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Novotel Melbourne Airport
Prepare for a first-class experience at Novotel Melbourne Airport, where cutting-edge design and unbeatable access are just the beginning. Located a breezy five-minute walk from Terminal 4, this is more than an airport hotel — it’s a destination. After a swim in the 25-metre indoor heated pool, head to Boccata Restaurant & Wine Bar for Italian sips and bites that soar, from refreshing spritzes and wood-fired pizzas to their unforgettable deep-fried lasagne bites.
Work it all off (or work it out) in the Aerofoil Workspace, a chic co-working space that’s perfect for high-flying travellers. For a quick layover or an extended stay, Novotel Melbourne Airport promises the smoothest of landings.
1 Grants Road, Melbourne Airport
Opened September 2024
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StandardX
The StandardX is Fitzroy’s hottest new stay, perfectly blending budget-friendly chic with Melbourne’s artsy vibe. Dubbed “the rebellious younger sibling” of its New York counterpart, this 125-room boutique hotel offers everything from cosy rooms to expansive suites with sweeping views of the city. Located off Brunswick Street, it’s surrounded by cool boutiques, hidden bars, and galleries.
Onsite restaurant BANG serves up vibrant Thai dishes, while The Roof brings rooftop cocktails and tacos with a side of skyline magic. Whether you’re in for a quick escape or a longer stay, The StandardX is where designer elegance meets Fitzroy’s creative soul.
62 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Opened August 2024
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