Best B&Bs in Queensland

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Our guide to the best B&Bs in Queensland

GLASS ON GLASSHOUSE

One of the new breed of B&Bs, Glass on Glasshouse has a sleek, modernist edge. Accommodation consists of three purpose-built contemporary pavilions with two floor-to-ceiling glass walls, offering views of the Glasshouse Mountains just 6km away. Foregoing the rustic look entirely, the interiors are chic with a minimalist, Japanese twist. A two-sided fireplace warms the lounge room and bathroom, where there’s a freestanding double spa bath. There’s a fully equipped kitchenette complete with espresso machine, but unlike many self-catering stays, this one provides breakfast for you.

SOMETHING SPECIAL

Local wildlife comes to visit, including kangaroos, black cockatoos and kookaburras. The fact that you can sit inside, nice and snug in winter, and still watch the animals out of the massive windows, is wonderful.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Take a ferry to Bribie Island; go shopping in Maleny or Noosa; visit the Irwins’ Australia Zoo.

 

CONTACT: Bill and Misao Rogers.

182 Glass House-Woodford Road, Glass House Mountains.

(07) 5496 9608; glassonglasshouse.com.au

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THE SPOTTED CHOOK FERME AUBERGE

Possibly the cutest B&B on our list, the Spotted Chook is also in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. While the pairing of lime green and powder blue in the Snowpea Suite might be a bit too lairy for some, the suite known as Amelie’s Petite Maison is more classically decorated. Amelie’s is a French-inspired, freestanding cottage with a balcony spa bath that overlooks beautiful hilly pastures. Inside, predominantly white decor features chandeliers, a king-size bed, overstuffed sofa and fireplace for winter snuggling.

SOMETHING SPECIAL

The food! French-Australian fusion abounds here even at breakfast, with homemade croissants and granola, French toast and French waffles. Dinner is extra and must be booked in advance, but if you do stay it’s worth planning to dine in one night. The hosts basically find out what the guests do and don’t like, then plan a menu around that. A past dinner menu was homemade duck and fig tortellini with goat’s cheese and walnuts with burnt butter and sage sauce. Told you so.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Explore Montville township’s shops and galleries; visit the region’s wineries.

 

CONTACT: Jane and Leeroy Hutton.

176 Western Ave, Montville.

(07) 5442 9242; www.spottedchook.com.au

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WITCHES FALLS COTTAGES

Queensland’s oldest national park is right on the doorsteps of these cute gabled cottages in the Gold Coast hinterland, less than an hour from Brisbane. Each cottage is completely private, with a verandah, courtyard, fireplace and bathrobes. Breakfast is delivered to your room and barbecue hampers are available on request.

SOMETHING SPECIAL

Witches Falls Cottages won the Hosted Accommodation category at the 2010 Queensland Tourism Awards. Packages include the Seashell Massage package or a Visit Mt Tamborine tour, which includes pick-up from the Gold Coast or Helensvale train station.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Visit the glow-worm caves; go on a hot-air balloon ride over Lamington National Park; stroll along the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk; visit the thunder-egg mine; trawl the village antiques shops.

 

CONTACT: Daniela Kuratli and David Kennedy.

Cnr Main Western Rd and Hartley Rd, North Tamborine. (07) 5545 4411;

www.witchesfallscottages.com.au

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6 things every hotel needs for a more restorative stay

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    Wellness travel is no longer just green juices and massages. Here’s what to look for in a hotel that helps you truly recharge.

    Wellness means different things to different people. For some, it’s nourishing the body (and soul) with healthy food. Others find balance in movement, while for many, sleep is the elixir of life.

    The right hotel now needs to be more than just a place to drop your bags. It needs to be a destination in itself. A place to calm your nervous system and support your wellness from check-in to check-out.

    1. Easy access to good food

    The modern dining space at The Ternary in Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour with views of Darling Harbour.
    Enjoy waterfront dining at The Ternary.

    Rethinking hotel dining, Novotel is focusing on food that supports how people travel. Created in collaboration with chef and recipe creator Alfie Steiner, its new menu offers thoughtfully sourced, plant-forward dishes that balance taste, freshness and nutrition.

    Experience seasonal produce among the skyscrapers at The Ternary inside Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour. Overlooking the waterfront, this popular restaurant serves up sustainable ingredients across their grill, Asian and dessert kitchens. Chilled mixed cocktails from the bar can finish the night.

    For something more relaxed (and much further north) MOKU Bar & Grill at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is set alongside the lagoon-style pool, complete with Cairns’ only swim-up bar. Fresh, tropical flavours complement the warm breeze and lush gardens.

    2. Better sleep options

    The guest room and plush bed at Novotel Melbourne Airport, designed for a comfortable and restful stay.
    Recharge before your next flight.

    There’s nothing quite like the crisp white sheets of a well-made hotel bed. Beyond fresh linen and perfectly made beds, Novotel works with sleep experts, including Australia’s Olivia Arezzolo, to create a better-designed sleep environment for its guests. Things like pillow menus, in-room yoga channels and advice for getting over jet lag make spending a night in selected hotels more of a luxury.

    Novotel Melbourne Airport takes it one step further by also offering soundproofed rooms, a 24-hour health club, a heated indoor pool and an infrared sauna. Stopovers, day trips and early mornings come a little easier after a good night’s sleep.

    3. More ways to move

    The well-equipped gym at Novotel Melbourne Airport, offering everything needed for a convenient workout.
    Prioritise wellness while you travel.

    Feeling rested makes it easier to move your body, both for relaxation and fitness. Novotel’s spa and fitness centres not only have fully equipped gyms, saunas and steam rooms. But they also offer luxurious spas to massage worries away.

    Nowhere is this more useful than the 24/7 gym, sauna and wellness facilities at Higher State Health & Wellness Club, accessible for Novotel Melbourne Airport guests. Need to stretch after a long flight? Try the gym or one of the 25-metre indoor swimming pools. Need to unwind a little? A session in the infrared sauna may help.

    4. Building family memories

    The sandy lagoon pool at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, featuring a real sand beach for family fun.
    Make family holidays effortless.

    The right hotel can make or break a family holiday, so choosing one that caters to both adults and small humans is key.

    With kids’ activities daily, including movie nights and sandcastle-building competitions, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort always keeps kids in mind. The real sand beach at the end of their large, outdoor pool provides hours of digging and building space for younger kids, while older kids will love the craft and trivia sessions.

    For nature-loving families, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is set on 36 hectares of natural bushland around a private freshwater lagoon. Kangaroos roam freely, and local birdlife creates a calming soundtrack to your holidays. Kayak on the lagoon, swim in the refurbished pool and spa, or take part in some of the creative kids’ activities. Plus, children aged 15 and under eat breakfast for free when dining with a paying adult.

    5. Location is key

    People strolling through Melbourne's iconic Degraves Street, lined with bustling cafés and laneway charm.
    Wander the city’s iconic laneways. (Image: Visit Victoria)

    Staying close to where you want to be can reduce stress as well as taxi costs. However, finding a hotel that’s both central and comfortable can be challenging. Novotel has over 600 hotels across more than 65 countries, from major city centres to tourist destinations. In Australia, Novotel has a knack for offering central locations and convenience.

    Novotel Perth Murray Street is in the heart of Perth, surrounded by cafes and restaurants and only a short walk from the shops and dining options of Elizabeth Quay. However, the heated rooftop pool and hotel restaurant, Miss Mi Perth, will keep guests busy too.

    Novotel Melbourne on Collins couldn’t be closer to the action, with Federation Square, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the arts centre only minutes away. Window shoppers can browse Bourke Street Mall, Royal Arcade and the historic Block Arcade. Or, grab a coffee in the famous Degraves Street and Centre Place. While venturing out is easy, leaving the heated pool, gym and in-room dining won’t be.

    6. Giving back

    Sea turtle, Diving in Daphne Menor, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    Protect our oceans as you explore.

    Holidays tend to connect us with beaches, coastlines and waterways, making ocean conservation something travellers can appreciate. Through its partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Novotel supports conservation projects around the world, such as protecting seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean, tackling discarded fishing nets in the Baltic Sea and whale conservation in Australia.

    Novotel has also been championing sustainable seafood across its restaurants and has moved towards a more plant-focused menu. In fact, at least 25 per cent of dishes are now plant-forward. They have been phasing out single-use plastics, reducing water and energy usage and cutting down on food wastage where possible.

    Staying at a Novotel is one way to support these global conservation and sustainability efforts. It’s feel-good tourism at its best.

    Start planning a holiday to inspire your every day at novotel.accor.com.