Ovolo Woolloomooloo, Ovolo 1888 and The Langham Sydney ranked as best hotels in Australia
A Sydney hotel has been named as the best in the country, and two more placing in the top 10, but they might not be your first guesses. Have you stayed at any of these spots?
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A Woolloomooloo hotel has won No. 1 hotel in Australia for 2018, with two other Sydney hotels in the Top 10.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo was crowned the best hotel in Australia by customer experience, followed by its sister hotel Ovolo 1888 at Darling Harbour in third and The Langham in seventh.
The three hotels were NSW’s only placegetters in the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, which collates the year of reviews and turns them into a Top 10.
The Top 10 Traveller’s Choice Hotels in Australia for 2019:
1. Ovolo Woolloomooloo — Sydney, NSW
Average annual price of $434 per night.
Stretched along Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf, the longest timber-piled wharf in the world, Ovolo Woolloomooloo boasts a picturesque Sydney Harbour view and is a stroll away from some of Sydney’s best waterfront restaurants. The hotel marries heritage with modern luxury, and features contemporarily designed loft rooms.
2. Pinetrees Lodge — Lord Howe Island
Average annual price of $1,387 per night.
Sitting on World Heritage site Lord Howe, Pinetrees Lodge as its name suggests, is nestled among pine trees, and faces one of the world’s most pristine lagoons, and surrounded by lush forests and a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.
3. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour — Sydney, NSW
Average annual price of $338 per night.
Steeped in history, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour was constructed in 1888 and originally a wool factory and warehouse. Overhauled into a thoughtfully designed hotel with “shutter-happy Instagrammers in mind”, the hotel melds Sydney’s old-world charm with contemporary design. Each room features 3m-high ceilings, recycled timber work stations and bespoke furniture.
4. Peninsula Boutique Hotel — Port Douglas, Queensland
Average annual price of $405 per night.
Offering a boutique style, adults-only hotel experience, Peninsula Boutique hotel overlooks the Four Mile Beach and is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views.
5. Korte’s Resort — Rockhampton, Queensland
Average annual price of $157 per night.
Located near the heart of Rockhampton, Korte’s Resort is a luxurious, tropical oasis that is value for money and suitable for any traveller and occasion — from weddings, business conferences to a restful weekend escape.
6. COMO The Treasury — Perth, Western Australia
Average annual price of $645 per night.
Residing within a beautifully restored 19th century state building yet still retaining its original government office layout, COMO The Treasury is situated at the heart of Perth’s central business district. Designed by renowned local architect Kerry Hill, no two rooms are alike, and every aspect of the 48-room modern luxury hotel features handcrafted European furnishings, high ceilings, large windows and travertine stone tiles.
7. The Langham, Sydney — Sydney, NSW
Average annual price of $523 per night.
Situated along the quaint cobble stoned streets of Sydney’s Historic Rocks district, The Langham, Sydney faces stunning Western Harbour views. With a focus on providing a grand residential experience, every room features high ceilings, bespoke furnishings amid soft panelled walls, Juliette balconies and/or signature terraces. Guests can indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments, swim in the renowned 20m indoor pool detailing a star-dappled ceiling or work out at the techno-gym.
8. Qualia Resort — Hamilton Island, Queensland
Average annual price of $1,508 per night.
Latin for “a collection of deeper sensory experiences”, Qualia Resort sits on the secluded northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the splendour of the Great Barrier Reef. Exquisitely designed and promising privacy, each pavilion faces the water with breathtaking views; some even inclusive of a sundeck or a personal infinity edge plunge pool.
9. Meriton Suites Southport — Southport, Queensland
Average annual price of $236 per night.
At 55 levels high, Meriton Suites Southport is located in one of the city’s tallest buildings and all 208 suites are between levels 25 and 55. Soak up the magnificent sights from any suite — of stunning hinterland and surrounds, and pristine surf beaches from the Pacific Ocean coastline. The suites’ contemporary features, open living spaces and luxury inclusions such well-appointed gourmet kitchens and full-sized bathrooms, provide a new level of hospitality experience.
10. Freestyle Resort Port Douglas — Port Douglas, Queensland
Average annual price of $264 per night.
Located a short walk away from tropical paradise Four Mile beach and main shopping and restaurant district Macrossan St, Freestyle Resort Port Douglas sets the standard for boutique accommodation in the Port Douglas region. The resort features an award-winning spa and heated swimming pool.
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