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Australia > Gold Coast > Ruffles Lodge Gold Coast
Ruffles Lodge, is a stunning luxury lodge offering spectacular views, a tranquil environment and beautifully appointed villas are just some of the attractions of the exclusive lodge. Perched on a ridge with expansive views, Ruffles is situated in the Gold Coast Hinterland only 8 minutes from the motorway. A perfect place for a private and secluded getaway. Dining is an experience in itself with various dining areas catering to the mood of the day. We have an extensive wine cellar. There is a pool and therapeutic spa, heated all year round, a par 3 golf practice hole for those who are on the Gold Coast to play golf, beautiful walking trails around.
IF YOU WISH TO DINE AT RUFFLES, PLEASE RING THE LODGE AND CONFIRM
Pre dinner drinks, hors d'oeuvres and 3 course dinner (set menu) $70 per person
Australia > Port Douglas > Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort
WINNER OF THE 2008 HOTELCLUB AWARD for BEST QUEENSLAND HOTEL BY PUBLIC VOTE. Perfectly positioned on Four Mile Beach, closest point to the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Forest and Mossman Gorge, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas boasts the most idyllic location in all of North Queensland. With 5 acres of swimmable saltwater lagoons, freshwater swimming pool, spa and children's pool. The Mirage Country Club offers an 18 hole golf course, pro shop, floodlit tennis courts, 25 metre lap pool, saunas and gymnasium. Contemporary Australian cuisine at IL Pescattore, full buffet breakfast, ala carte lunch and themed seafood buffets at Lagoons Restaurant, poolside drinks at the Ocean Breeze Bar. Enjoy afternoon tea and evening cocktails at the Daintree Lounge. Zai presents authentic Japanese cuisine. Just minutes away from Marina Mirage, elegant shopping and an array of convenient facilities.
Australia > Melbourne > Sofitel Mansion & Spa Werribee Park
Sofitel, l’élégance et le luxe à la française
The hotel offers 91 deluxe guest rooms that have been designed to complement the elegant National Trust-classified building and feature every amenity demanded of a five star hotel including contemporary furnishings, superb Sofitel MyBeds, Roger & Gallet amenities, LCD televisions and CD/DVD players.
Joseph’s Restaurant, with its breathtaking views of Werribee Park, offers a thorough modern European menu, together with a wine list featuring over 200 wines. The atmosphere is relaxed, but luxurious, and every aspect of food and service is carefully and professionally considered.
Indulge in a luxurious body or beauty treatment at LeSpa and you’ll enjoy Spa facilities equal to the best that Europe has to offer. With team of highly trained therapists, extensive Lancôme, Decleor and Li’Tya products and eight superb treatment rooms including the exclusive Lancôme Beauty Studio and VIP suite with private hammam, LeSpa is a major feature of the Hotel and regarded as one of Melbourne’s finest places in which to indulge, pamper, rejuvenate and relax.
You also have a range of leisure options on the doorstep including an 18-hole golf course, the National Equestrian Centre, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Victoria State Rose Garden, a permanent sculpture walk featuring over 20 contemporary works and, of course, tours of the lavishly restored mansion.
Sofitel Mansion & Spa - Life is Magnifique!
Australia > Melbourne > The Lyall Hotel & Spa Melbourne
The Lyall Hotel is a luxury lifestyle hotel, and Day Spa, offering a unique 5 star hotel experience.
Luxury suite accommodation with tailor-made service in South Yarra, Melbourne's best lifestyle address.
Each suite has quality furnishings created exclusively for The Lyall Hotel.
Beautifully textured finishes and opulent fabrics capture a mood that is contemporary oriental.
Australia > Port Douglas > Cayman Villas Port Douglas
School Leavers, unfortunately we do not have the policies, or resources to accommodate the unique needs of school leavers during the annual Schoolies Festival. For this reason we reserve the right to reject bookings from school and/or university leavers for the period 15 Nov 2009 to 7 Dec 2009. If you are school and/or university leavers, your booking will be cancelled and NO refund will be given.
Luxury five star, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom holiday villas, fully self contained, located an easy five-minute walk to the village centre, hosting an array of shops and restaurants, the northern end of 4 mile beach and Marina Mirage shopping, restauranting and boating.
- Recently refurbished the interiors of Cayman Villas contain large living areas, kitchen with European appliances and granite benchtops.
The ideal five star luxury tropical getaway situated amongst tropically landscaped gardens. Each of our villas feature spacious living and bedroom areas, large private balconies, quality european fittings & appliances in addition to granite benchtops and designer inspired tropical furnishings.
Additional facilities include air conditioning in every room, spa baths,full laundry, 2 TV's, cable TV, DVD player, VCR, direct dial telephones with modem plug, hairdryers & bathroom grooming products.
Property features include a large outdoor saltwater swimming pool with gazebo and BBQ area, shower and change room & a sundeck area. Cayman Villas is a five Star AAA/RACQ rated proper
Australia > Sydney > Establishment Hotel Sydney
Establishment Hotel was awarded "Best Boutique Hotel in Australia 2006" by the Australian Hotels Association. We have 31 luxurious guest rooms including two penthouse suites. We are located in Sydneys financial business district and a short walk to Sydney Harbour, Opera House, Botanical Gardens, and CBD shopping precinct. We offer unlimited complimentary high-speed internet access, a private gymnasium, and a host of entertainment and food & beverage venues at your doorstep.
Guest Rooms:
All of our rooms have Queen Beds with premium 100% pure cotton bed linen, business desk, private bar, personal safe, 32 inch LCD televisions with DVD and Bose surround sound systems, touch-screen room controls, 3 telephones with voicemail, and marble/limestone bathrooms with double vanities and separate bath and shower all complimented with Bvlgari amenities.
Our award winning Bars, Restaurants & Facilities:
est. - establishments premier dining restaurant;
Sushi e - Serving superior quality sushi and other Japanese delicacies;
Hemmesphere - Low divan seating surrounds this Moroccan inspired cocktail bar;
Establishment Bar - A Sydney institution, with its impressive 42 meter marble bar;
Tank Stream Bar - Located adjacent to the hotel lobby is an intimate bar with an inviting ambience;
Tank - The multi-award winning nightclub offers two levels of world-class clubbing.
Australia > Melbourne > Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Experience premium five star luxury in Melbourne's finest all suite hotel. Located at the "Paris End" of Little Collins Street in the heart of the CBD, Stamford Plaza Melbourne is the ideal retreat for leisure guests, given its close proximity to the very best in fashion, theater, dining and only walking distance to the city's famous sporting venues. An ideal location for those wanting to immerse themselves in the citys vibrant culture.
Feel right at home in the elegantly decorated one, two or three bedroom suites with spacious dining and living areas. Well-equipped kitchens feature a microwave, stove and dishwasher. A separate dressing room leads into the luxurious marble bathroom with bath-spa, and there is one bathroom per bedroom in all suites. The hotel provides the additional comfort and space of a distinctive apartment with the convenience, service and security of a five star hotel.
Australia > Sydney > Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
A room with a view? The Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is perfectly positioned between the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the historic Rocks district. Within walking distance of the city's major shopping venues and tourist attractions. All 563 guest rooms and suites are the largest in their respective classes in Sydney, with marble bathrooms that feature separate bath and shower. The hotel also offers guests the choice of award winning restaurants
and bars in classical, elegant surrounds.
Guest rooms at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney are the most spacious and luxurious in the city, starting from a minimum of 40 square metres. All rooms and suites are beautifully appointed and feature marble bathrooms and a view that will take your breath away. Spectacular views and impeccable service from world class restaurants and bars. Whatever the occasion, from the intimate to the grand, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is the perfect venue overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Australia > Hervey Bay > Akama Resort Hervey Bay
Brand new five star resort, Come see the views for yourself!
Akama Resort is one of those unique five star properties that stand out from the rest. We are situated away from the hustle and bustle of the main accommodation strip and conveniently located opposite the Hervey Bay Marina where all the transfers for whale whatching and Fraser Island depart.
We offer to you, unrivalled luxury and space not often seen in holiday accommodation. We have one, two and three bedroom and penthouse apartments with king, queen, king split single beds, all apartments have 2 bathrooms.
All apartments have very large spacious living area's and balconies much bigger than most, 106cm plasma Tv's, 66cm LCD's in main bedroom, stereo, DVD player, three high speed broadband outlets per apartment and free Austar. Full size concertina glass doors open the width of the living area bringing the outside in.
Large market umbrellas and sunlounges fringe the beautiful heated sparkling pool and spa, the large bbq area has tables and chairs under-cover with male and female toilets and showers.
Our higher levels and penthouse apartments have uninterrupted views across the Great Sandy Straits to Fraser Island.
The kitchens are stylish and more than well equipped. We believe all the little luxuries count and have included coffee machine and sandwich makers in some apartments, come and see the fish that swim up the side of the building.
Australia > Gippsland, VIC > Montfort Manor Traralgon
Montfort Manor is a five-star sanctuary providing luxury accommodation in the Central Gippsland town of Traralgon. Situated in a peaceful rural ambience on 7.5 acres of landscaped gardens it is located only 4kms from the C.B.D. Built from stunning Mt Gambier limestone, in a contemporary English country style, it is complimented with a large pool, a 25 meter gas heated lap lane, champion size synthetic tennis court, an elevated garden pavilion, wrought iron waterfront gazebo and a picturesque dam. Four well-appointed suites provide superior executive accommodation for the weary business traveller, provide an ideal setting for weddings celebrations and honeymoon nights. Its an experience you deserve in a special place.
Australia > Port Douglas > Thala Beach Lodge Port Douglas
Family owned Thala Beach Lodge, a five star eco resort south of Port Douglas, sits spectacularly atop a headland with breathtaking views of untouched coastline, and provides the perfect location to explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Deluxe timber bungalows are built high on stilts and nestle in the forest canopy providing a magical and unobtrusive relationship with the natural world. All bungalows have views either to the ocean or the forested mountains. Time spent relaxing on the timber-decked verandahs is always well rewarded by sightings of birds, butterflies, possums and sugar gliders.
The views from the restaurant are panoramic, taking in the Far North Queensland coast, the sparkling waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage forests that cover our coastal ranges. Guests dine among the birds in the surrounding treetops whilst enjoying world-class fine food with friendly five-star service.
Paths meander through rainforests and woodlands that provide healthy habitats for extraordinary birds, plants & animals - and connect with private sandy beaches. Delightful hours are spent discovering native flora & fauna, secluded coves and rock pools. All over the 145 acres of Thala Beach Lodge, guests find themselves in an unsurpassed enchanting, relaxing environment.
Australia > Canberra > Diamant Boutique Hotel Canberra
Managed by Eight Hotels Australia, this spectacular 80' room boutique hotel is positioned by the Lake Burley Griffin at the intersection of Marcus Clarke Street and Edinburgh Avenue. Located within the original Hotel Acton building, this historical and heritage listed site has been transformed into the NewActon Pavilion, incorporating the Diamant Hotel and creating Canberra's first contemporary boutique hotel.
On the doorstep of Canberra's key cultural, entertainment, sport and commercial facilities and emersed in a series of unique designer landscaped gardens and complimentary specialist retailers, the Diamant is perfectly located in Canberra's first true urban village.
Designed by renowned principal architects Fender Katsalidis and celebrated interior designer SJB Interiors, the Diamant offers exceptional quality and extraordinary comfort.
The hotel features Flint Dining Room & Bar, Du Jour Caf, Parlour Wine Room and the Perrier Jouet Bar located in the hotel lobby.
Other hotel facilities are Soma Aveda Day Spa, Pilates Centre, Body to Burn gym and complimentary Fitness First gym passes.
Australia > Melbourne > Adelphi Hotel Melbourne
Adelphi Hotel & Spa is recognised as an architectural icon of Melbourne in the heart of city. Converted from a warehouse, Adelphi is appraised internationally as an intimate yet sophisticated hotel. Melbournes pioneer boutique hotel offers a fusion of contemporary minimalist design, utmost comfort, personalised service, great dining and the latest in technology.
In every room guests will enjoy, dreamy deep mattresses, luxurious bathroom amenities, 42' LCD screens, ADSL internet access, BOSE iPod docking stations, in room safe, room service and evening turn-down service.
Revitalise in our 25 metre glass ended rooftop heated lap pool, work out in the gym or indulge in The Spa at Adelphi.
Benefit from wireless internet in the lobby, bar, restaurant and even by the pool
Experience the award-winning restaurant 'ezard', located on level 1 and relax in the hotels breakfast caf on level 2.
The Adelphi Hotel is a Non Smoking Hotel
Australia > Brisbane > Marriott Hotel Brisbane
The multi award winning Brisbane Marriott Hotel is the epitome of five-star elegance offering a convenient inner city location nestled between the corporate and financial heart of the city and the vibrant hub of Fortitude Valley.
Petries Brasserie and Bar offers casual, elegant indoor and al fresco terrace dining - a la carte or buffet - for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Petries Lobby Bar is perfect for coffee, after-five drinks or pre-dinner cocktails. Our wonderful seafood buffet is available each night. Bookings are preferred.
All recently refurbished spacious guest rooms provide dramatic river and skyline views and a superior level of accommodation to suit both the corporate and leisure traveller.
267 rooms (Deluxe and Executive levels).
Australia > Great Ocean Road, VIC > Moonlight Retreat Moonlight Head
Located high above the rugged Shipwreck Coast and Southern Ocean, Moonlight Retreat comprises 3 fully self-contained cottages & 2 Traditional Bed & Breakfast Suites, offering stunning views of the Shipwreck Coast to the 12 Apostles and beyond.
Each cottage is tastefully decorated and the cottages provide the ultimate in luxury with king size beds, private spa pools, air-conditioning and surround sound entertainment systems. The B&B Suites, have private guests entrance, shared dining & fireside sitting room, each suite has King Sized Bed, it's own ensuite & balcony.
Pets Welcome. Pets welcome in self-contained cottages only and must be advised in comments at time of booking, special pet etiquette conditions apply.
Australia > Sydney > InterContinental Hotel Sydney
Situated in the heart of Sydney’s financial and cultural precincts, InterContinental Sydney is just a short stroll away from the ferries at Circular Quay and only minutes from Sydney Airport. The hotel is positioned right on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens.
Built around the heritage listed Treasury Building of 1851 InterContinental Sydney combines unique charm and ambience with luxury.
InterContinental Sydney’s 509 contemporary guest rooms and suites blend luxury with comfort. Specifically designed for the needs of the global traveller, each room enjoys a picture frame view with a luxury window seat, high speed internet access and spacious work zone.
Beyond the guest rooms discover the outstanding facilities and services of the hotel including dining venues Café Opera and Cortile, around the clock room service, valet and concierge, business centre, 24 hour gym and an indoor swimming pool offering sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.
Australia > Melbourne > Marriott Hotel Melbourne
The Melbourne Marriott Hotel 'Your Home in Melbourne'. Located in the heart of Melbourne's commercial, theatre and shopping district, the Marriott is Australia's first 'green' five-star hotel in Melbourne. The Melbourne Marriott Hotel, with its numerous hospitality award nominations, was the winner of the Melbourne City Awards in 2006 for its outstanding contribution to the environment. The spacious guest rooms and suites feature high-speed Internet, luxurious bedding and complimentary laptop-size safes in all rooms. While with us, enjoy a relaxed swim in our heated saltwater pool and an invigorating workout in the hotel gymnasium. Savour a fine meal with fresh local produce at Essence Restaurant, a finalist for the 'Best Restaurant in a Hotel for 2006' from the Australian Hotel Association. Known for our expansive conference and event facilities, the Melbourne Marriott Hotel offers 5 meeting rooms, a business centre, and impeccable planning and catering services to accompany your event.
Note: Hotel will be going 100% non smoking as of the 1st July 2007.
Australia > Port Douglas > Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas
Located on the secluded beachfront of Four Mile Beach Port Douglas, Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas has been designed with the utmost luxury and relaxation in mind.
This resort blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape echoing the natural features of this tropical North Queensland oasis and centering around an expansive lagoon pool and island bar.
The luxury 5 star resort comprises of 194 rooms, a Day Spa, Restaurant, 2 bars and an 18 Hole Links style Golf Course in one of the most internationally famous locations in Australia.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas offers elegance in a stunningly beautiful tropical location. Sophisticated and stylish, this resort is perfectly suited for your rejuvenation.
Australia > Sydney > Marriott Sydney Harbour Hotel
Location, Location, Location !! Whether your visit to Sydney is for business or pleasure, the Sydney Harbour Marriott makes an ideal base to call home.
Previously known as the Renaissance Sydney Hotel it is perfectly located in the heart of the business, financial & tourist area of Sydney at Circular Quay, the famous Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and historical Rocks area are a stones throw away.
The 32 storey Sydney Harbour Marriott has 550 tastefully appointed guestrooms and suites all recently refurbished, overlooking either the city skyline or Sydney Opera House, all are equipped with voicemail, highspeed internet connection, tea & coffee making facilities, in house movies, hairdryers, mini bar, safe and air conditioning.
Australia > Sydney > Swissotel Sydney
Swissotel Sydney is located above Myers, one of Australia's most iconic department stores, centrally positioned amongst Sydney's prime tourist, shopping and entertainment districts.
This deluxe five star hotel with 358 beautifully appointed rooms and suites boasts breathtaking views of the city skyline.
Guests staying at Swissotel Sydney are invited to retreat to the sanctuary of Amrita Spa. From the moment you enter this tranquil environment your mind and body will feel completely serene. The soothing fragrances of specially selected aromatherapy oils filter through the air and there are a wide selection of treatments available to help rejuvenate tired bodies and minds.
Guests can also choose to laze by the outdoor heated pool, sip a cocktail at the Crossroads Bar or sample the fine cuisine on offer at JPB Restaurant.
It is unquestionably one of the city's finest hotels and promises you a truly memorable visit to Australia's most enticing city.