Hotel reviews

Exceptionally luxe resort is ‘out of this world’

Namibia’s Okahirongo Elephant Lodge reopened after a major refurbishment. But the real magic lies in the other-worldly landscapes of this distinct region.

• by Kate Armstrong

Former pleasure palace now a glorious haven of tranquillity

With exquisite guest rooms and suites, lush tropical gardens, and open-air pavilions, Rajbari Bawali truly captures an era of privilege and opulence.

• by Julie Miller

This fishing lodge might be Queensland’s most luxurious

More than a high-end stay, Noosa Sportfishing Lodge offers a premium experience unparallelled in the region.

• by Katherine Scott

This perfect hotel sets the new gold standard for opulence

Hong Kong’s Rosewood is an exquisite grand luxury hotel and represents a new era for the East Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood on the Kowloon side of the city.

• by Kristie Kellahan

Travel hot list, August 2023: Revamp for Melbourne heritage hotel

A backpackers is reborn in Sydney, an unassuming ’70s building is revamped in Melbourne and a new Spanish gallery finally opens, close to 100 years after its conception.

New Italian hotel offers five-star style without the stuffiness

The Rome Edition’s dining and entertainment, along with the unique design and international atmosphere, have redefined ideas of classic luxury.

• by Maria Pasquale

Offbeat location, but new Melbourne hotel is fun and affordable

The Motley in Richmond offers an arty oasis with a more locally inspired experience.

• by Guy Wilkinson

To sleep at this luxury bush lodge is to feel cradled by Mother Earth

The more than $2500 price tag of Arnhem Land’s exclusive Seven Spirit Bay gets you memories to last a lifetime.

• by Kerry van der Jagt

The verdict on notorious Melbourne prison’s luxe hotel conversion

Pentridge has been converted from a place you don’t want to be to a place you don’t want to leave.

• by Anthony Dennis

New hot springs villas offer a perfect ‘relax and recharge’ set-up

The luxurious new bush-flanked Hepburn Spa Retreat Villas are ideally placed to tap into the region’s healing mineral springs.

• by Jim Darby