Boutique, unique and unusual places to stay.  Heritage hotels and historic cottages in the Byron Bay, Tweed Valley, Gold Coast Region of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.

This couples only, national and international award winning rainforest retreat is set in old growth rainforest with World Heritage National Park on three sides.

Just 13 private architect-designed luxury bungalows, all fully self contained, with gourmet kitchens, fireplaces, double spa baths and rainforest views, are placed discreetly in a spectacularly pristine Australian rainforest.

From cosy cabins within earshot of the creek to luxurious architect-designed lodges with views across the valley, our guests love everywhere they stay at our retreat, because they’re all unique and beautifully appointed.

From AUD $615 p.n. to $1075 p.n. midweek, 2 night min.. 5 nights+ from $585 p.n. Updated

A luxury hotel and fine dining restaurant housed in a historic building, Ballina Manor has 12 individually styled suites, each with an en-suite bathroom and access to a private or shared balcony.

Choice of double rooms, or king room with spa bath. Dine in luxury in the à la carte Manor Restaurant open every evening.  The Manor provides a keyless and contactless check-in with the Manor Hosts available to assist you at any time during your stay.  Updated

Tessa's on the Beach New Located a few steps from Bilinga Beach, Tessa's on the Beach provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.

With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Tessa's on the Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony.

All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options.

Boasting a day spa, a heated spa pool and an outdoor swimming pool, Azabu Nature Guesthouse is just a 5-minute drive from Byron’s Bay‘s main beach.

Each boutique suite is fully equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, heating, air conditioning, LCD TV, bathrobes and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a luxurious corner spa bath.

The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a refurbished 1950's boutique hotel, situated opposite the beach. The hotel has been designed with Scandinavian and mid-century themes and features wall art throughout. It boasts an on site restaurant and bar, and a beachfront rooftop.

3 minute walk to shops, restaurants and bars of Coolangatta. Gold Coast Airport is 8 min. drive.

Deep in the rainforest of Gold Coast's Currumbin Valley is a peaceful and exotic treehouse.  Ideal for a mini retreat, reflection time, connection to nature, or a special date with a loved one. 2 bedrooms only with a max of 4 guests.

Very private - Exotic architecture with natural materials and cosy feel - Kitchen with forest views. Please note - no meat allowed in the property. Only vegetarian food. 

This 2-storey Scottish Castle offers luxurious apartments with a private plunge pool and a balcony offering lovely views.

Each apartment has antique furnishings, a four-poster bed and a deluxe bathroom with a spa bath, lounge, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.

Surrounded by lush forests and lakes, Wollumbin Palms Rainforest Retreat boasts self-contained cottages, each with a fireplace, patio, balcony and a private hot tub.

Each air-conditioned cottage is individual themed, including a temple-theme, a cave-theme and a 12-sided yurt theme. All feature hand-crafted furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen and original artworks. Some cottages have an outdoor shower.

Somewhere to escape the ordinary at this luxury accommodation in the Byron Hinterland. Blackbird Luxury Accommodation provides adults-only accommodation with breakfast included, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests.

Nestled on Tamborine Mountain and situated opposite Witches Falls, this private adults-only retreat offers 6 unique individually themed cottages with 2-person spa baths, log fireplaces and free Wi-Fi.

Each cottage includes air conditioning and a fully self-contained kitchen.