Hotel reviews

This flagship property of a new budget chain is like a jazzed-up Ikea

As someone whose hostel days are firmly behind him, I’m a touch apprehensive about my stay at LyLo Auckland.

• by Rob McFarland

Naturally beautiful Fijian resort feels like it’s on a private island

Set in 200 hectares on a three-kilometre stretch of golden beach, this resort feels like an island, joining the mainland of Viti Levu by a narrow isthmus.

• by Lee Tulloch

Renovation makes this gastronomic getaway even more compelling

If you’re into food and drink (and if you’re not, best to turn the car around), you’ve arrived at a prandial paradise.

• by Anthony Dennis

Mountain retreat has front-row seats to iconic Aussie vista

Framed through large windows that run almost the entire length of the top level, be prepared to have your socks knocked off.

• by Sheriden Rhodes

Acclaimed Tassie hotel gets $65 million update, but rooms still a bargain

At Wrest Point you can get a big, luxurious hotel room with amazing water views at less than half the price of similar stays in Hobart.

• by Jim Darby

Not the ‘Paris end’ but Ritz-Carlton fits right in to Australia’s chicest city

A sky-level infinity pool, an enchanting dining experience and impeccable service – Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel has it all.

• by Julia Naughton

Travel hot list, May 2023: The top new hotels and attractions

Singapore’s amazing new hotel, the glamping resort favoured by Princess Di and two spectacular Australian light installations are among this month’s highlights.

Six of the best historic hotels in Egypt

From lamp-lit rooms with views once enjoyed by Alexander the Great to a Churchill favourite, these hotels have atmosphere in spades.

• by Belinda Jackson

Five affordable (and fun) hotels for business travellers to Melbourne

You don’t have to stay in a bland hotel on a business trip. These five tick the design, food and wellness boxes but keep the corporate bean-counters happy.

• by Julietta Jameson

Heading to Sydney for work? Five great-value hotels for business travel

Sydney hotels are notoriously expensive, but these five offer everything a business traveller needs for a reasonable price.

• by Ute Junker