The Sunshine State Hot(el) list
Queensland, known as Australia's Sunshine State, has seen a wealth of new hotel openings in 2018. In the last year more than five new five-star hotels have opened, with more on track to open in 2019.
The Calile Hotel
- Urban-based resort located in Brisbane’s James Street Precinct, known for its boutiques and fine dining
- 175 rooms including nine suites and two premier suites
- Multiple event spaces that can cater for up to 500 guests, including a grand ballroom, rooftop amphitheatre and outdoor terrace
- A day spa, poolside cabanas and a multi award winning chef at the helm in the kitchen add to the offering
Riley Hotel, Cairns
- The first of three new Crystalbrook Collection Resorts to open in Cairns over the next three years
- The resort is situated at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade
- 311 rooms and suites offering views of the Coral Sea
- Playful yet sophisticated design
- Four restaurants and bars, six unique event spaces with a capacity for up to 400 guests
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The Westin, Brisbane
- Situated in the heart of Brisbane’s city centre
- 299 rooms and suites
- 930 square metres of flexible event spaces including a ballroom with a capacity of 300 for sit down events
- The hotel features Brisbane’s first swim up pool bar and three areas that can be used for smaller events
- Health and wellness are a focus, with the offering including yoga and Pilates classes for groups
InterContintental Hayman Island Resort, the Whitsundays
Howard Smith Wharves – Art Series Hotel
- Opening March 2019
- Part of a unique historic precinct that offers flexible venue options, an overwater bar, rooftop terraces and its own craft brewery
- 166 rooms
- The Art Series hotel will feature a rooftop pool boasting views of the Brisbane River and city
- Event spaces including three conference rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology
Daydream Island Resort, Whitsundays
- Daydream Island Resort will reopen in April 2019
- 277 rooms and suites
- Event capacity for up to 300 guests including indoor and outdoor event spaces and three dedicated conference rooms
- The Resort will feature three restaurants, five bars and a pool with views across The Whitsundays
- Read more here
InterContintental Hayman Island Resort, Whitsundays
- InterContinental Hayman Island Resort will open in July 2019
- Located right on the Great Barrier Reef with access to Heart Reef and Whitehaven beach
- 166 rooms and suites
- Event spaces with a capacity for up to 300 guests
- The Resort will offer watersports, a full PADI SCUBA dive centre and team building experiences
- Read more here
