Rise Resort
October 22, 2009 by
Published in Australia
Location. On an elevated ridge overlooking Laguna Bay and the Noosa River, the Rise Holiday Apartments Noosa, Queensland, Australia, offers high end amenities in a contemporary Sunshine Coast setting. Close to the boutiques and coffeehouses of Noosa Heads, the property is within walking distance of the Hastings Street’s restaurants. Noosa Main Beach is less than two kilometers away. Brisbane International Airport is 178 kilometers to the south. Hotel Features. With its slate gray buildings, the Rise Holiday Apartments Noosa presents a thoroughly modern fa
Novotel Canberra
October 22, 2009 by
Published in Australia
Location. The Novotel Canberra is located in Canberra, Australia, 500 meters from the city center. The hotel is one kilometer from Lake Burley Griffin, 1.5 kilometers from the National Museum of Australia and 10 kilometers from the Australian Institute of Sport. Hotel Features. There is a sauna, spa tub and a heated indoor swimming pool at the Novotel Canberra. A restaurant serving international dishes is on site and snacks and drinks are available from the hotel bar. Other facilities include six meeting rooms, wireless Internet and valet parking. The hotel is air conditioned in public areas. Guestrooms. There are 197 guestrooms. Amenities include wireless Internet, direct dial phones, satellite television, hair dryers and coffee and tea facilities.
The Sebel Reef House Palm Cove
October 22, 2009 by
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Location. The Sebel Reef House & Spa in Palm Cove is located on the beach in northeastern Australia in Queensland. The remarkable natural environment presents myriad recreational options: guests can sail to the Great Barrier Reef from the Palm Cove jetty or explore the Daintree and Cape Tribulation rainforests and Atherton Tablelands. Cairns International Airport is a half hour’s drive away. Hotel Features. The Sebel Reef House & Spa was built in 1958 by a Cairns bookmaker. Its white washed walls, terracotta tiles and indigenous wood construction are surrounded by a freshwater moat. Inside, white wicker interiors contrast with colored elements. Three pools are surrounded by greenery, which include one saltwater pool and two spa tubs. The hotel’s spa offers a full range of treatments from Europe and the Far East. A standout feature of the hotel is the Reef House Restaurant, which is headed by Executive Chef Philip Mitchell. Mitchell sources produce from local waters, the Atherton Tablelands and local markets. His menu is eclectic, synthesizing Mediterranean, Asian and Continental influences to create Nuevo cuisine that defies classification. Examples include Vietnamese BBQ pork with mint, coriander and chili salad to start and then sea scallop risotto with shaved fennel, leeks, grana padano or scorched teriyaki ocean trout fillet, fried wasabi cake, bok choy, lime and soy beurre blanc. Guestrooms. The hotel’s 69 air conditioned guestrooms feature large beds that are draped with netting, which are turned down nightly. Each have private verandahs. For entertainment, large color televisions feature DVD players. Expert Tip. The hotel’s Lagoon Bar is run on an honor system where guests help themselves to drinks and then tally the number of drinks when ready to leave. Please note. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations to its restaur
Latitude 16 Mowbray by the Sea
October 20, 2009 by
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Location. Latitude 16 Mowbray by the Sea is located 30 meters from 4 Mile Beach and is a short walk from Port Douglas’ city center in Queensland, Australia. The hotel stands near quaint sidewalk cafes, boutique shops, art galleries and the Marina Mirage. Hotel Features. The main building features a stately white fa
Mercure Hotel Harbourside
October 20, 2009 by
Published in Australia
Location. Mercure Hotel Harbourside overlooks Cairns Esplanade and is located less than two kilometers from Cairns, Australia’s city center, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Rain Forest Dome. Hotel Features. Teshi’s Restaurant serves breakfast buffets with Asian delicacies and a variety of hot items and oven fresh pastries. The dinner menu includes a subtle fusion of eastern and western cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine list. Meeting rooms feature warm and inviting d
Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort
October 20, 2009 by
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Location. The Novotel Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour is located in Coffs Harbour, Australia. The beach is on the hotel’s doorstep and the Big Banana tourist attraction is one kilometer away. The city center is five kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. This luxury hotel offers a gym, spa tub, heated outdoor pool and massage services. A hair dressing salon is on site. The restaurant at the Novotel Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour offers terrace seating and international dishes are available. Guests can enjoy a drink at Charlie’s Bar. There are 12 meeting rooms on site. Parking facilities are offered. The hotel’s leisure facilities include volleyball, tennis, and golf and a jogging track. Guestrooms. All 170 guestrooms are air conditioned and offer satellite television, direct dial phones, coffee and tea facilities, minibars and hair dryers.
Macrossan House Holiday Apartments
October 20, 2009 by
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Location. Macrossan House Holiday Apartments in Port Douglas, Australia, is situated in the town center and is one kilometer from the Great Barrier Reef and Four Mile Beach. Hotel Features. Macrossan House Holiday Apartments, a small three story hotel, provides barbecue grills, a patio, a spa tub and an outdoor pool with a furnished sun deck. The hotel also offers dry cleaning service and guest laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas and the property also has a library. Garage parking is complimentary. Guestrooms. The three story hotel’s 16 nonsmoking guestrooms offer beach style d
Comfort Inn Foster
October 19, 2009 by
Published in Australia
Location. The Comfort Inn Foster is located in Foster, Victoria, Australia. One mile from Foster Museum One mile from Foster Tourist Information Center Hotel Features. Restaurant and bar Meeting rooms Seasonal outdoor pool and spa tub Guestrooms. Complimentary dial up Internet access Refrigerators
Ramada Riverside
October 19, 2009 by
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Location. The Ramada Riverside stands on the banks of the Richmond River in downtown Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. Local shops and restaurants at the Mirvac Shopping centre on the main street are adjacent to the hotel, in addition to a marina and a fishing area. The Ramada Riverside is the only boutique style hotel in Ballina. The hotel provides transportation to surrounding attractions for a fee. Hotel Features. TAPS restaurant serves regional cuisine in a casual atmosphere. An on site cafe serves international cuisine on outdoor terraces. The hotel offers specialized catering services in seven meeting rooms. The front desk provides photocopy and fax services for a fee and video rentals from the on site library. Recreational amenities include a fitness center and a heated indoor pool and children’s pool surrounded by tropical plants. The on site Day Spa provides various massage and beauty treatments for a fee. A gift shop is located in the lobby area, across from the lobby lounge. Guestrooms. The 61 guestrooms at the Ramada Riverside feature panoramic views of the Richmond River. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available each room. Refrigerators and coffeemakers are provided. Microwave ovens are offered in select rooms. Expert Tip. The hotel’s pool deck serves as an entertainment area with a large outdoor projection screen for movies. Catering is available for up to 100 guests.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove
October 19, 2009 by
Published in Australia
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