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![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. This tree is located on private property and you can get permission to access the paddock from the owner as per the sign on the gate. You can easily photograph the landscape from the roadside as well. 

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## Check availability on East Coast Australia Boutique Hotels

Tonight

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Tomorrow

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This weekend

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## Our top choices for East Coast Australia boutique hotels

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32924200/32924146/deca57fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32924200/32924146/d01c3127.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32924200/32924146/9383d4dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32924200/32924146/dafef3d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Freedom Shores

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Freedom-Shores.h32924146.Hotel-Information)

Woodwark

9.8/10

Exceptional

(256)

"Wow, what a wonderful little hideaway and piece of paradise. Staff fabulous, pool heated and soo nice, the boat cabins were so cosy and well appointed. View and breakfast fabulous we will be back "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ann

CA $345

CA $379 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Freedom-Shores.h32924146.Hotel-Information)

![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 40.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649541/8e7d2f5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Mountain View Room | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649541/17028fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649541/47373e8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649541/0359d7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oreilly-Hotels-OReillys-Rainforest-Retreat.h2649541.Hotel-Information)

O'reilly

8.8/10

Excellent

(803)

"The villas are very comfortable to stay in. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Jasmin

CA $144

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Oreilly-Hotels-OReillys-Rainforest-Retreat.h2649541.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40904/f82639be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40904/79720c07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40904/85933eb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40904/6a7a75ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Harbour-Rocks-By-Ode-Hotels.h40904.Hotel-Information)

The Rocks

8.8/10

Excellent

(1002)

"Great staff, allowed for an early check in. All around one of the easiest stays ever. The room was OK due to the age of the building but location is top shelf. Would go back again and thanks to all the staff especially front desk. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Adam

CA $244

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Harbour-Rocks-By-Ode-Hotels.h40904.Hotel-Information)

![Exercise/lap pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081900/3081878/9db7682d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Villa Studio with Golf View, Free Parking and WIFI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081900/3081878/322dc5fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081900/3081878/11cadf81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Chapel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081900/3081878/354ed765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Chateau Elan At The Vintage

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Pokolbin-Hotels-Chateau-Elan-At-The-Vintage.h3081878.Hotel-Information)

Pokolbin

8.8/10

Excellent

(1001)

"Nice and quiet, clean and loved the Roos"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Helen

CA $158

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Pokolbin-Hotels-Chateau-Elan-At-The-Vintage.h3081878.Hotel-Information)

![Dinner served, Modern European cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3609900/3609873/9b0afedd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3609900/3609873/a96ba182.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Tree House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3609900/3609873/57e19773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3609900/3609873/71a6ec8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Pethers Rainforest Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamborine-Mountain-Hotels-Pethers-Rainforest-Retreat.h3609873.Hotel-Information)

North Tamborine

9.6/10

Exceptional

(228)

"Best place for a quiet getaway"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Terry

CA $283

CA $314 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamborine-Mountain-Hotels-Pethers-Rainforest-Retreat.h3609873.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5094800/5094788/4df43713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5094800/5094788/f278075a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5094800/5094788/42f11467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5094800/5094788/a666e73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### QT Sydney

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-QT-Sydney.h5094788.Hotel-Information)

Sydney Central Business District

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1000)

"perfect place to stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

tanya

CA $236

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-QT-Sydney.h5094788.Hotel-Information)

![Suite (Rainforest) | Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140600/4140540/50f67dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite (Rainforest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140600/4140540/bcff0de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140600/4140540/90c102da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140600/4140540/afb9a74a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Witches Falls Cottages

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamborine-Mountain-Hotels-Witches-Falls-Cottages.h4140540.Hotel-Information)

North Tamborine

9.8/10

Exceptional

(159)

"Great place to stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Brad

CA $250

CA $275 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamborine-Mountain-Hotels-Witches-Falls-Cottages.h4140540.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe King City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17310000/17300600/17300567/35237fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe King City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17310000/17300600/17300567/3dbf704e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17310000/17300600/17300567/03f4e252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Queen Balcony Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17310000/17300600/17300567/d3cbeb6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sage Hotel James Street

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Sage-Hotel-James-Street.h17300567.Hotel-Information)

Fortitude Valley

8.8/10

Excellent

(1004)

"Great location!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Raymond

CA $147

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Sage-Hotel-James-Street.h17300567.Hotel-Information)

![9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5297700/5297604/e81adc35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5297700/5297604/438136d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5297700/5297604/5f440cdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5297700/5297604/d29a43a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Darling at the Star

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Darling-At-The-Star.h5297604.Hotel-Information)

Pyrmont

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1002)

"great experience，convenient location, friendly staff "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Maitao

CA $232

CA $258 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Darling-At-The-Star.h5297604.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32819100/32819091/32dce324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32819100/32819091/3177e3b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32819100/32819091/81691643.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32819100/32819091/ea1bcb16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Crystalbrook Vincent

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Vincent.h32819091.Hotel-Information)

Brisbane Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(713)

"Clean quiet room comfy bed and great included breakfast "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Andrea

CA $231

CA $254 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Vincent.h32819091.Hotel-Information)

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## Top East Coast Australia Hotel Reviews

![Shangri-La Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/4d64faa5_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Shangri-La-Sydney.h11974.Hotel-Information)