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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 Historic Hotels

Tonight

[Jan 21 - Jan 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6209112&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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## Our top choices for East Coast Australia historic hotels

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/f9ac7922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/1bf5fe82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/ee002d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45852800/45852781/1e451732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Crystalbrook Flynn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,006 reviews)

"Helpful service, clean room and facilities.It was a lovely stay."

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

Costa

CA $149

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 31 - Feb 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Flynn-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h45852781.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679700/9679656/3d33f93e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679700/9679656/3846150c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679700/9679656/185e1984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679700/9679656/9663b501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Capri-By-Fraser.h9679656.Hotel-Information)

Brisbane Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,117 reviews)

"Great value for the quality and location "

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

Kenneth

CA $168

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Capri-By-Fraser.h9679656.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50890000/50885600/50885532/d25774a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50890000/50885600/50885532/a9e57f4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50890000/50885600/50885532/de057fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50890000/50885600/50885532/acf8a24d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oaks Cairns Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Oaks-Cairns-Hotel.h50885532.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(366 reviews)

"Room was clean. Staff were friendly. "

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

Nhung

CA $144

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 3 - Feb 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Oaks-Cairns-Hotel.h50885532.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14000/13927/6a0d96a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14000/13927/ded58b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite Harbour Terrace | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14000/13927/be052150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14000/13927/623b2d08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Langham, Sydney

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Langham.h13927.Hotel-Information)

Millers Point

9.8/10

Exceptional

(1,000 reviews)

"Great hotel"

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

Sondang Meyhwa Angeline

CA $367

CA $404 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Langham.h13927.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/867100/867096/bed814c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/867100/867096/4f90c963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/867100/867096/0a650287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/867100/867096/8dea9772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Port Macquarie

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Macquarie-Hotels-Rydges-Port-Macquarie.h867096.Hotel-Information)

Port Macquarie

9.4/10

Exceptional

(223 reviews)

"Beautiful, large spotless room for 2 adolts and 2 children. We definitely stay there again. "

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

Miriana

CA $206

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Macquarie-Hotels-Rydges-Port-Macquarie.h867096.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523380/0fb0e4b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523380/3292a11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523380/bc3e2d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523380/8ac5031e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Regency Brisbane

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Brisbane.h523380.Hotel-Information)

Brisbane Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,003 reviews)

"Great location, mostly very friendly staff, great pool, lovely food"

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

Monica

CA $253

CA $278 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 7 - Feb 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Brisbane.h523380.Hotel-Information)

![Serves lunch, dinner, and brunch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/2c75a99e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/42c79959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Serves lunch, dinner, and brunch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/c0ade7fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84251/c7b6ba5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Novotel-Cairns-Oasis-Resort.h84251.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.8/10

Excellent

(843 reviews)

"Staff were all really nice and helpful. Buffet breakfast was great. The resort is in a fantastic location and the kids just loved playing in the sand and pool."

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

Christopher

CA $152

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Novotel-Cairns-Oasis-Resort.h84251.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/d4cbdacf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/fe94772d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/19714cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/67cf76dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mantra Esplanade

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mantra-Esplanade.h554653.Hotel-Information)

Cairns Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(1,000 reviews)

"Clean room, helpful staff"

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

Alan

CA $176

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mantra-Esplanade.h554653.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/e2a64716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/b61a85bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/d733a103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99926800/99926785/37063705.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Star Grand Brisbane

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-Brisbane.h99926785.Hotel-Information)

Brisbane Central Business District

9.4/10

Exceptional

(539 reviews)

"Immaculate, friendly staff, comfy bed, excellent venue!"

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

Robyn

CA $311

CA $342 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-Brisbane.h99926785.Hotel-Information)

![Presidential Apartment | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629246/b6955383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629246/75d8b037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629246/42c037eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629246/9f0b43de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Wingham Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taree-Hotels-Wingham-Motel.h9629246.Hotel-Information)

Wingham

9.0/10

Wonderful

(237 reviews)

"Great motel with good facilities and recently refreshed rooms"

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

Ben

CA $127

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taree-Hotels-Wingham-Motel.h9629246.Hotel-Information)

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## Top East Coast Australia Hotel Reviews

![PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22600/22576/b81e7d4e_y.jpg)

### PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Our first time and it was delightful, from valet staff to housekeeping everyone was warm, friendly and professional. The room was comfortable, clean and spacious. Breakfast was delightful they even had umbrellas on rainy days to pick up and drop off. Sweets cart of Australian goods on some afternoons. Close to food, bars and shopping. We felt very safe with our children walking in the evening neighbourhood. Will stay again, thank you. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-PARKROYAL-Darling-Harbour.h22576.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/8445b6c0_y.jpg)

### Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"After a long international flight, this hotel was incredibly easy to reach—even while traveling with young children. The location is perfect for families: we could get into the city in about 15 minutes the next morning, and it’s directly across the street from the Qantas domestic transfer terminal. The convenience made our travel day so much less stressful, and we really enjoyed our stay."

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Airport-Hotel.h5932305.Hotel-Information)

![Four Seasons Hotel Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/a7811611_y.jpg)

### Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful care from the staff. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Sydney.h2220.Hotel-Information)

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

### Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at The Shangri-La hotel. All the staff were friendly & helpful. Our room was spotless, spacious & had great views of the bridge & opera house. "

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

![InterContinental Sydney by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9100/9035/b7796716_y.jpg)

### InterContinental Sydney by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service. Friendly staff. Clean. The bathroom lighting is a bit dim but other that, my stay was great. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-InterContinental-Sydney.h9035.Hotel-Information)

![YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426104/144baa87_y.jpg)

### YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room the large, spacious, and spotless. The hotel is in a central location for meeting places for excursions and shopping areas. The staff was so courteous, kind, and helpful by calling taxis, suggestions routes, providing maps, and suggestions. Buddhi was especially helpful, when a stolen credit card became a problem. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-YEHS-Hotel-Sydney-Harbour-Suites.h426104.Hotel-Information)

![The Fullerton Hotel Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/290000/284400/284308/ee995c38_y.jpg)

### The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing. Cleanliness. Friendly very helpful staff. Great location. Wpuld recommend highly. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Fullerton-Hotel-Sydney.h284308.Hotel-Information)

![The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84247/755cba44_y.jpg)

### The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool for kids & adults, buffett breakfast fab."

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-Hotel-And-Residences-Sydney.h84247.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges World Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565000/564969/9b204300_y.jpg)

### Rydges World Square

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was fantastic "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-World-Square.h564969.Hotel-Information)