Title: 10 Best Family & Kid Friendly Resorts in Australia for 2026 - Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in Australia

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#### Sydney

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![Roma Street Parkland featuring a city, a park and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/39000/39678-Roma-Street-Parkland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Brisbane

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#### Gold Coast

[](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d180064-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Sunshine Coast which includes a river or creek, a house and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/250000/250883-Sunshine-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Sunshine Coast

[](https://expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d180069-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

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#### Hobart

[](https://expedia.ca/Hobart-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d6052485-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

## Check availability on Australia Family Hotels

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## Our top choices for Australia family-friendly hotels

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548789/1d3e805a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548789/48b20d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548789/90456694.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548789/00d1f3ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Oaks-Sunshine-Coast-Oasis-Resort.h548789.Hotel-Information)

Golden Beach

8.6/10

Excellent

(2691)

"Kids loved the water park and activities. Rooms mainly aircon, carpet etc. were pretty tired and in need of maintenance / deep clean / upgrade. Bathrooms were nice and new."

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

Joel

CA $144

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Oaks-Sunshine-Coast-Oasis-Resort.h548789.Hotel-Information)

![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/cd7560eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 Bedroom Family Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/a936d33d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 Bedroom Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/cbf62990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 Bedroom Superior Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2649600/2649543/7c334dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Turtle Beach Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h2649543.Hotel-Information)

Mermaid Beach

8.6/10

Excellent

(1000)

"Fantastic family holiday spot with lots of pool options and great restaurant on site. Super close to a supermarket and great facilities in the family suites. Highly recommend for a family stay."

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

Stacey Robyn

CA $300

CA $333 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h2649543.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/e4341984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/c285df28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/c14cd0c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/ed0cb635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Sunshine-Coast-Resort-Hotel.h20497.Hotel-Information)

Twin Waters

7.6/10

Good

(1002)

"Amenities were great"

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

Farah

CA $173

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Sunshine-Coast-Resort-Hotel.h20497.Hotel-Information)

![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/68354cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1849x0y43-482a6ee9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe 3 Bedroom Access Cabin | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1913x0y11-e964ea35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3842900/3842890/w2880h1825x0y55-be73e09d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Discovery Parks - Melbourne

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-Discovery-Parks-Melbourne.h3842890.Hotel-Information)

Braybrook

8.8/10

Excellent

(1000)

"Had a great stay. "

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

Karen

CA $134

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 4 - Feb 5

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-Discovery-Parks-Melbourne.h3842890.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43437/d2254892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Children's activities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43437/1503a7f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43437/ae78bf6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43437/a087e09c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Paradise Resort Gold Coast

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Paradise-Resort-Gold-Coast.h43437.Hotel-Information)

Surfers Paradise

8.2/10

Very good

(1001)

"There are plenty activities for the whole family. We had a great time at the resort."

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

Wenpeng

CA $288

CA $318 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Paradise-Resort-Gold-Coast.h43437.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5372200/5372178/82b19116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5372200/5372178/ca471f5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5372200/5372178/37faea7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5372200/5372178/d6f6e77d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Phillip-Island.h5372178.Hotel-Information)

Cowes

8.2/10

Very good

(1000)

"Third time visiting, great location, facilities and staff were very helpful. "

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

Clinton

CA $212

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Phillip-Island.h5372178.Hotel-Information)

![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/871500/871443/7eeec3d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/871500/871443/e523fd3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/871500/871443/bdc94e0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/871500/871443/c9509493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sea World Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sea-World-Resort.h871443.Hotel-Information)

Main Beach

8.6/10

Excellent

(1015)

"My family loved the offer of accommodation and park tickets"

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

Gisou

CA $220

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sea-World-Resort.h871443.Hotel-Information)

![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26579/4234be20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26579/e45519c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26579/f21b0624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26579/ef437dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-On-Darling-Harbour.h26579.Hotel-Information)

Sydney Central Business District

8.4/10

Very good

(1245)

"Loved the breakfast and enjoyed the stay."

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

Amit

CA $160

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-On-Darling-Harbour.h26579.Hotel-Information)

![ 3 Bedroom Penthouse | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1864600/1864556/aea3f361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![ 3 Bedroom Penthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1864600/1864556/4e0af89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1864600/1864556/9b894565.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![ 3 Bedroom Penthouse | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1864600/1864556/36723c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Artique Surfers Paradise

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Artique-Surfers-Paradise.h1864556.Hotel-Information)

Surfers Paradise

9.0/10

Wonderful

(3064)

"Was such a beautiful place to stay facilities and staff were amazing. "

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

James

CA $310

CA $310 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Artique-Surfers-Paradise.h1864556.Hotel-Information)

![Flat-screen TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15900000/15895600/15895553/d385aff3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15900000/15895600/15895553/dd28c935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15900000/15895600/15895553/69fbda1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15900000/15895600/15895553/6cc43a6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### City Tempo - Lonsdale St

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-City-Tempo-Lonsdale-St.h15895553.Hotel-Information)

Melbourne Central Business District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1446)

"Very new and clean, staff was at another site down the Riad however very helpful and friendly "

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

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-City-Tempo-Lonsdale-St.h15895553.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Australia Hotel Reviews

![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/fe5eec8c_y.jpg)

### Novotel Surfers Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"From the minute we checked in we were welcomed with friendly faces & very helpful reception & cleaning staff. Room was beautiful & clean, bed was comfortable, views were amazing. We had everything we needed for an unforgettable stay."

[](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Novotel-Surfers-Paradise.h109.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

"Comfortable and clean rooms Perfectly convenient for an early flight…highly recommend "

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

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

### PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome room with a great view of Darling Harbor and the fireworks. Lovely spread for breakfast "

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

"Stunning historical building, staff exceptional"

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

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

### Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel in great location."

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

![Paradox Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564600/564600/05890585_y.jpg)

### Paradox Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was spot on "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Paradox-Sydney.h564600.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

"Fantastic location in a five star hotel "

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

"Yes all good!"

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

![Hyatt Regency Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15886/d068b4c6_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Regency Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"We did not eat their breakfast"

[](https://expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Sydney.h15886.Hotel-Information)