Luxe Long Weekend Getaways
What’s not to love about a long weekend? Especially one spent in stylish comfort in one of Australia’s numerous boutique luxury hotels. We’ve rounded up a handful of our faves for your next little getaway.
Orpheus Island Lodge
A romantic, remote, all-inclusive, island resort located in the Great Barrier Reef. A secluded luxury property featuring 14 rooms, suites and villas surrounded by turquoise coastline, national park and pristine reef.
Spicer’s Peak Lodge
Stunningly set on 8,000 acres of prime mountaintop land in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, with a backdrop of World Heritage Listed national park, this luxurious all-inclusive escape is a mere two-hour drive from Brisbane.
InterContinental Hayman Island
An exclusive getaway surrounded by swaying palms, white-sand beaches and the legendary Great Barrier Reef, this Virtuoso resort is accessible via luxury vessel, private charter or helicopter.
Capella Lodge Lord Howe Island
Refreshingly off the radar on the pristine shores of Lord Howe Island at the foot of the towering Mounts Gower and Lidgbird, this contemporary resort channels barefoot luxury and offers spectacular views of the ocean, subtropical reef and rolling green pastures.
Paperbark Camp
Two hours from Sydney, this eco-retreat in beautiful Jervis Bay boasts indulgent, tree-fringed tents, wonderful food, warm hospitality, and up-close-and-personal encounter with nature.
One&Only Wolgan Valley
Nestled on a 7,000-acre wildlife reserve where kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and other wildlife roam, this nature-based Virtuoso favourite is just a three-hour drive from Sydney.
The Old Clare Hotel
A Design Hotels darling, this iconic hotel fuses unpretentious luxury with its industrial heritage, which complemented by its fantastic location and seamless service, makes it the perfect launchpad to explore the city of Sydney.
Adelphi Hotel
With interiors inspired by sweets and desserts, this Design Hotels classic in Melbourne’s Flinders Lane, takes guests on a tasteful, Willy Wonka-esque journey.
Jackalope Hotel
A boldly offbeat Virtuoso hotel, unapologetically modern and surreal that features a jet-black, 100-foot infinity pool overlooking 28 acres of rolling vineyards in the Mornington Peninsula.
Mount Lofty
Boutique wineries, bespoke spa treatments, elaborate multi-course dinners, charming, high-end amenities…. these are just some of the things you’ll enjoy at two of our favourite properties in Adelaide Hills.
Mount Lofty House (pictured) is Virtuoso property that oozes historical charm, while Sequoia is a new, adults-only lodge that immerses guests in the natural beauty of Mount Lofty.
Islington Hotel
A Virtuoso-approved, 11-room historic urban lodge, a few minutes from the city centre, with views of Mount Wellington, overflowing with an eclectic collection of art and antiques, including Picasso sketches, Khmer statues, Persian rugs, and Japanese lacquer furniture.
Smith’s Beach Resort Yallingup
Set within a National Park, this environmentally-friendly and picturesque resort is a restful heaven for beach lovers. The Small Luxury Hotels gem also provides easy access to the regions many wonderful wineries and restaurants.