The Best Beachfront Resorts in Australia & Beachside Hotels

Looking for the ultimate beachfront resorts or beachside hotels? Specifically looking along the coast of Queensland or New South Wales? You have come to the right place! This article will cover incredible beachfront accommodation from Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland all the way down to Kiama along the beautiful NSW South Coast.

Looking for beachfront accommodation in other Australian states or territories? Stay tuned…..they are coming.

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Beachfront Resorts & Beachside Hotels at a Glance

Resort or Hotel	Price	Book NOW
RESORT - Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove	$$$$	CLICK HERE
RESORT - The Reef House Palm Cove – MGallery	$$$	CLICK HERE
RESORT – Sofitel Noosa Resort	$$$	CLICK HERE
RESORT - The Sebel Twin Waters	$$$	CLICK HERE
HOTEL - The Breakfree Alexandra Headland Beach	$$$	CLICK HERE
HOTEL - The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach	$$$	CLICK HERE
HOTEL - Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific	$$$	CLICK HERE
HOTEL - Novotel Wollongong Northbeach	$$	CLICK HERE
HOTEL - The Sebel Kiama Harbourside	$$	CLICK HERE

Beachside Resort vs. Beachside Hotel

Ever wondered what the difference is between a resort and hotel? Is there even a difference? A beachside resort and beachside hotel are both right on the beach, giving you great access to some of the best places to take a dip in Australia. I personally feel the difference between a hotel and a resort is the following:

Hotel – provides accommodation facilities and sometimes also includes meals with an onsite restaurant and potentially a gym and a pool.

Resort – includes all that was mentioned above for a hotel but is often more luxurious and can include more facilities such as spas, water sport activities, tennis courts, golf courses, etc.

Within this article we will focus on luxury beach accommodation, oceanfront hotels and beautiful beachside resorts on some of Australia’s best beaches. Showcasing properties from Accor and their amazing beachfront accommodation on the East Coast of Australia.

Areas with Beachfront Resorts & Beachside Hotels

As mentioned previously this article will focus on beachfront accommodation from Palm Cove in Far North Queensland all the way down to Kiama on the beautiful NSW South Coast and most places in between. One area not included as yet, is the Whitsundays, but watch this space :-).

QUEENSLAND – Palm Cove Accommodation

Palm Cove is a stunning resort town in tropical Far North Queensland. With its amazing palm-tree lined esplanade, filled with restaurants, this place is the epitome of relaxation or adventure if you are interested in relaxing in the sun or exploring The Great Barrier Reef.

RESORT - Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Located on the stunning esplanade of Palm Cove this resort has all your luxuries accounted for. With a rainforest rock pool, signature lagoon pool with sandy beach plus much more, you won’t want to leave! With rooms that have incredible views of the ocean, pool or mountains, you won’t be disappointed.

Interested in checking out availability and price for the Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove? You can do so here!

RESORT - The Reef House Palm Cove – MGallery

This boutique beachfront experience won’t let you down. Also, situated on the beautiful Palm Cove esplanade this resort offers an extensive list of amenities. It is perfect for couples looking to unwind and relax in ultimate luxury with the option of hiring a babysitter on request.

Interested in checking out availability and price for The Reef House Palm Cove? You can do so here!

LUXURY HOTELS & RESORTS

QUEENSLAND – Sunshine Coast Accommodation

One hour north of Brisbane you will be in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, which is home to some of Australia’s best beaches. Comprising of the large regional centres of Noosa to the north, Mooloolaba in the centre and Caloundra in the south, you are spoilt for choice.

RESORT – Sofitel Noosa Resort

The Sofitel Noosa Resort is the only 5-star luxury resort found in Noosa. With a range of studios, suites and villas you are spoilt for choice on accommodation options. Not only that but with a swimming pool, fitness centre and private boat rental the Sofitel Noosa Resort really is the best place to stay when travelling to Noosa.

Interested in checking out availability and prices for the Sofitel Noosa Resort? You can do so here!

RESORT - The Sebel Twin Waters

The Sebel Twin Waters is a little different to the resorts we have showcased thus far. These self-contained beachhouses and apartments are situated in a gated community of Twin Waters within the central region of the Sunshine Coast. With access to the beach and a golf course what more could you want?

Interested in checking out availability and prices for The Sebel Twin Waters? You can do so here!

HOTEL - The Breakfree Alexandra Headland Beach

With a swimming pool and fitness centre you could almost still call it a resort, however, The Breakfree Alexandra Headland Beach is a great family friendly hotel featuring a range of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments.

Interested in checking out availability and prices for The Breakfree Alexandra Headland Beach? You can do so here!

NEW SOUTH WALES – Manly Accommodation

Manly is a lively beach suburb of Sydney full of restaurants, cafes and one of Australia’s best beaches and a great base for spending time in Sydney. Being in the suburbs of Sydney, resorts aren’t really possible due to them taking up more space so the below luxurious hotels in Manly are being showcased.

HOTEL - The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

Only a very short stroll from famous Manly beach The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach offers luxurious rooms, spacious bathrooms and a pool. What more do you really need on the streets of Manly?

Interested in checking out availability and prices for The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach? You can do so here!

HOTEL - Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific

Located on the beachfront and close to the Manly ferry, with access to Sydney CBD, the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific is perfect for every type of traveller. With a rooftop pool showcasing panoramic views and a fitness centre this is a hotel with everything you need during your time in Sydney.

Interested in checking out availability and prices for the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific? You can do so here!

NEW SOUTH WALES – South Coast Accommodation

Having recently explored the South Coast of New South Wales I can highly recommend this beautiful part of the world and the stunning coastline. Running south of Sydney there are beautiful regional centres and little towns just waiting to be explored.

HOTEL - Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Only 1 hour and 15 minutes down the road from Sydney is NSW’s third largest city, Wollongong. With fantastic regional art galleries and spectacular beaches, Wollongong is not to be missed. With the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach situated on a surf-patrolled beach and located next to a bus stop with a free city bus for shopping and dining, getting around and seeing what this town has to offer will be a breeze.

Interested in checking out availability and prices for the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach? You can do so here!

HOTEL - The Sebel Kiama Harbourside

90 minutes south of the Sydney CBD is the beautiful town of Kiama. Overlooking the Kiama Harbour with rooms with ocean, town or garden views, you won’t be short of choices. The hotel includes a bistro and fitness centre available for all guests.

Interested in checking out availability and prices for The Sebel Kiama Harbourside? You can do so here!

Final Thoughts on Beachfront Resorts & Beachside Hotels

Well there you have it. Some of Queensland and New South Wales best beachfront resorts and beachside hotels. Are there any beauties you feel we have missed? Anything else that deserves to be on this list? Please comment below and let us know.