It’s difficult to beat sinking into the suds of a hot bath – the perfect respite from cold winds blowing beyond the window. These hotels have the bathtime experience down to a tee; so you can soak carefree.
Descriptions by Bianca Farmakis and Olivia Stanley.
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Gwinganna, Gold Coast, QLD
Gwinganna, Gold Coast, QLD
In the Hinterland of Queensland’s Gold Coast stands Gwinganna, a luxury resort with an ethos centred on healthy living and escape from the modern world. The natural stone baths and rich, warm colours of Australian reclaimed timber encourage a soothing atmosphere among scenic views of the surrounding coast and valleys.
Gwinganna, 192 Syndicate Rd, Tallebudgera, QLD, gwinganna.com)
Qualia, Hamilton Island, QLD
Qualia, Hamilton Island, QLD
Immersed in the tropical bushlands and azure waters of Hamilton Island, Qualia offers light-filled pavilions with serene privacy. The stone and glass baths are complemented by a eucalyptus-scented sea breeze that permeates from the surrounding rainforest.
Qualia, Hamilton Island, Mackay, QLD, qualia.com.au
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Southern Ocean Lodge, Kingscote, SA
Southern Ocean Lodge, Kingscote, SA
Located on the cliffside of South Australia’s elusively beautiful Kangaroo Island sits Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia’s first true luxury lodge. With free-standing handmade timber and granite baths that boast a panoramic view of the secluded oceanside, a tranquil haven can be found within each of the 21 clifftop rooms.
Southern Ocean Lodge, Hanson Bay Road, Kingscote, SA_, [southernoceanlodge.com.au]
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Ovolo Nishi (formerly Hotel Hotel), Canberra, ACT
Ovolo Nishi, Canberra, ACT
Don’t let the polished concrete minimalism of this hotel’s Meandering room fool you – Canberra’s most stylish bathroom is equipped with all the creature comforts, including a deep polished concrete bathtub, overhead rain shower and heated floor.
Ovolo Nishi, NewActon Nishi, 25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, ACT, ovolohotels.com.au
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Lake House, Daylesford, Vic
Lake House, Daylesford, Vic
If its award-winning restaurant hasn’t lured you to the Lake House already, the European-style bathtubs just might. Decorated in soft marble, this bathroom is gorgeous to look at and even better to soak in.
Lake House, 4 King St, Daylesford, Vic, lakehouse.com.au
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Park Hyatt, Melbourne, Vic
Park Hyatt, Melbourne, Vic
The vast Italian marble spa tub (complete with jets) draws the eye immediately in the Presidential Suite bathroom, but a walk-in shower also deserves praise in this suite.
Park Hyatt, 1 Parliament Pl, East Melbourne, Vic, hyatt.com
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Saffire Freycinet, Coles Bay, Tas
Saffire Freycinet, Coles Bay, Tas
The Signature Suite in Tasmania’s Saffire hotel features a double bath and shower directly overlooking Great Oyster Bay. The natural light filtering through open blinds gives a natural, open-air feel to the privacy of your own tub.
Saffire, 2352 Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay, Tas, saffire-freycinet.com.au
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The Darling, Pyrmont, NSW
The Darling, Pyrmont, NSW
Part of The Star complex in Sydney’s Pyrmont, the Darling’s Adored Suite bathroom is a glossy marble affair. A circular, freestanding bath looks out floor-to-ceiling glass across Darling Harbour, all the way to the Bridge.
The Darling, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, NSW, thedarling.com.au
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The Old Clare, Chippendale, NSW
The Old Clare, Chippendale, NSW
Once a gritty, knockabout pub, the Unlisted Collection:’s Old Clare Hotel has been transformed into a hip urban playground complete with exposed brick walls and clever knick knacks. The bathrooms are no exception: the Clare Rooms come with microfiber bathrobes, a standalone tub and an overhead rain shower.
The Old Clare Hotel, 1 Kensington St, Chippendale, NSW, theoldclarehotel.com.au
