Best hotels in Australia and South Pacific
Hotels
When The StandardX, Melbourne launched last year, we had high hopes. Here’s the lowdown on its unfailingly cool and cozy design.
By Bek van VlietJan 31, 2025 | 7 min read
Australia & South Pacific
From quirky trailers and art deco hotels to grand Victorian dames, here are some of the best hotels in Melbourne for your next vacation.
By Lakshmi SharathOct 06, 2023
Starting in October, the Four Seasons' luxury catamaran will be based in Palau, a Micronesian island nation, as a floating, cruising resort.
By Stefanie WaldekSep 08, 2023
Don’t know where you’re sleeping tonight? The Standard’s Last Minute Booking App, One Night Standard, Was Made for No Strings Attached Stays.
By T+L SEA StaffAug 22, 2023
The five-star JW Marriott Auckland NZ$25M refurbishment project will be helmed by Singapore-based global interior design studio O37.
By Derrick TanJun 15, 2023
Awards
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 reveals our readers’ picks of the 10 best integrated resorts.
By Marissa CarruthersJun 07, 2023
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 reveals our readers’ picks of the best hotels, pools, spas and general managers in Vietnam.
By Vincent Vichit-VadakanJun 06, 2023
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 reveals our readers’ picks of the best hotels, pools, spas, reefs & more in South Pacific.
By Jenny HewettJun 06, 2023
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 reveals our readers’ picks of the best hotels, pools, spas and more in New Zealand.
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 reveals our readers’ picks of the best hotels, pools, spas and general managers in Australia.
Beaches & Islands
We checked into Six Senses Fiji on Malolo Island and discovered a 24-villa luxury resort intent on preserving its environment.
By Jenny HewettMay 25, 2023
Awash in the health benefits of ocean water, from Mozambique to Australia, we pay homage to the healing power of beaches.
By Kee FoongMay 23, 2023
One T+L writer who’s been to more Maldives hotels than anyone we know dials in from paradise with her picks of the best in design right now.
By Katie LockhartMay 19, 2023
We checked into Smiths Beach Resort to try one of the country’s most famous breaks, watch whales, and drink barrels of wine.
By Christian BarkerMay 18, 2023
Soneva Showcases Award-winning Natural Luxury and Family Offerings. Seriously, what kid doesn’t want to have their own private waterslide?
By T+L SEA StaffMay 11, 2023
Already home to many super luxury hotels, the Maldives is getting primed for Rosewood, Bulgari and a new Six Senses in the coming years.
By Marissa CarruthersMay 11, 2023
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives's current International Women’s Day promotion offers 50% off for female travellers.
By T+L SEA StaffMar 09, 2023
Why you want to check in to the most luxurious hotel in Southeast Queensland, The Langham Gold Coast.
By T+L SEA StaffFeb 02, 2023
Eat, drink and sleep your way from Tassie to Sydney to Gold Coast and more at the best new hotels, restaurants and bars in Australia of 2022.
By Jenny HewettJan 26, 2023
On New Zealand’s wild and lush North Island, Sarah Moss journeys through snowcapped mountain ranges and tranquil vineyards.
By Sarah MossJan 17, 2023
Spoiled with some of the finest meals in the Maldives, including one we caught ourselves, JW Marriott is a castaway check-in for foodies.
By Kee FoongDec 29, 2022
The ‘work-from-anywhere’ age is upon us. We checked in to The Standard, Huruvahli Maldives to review what it's like to work from paradise.
By Jenny HewettOct 12, 2022
Cinematic underwater restaurant and direct shark access from your villa. Visiting Anantara Kihavah is like stepping into The Little Mermaid.
By Aja NgMay 26, 2022
Destinations
A whole lot has happened Down Under in the past year or two. These are the best new hotels, restaurants and bars in Australia now.
By Jenny HewettDec 20, 2021
Dogs and cats are living the suite life. We visit petcations pioneer Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, and offer a huge list of luxe petcation hotels.
By Marissa CarruthersOct 28, 2021
High-end hotels are installing high-tech solutions to eliminate food waste. Hotel kitchens and our meals are now more sustainable.
By Mark LeanJul 14, 2021
Across Australia, hotels are debuting or reinventing themselves. These luxe properties make perfect home bases for incredible staycations.
By Jenny HewettMay 24, 2021
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