Queensland Pool Hotels | Best Pool Hotels in Queensland

Queensland is one of Australia’s Northeastern states and has a vast coastline that extends to 7000 kilometers. The most popular tourist attraction here is definitely the Great Barrier Reef located offshore, as it’s home to the world’s largest coral reefs with thousands of marine and aquatic lifeforms thriving in it. One of the most important cities here is Cairns, which acts a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and has its own rainforests as well. Additionally, the Gold Coast is another prime attraction as it features some of the best beaches on the Australian coastline, popular for its theme parks, surfing, etc. The capital city here is Brisbane and it’s flanked by the Gold and the Sunshine coasts. There are a lot of great pool hotels and resorts all across Queensland. However, you should stay in a luxury pool hotel that’s also within close proximity of all the attractions you’re interested in. Based on that, and other factors, we’ve compiled this list of the top 10 pool hotels in Queensland.

# 1

Lizard Island Resort

Lizard Island Resort is located on Lizard Island, off the coast of Cairns. This island is popularly known as a resort island because it’s home to the largest number of luxury pool resorts in all of Australia. Lizard Island Resort is particularly popular as it’s located on the Great Barrier Reef itself and as such you have plenty of opportunities to go snorkeling and exploring the aquatic life. Reaching Lizard Island Resort is quite a task as you have to take a one-hour flight from Cairns and then take a short buggy ride to the resort. However, the resort’s facilities and amenities make it well worthwhile. This pool resort is located in the north of the Island, overlooking Anchor Bay and Sunset Beach, and it’s surrounded by a national park as well. This pool resort bears a color palette that imitates the Great Barrier Reef itself, resplendent in greys, beige, and blues. After you return from a long day of exploring, you can relax and unwind at their outdoor terrace pool which is surrounded by a few pool loungers and is right next to the restaurant. As such, you can order your meal and enjoy it next to the pool as you look out at the ocean. They also have a spa with treatment rooms, a massage menu, sauna, and everything else you need from a luxurious spa. However, the best features of this resort aren’t even on-site. They’re the opportunities you get to explore the Great Barrier Reef on glass bottom boats or go snorkeling, all arranged for you by the resort itself.

# 2

Green Island Resort

Green Island Resort is located off the coast of Cairns, and it takes a 45-minute boat ride to reach. It’s an eco-friendly resort set up on Green Island, one of the popular tropical island located on the Great Barrier Reef itself. It provides some great opportunities for water activities and for snorkeling and scuba diving. The resort is set amidst dense and lush rainforests and as such it often feels very intimate and private. All the rooms in this resort come with ether views of the surrounding rainforests, or the on-site resort pool. There are 2 swimming pools in this resort and both of them seem to be established in the middle of lush trees and foliage, thus providing a very cool aesthetic. These pools also come with cabanas and daybeds, and a poolside bar so that you can order some refreshments to go with your swim. They also have an on-site spa which offers a range of beauty and health treatments, and they come with a sauna, steam rooms, and several treatment rooms. You can also choose where you’d like to receive your massage, be it in your private suite, the spa, or by the pool even. They have 46 suites in the resort and all of them come with separate bathrooms with both a rain shower and a bathtub big enough for two. Furthermore, the suites have their own private balconies that are surrounded by leafy gardens and look out at the pools.

# 3

Malibu Apartments Mooloolaba

Malibu Apartments Mooloolaba is located just a minute away from the Mooloolaba beach. It’s located on Mooloolaba Esplanade and as such it’s within close proximity to several restaurants, bars, cafes, etc. This luxury pool hotel offers apartment-style suites for people who would like to stay here for extended periods of time. They’re completely furnished with anything you might need. However, the best aspect of these apartments is there’s a long outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub at the end. The swimming pool itself looks out at the sea and feel truly relaxing. The rooftop hot tub also comes with a barbecue facility so that you can enjoy some snacks while you’re immersed in your tub. Even the rooms in the apartments come with private sauna baths.

# 4

Niramaya Villas and Spa

Niramaya Villas and Spa is located in Port Douglas, a short 7-minute walk from the Four Mile beach. This luxury pool resort feels a lot like an eco-resort and it’s surrounded by dense greenery and foliage on all sides. They have a 30 meters plunge pool in the middle of the resort and it’s flanked by foliage and daybeds where you can sunbathe. The private villas are all arranged around the pool. The Niramaya Spa has a number of treatment rooms, some of them out under the open skies. They offer a number of rejuvenating massages and therapies for beauty and for health. Besides these, you can also make use of the fitness center or play a game of tennis in their court. In case you’d like to go exploring you can request the tour desk to make the arrangements.

# 5

Beach Club

Beach Club is located on Hamilton Island, which is one of the primary tropical Whitsunday islands. As such, it’s also one of the most popular islands amongst tourists. The beach club is located on Catseye Beach, which is one of the most pristine beach stretches in the whole island and enjoys a view of the Reef View apartments. The hotel has a large manicured lawn, in the midst of which is the infinity-edged pool which is stunning as it looks out at the horizon. They also have a day spa offering a number of luxurious treatments for beauty and health. You can enjoy the body massage either at the spa or in your private suites. In addition to these, the hotel also comes with access to a private 18-hole golf course located in the neighboring Dent Island, which you can easily be transferred to. The 57 rooms and suites in the hotel are all designed in typical beach style — minimalist decor and plenty of natural light.

# 6

One&Only Hayman Island

One&Only Hayman Island Hotel is located on its own private island north of the populist Whitsunday Islands. A short 10-minute helicopter ride can take you to this Hamilton Island and it’s a short 10 minute away from Langford Sand Spit which is popular for picnics and long walks. They have a central hotel pool surrounded by loungers. However, all the suited in the resort come with their private plunge pools as well. They also have a spa with a sauna, a fitness center, and a tennis court. However, the best aspect of this resort is its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef.

# 7

Oceans Mooloolaba

Oceans Mooloolaba is a luxury minimalist pool resort located in the Mooloolaba Esplanade, close to all of the restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the area. It’s a short 2-minute walk to the beach and all of the rooms and suites in this resort have private balconies with sweeping views of the sea. One of their best features is their elegant (and considerably spacious) pool surrounded by cabanas and day beds. The pool also has a short enclosed space for a jacuzzi. Oceans Mooloolaba also has a spa with a steam room, sauna, and a hot tub.

# 8

On The Beach Noosa

On The Beach resort, as the name suggests, is located on the Noosa Beach. This resort offers a series of apartment-style suites that contain all necessary features for a long and comfortable stay, including, but not limited to, a private balcony with a view of the sea, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a spa bath. However, the best aspect of this resort is the availability of a central swimming pool surrounded by daybed. There’s a small kid’s pool close to the central pool as well, and even a hot tub.

# 9

Peninsula Airlie Beach

Peninsula Airlie Beach hotel is located in Airlie Beach, on the waterfront. The apartments in the hotel come with a private balcony looking out at the marina and the Whitsunday Islands. This luxury hotel is designed in a minimalist style with a decor consisting largely of a white color palette with some faint aqua-blue and green accents thrown in. There are two outdoor swimming pools. One of them is arrow shaped and it’s flanked by loungers so that you can bask under the sun. However, as these are closer to serviced apartments than they are to hotels, you won’t find a poolside bar here.

# 10

Mantra Sirocco

Mantra Sirocco is a luxury pool hotel located on The Esplanade, a short 2-minute walk from the beach. This luxury hotel offers self-contained apartments for people who would like to stay here for a longer period. The outdoor pool is stunning. It’s wide and spacious and enjoys a view of the sea. It’s also surrounded by daybeds and is close to the on-site restaurant so you can even sunbathe while enjoying snacks and refreshments by the pool. In addition to the swimming pool, the property also boasts a kid’s pool and a separate spa pool.

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