In part two of our guide to lastminute Easter getaways (you can check out part one here) our in-the-know hotel team share their wisdom with us and reveal the best deals still up for grabs for the four day long weekend. You’re welcome.
The inside word from Neal our Melbourne hotels expert
Which hotel would you recommend for Easter?
The Royce Hotel
Why is this hotel your pick?
The Royce Hotel is one of Melbourne’s best five star designer boutique hotels and in a great spot for either the CBD, shopping in South Yarra or the beach. Their Easter deal includes free extras including breakfast, wine and chocolates. They’ll also shout you a couple of free drinks at the bar! You’ll understand where it got the name from when you arrive… it used to be the old Rolls Royce showroom.
What’s your number one insider tip for Melbourne?
‘The Croft Institute’ is a Melbourne institution tucked at the very end of a dead-end alley well off the beaten track in Chinatown. The quirkiest bar I’ve ever been to in my life!
The superior deluxe, what a room!
The inside word from David our Tropical North Queensland hotels expert
Which hotel would you recommend for Easter?
Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree
Why is this hotel your pick?
Silky Oaks is a once in a lifetime property. Located on the Mossman River, the rooms are designed so at night it feels like you are sleeping in the rainforest. No TVs and limited internet coverage means you can really escape the everyday. The food is amazing and the service is some of the best you’ll see in all of Australia.
The architecture is perfect for its setting and with only a handful of rooms it never feels crowded.
What are your insider tips?
Make sure you go for a swim in the Mossman River, it’s the freshest water you will ever see. Keep an eye out for the resident platypus! At the hotel be sure to check out the award winning spa. The barman, Darren, also makes a mean Kiwi Fruit cocktail: Kiwi Fruit Infused 42 Below, fresh muddled Kiwi Fruit, Soda Water & Crushed Ice, delicious!
Take a dip and relax in the couples bath & massage room at Silky Oaks Lodge
The inside word from Kate our Adelaide hotels expert
Which hotel would you recommend for Easter?
Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide
Why is this hotel your pick?
The Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide is in a fantastic location, just minutes walk from Rundle St Mall, Casino, Victoria Square, train stations and tram stops.
All of their rooms feature floor to ceiling windows and marble bathrooms with lovely deep baths. They also offer a ‘value promise’ which means you won’t pay a fortune for mini bar items and you’ll get three hours free internet per day.
Their ultimate Easter escape includes buffet breakfast (which is fabulous), two welcome drink vouchers, late check-out and a chocolate Easter surprise!
What’s your number one insider tip for Adelaide?
Easter is all about chocolate right? So a must do in Adelaide is to go to the Haigh’s chocolate shop located at ‘Beehive corner’ in Rundle Mall. The chocolate is AMAZING and all locally produced.
Choccies, brekky and a deluxe room? Yes please!
The inside word from Amie our Perth hotels expert
Which hotel would you recommend for Easter?
Pan Pacific Perth
Why is this hotel your pick?
As the largest hotel in WA, this property has all of the facilities to make an Easter city break an absolute dream. Perth is usually packed to the rafters but over Easter there is the opportunity to get a great deal in the city.
The bedding is plush, the rooms are elegant and the buffet breakfast is divine. Plus if you book a Pacific Club Room, you can take advantage of the Club Lounge benefits with complimentary daily deluxe continental breakfast, pre dinner drinks and canapés and afternoon tea on weekends. Score!
What’s your number one insider tip for Perth?
Pop into The George. Presented with the Australian Hotel’s Association Award for Excellence – Best Contemporary Bar and Wine List, it features an alfresco area and a great wine list – what more could you want.
The lush Pan Pacific Perth: our kind of home away from home
The inside word from Helen our Gold Coast hotels expert
Which hotel would you recommend for Easter?
Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise
Why is this hotel your pick?
Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise is literally in the heart of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Located literally 150 metres from the beach and a stone throw from Cavill Avenue, the centre of the party hub, so you’re right amongst the action.
Even though Easter is a popular time to get away, the Grand Chancellor has a deal for just $140 per night when stay two nights over Easter which is an absolute bargain.
What’s your number one insider tip for the Gold Coast?
The party side of the Gold Coast might be well known but the 70 kilometres of pristine beaches make it the perfect location for those seeking a bit of sun and surf action.
You’re right amongst the action when you stay at The Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise