The romantic city of Gold Coast is full of attractions, such as Surfers Paradise Beach and Warner Bros. Movie World, and is loved for its shopping and golf courses.
The romantic city of Sunshine Coast is full of attractions, such as Sunshine Plaza and Twin Waters Golf Club, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
If you're planning a night at the opera, Sydney Opera House in Sydney Central Business District should be top of your list. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Open Air Cinema is just a short walk away.
You can stroll along Circular Quay for relaxing water views when you're in The Rocks. Let yourself be amazed at the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you carry on walking you'll get to Overseas Passenger Terminal, King Street Wharf, and Milsons Point Wharf for some more water views.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Sydney Harbour Bridge— just one of the monuments located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the center of Sydney. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Melbourne Central, a popular place for shoppers in Melbourne Central Business District. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Queen Victoria Market, Emporium Melbourne, and QV Centre.
Hoping to do some gaming? Lucky for you, Crown Casino is a popular spot in Southbank. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Why not catch an event at Marvel Stadium, a major stadium in Docklands. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Marvel Stadium is cool, you also might like Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Cricket Ground, both located nearby.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Surfers Paradise Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Gold Coast. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Budds Beach, Northcliffe Beach, and Narrowneck Beach, located nearby.
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Rod Laver Arena, a major stadium in Melbourne Central Business District. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Rod Laver Arena is cool, you also might like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium, both located nearby.
Perfect location in Sydney for my honeymoon! We received a free room upgrade and once staff learned it was out honeymoon they surprised us with a free bottle of champagne and chilled glasses right at our door. We had a beautiful view on the top floor, and the bathroom was clean. We would absolutely stay here again.
Perfect location in Sydney for my honeymoon! We received a free room upgrade and once staff learned it was out honeymoon they surprised us with a free bottle of champagne and chilled glasses right at our door. We had a beautiful view on the top floor, and the bathroom was clean. We would absolutely stay here again.
Great location and brand new hotel. Parking a car is not on-site which is a bit of a bummer but nice walkability and easy Hwy access. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Great location and brand new hotel. Parking a car is not on-site which is a bit of a bummer but nice walkability and easy Hwy access. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Debbie
Reviewed January 30, 2025Reviewed January 30, 2025
We were able to check in early for our one night stay. Room was comfortable and very clean - what you expect from Sofitel. Location was great - in walking distance to many restaurants and shops, and Rundle Mall. Had a very early flight so we didn't have breakfast at the hotel. Would stay here again.
We were able to check in early for our one night stay. Room was comfortable and very clean - what you expect from Sofitel. Location was great - in walking distance to many restaurants and shops, and Rundle Mall. Had a very early flight so we didn't have breakfast at the hotel. Would stay here again.
Sandeep
Reviewed September 5, 2019Reviewed September 5, 2019
The hotel is very nice. I specifically booked this hotel because it stated on the booking website that it had an airport shuttle; highlighting this as "a rare find". Very disappointed to find on our arrival that it did not have a shuttle and cost an additional $80 in transport fees.
Our room was a fabulous king suite with balcony views. The location was excellent. We stayed just one night before flying out the next morning so we did not have time to enjoy the hotel as much as we'd like.
The hotel is very nice. I specifically booked this hotel because it stated on the booking website that it had an airport shuttle; highlighting this as "a rare find". Very disappointed to find on our arrival that it did not have a shuttle and cost an additional $80 in transport fees.
Our room was a fabulous king suite with balcony views. The location was excellent. We stayed just one night before flying out the next morning so we did not have time to enjoy the hotel as much as we'd like.
Kathryn
Reviewed September 14, 2026Reviewed September 14, 2026
Great hotel and location in the center of town. Nice spacious room, very good breakfast buffet, friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Great hotel and location in the center of town. Nice spacious room, very good breakfast buffet, friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Rhonda
Reviewed November 21, 2024Reviewed November 21, 2024
The Grace is a beautiful hotel within easy walking distance to Sydney CBD. The rooms were large and updated. Our only disappointment was that when we arrived late morning although the room was ready, they wanted to charge us$50.00 to check in early.
The Grace is a beautiful hotel within easy walking distance to Sydney CBD. The rooms were large and updated. Our only disappointment was that when we arrived late morning although the room was ready, they wanted to charge us$50.00 to check in early.
Deborah
Reviewed February 12, 2024Reviewed February 12, 2024
It is very attractive looking on the inside, including the reception area, but in particular the dining / bar and breakfast areas. The breakfast area has a breathtaking view of the lake.
Location is very central to the lakes area, where you can see water on both sides from the road. Ample Parking space, but then again my visit was off season.
The staff is really friendly and laid back. Dinner was good. Breakfast was excellent. The atmosphere at the bar was lively with music and young people...
It is very attractive looking on the inside, including the reception area, but in particular the dining / bar and breakfast areas. The breakfast area has a breathtaking view of the lake.
Location is very central to the lakes area, where you can see water on both sides from the road. Ample Parking space, but then again my visit was off season.
The staff is really friendly and laid back. Dinner was good. Breakfast was excellent. The atmosphere at the bar was lively with music and young people...
I had booked a hostel and could no longer take sharing a room. Hostel single rooms are the same as a nice room in a hotel. Hotel Diana was a breath of fresh air. Arrived around 10am, check-in was at 2pm. They accommodated me and I was in my room by 11am. Came with a bottle of wine (okay because it was free) for VIP members.
Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was clean. Television was easy to work. Offered lots of services in and around the hotel. A little loud in the evening as there is a...
I had booked a hostel and could no longer take sharing a room. Hostel single rooms are the same as a nice room in a hotel. Hotel Diana was a breath of fresh air. Arrived around 10am, check-in was at 2pm. They accommodated me and I was in my room by 11am. Came with a bottle of wine (okay because it was free) for VIP members.
Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was clean. Television was easy to work. Offered lots of services in and around the hotel. A little loud in the evening as there is a...
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The room was immaculate - the best is possibly the cosiest bed I’ve ever slept it. Amazing business facilities. Top class place!
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The room was immaculate - the best is possibly the cosiest bed I’ve ever slept it. Amazing business facilities. Top class place!
Nat
Reviewed September 1, 2026Reviewed September 1, 2026