There are many factors that send a hotel or resort straight to the top of travellers’ wish lists, but in Queensland, one of the most important is the pool.
Check-in to dive in at these hotels and resorts with these stunning pools in Queensland.
Pack your reef-safe sunscreen for a date with arguably the best infinity pool on the Great Barrier Reef. Backed by more than 1000 hectares of national park, this 25 x 13-metre pool mirrors the Coral Sea. What makes it so coveted is there will only ever be a handful of others on the island lucky enough to share it so no need to make that mad dash to save yourself a sunlounger every morning. With a maximum of 28 guests on the island, poolside cocktails taste even sweeter at this all-inclusive island.
When calling to mind other stunning pools in Queensland, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re all set by the beach. But head west of Cairns to Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) and you’ll discover the setting is as show-stopping as the infinity pool itself at this outback luxury lodge. Facing a weir in the shadow of Ngarrabullgan’s eastern flank, watch others paddleboard, kayak or even fish for barramundi while you sip Champagne on your sunlounger.
Framed by palm trees and reaching into the Coral Sea with Magnetic Island beyond, the infinity pool at The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville has serious Palm Springs vibes. Between the swim-up cocktail bar and private cabanas – and the fact that non-hotel guests can access it all with a Pool Day Pass – it’s not hard to see why this is one of the most stunning pools in Queensland.
Probably the most recognisable hotel pool in Brisbane, The Calile pool game is strong. Beyond the flood of social content, though, this is a sweet spot to dip in and out of after a day of shopping on James Street, and order poolside bites from onsite Greek restaurant, Hellenika.
In a sea of resort pools along the Surfers Paradise strip, the pool at QT Gold Coast stands out with its monochromatic stripes and buzzy vibe. After an early 2020 refurbishment, there’s a tasty poolside menu, plus cabanas that come with the option of bottle service through to mobile day spa treatments.
When booking a hotel in Cairns, there’s one feature above all others that deserves your attention: the pool. Enter Crystalbrook Riley and its 1000-square-metre lagoon, complete with a man-made beach.
With food and drinks served to your sunlounger and pool cabanas available to book, there’s no doubt this is another stunning pool in Queensland.
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