Whether you want to enjoy the comforts of home in a serviced apartment or all the fun of a resort with a water park and kids’ club, Australia’s best family accommodation has you covered!
Here are the best places to stay across the country as voted by families in the Out & About with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards.
Opening image:Paradise Resort Gold Coast
There’s a reason Paradise Resort Gold Coast is known as heaven for kids. Spread across two hectares, this action-packed family haven features not one but two water parks, an indoor ice-skating rink, plenty of dining options and even a colourful Pamper Parlour for mini makeovers.
The massive Kids’ Zone feels like a mini theme park, with themed playrooms and supervised care for little guests aged six weeks to 12 years. Kids can burn off energy on the indoor jungle gym or the outdoor adventure playground. They often enjoy surprise visits from the resort’s playful gecko mascots; these visits are always a highlight for young travellers.
Images: Games room at Paradise Resort Gold Coast, family pool and family suite kids room
Delivering everything you can imagine for a family holiday, including a mega ‘BIG’ waterslide park, outdoor movies, mini golf, and kids’ craft club, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort now has a brand-new Animal Park. Meet residents Panda and Bambi (playful miniature Nigerian Dwarf goats), Mitch the sheep, and Benson the domestic turkey, and take part in interactive animal feeding sessions where children can pat, feed, and bond with the friendly animals (and take selfies!).
And because the Resort team believes everyone deserves the best possible holiday, in addition to the Resort’s Sensory Room, the Animal Park also offers a wonderful sensory experience to gently assist children who may have never touched a farm animal. The Resort is actively committed to promoting a warm and welcoming environment for people of all abilities, including the provision of accessible accommodation and facilities and support of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, among many other accessible initiatives and services outlined in the new Accessibility Guide.
Images: Mini golf at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, The sensory room, Go Karts
With more than 160 properties across Australia, Quest Apartment Hotels makes family travel easy, offering spacious, practical accommodation in city, suburban and regional locations. Their open-plan apartments provide all the comforts of home. Each includes a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and ample space to unwind after a day of exploring.
Larger families will appreciate the generous two- and three-bedroom options, which offer separate living areas and modern amenities designed for more extended stays. Whether you’re travelling for sport, sightseeing or a quick getaway, Quest delivers convenience, comfort and the flexibility families need.
Image: A two bedroom apartment at Quest Breakfast Creek in Brisbane
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