By Rama Gaind.
Pullman Sails in the Desert NT.
Time is now right to make up for lost time – to plan ahead on making some holiday memories – and to rediscover the beauty of Australia. We’ve missed out on a lot this year with the pandemic restrictions.
As the bans are being lifted, turn your attention to making bookings with Accor’s flexible ‘Take Two’ deal at hotels, resorts and apartments across Australia. Among a selection of its great value package is the room rate from as low as $95 per night at the ibis Adelaide.
From luxury to economy, Accor has more than 340 AllSafe hotels. Here are some of the flexible deals on offer featuring a selection of laid-back coastal getaways and vibrant inner city stays.
Australian Capital Territory: from cultural institutions, to outdoor family entertainment and superb dining experiences, Canberra is a fascinating city with plenty to offer visitors. When visiting the nation’s capital, base yourself at Novotel Canberra, which boasts an unrivalled location in the heart of the city. Prices start from $145 per night.
At Peppers Gallery Hotel, you will be delighted to find a building steeped in history located in the New Acton precinct. Make the most of what this cultural city has to offer with rates from $214 per night.
New South Wales: to experience the best of Sydney’s vibrant culture, shopping, dining and attractions, base yourself in comfort at ibis Sydney Darling Harbour from $125 per night. This hotel is located just a short walk from central Sydney across Pyrmont Bridge.
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel NT.
Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains, MGallery by Sofitel, is located 90 minutes’ drive west from Sydney, on the cusp of the dramatic Jamison Valley in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Stay here from $239 per night.
Northern Territory: the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Resort, located in the wilderness of Kakadu National Park, is the perfect base to start exploring many of Kakadu’s natural attractions. Stay from $239 per night and enjoy the resort’s superb range of leisure facilities and services.
Experience Uluru’s raw beauty in five-star comfort at Pullman Sails in the Desert. Stay at this premier hotel among Australia’s Ayers Rock Resorts from $780 in total for two nights.
Queensland: located on a palm fringed beach in the heart of Palm Cove in North Queensland, The Reef House & Spa, MGallery by Sofitel, offers a relaxed beach house ambience. Enjoy a tropical escape at this boutique property from $289 per night.
Situated on the waterfront, Mantra Hervey Bay is the perfect place to unwind and relax on the Fraser Coast. The resort offers an enviable variety of leisure
facilities onsite, including an outdoor heated lagoon pool, children’s pool and easy access to the Urangan Marina, where fishing, diving and 4WD tours to Fraser Island are waiting. Stay from $180 per night.
Stay at the vibrant ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street in the heart of the CBD from $129 per night and enjoy uninterrupted views of Brisbane River and the South Bank cultural precinct, along with easy access to Brisbane’s best shopping and dining.
Fairmont Resort and Spa Blue Mountains.
Positioned in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just 160m from the beach, Mantra on View Hotel is an ideal choice when visiting Australia’s capital of fun – the Gold Coast. Stay from $136 per night.
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South Australia: for an art-inspired experience like no other, visit The Watson Adelaide – Art Series. The hotel draws inspiration from Indigenous artist Yannima Pirkarli Tommy Watson and is located in Adelaide’s Walkerville. Stay in a Studio Suite from $159 per night (minimum three-night stay – total spend $477).
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort is a restful haven nestled among the vines, just over an hour’s drive from the Adelaide city centre, adjacent to the 18-hole Tanunda Pines Golf Course and boasting panoramic views across the Barossa Ranges and Jacob’s Creek Vineyards. Stay here from $239 per night.
Tasmania: soak up the heritage and culture of Tasmania’s capital from one of Hobart’s most charming hotels, Mantra One Sandy Bay Road, which is located close to the CBD, Salamanca Market and world-famous MONA. Stay from $159 per night.
Mercure Launceston provides the ultimate gateway to the Tamar Valley, which is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, wineries and picturesque countryside views. Recently refurbished, you can stay at this hotel from $134 per night.
Victoria: The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series is boutique accommodation at its finest. Situated on the prestigious Chapel Street, travellers are met with spacious suites infused with the lyrical works of revered Australian landscape artist Dr John Olsen. Stay from $199 per night.
Pullman Bunker Bay Resort WA.
To immerse yourself in Melbourne CBD’s famous dining and shopping culture, stay at Novotel Melbourne Central from $139 per night. The hotel conveniently offers free tram services to all major shopping, sporting and cultural precincts.
Western Australia: Perth is home to fine wine, gorgeous weather, popular destinations and diverse precincts. Located in Perth’s West End on the doorstep of the city centre, ibis Perth provides a comfortable and affordable urban retreat when exploring the city from $129 per night.
Margaret River Region: Just over three hour’s drive south of Perth and nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort boasts an absolute beachfront location with pristine ocean views and an assortment of onsite amenities. Stay from $359 per night.
Another incentive involves using your Accor Plus program membership to receive an additional 10 per cent off these rates and the opportunity to also win one of five monthly Limitless Experiences.
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Accor’s ‘Take Two’ deals are valid for new bookings until 31 January 2021. For more details, go to www.all.accor.com
