Incorporating Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and the neighbouring Pacific islands, just hearing the all-encompassing term Australasia conjures images of sprawling white sand beaches, technicolour reefs and sparkling waters – often not too far from some of the planet's most metropolitan cities. Backpackers, retirees and Tolkienites alike plan adventures through the hills of New Zealand, foodies flock to Melbourne in awe of the culinary prowess that now resides there, and far-flung escapes take in the otherworldly landscapes of their surrounding islands.
Here are the best hotels in Australasia, as voted for by you in the Readers' Choice Awards 2023. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
10. The Langham, Melbourne, Australia. Score 96.14
9. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, Australia. Score 96.50
8. The Langham, Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Australia. Score 96.52
7. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Australia. Score 96.57
6. COMO The Treasury Perth, Australia. Score 96.85
5. Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia. Score 97.31
4. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia. Score 97.46
3. The Langham, Sydney, Australia. Score 97.95
2. Park Hyatt Auckland, New Zealand. Score 99.06
1. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Australia. Score 99.08