There is nothing more soothing than sitting alfresco at a holiday destination and taking in the serenity of water views…whether it is a canal, the ocean, river or a spectacular lake setting.
As the weather changes seasons, there is still time to enjoy all Australia has to offer with these four stunning accommodation options where the water view is unbeatable:
With ocean and canal views along with saltwater lagoons for snorkelling with tropical fish, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa on Ferny Avenue in Surfers Paradise offers a superior level of comfort and award-winning cuisine.
Spend the day discovering all the GC has to offer before heading to your balcony to watch the sunset over the canal with a glass of wine in hand, then head to one of the onsite restaurants such as Citrique or Misono for dinner. Those seeking a cheeky cocktail or light snack find Chapter & Verse bar with a chic ambience and live music on the weekends.
Relax, rejuvenate and replenish at Warrnambool’s premier coastal resort, Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs on Worm Bay Road. Well worth a trip down the Great Ocean Road, this hotel and spa is less than three hours’ drive from Melbourne and perfectly positioned on a peninsula between Lady Bay and Stingray Bay.
With a wide range of accommodation options, including ocean-view suites and penthouse apartments, Deep Blue is the ideal weekend getaway, featuring an outdoor hot springs sanctuary, restaurant, day spa, sauna, bathhouse and salt room.
Perched on a lake overlooking the lush vineyard, head to Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate on Harrisons Road in Dromona for the ultimate escape. These fully self-contained villas provide luxurious comfort and relaxation, ensuring your stay is a unique experience of great views, good food, wine and accommodation.
Open plan living and a full kitchen, which spills out onto your own private balcony over the lake, create a feeling of spaciousness and warmth; take a stroll along the lakeside boardwalk through the Melaleucas and ferns and admire the birdlife, before heading back to your welcoming villa to indulge in an estate wine and watch the sunset.
Perched on Lake Crackenback in the spectacular Snowy Mountains, on the edge of Kosciuszko National Park, sits the natural playground Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa. Ideal for ski holidays or quiet escapes, this 4½-star resort offers award-winning accommodation in spacious lakefront apartments and studio-style chalets, in a unique setting to relax and absorb the scenery.
Quality contemporary furnishings feature in all apartments and chalets, as do fireplaces and balconies, from which to soak up the magnificent alpine vistas. Guests can enjoy lakeside dining in either of the resort’s two restaurants, plus an almost endless array of leisure opportunities.
