Stays in Brisbane

Luxury South Bank hotel with river views, a spa, and a rooftop pool

Why guests love it

I recommend the Emporium Hotel South Bank to families who want a polished five-star base in Brisbane without losing the child-friendly side of the city. Rooms are spacious, many with river or city views and some with balconies, and the rooftop pool is the obvious reward after a day at South Bank Parklands. A fitness centre, a spa and a 24-hour front desk cover the practical needs of parents. Guests rate it 9.3 from more than 2,400 reviews.

Family-friendly apartments with a pool, near Portside Wharf and the river

Why guests love it

Alcyone Hotel Residences offers self-contained apartments, which makes family logistics easier: you can cook, spread out and keep the pool for downtime. An outdoor pool and spa facilities are on site, with secure parking and Portside Wharf a short walk away. Rated 9.2 by almost 1,400 guests. Our editorial advice: take the riverside walk in the evening and use the apartment kitchen for breakfasts.

Luxury city stay with rooftop pool, spa, and river views

Why guests love it

The Star Grand Brisbane is a five-star city hotel built around its water: a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, plus a spa with sauna and a fitness centre. Rooms look over the city or the river. With 1,636 reviews and a 9.1 score, it earns its place on a family list, and I would choose it for a trip where the hotel itself is part of the plan, as the on-site restaurant, bar and casino keep evenings simple.

Riverside luxury with a spa, pet-friendly rooms, and city views

Why guests love it

I would recommend W Brisbane to families who want a stylish five-star base on North Quay, within walking distance of South Bank. Its 312 rooms and suites have river views, a 55-inch LED TV and an in-room mix bar. Three restaurants and bars, a spa and a fitness centre are on site, Wi-Fi is free throughout and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.1 from more than 2,100 reviews.

Family-friendly city stay with easy access to shopping and transport

Why guests love it

Nightelier Mitchelton The Brook is a 4-star property in Brisbane's north-west with 40 rooms, from studios to apartments, rated 9.1 by guests. I would recommend it to families because the apartments give more space than a standard room, and rooms have air-conditioning, a refrigerator and tea and coffee facilities. A hot breakfast is available in the lounge, Brookside Shopping Centre is right next door, and Mitchelton Train Station is a short walk for trips into the city.

Boutique luxury in New Farm with a rooftop bar and city views

Why guests love it

Spicers Balfour Brisbane is an award-winning five-star boutique hotel in New Farm, better suited to couples and adults than to a busy family trip. Rooms are luxurious with modern amenities, and the rooftop bar offers city views. A restaurant serves Modern Vietnamese cuisine. It is a short drive from Brisbane city centre rather than a walk. With a 9.1 guest rating, I would book it for a polished, design-led stay.

Family-friendly aparthotel with a pool, sauna, and private balconies

Why guests love it

Quest Cannon Hill gives families aparthotel rooms in Brisbane where each air-conditioned unit has a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a balcony and free WiFi. The year-round outdoor swimming pool keeps children busy, while parents can use the fitness centre, sauna and steam room. More than 480 guests rate it 9.1. My advice: cook a simple breakfast in the kitchenette, then plan the pool for the late afternoon and the sauna once the children are asleep.

Boutique city stay with spacious balconies and family-friendly amenities

Why guests love it

Jephson Hotel & Apartments is a boutique stay in Toowong that suits families who like space and a calm setting. Rooms have Super King-size beds, en suite bathrooms, Smart TVs and spacious balconies, and free WiFi and in-room movies are included. The hotel is close to a shopping centre and public transport, which keeps outings simple without a car. With a 9.1 guest rating across more than 1,800 reviews, I would book it for a comfortable, well-liked base.

Serviced apartments with kitchens and laundry in Brisbane Technology Park

Why guests love it

Quest Eight Mile Plains offers modern serviced apartments in Brisbane Technology Park, suited to business or leisure. The family-friendly apartments have fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities. The listing mentions spa and wellness options nearby and calls it a convenient base for Brisbane's attractions. More than 750 guests rate it 9.0. My advice: choose it for a practical, self-catering stay, and expect a business-park setting.

Five-star luxury in a grand heritage building near the harbour

Why guests love it

Treasury Brisbane is the pick for parents who like a stay with some history in it. The five-star rooms sit inside a grand heritage building, and the spa and wellness area gives adults a way to slow down while children settle in. I rate it highly on the strength of 2,216 reviews and an 8.9 score, and I would choose it for a polished city break rather than a budget family trip.

Family-friendly suites with a pool, spa, and multiple dining options

Why guests love it

The Glen Hotel and Suites is a 4-star hotel a short drive from Brisbane's city centre, rated 8.9 by guests. I would recommend it to families for the choice of food on site: Lily Restaurant for a more formal meal, The Deck eatery for casual dining, Alphonsus Pizza for an easy dinner with children, and room service. A swimming pool suits all ages, and air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom.

Spacious city apartments with a pool, gym, and easy river access

Why guests love it

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane offers a choice that matters with children: studios with a kitchenette, or one and two-bedroom apartments with a full kitchen. The hotel is in the CBD, a short walk from the Brisbane River, with a swimming pool for the afternoon and a fitness centre for parents. I recommend a two-bedroom apartment for families of four, which keeps bedtime simple while the adults stay up in the living area.

A 5-star luxury escape with a pool, fitness centre, and fine dining

Why guests love it

Pullman Brisbane Airport makes a smooth first or last night for families flying in or out of Brisbane. The year-round outdoor pool is a good way to burn off energy after a long flight, and the on-site restaurant saves a trip into town when everyone is tired. Rooms are air-conditioned with coffee machines and flat-screen TVs. Our editorial advice: use it for the night before an early departure, then head into the city by train. Over 6,600 guests rate it 8.8.

Spacious self-contained suites in Brisbane's CBD with river proximity

Why guests love it

Meriton Suites Herschel Street is easy to like for families staying more than a couple of nights. Every suite is self-contained with a full kitchen and laundry, so breakfasts and a load of washing are handled without leaving the room. The building is about 100 metres from the Brisbane River in the CBD, with Roma Street Station close by for trains, and South Bank's parklands are a short walk across the river.

Self-contained apartments with fitness centre near Brisbane Cricket Ground

Why guests love it

Quest Woolloongabba offers 4-star self-contained apartments in Brisbane, a short walk from the Brisbane Cricket Ground, rated 8.8 by guests. I would recommend it to families on longer stays, because the apartments have full kitchens and laundry facilities and a supermarket is within walking distance. There is a fitness centre and an outdoor terrace, and the Southbank Parklands arts precinct is a short drive away for a family day out by the river.

Modern accommodation with an indoor pool and diverse dining options

Why guests love it

Eatons Hill Hotel offers modern rooms with a king-size bed, a Smart TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom, plus an indoor pool and a fitness centre that suit families. Several restaurants and function spaces are on site, and covered parking is free. More than 1,600 guests rate it 8.8. Our editorial advice: use the indoor pool on hot afternoons and choose a restaurant on site rather than driving out for dinner.

Rooftop pool and spa facilities in aparthotel-style comfort

Why guests love it

Rambla at Berwick House gives families aparthotel-style units in Brisbane, each air-conditioned with a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The rooftop swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and sun terrace make a good reward after sightseeing, and a fitness centre is on site. New Farm Riverwalk is a short walk away and Story Bridge is close. More than 530 guests rate it 8.8. My advice: take an early stroll along the Riverwalk, then cool off on the rooftop.

Family-friendly aparthotel next to Westfield Chermside with easy city access

Why guests love it

Quest Chermside on Playfield works for families because it is an aparthotel rather than a standard hotel room, which suits both short and longer visits. Being next to Westfield Chermside makes meals, supplies and rainy-day outings easy, and public transport links help with trips into central Brisbane. I would choose it as a practical family base in the inner north rather than a resort stay. An 8.8 score from more than 1,400 reviews suggests it delivers consistently.

City stay opposite the Botanic Gardens with a pool and spa

Why guests love it

Royal On The Park gives families something most CBD hotels cannot: the City Botanic Gardens directly across the road, a free green playground for a morning run-around. Back at the hotel there is an outdoor pool and a hot tub for the afternoon, and interconnecting rooms make it easier to keep parents and children close without booking a suite. The Walnut Restaurant handles breakfast and dinner, and the city centre is within walking distance.

Family-friendly apartments with city views and an infinity pool

Why guests love it

Kooii Apartments suits a family that wants space and a kitchen in the city. Each apartment has air-conditioning, a well-equipped kitchenette, a private bathroom and a private balcony with city views. The infinity swimming pool is the highlight, with a sauna and a fitness centre, and WiFi is free. It works for short or extended stays. Guests rate it 8.7 from nearly 3,600 reviews.

Spacious rooms in Southbank with a fitness centre and family-friendly amenities

Why guests love it

Hotel Diana Woolloongabba works for families who want space and easy practicalities in Brisbane. It sits in the Southbank precinct, and the air-conditioned rooms are spacious, each with an en suite bathroom. Free parking and free WiFi remove two common extra worries, and there is a 24-hour fitness centre for parents. It is also close to major hospitals and attractions. I would pick it for a straightforward family base with room to spread out.

Rooftop pool and hot tub in elegant Brisbane aparthotel

Why guests love it

Rambla at Story House is a spacious aparthotel for families who want a rooftop pool and their own kitchenette. Each apartment has air conditioning, a kitchenette, a washing machine and a balcony, with sofa beds available, and the building adds a sun terrace, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi and an electric vehicle charging station. About 340 guests rate it 8.6. Our editorial advice: book a sofa-bed apartment for the family and keep evenings for the rooftop pool.

Modern apartments with city views, pool, and spa facilities

Why guests love it

The Milton Brisbane, built in 2015, offers one and two-bedroom apartments with river and city skyline views, about 1.5 km from the city centre. There is an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, and the apartments suit families who want space. More than 1,300 guests rate it 8.6. My advice: take a two-bedroom apartment if you are travelling with children, and ask for a high floor for the views.

Riverside apartments with a heated pool, spa, and tennis court

Why guests love it

The Docks On Goodwin is a self-contained property in Kangaroo Point with two towers of deluxe studios and one and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit has open-plan living and a spacious balcony, with free WiFi. A heated lap pool, spa, sauna and tennis court are on site, and the Brisbane River, Story Bridge and ferry terminals are near. An 8.6 score from 815 reviews is good, and I would choose it for a family city stay.

Family-friendly hotel with simple rooms, a bar, and free parking

Why guests love it

Nightcap at Prince of Wales Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Brisbane, a short drive from the airport, rated 8.5 by guests. I would recommend it to families on an early flight or a late arrival, because the airport is close and parking is free. Rooms and studios are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, and the bar and restaurant serve traditional fare on site. Access is by stairs only, which matters if you travel with a stroller or heavy luggage.

Rooftop pool and city views from modern apartments in central Brisbane

Why guests love it

Spire Residences by CLLIX gives families a full apartment in central Brisbane, a short walk from Central Station and Queen Street Mall. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a private balcony with city or river views, and the rooftop pool is a welcome break after a day on foot. More than 720 guests rate it 8.3. My advice: use the kitchen for breakfasts and keep the pool for late afternoons.

Boutique city stay on Caxton Street with spa facilities

Why guests love it

The Beetson Hotel is a boutique stay on Brisbane's Caxton Street, with custom-designed, air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. A restaurant and bar are on site, Wi-Fi is free, and there are spa and wellness facilities. It is family-friendly, but its Caxton Street position means a lively street outside. I would choose it for design and a central base rather than for quiet.

City-centre stay with private and dorm rooms, shared kitchen and cinema

Why guests love it

I would suggest Roamer Brisbane to families and groups on a tight budget who want a central base opposite the Roma Street Transit Centre. You can choose private rooms or dormitory beds, and all have an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. A shared kitchen lets you cook your own meals, and a cinema room and lounge give children somewhere to switch off. Guests rate it 8.2 from more than 2,200 reviews.

City apartments with a heated pool, Sky Lounge, and river proximity

Why guests love it

Evolution Apartments are self-contained and sit in Brisbane's CBD, a short walk from the Brisbane River. The building adds a heated outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a hot tub, and the Sky Lounge on the 36th floor has panoramic city views, a kitchen and a billiards table. That gives a family space to cook, swim and spend an evening above the city. Guests rate it 8.1 from nearly 3,600 reviews.