Best Family Accommodation In Brisbane For The Ultimate Getaway

The kids will sleep like a log at these family-friendly stays.

Finding the ideal spot to rest your head after a big day of exploring is hard work. Well, we’ve taken the hard work out of it and found the absolute best family accommodation options in Brisbane.

Whether a hotel stay is your family’s vibe, or you prefer the space of a holiday park, we’ve got you. Enjoying an escape at these stays is child’s play. Think fun for them, a bit of luxury for you.

1. Crystalbrook Vincent

Tucked under the Story Bridge and across from Howard Smith Wharves, the six-storey Crystalbrook Vincent hotel features works by Melbourne artist Vincent Fantauzzo throughout.

The hotel’s family rooms are complete with a king and a queen bed, streaming services to keep the kids at bay, a rainforest shower and a huge bath.

If you want a little more luxury, the two-bedroom luxe suites are in a high-floor penthouse location with large balconies that give expansive views over Brisbane River and Howard Smith Wharves precinct.

Crystalbrook Vincent under Story Bridge, Brisbane — Crystalbrook Vincent is tucked under the Story Bridge. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)

Address: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane

2. Brisbane Holiday Village, Eight Mile Plains

This holiday park, located 20 minutes from the Gold Coast’s theme parks, has more in common with a resort than a campground.

Park your caravan, pitch a tent or bunk down in a cabin at Brisbane Holiday Village and round up the gang for free activities such as lorikeet-feeding, a round of mini golf, a game of tennis or a swim in the lagoon-style pool.

Pool and cabanas at Brisbane Holiday Village — This holiday park has more in common with a resort than a campground.

Address: 10 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains

3. Novotel Brisbane South Bank

This South Bank hotel is a child’s dream holiday spot. With inclusions like Kids’ electric cars (ages three to 11) to use in the outdoor ‘racetrack’, an outdoor pool with pool toys for the taking, a Lego butler who will deliver Lego kits to your room on request, kids’ mini bar with Kit Kats, Freddo Frogs and Doritos, and teepees filled with colouring books and games in the ‘N’ family suite’s junior suite. They’ll never want to leave the hotel!

Novotel Brisbane South Bank Basketball — The Novotel Brisbane South Bank is perfect for active kiddos.

Address: 38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane

4. W Brisbane

There is nothing quiet about the interiors at W Brisbane, but kids will adore the punchy primary colours, giant patterns and quirky design details used throughout.

Check out the Wonderful and Spectacular rooms and one-bedroom Marvellous suite if you are a family of three, and then make a beeline for the WET Deck pool area for lunch.

WET Deck swimming pool at W Brisbane — Kids will love swimming in the WET Deck pool.

Address: 81 North Quay, Brisbane City

5. Capri by Fraser Brisbane

Conceived by the award-winning Ministry of Design, this hotel residence is in the heart of the CBD close to Queen Street Mall, the Botanic Gardens and Eagle Street Pier. Teens will love the colourful reception area and slick indoor swimming pool.

Capri by Fraser Brisbane Exterior — Teens will love Capri by Fraser Brisbane’s slick indoor swimming pool. (Image: Supplied)

Address: 80 Albert Street, Brisbane

6. FV Brisbane by Peppers

Think apartment living combined with the Peppers brand of style and service and you have FV Brisbane by Peppers.

The roster of one- and two-bedroom apartments in the landmark building in Fortitude Valley offers kitchens, Foxtel and free Wi-Fi. Facilities include a yoga studio and gym, private cinema and skyline pool.

Moonlight cinema at FV Brisbane by Peppers — The moonlight cinema will be a hit for kids of all ages.

Address: 191 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

7. The Sebel Brisbane

Right in the heart of all the action, The Sebel Brisbane offers two-bedroom apartments comprising a king room and interconnecting studio, with kitchen and laundry facilities, free wi-fi, Foxtel and two bathrooms. There’s also a pool deck and stylish dining at The Croft House Town Kitchen & Bar.

Address: 95 Charlotte, Brisbane

8. Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites

With one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments all with full kitchens, laundry facilities, free wi-fi and balconies, as well as a 25-metre outdoor pool and gym, families of all sizes can be accommodated here. The property is also an easy walk to Queen Street Mall.

Address: 420 Queen Street, Brisbane

9. Pullman and Mercure Brisbane King George Square

With sparkling views of the South Bank arts precinct, Brisbane River and the Wheel of Brisbane, the Pullman and Mercure Brisbane King George Square is a haven for budget-conscious families as you can score a free kid’s dinner for every paying adult.

Don’t miss the hotel’s Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe with its well-priced, contemporary menu that is worth staying in for.

Address: Corner Ann & Roma Streets Brisbane

10. The Westin

If you’re looking to really spoil the family, then The Westin Brisbane’s inner-city luxury hotel might just be for you. Their spacious, family-friendly suites feature rooms with interconnecting doors, TVs with Chromecast and movie packages, and even teepees for the children to play in on request.

When you’re not out exploring, you can take a dip in the outdoor pool (with a swim-up bar, you’re welcome).

Teepee at The Westin in Brisbane — The teepees for kids are available on request.

Address: 111 Mary Street, Brisbane

11. Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island

Grab your bucket and spade – it’s time to explore one of the biggest ‘sandcastles you’ve ever seen.

Tangalooma Island Resort is located on Moreton Island, the world’s second-largest sand island. Here you can and the kids can hand-feed wild dolphins, snorkel amongst shipwrecks, go whale watching, take a sand tobogganing tour or sign up for complimentary activities such as archery and badminton.

Kids swimming at Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island — Tangalooma Island Resort is ideal for families.

Address: Tangalooma, Moreton Island

12. Mantra South Bank

Relax on the balcony while your little ones have a nap at Mantra South Bank , a contemporary apartment hotel located right in the heart of the action at South Bank Parklands.

With the Queensland Museum, Sciencentre, Wheel of Brisbane, Queensland Maritime Museum and ferry terminals located less than 10 minutes walk away, it’s the ideal hotel for young kids who have loads of enthusiasm but limited stamina, and being able to self-cater keeps costs down.

South Bank Parklands in Brisbane — Be right in the heart of the action at South Bank Parklands.

Address: 161 Grey St, South Brisbane

City buzz, gourmet trails, surf breaks and art scenes are all at your fingertips.

When it comes to planning a trip, picking a holiday destination is the easy part. The real dilemma is where to set yourself up for the night. Do you go coastal, city, or countryside? Somewhere remote and rugged, or right in the action? Luckily, the Sunshine Coast, and huge number of amazing Sunshine Coast day trips, have kindly made the choice for you.

Ditch the hotel-hopping and suitcase-lugging. Instead, base yourself at Novotel Sunshine Coast or Mantra Mooloolaba , where big-city culture, vine-covered valleys, and theme parks are all within a two-hour drive.

1. Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Drive time: 1 hour 20 minutes (105km)

Shake off the sand from your sandals and swap the beach for the throb of the Queensland capital. Ease in gently with a bougainvillea-filled stroll through South Bank, iced latte in hand, before cooling off at Streets Beach lagoon – Brisbane’s answer to the coast (but without the waves).

Once firmly in big-city mode, hit up the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) , home to Australia’s largest collection of modern and contemporary artworks. Dive into the past at the Queensland Museum, where prehistoric fossils of Australian dinosaurs and megafauna collide with First Nations cultural collections and interactive science exhibits.

All this learning got you hungry? Howard Smith Wharves calls. Here, riverside dining delivers breweries with meat-forward menus, Japanese fine dining and overwater bars. If you’ve got room for more, Fortitude Valley’s shopping boutiques await you and your wallet.

woman walking around Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) — Wander the Gallery of Modern Art. (Image: TEQ)

2. Sunshine Coast to the Scenic Rim

Drive time: 2 hours 15 minutes (170km)

Make your way inland to the Scenic Rim for the state’s best vineyards and age-old volcanic slopes. Start your day early (like, sparrow’s breakfast early) at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park . Here, take a treetop walk through the canopy and hand-feed the wild birds who flock here.

Next, it’s your turn to eat. Here, the food scene operates where locally sourced produce is an expectation, not an exception. Order a picnic basket crammed with regional wine and cheese to devour next to the creek at Canungra Valley Vineyards . Or perhaps a grazing platter of vegan and non-vegan cheeses at Witches Falls Winery .

Feeling bold? Tackle the Twin Falls circuit in Springbrook National Park. Or keep the gourmet life going with a Scenic Rim Brewery tasting paddle, best enjoyed while taking in the rise of the Great Dividing Range.

woman with cheese and wine at Witches Falls Winery — Enjoy a cheese platter at Witches Falls Winery. (Image: TEQ)

3. Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast

Drive time: 2 hours (180km)

Surf, sand and sparkling skylines might be the Gold Coast’s MO, but there’s more to Surfers Paradise and beyond. Kick things off with a beachfront coffee at Burleigh Heads, then hike through Burleigh Head National Park to look over the ocean and whale sightings (dependent on the season, of course).

Cool off in the calm waters of Tallebudgera Creek before chowing down on the famously buttery Moreton Bay bug rolls at Rick Shores . Travelling with the kids? Then you can’t miss Australia’s theme park capital, with Dreamworld ’s big rides and Warner Bros. Movie World ’s Hollywood treatment at hand to keep the family entertained.

aerial view of Tallebudgera Creek — Dive into Tallebudgera Creek. (Image: TEQ)

4. Sunshine Coast to Tweed Heads

Drive time: 2 hours 15 minutes (200km)

Dare to cross enemy lines? Then welcome to New South Wales. Tweed Heads blends the laid-back attitude of the Northern Rivers with high-quality dining, experimental art, and farm-fresh indulgence – a combo worth the drive.

Start strong with a long, lazy brunch at Tweed River House , then swing by Tropical Fruit World for exotic finds like red dragon fruit, handfuls of lychees and black sapote. Next, hit M|Arts Precinct – an art deco hub of micro galleries, artist workshops and one-off boutiques.

Round off the day with sunset drinks at Husk Distillers among the glowing cane fields, and order one with their famous Ink Gin. You’ll thank us later.

exterior of Husk Distillers — Taste the famous Ink Gin at Husk Distillers. (Image: Destination NSW)

5. Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Drive time: 1 hour (70km)

Strap on those hiking boots and make tracks inland, where volcanic peaks, misty rainforest and hinterland townships beckon. Ease in with the Glass House Mountains Lookout Walk, or, if you have energy to burn, tackle the Mount Ngungun Summit Walk for a 360-degree sight of the surrounding summits.

Next: Montville. This township delivers European-style architecture and old-world appeal. Nearby, settle in at Flame Hill Vineyard, where a large pour of estate-grown wine comes with encompassing views of the countryside.

Not ready to leave the hinterland villages just yet? Of course not. Meander past art galleries and indie shops at Maleny. Nab some fudge from Sweets on Maple for a sweet fix. Or go salty at Maleny Dairies with a farm tour and a chunky wedge of their deliciously creamy cheese.

End the day among the eucalypts and rainforests of Kondalilla National Park. Here, the Kondalilla Falls Circuit winds down through trees humming with life to a rock pool beneath a waterfall – as if designed for soaking tired feet before heading back to the coast.

view of Mount Ngungun on the scenic rim queensland — Take on the Mount Ngungun Summit Walk (Image: TEQ)

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The best family accommodation in Brisbane for the ultimate getaway