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Our top choices for Northern Australia 3-star hotels

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.
A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
United States
Sandra
€124
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Airlie Beach Hotel
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area in the background, and a view of the interior through large windows.
A modern hotel with a flat roof and a large glass facade.
A conference room with a large table, chairs, water bottles, and a presentation screen.
A buffet with various food options including baked beans, mushrooms, bacon, and sausages.

2. ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
Brisbane Airport
Australia
William
€180
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
A buffet with various fruits and vegetables.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, columns, and a parking lot with cars.
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a wall with greenery.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a sunset sky.

3. Nightelier Mermaid Waters

Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Waters
Australia
Sally
€115
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightelier Mermaid Waters
A marina with a white yacht docked, a multi-story hotel with balconies and outdoor seating, and a calm water surface reflecting the buildings.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a reception desk.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings with red roofs.
A balcony with a view of a marina, featuring boats docked at the pier.

4. Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments

Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments
Hope Island
Australia
Matthew
€78
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments
A staircase leading to a wall with the word "RESTAURANT" in large letters.
A bar area with red cushioned bar stools, a bar counter with various bottles, and a patterned bench.
A balcony with a metal railing, surrounded by lush green trees and a cityscape in the background.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a glass-topped vanity, and a towel rack with folded towels.

5. Soho Brisbane

Soho Brisbane
Spring Hill
Australia
Anonymous traveller
€86
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Soho Brisbane
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. There are palm trees and a building with a bar area in the background.
A table set for dining with a clear view of the ocean and palm trees in the background.
A spacious outdoor lounge area with a high ceiling and a central seating arrangement.
A modern mobile home with a covered porch, a small outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
Currajong
Australia
tania
€90
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mercure Townsville
A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a small trash bin.
A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a clear sky.
A spacious dining area with wooden beams, plaid carpeting, and green plants hanging from the ceiling.
An outdoor patio area with tables and benches, umbrellas, and palm trees.

7. Currimundi Hotel Motel

Currimundi Hotel Motel
Battery Hill
Australia
Helen
€109
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Currimundi Hotel Motel
A reception desk with a sign indicating reception hours, a computer, and informational brochures.
A modern hotel lobby with blue seating, a large wall mural, and a wooden floor.
A hotel entrance with a blue sign reading "ibis budget."
A breakfast bar with shelves stocked with dairy products, condiments, and baked goods.

8. Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport

Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport
Hendra
Australia
Gavin
€106
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Ibis Budget Brisbane Airport
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two sofas, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A poolside area with a table and chairs, two umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A conference room with wooden chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A hotel with a sign advertising renovated rooms, a parking area, and a well-lit facade.

9. Hamilton Brisbane Airport Hotel

Hamilton Brisbane Airport Hotel
Hamilton
Australia
REPEKA
€95
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hamilton Brisbane Airport Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.
A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

10. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Recky
€88
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Oceanfront Cairns
A modern interior with a central counter displaying food items, a potted plant, and a brick wall design.
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear view of the street.
A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows, and indoor plants.
A modern living room with a carpeted floor, several sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

11. Woodroffe Hotel

Woodroffe Hotel
Southport
Australia
Jessie
€112
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Woodroffe Hotel
A bustling indoor dining area with wooden benches and tables, ceiling fans, and string lights.
A reception desk with a flat-screen monitor, a desktop computer, and a telephone. There are plants on the desk, a blue sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV on the wall.
A dining area with a black table, four chairs, and a vase with flowers.

12. Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments

Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments
Eight Mile Plains
Australia
Denise
€98
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments
An aerial view of a water park with various slides and play structures.
A balcony with a view of a cityscape, featuring tall buildings and a clear sky.
A buffet with labeled fruit and vegetable trays.
A reception area with a marble counter, a large aquarium, and a play area with colorful play structures.

13. Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Australia
Talalelei
€166
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Paradise Resort Gold Coast
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a buffet area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a polished wooden reception desk, seating area, and large arched windows.
A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a side table, a lamp, and a potted plant.

14. Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville
South Townsville
Australia
raj
€106
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Rydges Southbank Townsville
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.

15. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Airlie Beach
Australia
Michael
€130
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A multi-story hotel with a circular design, featuring balconies and a rooftop terrace.
A modern kitchen with dark wood flooring, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and glassware on shelves.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a balcony with a view of the city, and a kitchenette.

16. Tower Mill Hotel

Tower Mill Hotel
Spring Hill
Australia
Peter
€104
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tower Mill Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sign for 'The Great Southern Hotel', and a restaurant named 'Restaurant 1903'.
A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a mix of architectural styles.
The exterior of The Great Southern Hotel with a clear sign, a glass facade, and outdoor seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, and two bedside tables with lamps.

17. Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
Brisbane Central Business District
Australia
Milica
€78
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A poolside area with a wooden table, two white cushioned chairs, and a red chair.

18. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
North Ward
Australia
Nola
€94
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel Allen
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.
A multi-level atrium with palm trees, a staircase, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a chandelier. There are two sofas with patterned cushions and a coffee table in the center. A staircase leads to an upper level.

19. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns Queens Court
Cairns North
Australia
Peter
€50
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cairns Queens Court
A pool area with a water slide, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, buildings, and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a reception desk, a large poster, and a clock on the wall.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view.

20. Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise

Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Australia
Matthew
€111
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern Australia?
If you're visiting Sydney for your Northern Australia break, you'll find some convenient 3-star hotels. Many Expedia guests choose to stay in Comfort Hotel Sydney City. Around 0.32 kilometres north of the downtown area, it offers WiFi and a nearby metro station. Another highly recommended escape is Grand Hotel. Book a room here and take advantage of express check-out services and a nearby metro station, and be around 0.32 kilometres north of the city centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern Australia?
Book a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect clean and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, fitness equipment and tea and coffee makers. These properties may also offer a restaurant and bar on-site. Upgrade your Northern Australia break by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, 24-hour room service and premium toiletries, you'll enjoy a higher level of comfort.