Getaway With the Gang at These Group Accommodation Destinations
Discover unique accommodation options around Queensland and beyond in our guide to group getaway destinations.
If there’s one thing we don’t get enough of in our adult life, it’s quality time with our best pals, or the fam. We’re big fans of locking in an annual getaway with your loved ones, so you can soak up some downtime and truly reconnect with the people in your life who are so important to you.
We’ve scouted out some gorgeous accommodation options, from Noosa all the way to Northern NSW, that make for the perfect long weekend or week-long escape. You can explore the beautiful surroundings, or relax at the accomm–they all have amenities and activities to keep you entertained.
Cheshire Cat Motel
Looking for a Gold Coast getaway with a touch of nostalgia? Check-in at the Cheshire Cat Motel! If you’re a GC regular, you might remember the iconic purple sign with the smirking black cat that once greeted holidaymakers along the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach.
The purple signage is now gone, but in its place stands a reimaged replacement, heralding the new look and feel of this recently renovated motel. Mixing nostalgic Australiana with a Palm Springs luxe feel, this motel features seven fully appointed queen rooms and a family-sized bungalow. Cool off in “Le Plunge”, the pool deck out the front, which is lined with lush greenery, cacti and Tuscan-rendered concrete surrounds.
Owners Matty Roberts (manager of Masterchef Australia Judge Andy Allen) and his wife Monique Luchterhand (a talented interior designer) are locals, and felt called to reimagine the motel in a way that honours its history in the area, rather than just knocking it down to replace it with an apartment tower.
If you’re looking for a group getaway in QLD, the Cat is the perfect place. Book a few motel rooms, and enjoy the communal spaces in your downtime–or even better, get the whole place to yourself by booking the entire motel. With cafes, bars and beaches all within reach, you’ll be making memories to treasure for years to come.
1005 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
Beechmont Estate
For a serene group getaway in QLD, look no further than Beechmont Estate. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane and 45 minutes from the Gold Coast lies a 75-acre property that shoulders the Heritage-listed Lamington National Park.
You can book private cabins that neighbour one another so that you retain your personal space on your group escape. The Estate has a variety of activities and spaces you can occupy, from the restaurant where you can try your hand at mixing a cocktail, or the clubhouse where you can shoot pool or darts.
Dine on unpretentious yet elevated modern Australian fare at the chef-hatted Paddock Restaurant on site, which is also the perfect place to curl up by the fire for a cocktail or a coffee and play a game of chess.
422 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont
The Noosa Ranch
Set on seven acres, this roomy ranch in Tinbeerwah feels like a private resort. Your time spent at this group accommodation in QLD can be spent swimming in the pool, playing mini golf, roasting marshmallows over the fire or sharing dinner in the alfresco dining area.
The Noosa Ranch is the perfect setting to be as busy, or relaxed as you’d like, all whilst spending quality time with your friends or family.
There’s also a full bar to mix drinks from, and a movie cinema for a wholesome night spent in with the gang. When you choose to head out, you’re only fifteen short minutes from Noosa’s iconic beaches, shopping, bars and restaurants.
Tinbeerwah, Queensland
Mountain Top Lodge
Grab the gang and escape just across the border to this luxurious Mountain Top Lodge in Nimbin. Linger over your morning coffee overlooking Nimbin Rocks, surrounded by fruit trees, listening to the calming sounds of the waterfall.
You’ll feel immersed in nature thanks to your beautiful surroundings (and the friendly wildlife you might encounter), but all of your creature comforts have been catered for at this group accommodation destination.
Cook up a feast on the gas barbecue (or the Argentinian coal-fired barbecue), and kick back with a movie at the outdoor cinema.
Take a dip in the cold plunge pool (or hot spa, depending on the season) or unwind with a book in the hammock–this escape has everything you need to unwind with your loved ones.
Nimbin, Northern New South Wales
Belli Park Manor
A renovated old Queenslander home stands proudly on 80 acres of natural beauty, waiting to welcome you to your dream group getaway.
Belli Park Manor has room for up to ten guests, making it a comfortable stay for your whole friend group. There’s a swimming pool, cosy fireplace, outdoor fire pit, air conditioning and incredible views, making it suited to a holiday in any season.
Each room is comfortable and well equipped, and there are board games for a fun and cosy night in after whipping up a homecooked meal in the kitchen, stocked with essentials to make food preparation a breeze.
Belli Park, Queensland
Wadeville Homestead
Spread out at Wadeville Homestead, with room for nine guests (or eleven, if you also book the tiny home on the property).
The Homestead retains its rustic-chic farmhouse appeal through its recent renovation, which has freshened the property up to feel modern and luxurious, with all the creature comforts you need for a relaxing getaway.
Sweat out your stresses in the six-person sauna, before cooling off in the ice bath.
Sitchu Tip: The ice bath also functions as a hot tub, facilitating temperatures between three to forty degrees.
Wadeville, Northern New South Wales
Now that you’ve found the perfect place for a group getaway, it’s time to get the group chat fired up. Catch up with your pals at one of these wine bars in Brisbane to start planning. Not sure what you’re going to make while you’re there? Explore our recipes that make entertaining a breeze.
