From boutique-sized hotels, to rainforest retreats, chic coastal houses and cosy island cottages, the Redlands Coast is dappled with holiday options that will see its visitors wake up in style. We’ve rounded up some of its finest. 

Sleep among the vines at Mount Cotton’s thriving winery, where Sanctuary by Sirromet presents a wine-lovers retreat. After an evening of sampling the award-winning winery’s drops and visiting its fine-dining restaurant Tuscan Terrace, wake up to warbling magpies and curious wallabies at play outside your room, from the comfort of one of the grounds’ zen-inducing stays. Glamp on site in the luxurious Premium or Family Pavilion, or the Laguna Suite, which feels as though you’re on a grape safari (or dare we suggest: a grape escape?). Also on site is Merlot House and the Winemaker’s Cottage – offering guests the perfect perch from which to sip wine and enjoy a cheese platter with a naturally striking view. 

Also among the verdant hills of Mount Cotton is Mt Cotton Retreat, a scenic stay where cabins, rooms and suites set the scene for a tranquil couple or family hideaway among the treetops. Pet-friendly accommodation is also available, for those who prefer to holiday with their furry companions. And, high teas and catering options are available to those staying the night. 

Furthering Mount Cotton’s selection of serene accommodation is the newly built Rainforest Gardens Escape. Here, four chalets open up to rainforest and garden views from their expansive balconies – plus a spot to cosy up around a wood fireplace come nightfall.  

Victoria Point is also home to an original 1950’s fishing cottage. An easy choice for water babies who love to partake in fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, the cottage is a stylish spot to relax at the end of a day filled with adventuring. And, just quietly, photos of this house won’t hurt your social feed either.  

In Cleveland, a short stroll from the restaurants of Raby Bay Harbour, and conveniently close to the barges and ferries that set sail for a North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah getaway, Moreton Bay Beach Lodge awaits. Here, guests can enjoy cocktails by the pool while looking out over the sparkling sea beyond.  

On Macleay Island, two Curious Cottages – Licorice Cottage (with its panoramic ocean views) and Peppermint Cottage – become the backdrop to a seriously relaxing stay. Each island cottage offers a taste of restful island reprieve in comfortable surrounds, and you can ask its owners about arranging a pet-friendly stay too. 

On petite Coochiemudlo Island, the light, bright Holiday Hen House gives guests a picture-perfect base from which to explore the sandy paradise. The recently renovated stay is as fresh as the island breeze guests enjoy while firing up the barbecue in its outdoor entertaining area. 

And, for those visiting for an event or conference, the Alexandra Hills Hotel offers a range of modern suites – ideal for those attending weddings, parties, and corporate events on site. (And, perfect those seeking a delicious pub meal downstairs.) 

The biggest challenge guests face when booking accommodation on the Redlands Coast? Weighing up between a rainforest-swathed retreat or a seaside abode.