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By Sarah Bristow
You’ll find with any solo sojourn, that the most difficult part to any trip’s organisation is finding somewhere to spend the night. But thanks to solo travel being popular in the Sunshine State, this place offers plenty of options when it comes to staying somewhere on your lonesome. The following guide offers you some suggestions on stand-out accommodation for solo travel in Queensland, from abodes with ample value for money, to those that offer a chance to pay for a single bed, rather than having to cover a room for two.
If you’ve found yourself within the Whitsundays region, you’ll find no short supply of stand-out accommodation for solo travel in Queensland, thanks largely to a healthy population of backpackers continuing to explore this stunning precinct. But offshore sits one of the most memorable places to stay in ReefSleep, a two night adventure which will see you camp out under the stars, on top of Hardy Reef. While there’s the option to enjoy it as a duo, to the delight of solo travellers everywhere, there is also the option to hire a single ReefBed for the night.
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Ideal for single travellers or couples is Rambutan in the heart of Townsville city. Consisting of a cluster of rooms, suites and self-contained villas, this is the city’s only boutique resort hotel, and has been designed with an array of different budgets in mind. Convenience is key here, with the venue sitting an easy walk from Townsville’s local attractions, not to mention its sweeping views of the city and marina, and resident rooftop bar and restaurant to satisfy your hunger pangs post-arrival.
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Solo soul searching is exactly what is on the menu at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in luscious Tallebudgera Valley. The award-winning health and wellness escape is focused around rejuvenation of body and soul - individual travellers like yourself can choose from one of a series of innovative packages, each curated around establishing a healthier life, with specific focus on women’s health, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness available.
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Settle yourself (temporarily anyway) in the heart of Cairns with a stay at Gilligans. Adored by those on a budget, this award-winning destination has amenities aplenty. Picture a swimming pool, 3 bars, indoor beerhall, nightclub, restaurant, gaming lounge and function spaces. Not to mention the accommodation for solo travellers in Queensland at your disposal - there are four floors consisting of a variety of shared dorms and private hotel rooms depending on your preference.
Make the most of the boating opportunities available in the cluster of islands dubbed the Whitsundays, with a solo sojourn out to sea. You won’t be fully alone of course, but joined by a bevy of like-minded travellers aboard one of the region’s organised sailing tours. If you choose to join the likes of Whitsundays Sailing Adventures and True Blue Sailing, you’ll find you’ll be able to enjoy some single share tariff options when it comes to accommodation
Splurge on a stay in the capital city of Brisbane where you’ll find design haven, Crystalbrook Vincent perched under the Story Bridge in the Howard Smith Wharves precinct. The suave hotel featuring 166 separate rooms will welcome you with open arms, and all the creature comforts you could imagine - grab a studio suite and enjoy an evening accompanied by river views and easy access to some of the city’s best eateries.
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Make yourselves at home among some of Australia’s favourite fauna with a stay at Bungalow Bay Koala Village. You’ll find two key reasons to stay here - this is Australia’s only resort with its own wildlife park on site, and there is a handful of different accommodation options at your disposal, including shared accommodation options for those who’d prefer to spend their money elsewhere.
Get off the beaten track while on your solo getaway with an adventure alongside Jarramali Rock Art Tours. The authentic Indigenous experience will lead you through Cape York Peninsula, where traditional owners the Kuku-yalanji people will introduce you to 20,000 year old artwork, bush tucker, bush medicine, and more. The best part? It is one of the best options when it comes to accommodation solo travellers Queensland as each camping adventure is charged per person.