The Best Hotels Closest to Waterfront Brisbane in Brisbane for 2026

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A long corridor with white walls and black-and-white patterned flooring, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, and potted plants along the walls.

A gated entrance to a building with a white balcony and a gravel driveway.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, a white chair, and a patterned floor.

1. Heal House

New Farm, 1.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Mick

￥36,621

￥36,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a building.

A bar with a city skyline view, bottles of alcohol, glasses, and a wine cooler.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of bamboo through a large window.

2. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

New Farm, 1.1 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Michael

￥33,026

￥36,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel with a curved design, multiple balconies, and a rooftop garden.

A water feature with a curved metal structure, a pool, and a cityscape in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large columns, and a distinctive ceiling sculpture.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, three luxury cars, and a unique ceiling design.

3. The Star Grand Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Eve

￥38,860

￥42,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a glass door, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, seating with round tables, and a bar counter with shelves of bottles.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large wall mural.

4. Amora Hotel Brisbane

Spring Hill, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Jayson

￥27,112

￥29,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city.

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, traditional Japanese decor, and a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a tiled deck, a covered seating area, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a red car parked in front.

5. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

Kangaroo Point, 0.6 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Jim

￥23,698

￥26,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A historic building with a central entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating 'The Inchmole'.

A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a signboard.

A modern room with a blue accent wall, a white sofa with blue cushions, a blue armchair, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lounge area with a large window, multiple seating options, and a patterned rug.

6. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

Spring Hill, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

￥23,983

￥26,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-level shopping mall with various dining areas, a central atrium, and a parking area.

Two individuals in a spa-like setting with a marble floor and a textured wall.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a round table, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, round tables, and a staircase with a glass railing.

7. W Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.9 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Justine Maree

￥38,056

￥41,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a dining area with a view.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, a ceiling fan, and a panoramic city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

8. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Deirdre

￥31,028

￥34,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and a bar area, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a city view, a round coffee table, and a blue sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the city.

9. The Westin Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Eduardo

￥31,028

￥34,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.

A lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, chairs, and a view of the street outside.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror reflecting a living area with a sofa and a table, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Royal On The Park

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

james

￥19,791

￥21,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging plants.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A person lying on a sunbed by a poolside with a view of a modern building and trees in the background.

A modern building with a geometric facade and multiple balconies.

11. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

Fortitude Valley, 1.2 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Troy

￥24,802

￥27,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round table, and a chair, overlooking a cityscape and river.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative arch, and a large wooden door.

A spacious room with a large window offering a city view, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a check-in counter, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and large windows with a view of trees.

12. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Tereapii

￥22,392

￥24,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand lobby with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and palm plants.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a bench.

A person lying in bed with white bedding and pillows.

13. Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Ka Chung

￥25,123

￥27,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A chef cooking with flames on a grill in a kitchen.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

A chef cooking with a fire on a grill in a kitchen.

The exterior of Hotel Indigo with large windows, a modern facade, and potted plants.

14. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 1 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Jane

￥25,003

￥27,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table with books and a vase. A kitchen with a bar and large windows is visible in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a marble countertop.

A modern living room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa, a small table with a magazine, and a coffee table with fruit.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

15. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Central Business District, 1.1 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Pauline

￥16,694

￥18,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A hotel entrance with a red brick wall, wooden doors, and large potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

16. Royal Albert Hotel

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.5 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Christine

￥21,150

￥23,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, a dining area with white furniture, and a lounge with a sofa and chairs.

A modern living room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a drum.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

17. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

Spring Hill, 1.2 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Chantelle

￥18,476

￥20,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with two chairs, and a walk-in closet.

A room with a vertical garden, a bookshelf, and a light-colored armchair.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street.

18. Punthill Spring Hill

Spring Hill, 0.8 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Adam

￥17,713

￥19,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

A hotel with a classic facade, a modern glass building above, and a green sign indicating it's a hotel.

A hotel room with a balcony, two wicker chairs with yellow cushions, a small table with a plate and a cup, and a view of a building with multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

19. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.7 km from Waterfront Brisbane

Paul

￥16,668

￥18,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel room with a glass table, a book, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a vase of flowers, a book, and a water bottle.

A person sitting by a pool with a drink, wearing a white shirt and black shorts.

20. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

Brisbane Central Business District, 0.4 km from Waterfront Brisbane

John

￥26,409

￥29,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Brisbane

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Heal House	10.0 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
Spicers Balfour Brisbane	9.6 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
The Star Grand Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 788 reviews	View
Amora Hotel Brisbane	9.4 Exceptional 1,594 reviews	View
Il Mondo Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 578 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Brisbane Hotel Reviews

Royal On The Park

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy bed, good shower, excellent location and reasonably priced, would use again"

Evolution Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Wow!! the 180degree view was amazing. The unit spotless. The reception staff very friendly polite & helpful. Unfortunately I only had a 1 night stay but definitely will be back."

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean we had a 2 bedroom apartment on top floors and enjoyed our stay and staff were friendly"

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

8/10 Good

"Great location. Great coffee"

W Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fabulous except for the fact that we had to ask for our room to be serviced each day. The lovely lady who checked us in Thursday 24th am was amazing 👏"

Rydges South Bank

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific spot and very nice rooms , will be back"

The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"Good price, clean and tidy room, strategic location. Should have hanger"

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly, supportive and helpful, the room was clean, I highly recommend"

Swiss-Belhotel Woolloongabba, Brisbane

10/10 Excellent

"Swiss Belhotel is a wonderful place to stay. The room was comfortable and clean. Great location. I definetly recommend it."

Other attractions near Waterfront Brisbane

Brisbane Customs House

9.2/10 (26 reviews)

Brisbane Customs House is just one of the places to see in Brisbane, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Brisbane Riverside Markets

8.4/10 (93 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Brisbane Riverside Markets. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Naldham House

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Brisbane with a stop at Naldham House. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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St. Stephens Cathedral

8.4/10 (26 reviews)

St. Stephens Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Brisbane, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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MacArthur Museum Brisbane

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in MacArthur Museum Brisbane in Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Wintergarden

8.6/10 (82 reviews)

During your trip to Brisbane, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wintergarden. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Anzac Square

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Brisbane with a stop at Anzac Square. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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St. Andrew's Uniting Church

After visiting St. Andrew's Uniting Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterfront Brisbane?

Waterfront Brisbane is located in a culturally rich area of Brisbane known for its major shopping area and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1022 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Waterfront Brisbane?

Adjacent to Waterfront Brisbane, CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an indoor pool and in-room kitchens. Other good choices close by include Amora Hotel Brisbane and Royal On The Park.

How many hotels will I find near Waterfront Brisbane?

Expedia has 1022 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waterfront Brisbane.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterfront Brisbane, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Waterfront Brisbane.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waterfront Brisbane?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Waterfront Brisbane, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Waterfront Brisbane?

Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Art Gallery, and Queensland Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Story Bridge, Brisbane Customs House, and Old Windmill & Observatory are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse, and Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.

How can I get to Waterfront Brisbane?

If you're taking a train into town, Brisbane Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street Station are the closest stations to Brisbane Central Business District. There may not be many public transit stops near by Waterfront Brisbane so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Waterfront Brisbane hotels

1. Heal House

2. Spicers Balfour Brisbane

3. The Star Grand Brisbane

4. Amora Hotel Brisbane

5. Il Mondo Boutique Hotel

6. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels

7. W Brisbane

8. Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences

9. The Westin Brisbane

10. Royal On The Park

11. The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG

12. Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

13. Treasury Brisbane

14. Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG

15. Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

16. Royal Albert Hotel

17. The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series

18. Punthill Spring Hill

19. Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

20. InterContinental Brisbane by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Brisbane

Top Waterfront Brisbane Hotel Reviews

Royal On The Park

Evolution Apartments

CLLIX Brisbane Skytower Apartments

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

W Brisbane

Rydges South Bank

The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Swiss-Belhotel Woolloongabba, Brisbane

Other attractions near Waterfront Brisbane

Brisbane Customs House

Brisbane Riverside Markets

Naldham House

St. Stephens Cathedral

MacArthur Museum Brisbane

Wintergarden

Anzac Square

St. Andrew's Uniting Church

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