Have you stayed in these award winning hotels?

Hotel search website trivago releases the results of its annual trivago Awards, using over 175 million aggregated hotel reviews to determine the best rated hotels in Australia.
This year, the top rated hotels have been awarded across six different categories: 5-star, 4-star, 3-star, Alternative Accommodation, Value for Money and Chain Hotel.
“As an independent source of hotel information with data on over 175 million guest reviews, we are well positioned to identify the top-rated hotels that excel at delivering exceptional guest experiences,” said Johannes Thomas, Managing Director of trivago.
“The trivago Awards give us the chance to recognise and honour the hard-working hoteliers behind these exemplary hotels, and we are thrilled to do so again this year.”
All winning hotels receive exclusive award-indicators (certificates to put on display, widgets for their websites and social media pages, and more) that can increase their visibility and guest appeal online and offline. And the single top hotel in each category also gets to take home a coveted trivago Awards trophy along with a winner’s badge for their hotel profile.
Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide has been awarded the best 5-star hotel in Australia. Martin Radcliffe, General Manager, attributes their customer service.
“A great deal of care and attention goes into the delivery of a guest experience that is of the highest quality, distinctly South Australian, and personalised where possible to ensure a memorable stay.”
The Top-Rated Hotels with the Best Value For Money
This year, the hotel with the best value for money in Australia is Lurline House
The Lurline House proves that excellent hospitality can be achieved for an affordable price. Guests especially enjoy evenings in the Guest Lounge with complimentary Port, fresh fruit and chocolate. Not to mention, we hear that a traditional English breakfast is ‘amazing’ and owner Peter is very helpful in advising places and activities.
Here are the top-10 recipients of the trivago Awards 2018 in the category of Best Value for Money in Australia:
The Top-Rated 3-Star Hotels
This year, the number one 3-star hotel in Australia is Ballina Manor in Ballina, New South Wales.
Known for its historic charm and exquisite antiques, the unique boutique hotel prides itself on providing an outstanding experience and service to guests. Not to mention popular free guided tours of Ballina Manor, that take visitors back in time by explaining the history, life and significance of this Heritage Listed building.
Here are the top-10 recipients of the trivago Awards 2018 in the category of Best 3-Star Hotels in Australia:
The Top-Rated 4-Star Hotels
This year, the number one 4-star hotel in Australia is The Falls Montville in Montville, Queensland.
Notable amongst patrons for their romantic rainforest cottages, unparalleled nature, and proximity to Kondalilla National Park, The Falls Montville offers perfect escape to lush nature and unobtrusive yet attentive service.
Here are the top-10 recipients of the trivago Awards 2018 in the category of Best 4-Star Hotels in Australia:
The Top-Rated 5-Star Hotels
This year, the number one 5-star hotel in Australia is Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide, South Australia.
When it comes to luxury accommodation in Adelaide, Mayfair brings style, elegance and a touch of glamour. Located right in the heart of vibrant city, the hotel offers premium facilities and showcases the very best of South Australia, including locally made products and furnishing.
Here are the top-10 recipients of the trivago Awards 2018 in the category of Best 5-Star Hotels in Australia
The Top-Rated Alternative Accommodation
The Lurline House also picks up the trivago Award for best alternative accommodation.
Built in 1910, this Federation style house offers elegant and comfortable accommodation, featuring four-poster beds with canopies and furniture that takes guests back in time.
Here are the top-10 recipients of the trivago Awards 2018 in the category of Best Alternative Accommodation in Australia:
The Top-Rated Chain Hotels
The hotel chains with the best collective ratings across Australia this year are Mantra Hotels and Rydges Hotels.
The number one hotel within Mantra Hotels in Australia is Mantra Frangipani Broome. The top-rated hotel of Rydges Hotels & Resorts in Australia is Rydges Sydney Airport.
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