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Hot hotel openings across the country

voco Gold Coast

Reflecting the Gold Coast’s recent funky revival, voco has an eclectic, fun-in-the-sun feel befitting its location. Rooms are rendered in a palette of neutrals and blue with pops of sunshine yellow, and come with views towards the ocean or the hinterland. Throughout there is a roster of restaurants and bars, a day spa, gym and pool. goldcoast.vocohotels.com

DAYDREAM ISLAND

Daydream, one of Australia’s best-loved Whitsunday island resorts is reopening after a serious makeover, with three restaurants and three bars added. A few past favourites are returning, albeit amped up a notch, such as the Living Reef – a free-form coral lagoon where guests can join the team of marine biologists to feed baby stingrays or visit the underwater observatory. daydreamisland.com

OVOLO THE VALLEY

Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley just keeps getting cooler with the arrival of Ovolo The Valley. Inspired by the area’s colourful history, the 103 rooms are styled via Ovolo’s signature whimsical aesthetic, with statement art, custom wallpaper and eccentric furniture. The pièce de résistance is the rooftop pool looking out over the surrounding neighbourhood. ovolohotels.com.au