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Five reasons apartment hotels are the answer for a harmonious holiday


Avoid the hassle of a cramped holiday where everyone's on top of each other—three kids in one bed and no space for your suitcase is far from relaxing. Instead, enjoy a roomy, comfortable getaway at Oaks Hotels, Resorts, and Suites. With separate bedrooms, spacious kitchens, and cozy couches, you can spread out and truly unwind in style.

As multi-generational travel becomes more popular, families are increasingly sharing costs, celebrating special moments, or simply taking a break from the daily grind to enjoy rare quality time together. With grandparents often on hand for babysitting, parents can treat themselves to a much-needed night out or a spa day. That’s why accommodations with multiple bedrooms or interconnected apartment options are in high demand, offering a relaxing, "just like home" experience. To enhance that homey feel, Oaks Hotels, Resorts, and Suites provide in-room Foxtel, curated Menulog delivery menus from top local restaurants, and coffee machines with pods from The Coffee Club.

Check out these roomy options for your next escape from the everyday:

Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort, Kingscliff, NSW

Set on the increasingly popular Tweed Coast in a prime position between the glittering Gold Coast and bohemian Byron Bay, this Balinese-style resort boasts leafy poolside cabanas, an on-site wellness spa and the acclaimed Spice Den Asian restaurant. Spacious 175-square-metre two-bedroom suites are ideal for families with children.

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites, Coolangatta, Queensland

Perched in an enviable position directly opposite beautiful Coolangatta Beach, this family favourite boasts a large lagoon-style pool, a games room, jacuzzi and a children’s wading pool, all within walking distance of restaurants, a cinema, Time Zone arcade, bowling and more. The roomy 97-square-metre two-bedroom suites with large living rooms, kitchens and dining tables make holidaying with kids a breeze.

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort, Caloundra, Queensland

Just moments from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Caloundra, and a short walk from the beach, this property has been ranked amongst Australia’s best for families thanks to its fun-filled waterpark, resort-style pool, mini-golf course, climbing frame and giant Kangaroo Jumper. Parents haven’t been forgotten either – there’s a jacuzzi and on-site restaurant and bar. The two-level three-bedroom villa is a popular pick for families who want plenty of room to get together…and spend time apart.

Oaks Port Douglas Resort, Port Douglas, Queensland

Set in lush tropical grounds moments from famous Four Mile Beach, the heart of this resort is its lagoon pool with a swim-up bar – as well as its on-site wellness spa. There’s also a range of dining options including a pizza spot, poolside Lilypad Café for buffet breakfasts and an Oak and Vine restaurant dishing up Australian fare for lunch and dinner. An on-site tour desk makes activity planning super simple, and the property’s two-bedroom suites with pool views are what tropical escape dreams are made of. 

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites, Central Coast, NSW 

Located on the edge of Tuggerah Lake, an easy 90-minute drive from Sydney, this property offers a heated pool, children’s wading pool, an on-site wellness spa and jacuzzi – and easy access to water sports galore on the lake. A range of two-bedroom apartment options are ideally suited to families, with the 100-square-metre split-level two-bedroom loft an all-time favourite.

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a collection of related businesses. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth ambitions, aiming to add more than 200 hotels by the end of 2026.

Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, and participates in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.

For more information, please visit minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook and LinkedIn.


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