Tripadvisor has revealed the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels, spotlighting this year's top-rated hotels worldwide as identified through Tripadvisor reviews.
Claiming the title of the No. 1 hotel in Australia was Quest Orange in NSW's Central West, with a 4.9-star rating from more than 440 reviews.
The hotel was described as having an excellent location and providing a perfect balance of comfort and style.
"The spacious rooms, complete with mountain and landmark views, are equipped with quality fittings, comfortable beds, and good pressure showers," Tripadvisor said.
"In addition, you'll find a fitness center, meeting rooms, and a lovely rooftop terrace for some relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of a washing machine and dryer, and the fact that it's pet-friendly!
"The hotel is within easy walking distance to the town center, and the helpful, friendly staff ensures a pleasant stay with personalised touches."
The 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels are part of Tripadvisor's larger Travelers' Choice Awards umbrella, shining a light on travellers' favorite experiences around the world.
The awards are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings specific to each subcategory posted on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Winners are among the top one per cent of the 1.6 million hotel listings on Tripadvisor.
"Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels captures the opinions of millions of travelers worldwide and offers trusted guidance for travelers to plan their best stays," said Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton.
"Known for their outstanding hospitality, premium amenities and prime locations, Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels stand out as top choices in their respective destinations and across the globe.
"When I travel, I care about two things when it comes to booking my hotel – a convenient location and a space that feels like a home away from home. A distinction like Travelers' Choice gives users the insights they need to make those informed decisions when choosing a hotel."
Among the 25 Australian hotels highlighted by the awards, six of them were in NSW.
Lord Howe Island was home to NSW’s second highest-rated hotel and the seventh best in Australia. Pinetrees Lodge received a 4.9-star rating for its beach access, natural setting and beautiful cottages. It also took out 17th place in the All-Inclusive - World category.
Other NSW hotels in the top 25 were Quest North Sydney (11th place), Black Gold Motel in the Blue Mountains (14th place), Quest Bella Vista (21st place) and The Grace Sydney (25th place).
You can find the full list of highest-rated Australian hotels here.
