A LITTLE FURTHER FROM THE EVERYDAYIndependent hotel guide · Australia

THE AUSTRALIAN CASINO HOTEL EDIT

Stay somewhere
with a little
more to it.

Harbour mornings. Poolside afternoons.
Six Australian stays, and the details
that make the difference.

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01—06

Four cities. Six hotels.
Plenty of ways to make it yours.

Sydney Opera House and harbour in Australia
POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA ↗
IN THE FRAMESydney, New South Wales33.87° S
151.21° E
THE HARBOUR / A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
THE HOTEL COMES FIRST.
THE CHOICE STAYS YOURS.

Location, atmosphere and practical details.
A casino is one part of the precinct, not the whole trip.

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THE AUSTRALIA SHORTLIST / 01—06

Where will you settle in?

Six hotels connected to casino precincts. Start with the place,
then look a little closer at the stay.

How we choose the details ↗

6 hotels to explore

Sydney Harbour · destination photography01
Sydney Harbour · destination photography

SYDNEY / NSW

Crown Towers Sydney

A Barangaroo address for a stay built around the harbour, long lunches and the city on foot.

  • Barangaroo setting
  • Rooms & suites
  • Dining precinct
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THE SETTINGHarbour & city

A Sydney break with time for the waterfront.

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Melbourne · destination photography

MELBOURNE / VIC

Crown Towers Melbourne

A Southbank base with the river close by and the restaurants, galleries and laneways of Melbourne beyond.

  • Southbank location
  • Rooms & suites
  • Crown Spa
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THE SETTINGCity weekend

A city weekend combining food, galleries and a slower morning.

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Poolside atmosphere · illustrative photography

PERTH / WA

Crown Towers Perth

A Burswood resort option for travellers who want pool time and a choice of dining within the Crown precinct.

  • Resort pools
  • Crown Spa
  • Burswood precinct
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THE SETTINGPoolside pause

A resort-focused Perth stay with unhurried afternoons.

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Bedroom atmosphere · illustrative photography

SYDNEY / NSW

The Darling Sydney

A Pyrmont hotel in The Star precinct, with Sydney Harbour neighbourhoods and city dining within reach.

  • Pyrmont setting
  • Rooms & suites
  • The Star precinct
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THE SETTINGAn urban retreat

A Sydney stay with Pyrmont as your starting point.

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Resort atmosphere · illustrative photography

PERTH / WA

Crown Metropol Perth

Another way to stay in the Burswood Crown precinct, worth comparing with Towers on room type and inclusions.

  • Burswood location
  • Pool facilities
  • Rooms & suites
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THE SETTINGRoom to unwind

Travellers comparing two hotel options in the same precinct.

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Coastal atmosphere · illustrative photography

DARWIN / NT

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

A tropical Darwin choice near Mindil Beach, with both hotel rooms and a separate resort accommodation offering.

  • Tropical gardens
  • Hotel & resort rooms
  • Coastal setting
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THE SETTINGTop End escape

A Top End break that leaves time to slow down.

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Your stays, side by side.

Facilities and access can change. Confirm with the hotel before booking.

LESS GUESSWORK. MORE CONTEXT.

Good stays begin
with better questions.

Read our approach ↗
01

Find your setting.

A city address and a resort stay give you different kinds of days. Start with the trip you want.

02

Check the whole rate.

Breakfast, parking and cancellation terms matter more than a tempting headline price.

03

Go to the source.

We link to hotel websites so you can check the details and make your own arrangements.

FROM THE FIELD NOTES

A little local perspective.

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BEFORE YOU GO

A few useful answers.

All questions ↗
Can I stay without visiting the casino?

Yes. This guide focuses on accommodation. Check with your chosen hotel about access routes, facilities and any restrictions relevant to your visit.

Do you take hotel bookings?

No. You leave this site when you visit a hotel website. Your booking and payment are handled by that provider under its own terms.

Are these hotel photographs?

The homepage harbour photograph is a Sydney destination image. Other photographs are labelled as destination or illustrative images; they are not presented as verified views of the listed hotels.

Where are the guest ratings and prices?

We do not publish unverified scores or live prices. Check the official hotel website and recent independent reviews for your travel dates.

18+

A good trip has its limits.

Casino areas are for adults aged 18 and over. Gambling can cause harm. You can enjoy a hotel without gambling.

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