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Awards and Affiliations

qualia is recognised for its distinctive Australian approach to luxury and spa experiences, with accolades from Condé Nast Traveller, Fodor’s Finest and the MICHELIN Key Awards. 

qualia is a proud member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, a collective of independent, high-end lodges showcasing the best of Australia’s landscapes, culture and hospitality. Each lodge offers an intimate, immersive experience, united by a commitment to excellence, authenticity and a strong sense of place. 

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Awards and Accolades

2026
  • Newsweek, World's Most Extraordinary Spas
  • Australian Good Food Guide Hats for Pebble Beach and Long Pavilion
2025
  • Australian Traveller, Top Luxury Getaways
  • One MICHELIN Key, MICHELIN Guide
  • Fodor's Finest Hotels
2024
  • Conde Nast Traveler Best Hotels in the World - Readers Choice Awards
  • The Telegraph, 50 Best Hotels in the World
2023
  • Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific - Winner, Best Beach Island Hotel
  • Spa and Wellness Awards Asia Pacific - Runner Up, Best Island Spa
2020
  • HM Awards – Australasian Hotel of the Year; Best Resort; Best Australian Lodge; Highly Commended – Best Australian Lodge 2020
  • Condé Nast Top 25 Resorts in Australia and The South Pacific Readers' Choice Awards - Top Resort in Queensland
2019
  • HM Awards – Best Resort
  • Luxury Travel Magazine – Gold List – Best Luxury Resort in Australia
2018
  • Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards - Best Luxury Hotel/Resort/Lodge and Boutique Hotel
  • HM Awards – Best Resort; Best Australian Lodge
2017
  • Luxury Travel Magazine - Best Australian Romantic Property
  • Condé Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Award
  • Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards – Best Luxury Resort
  • Boutique Hotel Awards - 'Best Beach or Coastal Resort' in Australasia; 'Best Beach or Coastal Resort' in the World
2016
  • Australian Traveller People's Choice Awards - Best Luxury Hotel or Resort; Most Romantic Escape
  • HM Awards – Best Resort
  • Luxury Travel Magazine – Best Australian Resort; Best Australian Romantic Property
2015
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards – 2015 Gold List
  • Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards - Most Desirable Escape
  • Condé Nast Traveler – Best Hotel in Australasia; Readers Travel Award
  • HM Awards – Best Resort; Best Australian Lodge; Best Day Spa
2014
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards – 2014 Gold List
  • Luxury Travel Magazine – Best Australian Resort
  • UK Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Resort in Australia
  • Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Luxury Resort
  • HM Awards – Best Resort in Australia
  • Australian Federation of Travel Agents – Best Australian Hotel / Resort
2013
  • HM Awards – Best Resort; Best Hotel Restaurant, Long Pavilion
  • Australian Gourmet Traveller 2013 Travel Awards – Best Australian Island Resort
  • Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List – Best Australian Resort
  • TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards - Most Romantic Hotel in Australia
  • Quickbeds Annual Survey – Preferred Resort Hotel
  • Australian Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Australian Resort
  • HM Awards - Best Resort in Australia; Best Hotel Restaurant in Australia
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards - Best Resort in the World
2012
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards - Best Resort in the World
  • HM Awards - Best Resort; Best Spa; Best Hotel Chef
  • UK Condé Nast Traveller Gold List – Best for Leisure Facilities
  • Luxury Travel Magazine - Gold List - Best Australian Boutique Property, Villa or Lodge
  • Australian Gourmet Traveller 2012 Traveller Awards - Best Spa; Best Australian Island Resort
  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice List 2012 - Luxury Hotel's in Australia; Luxury Hotel's in the South Pacific; Relaxation/Spa Hotels in Australia; Relaxation/Spa Hotels in the South Pacific
2011
  • HM Awards - Resort of the Year; Australian Lodge of the Year; Day Spa of the Year
  • Australian Gourmet Traveller Awards - Best Australian Resort or Lodge; Best Spa; Runner-up Best Standout Australian Travel Experience
  • UK Condé Nast Traveller Gold List
  • UK Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards – Top 5 ‘overseas leisure hotels’ for Australasia/South Pacific
  • Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List
2010
  • HM Awards - Resort of the Year, Highly Commended, Best Spa - Spa qualia; Highly Commended, Best Five Star – qualia
  • Australian Gourmet Traveller Awards - Best Spa – Spa qualia
2009
  • Australian Gourmet Traveller Awards - Best Resort Accommodation
  • Tourism Whitsunday Awards - Best Luxury Accommodation
  • HM Awards - Hotel of the Year, Resort of the Year
2008
  • UK Condé Nast Traveller Hot List
  • USA Condé Nast Traveler Hot List
  • Travel and Leisure USA ‘IT List’ of the 30 best new hotels around the globe
  • Australian Gourmet Traveller Awards - Best New Accommodation
  • Tourism Whitsunday Awards - Best New Tourism Development

 

 

 

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