Hamilton Island's qualia tops off 2012 with two more accolades

Luxury Hamilton Island resort qualia has enjoyed a successful year during which it has received a number of awards in 2012, with two additional accolades announced just this week.

On Tuesday evening at the second annual Australian Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, qualia was named the Best Resort in Australia.

The Readers' Choice Awards are the only consumer awards for tourism in Australia, with over 1,000 Australian Traveller magazine readers nominating their all-time favourite travel destinations and experiences throughout the country. This award comes less than two months after qualia was named the Best in the World and Best Resort in the Oceania region in international readers' choice awards, the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.

Situated on the edge of the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the luury resort was also this week named in HotelsCombined's inaugural list of Top 10 Hotels for 2012. With over 350,000 hotels in its global database, HotelsCombined recognises that there is a small handful of properties that continually stand out for their amazing amenities and breathtaking views, leading them to create the inaugural Top 10 Hotels for 2012 list.

qualia General Manager Michael Shah explained "we have had an incredibly successful year at qualia, and it's immensely rewarding for the Oatley family and all our staff to receive these esteemed accolades, particularly those voted personally by our guests. "

A member of Relais & Châteaux and Luxury Lodges of Australia, the multi-award winning resort is set among native Eucalypts on Hamilton Island's sun-drenched northern-most tip, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Whitsunday Islands and tranquil Coral Sea.

qualia's 60 luxurious guest pavilions are an indulgent space to unwind in, with either a sundeck or private infinity edge plunge pool. The resort boasts two exclusive bars and restaurants, a private dining room, two infinity-edged pools, library, fitness centre and Spa qualia, an award-winning retreat unto itself. qualia also hosts several special events for its guests each year, including the popular Australian Ballet's 'Pas de Deux in Paradise' performance under the stars, and the Great Barrier Feast gourmet culinary weekends.

Guests of qualia also have full access to Hamilton Island's Yacht Club and marina, and the world-class 18-hole championship golf course on neighbouring Dent Island, accessible via private helicopter direct from qualia or short boat ride.

In 2012 alone, qualia has been awarded the following accolades: Australian Traveller Readers' Choice Awards: Best Resort in Australia HotelsCombined: Top 10 Hotels for 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards: Best in the World and Best Resort in the Oceania region UK Condé Nast Traveller Gold List - Best for Leisure Facilities WISH Magazine's Travel Top 50 Best Australian Hotel 2012 Hotel Management Awards: Best Resort, Best Spa and Best Hotel Chef Luxury Travel magazine Gold List - Best Australian Boutique Property, Villa or Lodge Australian Gourmet Traveller Magazine - 2012 Travel Awards, Best Spa and Best Australian Island Resort TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice List 2012: Luxury Hotel's in Australia, Luxury Hotel's in the South Pacific, Relaxation/Spa Hotels in Australia and Relaxation/Spa Hotels in the South Pacific

For bookings or information go to www.qualia.com.au

18th October 2012 - HAMILTON ISLAND’S QUALIA LUXURY RESORT NAMED BEST IN THE WORLD