Review: The Sebel Brisbane Margate Beach, Brisbane - SilverKris

"Perched on the Moreton Bay peninsula, this oceanfront hotel offers guestrooms with private balconies for stunning views at any hour and the chance to spot breaching whales in winter and early spring (July–October). Rooms — including the Junior Suite — blend classic and contemporary touches, from plush Italian leather lounge seating by Wendelbo Interiors and nostalgic black-and-white 1920s images sourced from local heritage records to industrial-style steel-grey-and-gold furnishings. Guests can borrow bicycles for complimentary exploration along the full length of the peninsula (from Woody Point to Scarborough), relax on one of the area’s few rooftop terraces that feature a fully stocked bar, landscaped gardens, an outdoor pool and private nooks ideal for sunset cocktails. The on-site nautical-themed restaurant occupies a timber wraparound deck with unobstructed Moreton Bay views and serves Modern Australian dishes spotlighting local produce; standout items include a pork belly sharing plate, a grilled wagyu cheeseburger and salt-and-pepper calamari." - Bree Caggiati