Big box hotels are out. Boutique hotels are in.

In one of Sydney`s most exciting dining precincts, we`ve hidden a gem. @spicerspottspoint is graciously housed within three beautiful, conjoined terrace houses on Victoria Street.

Only minutes from some of the best restaurants in Sydney, you`re spoilt for choice with where to eat, and given the proximity to Surrey Hills and the CBD, you`ll be wishing you booked a longer stay just to be able to eat more. Additionally, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery of NSW, and the new Museum of Contemporary Art are all within a brief 20-minute walk from your doorstep.

Add it to the list.

We are still a few weeks away from the stunning display of Jacaranda trees flowering along the east coast, starting in October in QLD and November in NSW. However, with the onset of spring, the vineyards of the Hunter Valley are already experiencing the early stages of budburst, flowers are starting to bloom, and temperatures are gradually increasing.

@spicersguesthouse is a convenient base to experience all the best Hunter Valley has to offer this spring.

Our evergreen paradise in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, @spicerstamarindretreat is the perfect antidote to a busy life. With a hot breakfast delivered by buggy to the front door of your private villa, in-room massage, alfresco hot tubs and bathtubs (yes, we`re making that a thing) and some of the best Asian-inspired cuisine on the coast, we believe you`ll check out feeling unwound, invigorated and reinspired.

Winter dining at its finest: a glimpse into our retreats’ seasonal dishes.

Get ready to feast with your eyes 👀

1) `Scenic Rim mushrooms, shoyu, porcini cream, crispy enoki, fermented mushroom dust.` @homagerestaurant | @spicershiddenvale

2) `Australian red claw yabby, Davidson plum, miso, galangal, yabby floss.` @thepeak.restaurant | @spicerspeaklodge

3) `Oven baked gnocchi, sage, beetroot, sesame.` @restaurantbotanica | @spicers.vineyards.estate

4) `Hazelnut, passionfruit, chocolate.` @amara_rest | @spicerssangomaretreat

5) `Lightly cured salmon, heirloom tomatoes, bonita creme fraiche, sea succulents.` @thelongapron | @spicersclovellyestate

6) `Caramelised pork, roasted chilli jam, peanuts, fruit.` @the_tamarind | @spicerstamarindretreat

7) `Glazed chocolate cake, cherry, nutmeg buttercream.` @thebalfourkitchen | @spicersbalfourhotel

8) `Moreton Bay bugs, basil mafaldine, verjuice butter, tomato, lemon.` @eremorestaurant | @spicersguesthouse

We are delighted to announce that @homagerestaurant at @spicershiddenvale received four prestigious awards at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence: `Restaurant of the Year - SEQ`, `Best Restaurant in a Hotel/Resort - SEQ`, `Best Premium Dining Restaurant -SEQ` and `Best Tourism Restaurant - SEQ`.

A heartfelt congratulations to the incredible team, past and present whose hard work and dedication have been recognised over the past year. We are proud of all of you!

It is just over a week until the #sunshinecoastasianfoodfestival at @spicerstamarindretreat with @the_tamarind, @the_spirithouse and @riceboi_mba as part of @thecuratedplate.

For the first time, we’re holding the event over two exciting days (3 & 4 August). Live music, food stalls, cocktails, beers and champagne will be the vibe on the grounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Whether you decide to have a Sunday sesh or a Saturday tipple, the festival has something for everyone.

Learn more and secure tickets at the link in bio.

Thrilled to share the news that we were recognised on Thursday July 18th winning three prestigious awards at the Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence 2024.

@spicerssangomaretreat (Blue Mountains), scooped two award wins taking out Regional Deluxe Hotel of the Year for the second consecutive year, as well as Restaurant of the Year (Deluxe Hotels) awarded to @amara_rest. @spicersguesthouse (Hunter Valley) won the top award for Outstanding Community Contribution for the extensive work they do in the Hunter Valley community, especially with the fundraising event for @beyondblueofficial last October.

Thank you to Accommodation Australia NSW for the wonderful accolades; our guests for their continued support and colleagues for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all nominees and award winners.