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Voco Hotel: Family Break or Girls Weekend? You Decide!

Families Magazine – Editor,  Janine and her sister stayed as guests for one night at voco Brisbane City Centre (an IHG hotel) in June 2024 to experience their ‘Ultimate Girls Package’. As always, the views in this review are our own and are an honest reflection of our stay.

One of the wonderful perks of my job is to check out some of the excellent family friendly activities and venues around our beautiful city. And sometimes I get to go to hotels and enjoy a mini break away from my family. And that, my friends is a wonderful gift! Over the weekend my sister and I enjoyed a night at voco Brisbane City Centre. With large rooms, an onsite restaurant serving breakfast and dinner as well as in-room dining, I need to share our experience of this Brisbane hotel and tell you everything you need to know!

Want to have a mini-break away from the kids? Check this out!

Where is voco Brisbane City Centre?

Located at North Quay, the hotel is directly across the Brisbane River from the Queensland Museum, GOMA and the State Library. From our window we could also see QPAC and the Brisbane Wheel.

You are literally in the city centre

What is the hotel like?

In addition to its perfect location, the hotel is beautifully appointed to make your stay exceptionally comfortable.

Reception

Even though the hotel is located on the busy North Quay, there is a driveway that you can pull into and park before you enter the reception. The staff were welcoming and efficient. After we told them our names and they saw we had booked the Ultimate Girls Getaway package, they showered us with the list of inclusions. More about that later!

Rooms

There are a few different rooms to choose from standard rooms to premium rooms to 1 bedroom suites. Which ever room you choose, trust me when I say… book the room with the river view!

Dining options

Y’all know how much I love my food (and if you don’t know, check out our buffet breakfasts in Brisbane article) and I am happy to report that Zuma Restaurant didn’t disappoint! Check out my buffet walk-through video below:

Swimming pool

Pool at voco hotel Brisbane

Seeing as we stayed in June, it was too cold for us to swim on this visit. But look – it’s gorgeous! Perhaps I will have to go back and try it in the warmer weather!

Gym

Full disclosure: We only popped in here to take the photo – there were far too many cocktails to drink this weekend! 😉

So… I know what you are really here for… to find out more about the Ultimate Girls Getaway package. #amiright?

Ultimate Girls Getaway Package

Check out my Instagram post here. I show you the view from our room and the room my sister and I had.

What’s included in the package?

The voco hotel explains it perfectly on their website:

  • Cheers to Arrival  Your stay begins with two enticing cocktails on arrival, setting the tone for a remarkable stay.
  • Elevate Your Experience with Mini High Tea  Immerse yourselves in an mini in-room High Tea experience.
  • Toast to Togetherness with Prosecco  Celebrate your friendship with a bottle of exquisite Prosecco, raising a glass to unforgettable moments.
  • Rise and Shine with Breakfast for Two  Mornings are brighter with a sumptuous breakfast spread, fueling your Brisbane adventures.
  • Self-Care Giveaway Kit  Discover thoughtful amenities, vouchers and giveaways from local Brisbane retailers including Studio 99Epic Hair Designs and Brazilian Beauty (worth over $350)

But that’s not all. With every Ultimate Girls Getaway package booked, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Small Steps 4 Hannah charity. This remarkable organization is dedicated to creating awareness about domestic violence and supporting victims on their journey to safety and healing. To learn more about the incredible work they do, visit Small Steps 4 Hannah.

You can book your girls getaway here.

But wait, there’s more!

Kids eat free this winter

If you are thinking that this is a great hotel (it is) and you would like to book a stay for your whole family (you should!), then you might be happy to know that kids eat free at the hotel this winter!

Here’s what you need to know:

Children under 12 will receive a kid’s welcome pack on arrival and enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your entire stay, with every adult main meal purchase.

The hotel also has a dedicated kids’ zone called ‘The Nest’ with activities that will make your Brisbane getaway unforgettable, including popcorn movie nights, epic table tennis showdowns, and action-packed arcade games the whole family will love.

You can book this stay with the kids here.

Brisbane attractions near voco hotel, Brisbane City Centre

This hotel is ideally located near the following Brisbane attractions suitable for families:

South Bank

We’ve written a detailed article about 20 fun things to do in South Bank with kids here.

Brisbane City

Book your stay at voco now!

So, what are you waiting for? Time to book a girls getaway or a family staycay at voco hotel. You won’t regret it!

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

3 thoughts on “Voco Hotel: Family Break or Girls Weekend? You Decide!”

  1. The Ultimate Girls Getaway Package looks and sounds amazing and I love that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Small Steps 4 Hannah charity.

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