Awards
Award-Winning Romantic Rainforest Retreat
Internationally recognised luxury accommodation in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice — #1 Romantic Hotel in the World 2021
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While awards are never the reason we do what we do, we are incredibly honoured to have been recognised by the tourism industry and by our guests.
For us, these awards represent thousands of meaningful moments shared at Narrows Escape — anniversaries, proposals, honeymoons, quiet weekends away and couples reconnecting amongst the rainforest.
#1 Romantic Hotel in the World
For a small family-owned retreat in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, this recognition was deeply humbling. It reflected the beautiful stories our guests have shared and the care our team puts into every stay.
Our Recognition Journey
International Awards
2021 — Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, #1 Romantic Hotel in the World
2022 – 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, Best of the Best Winner
National Awards
2021 -Australian Tourism Awards — Gold
2023 — Australian Tourism Awards — Silver
Queensland Tourism Awards
2021 Gold — Hosted Accommodation
2022 Silver — Hosted Accommodation
2023 Gold — Hosted Accommodation
2025 Gold — Hosted Accommodation
Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Hall of Fame Inductee
Gold Winner — Three consecutive years 2021- 2023
More Than Beautiful Villas
These awards recognise our commitment to personalised hosted hospitality, romantic experience design, sustainability, wellness, local collaboration and creating meaningful stays for couples seeking time to reconnect.
Narrows Escape is proudly Eco Certified and Respecting Our Culture Certified.
Come and Experience It for Yourself
Every recognition we receive ultimately belongs to the guests who choose to spend life’s important moments with us.
We would be honoured to welcome you to our little slice of rainforest paradise.
