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Are you thinking about coming to Brisbane for some R and R? Whether you’re considering attending an event or having a relaxing time at Brisbane’s Southbank, know that you’re not alone. As a provider of accommodation in Brisbane, I happen to know that every year; there are millions of travellers who choose Brisbane as their holiday destination.

If you’re wondering why, let me tell you… Brisbane is a major entry and exit point tourists and travellers exploring the state of Queensland. Based on a report released by Tourism and Events Queensland, two in five international visitors and one in five domestic visitors arrive in Queensland via Brisbane. About 33% of these require accommodation in Brisbane as they choose to stay the night. This gives them just enough time to check out some of the most iconic tourist attractions Brisbane has to offer; Kangaroo Cliffs, Brisbane’s Southbank, Brisbane CBD, and more.

CBD Aerial, Brisbane, QLD (Source: Tourism Australia)

Between the year 2000 and 2010, the number of nights that international visitors spent in Brisbane almost doubled. However, the same cannot be said for domestic travellers as the number of nights they spent here declined.

Aside from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are also popular stops and are often the end destination for many tourists arriving via Brisbane.

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Reasons why tourists come to Brisbane

According to the report, the main reason why domestic and international travellers visit Brisbane is for holiday or for much needed R and R. Brisbane is one of the most relaxing places that you can find in Australia and it offers everything that you’ll ever need to recharge your tired mind and body. There’s Southbank; a premiere lifestyle and cultural destination, Brisbane CBD; which offers some of the finest restaurants and best shopping in Queensland and Kangaroo Point, which is perfect for nature lovers as you can try abseiling, relax and have picnic with your family and friends in one of its many parks or even climb the iconic Story Bridge! It is also where you’ll find Bridgewater Terraces, nestled in the banks of the Brisbane River!

Besides the destinations that Brisbane has to offer tourist, Brisbane also hosts several annual events that you should defiantly attend if they’re on while your visit. These include Brisbane International Tennis Tournament, Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival, The EKKA Brisbane Show, Riverfire Festival of Brisbane, and of course we’d love you to barrack for one of our local sporting teams; Brisbane Heat, Brisbane Roar and Brisbane Broncos!

Second to a holiday & R and R, visitors come to Brisbane to visit friends and family members. According to the report, 37% of international visitors and 47% of domestic visitors stop in Brisbane to visit their loved ones. This provides an explanation as to why the number of nights spent in different accommodation has declined. According to the survey, most travellers who were here to visit their friends and family stay with their loved ones throughout their visit to Brisbane.

The final reason why visitors come to Brisbane is for work or for study. A good number of travellers stayed in the region so they can further their studies or to gain employment. These visitors typically spend a minimum of six months in Brisbane, and often seek short-term-accommodation in Brisbane.

Types of accommodation that travellers use

If you’re in the process of deciding on the best accommodation in Brisbane, it might help for you to know the most common choices of those people who have been here before. According to the study, 74% of domestic tourists and 47% of international tourists choose to stay with their friends and family members living in Brisbane. This is a great option because not only you get to save but you’ll also be able to spend more time with your loved ones. Meanwhile 29% per cent chose camping while 13% stayed in a hotel, motel or resort. Others chose to stay in a rental accommodation while 1% stayed in backpackers’ inn.

If you’re considering staying in hotel, motel, or resort, I recommend that you choose Bridgewater Terraces for your choice of accommodation in Brisbane. We offer spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments in Kangaroo Point, which is just one kilometre away from Brisbane CBD. Our apartments are high quality and come with fully equipped kitchen, laundry services, relaxing river view, and spacious living areas. On top of that, they are also very affordable. You can book a self-contained one-bedroom apartment for as low as $140 per night. This particular apartment is big enough to sleep up to 3 guests.

Conclusion:

There are millions of people from Australia and from across the globe who make Brisbane their holiday destination year after year. If you’re thinking of doing the same, make sure that you book your accommodation in Brisbane through us here at Bridgewater Terraces. That is if you want to stay in an apartment that features great location and amazing amenities but doesn’t come with a hefty tag price. For more information about rates, our location, etc. please head over to our main page. You can also book any of our apartments online or by calling +61 7 3435 5216. We’ll be more than happy to assist you.

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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.

Thinking about visiting Brisbane? You’re not the only one!

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