As we look to venture to new and exciting destinations in 2025, we're also going to need new and exciting places to stay.

Aussies are keen to travel more than ever this year and there are plenty of new properties both here at home in Australia and around the world opening their doors to guests this year.

Here are some of the most exciting hotel openings to come in 2025...

Wilderluxe Lake Keepit is a new luxury glamping retreat, opening in NSW's 'Big Sky Country' over the Easter long weekend.

This exclusive retreat is nestled above Lake Keepit, surrounded by the Great Dividing Range and rolling countryside to offer a quintessentially Australian escape.

Situated between Tamworth and Gunnedah, the property is a five-hour drive from Sydney, with direct flights to Tamworth from Sydney and Brisbane.

There are only eight luxuriously-appointed Star Tents and a shared Gilay Lounge for guest social and dining experiences, each perched high above the lake providing a spectacular panoramic view.

Designed for year-round comfort, each is fully insulated and features a skylight above the bed, perfect for cosy evening stargazing.

There are multiple outdoor balconies off each of the Star Tents, with an outdoor bath on the lake-view deck

Wilderluxe is a new initiative from Reflections Holidays, with further destinations planned over the next two years in Lennox Head, Eden, Brunswick Heads, and Lake Glenbawn.

Nestled along the shores of Tangalle, Sri Lanka, coastal retreat Uga Prāva is set to open in May.

The resort, which is located on 2.5 acres of lush gardens about 215km from Bandaranaike International Airport, offers only seven ocean-facing suites, an infinity pool and access to a private beach.

The suites also offer ocean views, minimalist design and private balconies with Jacuzzis.

Guests can partake in activities such as private yoga, guided pottery-making, surfing, kayaking and cycling through local fishing villages.

The dining experience at Prāva offers a menu that emphasises fresh, local ingredients and dishes that take inspiration from the vibrant ecosystem of coral reefs while highlighting traditional Sri Lankan flavours.

One&Only has announced it is set to open its first resort in the United States on November 18, 2025 - One&Only Moonlight Basin

Set in Montana's most desirable destination, Big Sky, the 190-acre year-round resort is located in a vast and treasured mountain range landscape, with access to pristine ski slopes and adjacent to the greater Yellowstone National Park and ecosystem.

Guests can expect forest-to-plate dining, a hidden moonshine whiskey shack in the woods, revitalising wellness, atmospheric fireplaces in each room, and uninterrupted mountain views.

One&Only Moonlight Basin will be home to 73 guest rooms and suites in the main lodge, as well as 19 guest cabins and an exclusive residential community of Private Homes nestled across the secluded grounds.

Following its highly successful debut in 2024, One&Only Kéa Island is set to open for its second season on 11 April 2025, unveiling an exclusive selection of new villas.

The new selection of villas, the new Family Bay View Villa and Four-Bedroom Grand Seafront Villa, are designed for larger groups, families, or those seeking enhanced space and privacy.

Set on a dramatic 65-acre coastal estate One&Only Kéa Island is designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape while reflecting the timeless elegance of traditional Cycladic architecture.

Nestled in the Aegean, Kéa Island remains one of Greece's best-kept secrets - just a 45-minute speedboat journey from Athens, making it an idyllic destination for an extended retreat.

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab resort has officially opened its doors in Dubai to travellers and UAE residents.

The striking design was inspired by a futuristic superyacht, with the ultra-luxurious resort adding 386 rooms and suites to the city's hospitality sector, 82 serviced residences and an 82-berth superyacht marina.

Inside, interiors are bathed in warm golden hour tones, brought to life with marble accents, natural timber, custom-crafted silk rugs, hand-blown crystal lighting, and plush textured fabrics.

Panoramic windows frame views of the Arabian Gulf, lush landscapes, and the iconic Burj Al Arab, while four sparkling outdoor pools provide great options for leisure.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the highly-anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country's first all-villa resort.

Set within 100,000 square metres of lush tropical greenery on Sentosa Island, this exceptional resort, created in collaboration with the Royal Group, thoughtfully blends natural beauty with impeccable hospitality, building on the rich legacy of the storied Raffles brand, which was founded in Singapore in 1887.

Just a 15-minute drive from the city's Central Business District, the resort is perched on a hilltop surrounded by the lush greenery of Sentosa Island, Asia's first Global Sustainable Tourism Council-certified island destination.

Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, Raffles Sentosa Singapore features 62 villas, each with a private pool and outdoor terrace, ranging from a one-bedroom 211 square metre villa to the four-bedroom 650 square metre Royal Villa.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts, luxury brand of Minor Hotels, unveils its first property in India – Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur.

This property offers a window into a bygone era when some of India's oldest dynasties – known as proud warriors and patrons of the arts – ruled Rajasthan.

The architects drew from a classical Rajasthani ancestral palace, blending this sense of royal heritage with modern elegance.

Overlooking the inner courtyard or the city, 150 rooms and suites connect guests to India's past through hand-crafted details such as intricate tikri glasswork, hand-carved woodwork and golden leafing.

Rich textiles in neutrals add heritage charm to Premier and Deluxe Rooms, while Deluxe Family Rooms ensure comfortable multi-generational stays that blend modern conveniences and old-world opulence.

The Regent Brand marks has returned to Indonesia with the first-phase opening of Regent Bali Canggu, an ultra-luxurious beachfront resort set on Bali's coveted southwestern coast.

Designed as an all-suites and villas escape, Regent Bali Canggu will also feature the world's first Regent Spa.

The property will also be home to a collection of five dining venues led by renowned chefs, and expansive private suites and villas with infinity pools and bespoke amenities – all designed to blend Balinese heritage with contemporary luxury.

Guests will also have access to the exclusive Regent Club as well as nine pools on site.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park is officially welcoming its first guests to a newly rebranded, upgraded and modern experience in Sydney's northwest.

Formerly Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney North-Ryde, the transition to the Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park has redefined the guest experience, with its quality accommodation, contemporary amenities and Modern Australian dining at the on-site restaurant, Bistro.

The first phase of its upgrade has brought a light design refresh to its public spaces, along with updates to its culinary offering, and rooms. A refurbishment of the lobby and rooms is coming later this year.

Located just minutes from the new Metro line, the hotel offers easy access to Sydney's business hubs, Olympic Park, and Lane Cove National Park.

The Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas, opened its doors in January, offering guests a blend of small-town charm and modern luxury in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

The property also has a stunning resort-style pool with private cabanas, a poolside bar, and dining service.