Take Your Next Workcation with Pullman

Historically, we have kept work and play somewhat separate.

Although they’ve always been around, "workcations" (work + vacation) are a trending idea owing to the ease with which we can now work anywhere, normalising blended business and pleasure.

But if you are still on the fence about mixing work and play, don’t worry! We’ve created this article to enable self-improvement for the time-poor entrepreneur, courtesy of Pullman.

Featuring 127 rooms each with spa bath and garden balcony for the best mountain and water views in Cairns, the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino allows you to work in luxury all the while setting your own boundaries for fun following your working day. Close your laptop or switch off your phone after that last email and make the ultimate use of the indulgent atmosphere.

From live music at the casino for a fun evening and smart interactions, you can have the best of business and leisure. Plus the location is handy, only 10 minutes from Cairns Airport so you can enjoy short travel time when on a tight schedule.

If you are looking to host a business event on the premises, there are also extensive conference facilities including 12 versatile meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 800 delegates.

When it comes time for leisure, you can enjoy: 

• Fitness Centre: combat any stress with a run on the treadmill.
• Sports Arena Bar: With Queensland’s largest indoor LED screen, head here for a true sports bar experience.
• Flinders Bar and Grill: order a light meal and beverages in a relaxed bistro-style venue after a busy day.

This five-star hotel is located on the southern end of the beach in beautiful Palm Cove and features luxurious apartments to make your work feel like play. Unlock your potential with a clear focus all the while being inspired by the soothing atmosphere of Palm Cove.

Working from a boutique resort village means you can work freely where you like. Perhaps by one of the three spectacular swimming pools, allowing you the relaxation you deserve to complement your hustle.

To break the daily routine, explore the reef by snorkelling or scuba diving, via boat or from above in a helicopter. Nothing beats working in comfort and Palm Cove offers dining and drinks that were made for workcations: 

• Lagoon Bar: combine your breakfast and lunch for a hearty brunch at the bar.
• Temple of Tastes Restaurant: enjoy a variety of seafood options and tropical desserts like caramelised sous vide mareeba pineapple.

Combining comfort and convenience, Pullman Cairns International offers rooms invigorated with art and design that promise to inspire creativity.

With room service, be it a last-minute coffee order or a simple snack when the 3pm slump kicks in, working from a hotel comes with the best options to help the hussle – especially when you don’t have time to venture out.

With state-of-the-art function venues from ballrooms to boardrooms it’s also a great location to host your next corporate event. With its proximity to the fleet terminal, Cairns International is great for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, a natural wonder of the world you cannot afford to miss.

Other attractions to try in your downtime also include: 

• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Paronella Park
• Kuranda Village

Sails in the Desert - a member of Pullman hotels is one of the very few locations in Australia where you can combine your work with a natural wonder of the world right on your doorstep.

Keep your steps up with a day-hike of the Kings Canyon to combat the stress of daily business, or book a dinner at the unmissable Field of Lights after business hours.

The natural beauty of the Northern Territory is the perfect escape from the grind of the city both outdoors and in, with a pool, spa and deluxe rooms and suites that include balconies overlooking the garden for when you need head space.

If that wasn’t enough to keep you motivated to hit your work goals, you could also enjoy:

• Ilkari Restaurant: power lunch in between your meetings
• Walpa Lobby Bar: perhaps an iced coffee to pep up your day
• Pira Pool Bar: dive in as you wait for that email reply

The Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa is a bleisure treat. As a busy entrepreneur, bitesize solutions like HIIT classes and Blinklist are a dream, but why not go tropical?

Cafés don’t have the possibility of an afternoon nap in a comfy hotel bed and Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa has a private waterfront setting on nearly 10 acres of tropical greenery.

With state-of-the-art outdoor conference facilities, you can experience a setting like no other, with beautiful boardwalks amongst the bushes and terraces by the pool.

When it's time to recharge, there is no shortage of options including:

• ALUCO Restaurant and Bar: the all-day dining menu will keep you powered up for the day. The deconstructed tiramisu is a rewarding option for hitting those targets! 
• Vie Spa facilities: indulge in Earth & Ocean treatments or a perhaps a soothing facial
• Sunrise yoga on the beach, wine tastings and more

Located in the heart of Brisbane city, Pullman King George Square promises to provide luxury in style with impeccable guest rooms.

Just imagine working in the late afternoon whilst the sun sets across the city skyline. Desk space in your hotel room is one of the many options for you to get comfortable whilst getting on top of your work.

With WIFI available throughout the hotel premises, you can make the entire hotel your work playground – be it the lobby or your room balcony (book a Pullman Balcony Guest Room for balcony access) to get fresh air and feel inspired, by the pool, or when you're ready to get a little creative in the evening with a refreshing drink.

If you have conferences on your itinerary, there are spectacular meeting rooms, boardrooms and cutting-edge ballrooms available and a dedicated team to help meet your needs.

To help you unwind, you can also enjoy the:

• Fitness centre
• Spa and pool
• Goldfinch restaurant and Street Café: this Mediterranean spot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options and their wine list is a great treat after a hard days work.
• Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar: a sun-downer drink on a rooftop is always a great opportunity to relax while you enjoy the view

Nestled between the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean and Tuggerah Lake, Pullman Magenta Shores Resort offers beachfront villas with the perfect setting for business and leisure.

Claim the resort lifestyle and experience how rewarding business can be - fun and productive.

Stress can quickly catch you when you're travelling and need to make fast-paced decisions for your business. This is when resort perks like a spa experience or access to a fully equipped fitness centre can help you combat those emotions.

Are you simply looking for some downtime after a big conference or meeting? Recharge, you can enjoy: 

• Fitness centre
• Spa and pool
• Barretts Restaurant: with high-quality seasonal and local produce, leave healthy meal-prepping to the Chef.
• Lagoon Bar: a bar by the pool offers the perfect excuse to have a refreshing cocktail after crunching hard numbers - go on, you've earned it!

Located in the magnificent Margaret River wine region, Pullman Bunker Bay Margaret River Resort is right on the edge of crystal-clear waters that are the perfect inspiration for your work.

Tap into the option of working with a view. Right outside your door, you will be treated to some of the most beautiful sights, including those of Bunker Bay, from the beach to the luscious and vibrant bushland. Relax, recharge and regroup with:

• Day spa suites: follow a meeting with an extensive spa treatment menu which includes massages, facials, hand, foot, and body treatments.
• Other Side of the Moon Restaurant: start the day strong with a luxurious breakfast overlooking Bunker Bay and the Indian Ocean on the terrace.

Located in the heart of the city’s business, dining, sports and cultural precincts, Pullman Melbourne on the Park was designed for creative thinkers.

Finish a hard day’s work and still only be a short walk away from major sporting venues such as the MCG and Rod Laver Arena to cheer on your favourite sporting codes. Who said being an entrepreneur means you can’t be connected to your passion?

With elegant guest rooms and incredible bathrooms, you may wish to simply enjoy the space and order your favourite room service menu item. Other facilities perfect to unwind include:

• Rain shower: get comfy in robe and slippers afterwards (essential room service attire)
• Outdoor swimming pool and sauna

Get down to business and then get away from it all at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park. Thanks to its incredible location, energise your body with a great pre or post-workout at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Imagine waking up to breakfast in bed while you’re catching up on world news, or sipping on a coffee in the café capital of the world.

If you so wish, you can also host your colleagues in the Conference & Events Centre, making it the perfect base for business and pleasure next time you are in Melbourne. Time to unwind and recharge? You can enjoy: 

• Mortimer's Lounge: a casual evening with gin-cocktails can be a great start to the night, after all it's important to take a break from your screen.
• Heated pool: de-stress with a lap or 2.
• Sauna and hot tub: perfect to relieve any tension.
• Windows Restaurant Melbourne: cue fine food and wine for a relaxing evening after a long day, without having to venture into the bustling city centre.

Only a short walk away from the lakefront, this Rotorua hotel is surrounded by beautiful scenery and the city’s most iconic attractions. It allows for 'work hard and play harder' at its best – Rotorua becomes your playground for productivity and exploration.

Enjoy the benefits of working from this hotel: work away from home with spacious rooms with views of the lake or the city skyline, ample desk space to spread out, in-room coffee and tea-making facilities and more.

It wouldn’t be a workcation without the chance to unwind and this hotel allows you to enjoy:

• Barrel & Co. Bar and Grill: with a focus on farm-to-table ‘eatertainment’.
• Close proximity to hot springs and geysers (hello relaxing mud bath).