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8 hotels near The Gabba to get to the game on time

Make your trips to and from The Gabba a breeze by checking in to one of these nearby hotels.

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If you have tickets to a big gig at Brisbane’s famed cricket ground, The Gabba, and you know you’ll be back late, booking a room nearby for the night is a good idea.

By staying close to the venue, not only will you get to there in record time, you’ll also avoid over-crammed buses on your way home.

These hotels can save you from being squished:

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1. Quest Woolloongabba

Spread across eight levels, these serviced apartments offer all the comforts of home, such as a kitchen and laundry facilities, together with reception and room service.

At Quest Woolloongabba, you can choose from a studio to three-bedroom apartment to suit your style or party size.

  • Star rating: Not rated
  • Driving time to The Gabba: 3 minutes
  • Features: Meeting rooms, coffee bar, rooftop terrace and babysitting service
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2. The Point Brisbane Hotel

Located on Brisbane's famous Kangaroo Point, this luxury hotel towers high above the street to offer pristine views of Brisbane River and Brisbane CBD.

Before you head to The Gabba, we suggest you check in and order from the pillow menu for at divine place to rest your head on your return.

  • Star rating: 5 stars
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 6 minutes
  • Features: 24-hour room service, gym, outdoor heated pool, CBD shuttle service on weekdays, free on-site parking and complimentary Foxtel
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3. The Sebel South Brisbane

Enjoy an apartment-style room with hotel-like service when you stay at The Sebel South Brisbane.

Many of the apartments offer panoramic views of the city, so we recommend you request a room with a view as soon as you make your booking.

  • Star rating: 4 stars
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 4 minutes
  • Features: Fitness centre, swimming pool, parking for a fee and Wi-Fi
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4. Diana Plaza Hotel

The morning after the big game, enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Diana Plaza breakfast room. Or have it delivered to your room if you want to stay in your PJs.

If you have time, try out the hotel's unique Turkish steam bath, for an some extra luxury before you head home.

  • Star rating: 4-stars
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 4 minutes
  • Features: Day spa, sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, fitness centre and child-minding services
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5. Central Hillcrest Apartments

Designed to resemble a wave, Central Hillcrest Apartments offer sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from many of its rooms.

The complex is ideal for larger parties as it has standard as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments, which can accommodate up to five people.

  • Star rating: 4 stars
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 7 minutes
  • Features: Golf course, sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, Wi-Fi and tennis court access
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6. Gabba Central Apartments

These serviced apartments are about as close to The Gabba as you can get if you're looking for an overnight stay.

They are located directly across from the venue and it will take you just a couple minutes get there on foot. You can't do much better than that.

  • Star rating: 4 stars
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 2 minutes
  • Features: Hair salon, tour desk, BBQ area, underground car parking, cinema, gym, rooftop and indoor pools and sauna
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7. Eastwood Apartments

Choose these apartments for a trendy stay in the heart of Woolloongabba. It offers colourful and modern rooms in a boutique setting.

After you check-in, head to the rooftop to enjoy the terrace, jet pool spa and outdoor cinema, which comes complete with bean bags!

  • Star rating: Not rated
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 4 minutes
  • Features: On-site cafe, rooftop terrace, Wi-Fi, complimentary undercover parking, 24-hour reception and Foxtel in every room
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8. Quay West Suites Brisbane

If you're willing to head a little further away from The Gabba, or are looking for a 5-star luxury abode, consider staying at the Quay West Suites.

Set on the fringes of the City Botanic Gardens, the hotel has beautiful views of the city on one side and the gardens and Brisbane River on the other.

  • Star rating: 5 stars
  • Driving distance to The Gabba: 8 minutes
  • Features: Outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, express check-in and on-site restaurant
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