Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Casabella Apartment

    Brisbane

    The understorey of this fuchsia-coloured house at the quiet end of Paddo’s main drag has been converted into a very comfortable self-contained unit. It's…

  • Wisteria Cottage

    Brisbane & Around

    In a large paddock with grazing cattle, this place offers three simple, tasteful and private timber cottages: one two-bedroom and two one-bedroom cottages…

  • Peppers Gallery Hotel

    Canberra

    Located in the trendy New Acton precinct, Peppers Gallery has a sheen of cosmopolitan sophistication. Various types of rooms, suites and apartments, all…

  • BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park

    South Coast NSW

    Parents of fidgety kids have all their prayers answered at this well-maintained spot by the inlet. There's a big pool (and a little one for toddlers), a…

  • SAGE Hotel Wollongong

    South Coast NSW

    Neat and contemporary rooms at SAGE come with quality beds, fridges and coffee machines, and they feel airy and bright (with splashes of the hotel chain's…

  • Sea Dragon Lodge

    Kangaroo Island

    This beautiful three-bedroom timber lodge near Cape Willoughby is a high-end paradise, with polished timber floors, lofty ceilings, a mod kitchen and a…

  • ibis Styles Hobart Hotel

    Hobart

    A major new hotel being built in Hobart has been a rare event in recent decades, but this is the first of several the city council has approved. The vibe…

  • Bloomfield Beach Camp

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This super relaxed camping ground just north of Ayton village is a great budget overnighter and there are also cabins, raised safari tents and a self…

  • Wake Up! Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    This fabulous, well-managed hostel-resort opposite Belongil Beach is a terrific and affordable alternative to staying in central Byron. Attractive dorms…

  • Pinnacles Edge Resort

    West Coast Australia

    Top of the Cervantes accommodation tree, this two-storey complex of limestone-coloured apartments revolves around a sparkling central swimming pool,…

  • Bondi Beachouse YHA

    Sydney

    Perched on a hillside between Bondi and Tamarama Beaches, this 95-bed art deco hostel has fan-cooled dorms that sleep four to eight and come with bright…

  • Peregian Court Resort

    Sunshine Coast

    It's just a minute's walk to the beach from these airy, resort-style apartments. Each is uniquely furnished, meaning that some look more contemporary than…

  • Maleny Tropical Retreat

    Sunshine Coast

    Set on 85 acres of rainforest and pasture, this leafy, Balinese-themed retreat offers several slumber options: comfortable B&B rooms with two-person spas;…

  • Kirketon Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    You might feel like you’re in a David Lynch movie as you wander the red-lit mirrored corridors at this stylish spot. Four grades of rooms start small and…

  • Backpackers by the Bay

    Airlie Beach

    A 10-minute walk from Airlie's centre, this well-situated hostel will suit those who like to be sociable without engaging in crush-your-beer-can-against…

  • Bribie Island National Park Camping

    Sunshine Coast

    On the island's west coast, Poverty Creek is a large, grassy campground; facilities include toilets, a waste disposal facility and cold showers. Just…

  • Coral Beach Noosa Resort

    Noosa

    A good-value option, these double-storey apartments are individually furnished and feature their own kitchen, laundry facilities and patch of grass, plus…

  • Seahaven

    Great Ocean Road

    Overlooking Painkalac Creek and the Aireys lighthouse, this wonderful self-contained bungalow offers great value. Enjoy the views from your balcony, where…

  • Stranraer Homestead

    Kangaroo Island

    Lost in the parched dune county south of Cygnet River, difficult-to-pronounce Stranraer is a plush, four-suite B&B in a meticulously restored 1920 stone…

  • McLean Beach Holiday Park

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Friendly staff and a great position adjacent to McLean Beach make this holiday park an excellent choice. Try for the glamping tents or one of the modern…

  • Quality Hotel Lakeside

    Victoria

    From dated 1970s motel to swish three-story hotel, the Lakeside has undergone a dramatic redevelopment. In a prime location across from Lake Weeroona, it…

  • Royal Hotel

    Victoria

    Classified by the National Trust, Royal Hotel (c 1857) offers authentic old-world accommodation in a range of rooms, most with bay views from the balcony…

  • Base Brisbane Uptown

    Brisbane

    This purpose-built hostel near Roma St station flaunts its youth with mod interiors, decent facilities and overall cleanliness. Dorms range from four to…

  • Kuranda Rainforest Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This well-tended park lives up to its name, with grassy campsites enveloped in rainforest. Basic but cosy budget rooms open onto a tin-roofed timber deck,…

  • Hotel Laguna

    Noosa

    Neatly wedged between the river and Hastings St, Hotel Laguna consists of self-contained apartments and smaller studios. While all are privately owned and…

  • Monaco

    Sunshine Coast

    Modern, good-sized apartments one block from Bulcock Beach. They're individually owned, so styles vary; the more expensive apartments offer full water…

  • Tribe Hotel

    Perth

    Join the tribe of fans who list Tribe as their fave Perth hotel, a stylin' multistorey addition to the accommodation offerings around Kings Park, barely…

  • Sarayi

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    White, bright and perfectly located among a grove of melaleucas across from the beach, Sarayi is a wonderful, affordable choice for couples, families and…

  • Novotel Newcastle Beach

    Newcastle

    Ideally situated for Newcastle Beach, this breezy hotel seamlessly checks out the business guests on Friday morning and welcomes families that afternoon…

  • Wine Farm

    Victoria

    Set on a 15-acre family-run boutique winery, this three-bedroom self-contained weatherboard cottage is excellent value for couples and groups. It's a must…

  • Molly's Run

    Kangaroo Island

    On a hillside above Smith Bay on the North Coast Rd, an easy 22km west of Kingscote, terracotta-tiled, white-stuccoed Molly's Run looks like it could have…

  • Deloraine Hotel

    Tasmania

    It's unusual to find a Tasmanian pub with accommodation this good. The 16 upstairs rooms in this 1848 building have been decorated to retain their…

  • BW Charles Sturt Motor Inn

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Furnished to a high standard, this robust and professional full-service motel has a range of room types, including suites and apartments, making it a good…

  • Lake Placid Tourist Park

    Cairns

    A mere 15-minute drive from the city centre, but far enough away to revel in rainforesty repose, this delightful spot overlooks the aptly named Lake…

  • Woodbridge Hill Hideaway

    The Southeast

    These flash self-contained cabins pitch themselves towards the 'seduction and indulgence' sector (a little too heavily, perhaps). But they really are…

  • Hotel Claremont

    Melbourne

    In an 1886 heritage building, Claremont offers good value on an exclusive strip. Popular with travelling student groups, it's not exactly a party…

  • Lobster Lodge

    West Coast Australia

    Refurbished in early 2019 and managed by the same folks who run the Lobster Shack, this unhurried hostel behind the dunes near Thirsty Point has a…

  • Sebel Mandurah

    West Coast Australia

    The second-biggest thing in Mandurah (after Peel Inlet) is the towering white Sebel, a classy complex of hotel rooms right on the boardwalk overlooking…

  • Discovery Holiday Parks Cradle Mountain

    Cradle Country & The West

    Bush camping at its best, with options aplenty. Campsites are well spaced; single-sex dorms sleep four; basic cabins include kitchens and small bathrooms;…

  • Manor House

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This time-tripping 1850s mansion, complete with extravagant chandeliers, moulded ceilings, Victorian tiling and fountains tinkling in the garden, was once…

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