Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Orchid Guest House

    Townsville

    In a quiet hillside location within walking distance of town, this old suburban inner-city home is now wonderfully kept in that quaint Queensland fashion,…

  • Huon Campground

    Cradle Country & The West

    Hidden in tall rainforest near Scotts Peak Dam – with the mossiest toilet entrance you'll ever see – this free campground in a bend of the Huon River has…

  • Fisherman's Wife

    The Southeast

    Any closer to the water and this little old roadside cottage would be a boat. Encircled by lush lawns, it's a classic deep-south holiday shack with a wood…

  • Bellevue on the Lakes

    Victoria

    Right in the heart of the Esplanade, Bellevue is the plushest option along the main drag, with neatly furnished earth-toned rooms, most with water views…

  • The Sebel Launceston

    Launceston

    As far as Launceston hotels go, the reliable Sebel is a big 'un (five storeys and half a city block) – plenty of space for suites and two-bedroom…

  • Seashells Scarborough Beach

    Perth

    Seashells is a local WA chain with a few other properties around the state, but Scarborough is their flagship, with two pools and nothing between you and…

  • Freycinet Rentals

    The East Coast

    Your hub for renting (mostly older-style) holiday houses and beach ‘shacks’ in and around Coles Bay. Prices swing wildly between summer and winter, and…

  • Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park

    Southern WA

    Ideally located for nautical pursuits, this caravan park sits along Wilson Inlet beside the boat ramp. Some of the units are properly flash, although they…

  • Quest Savoy

    Hobart

    In a noble converted sandstone bank, the savvy Savoy offers 32 mod rooms and apartments – all with kitchenettes and living-dining areas – smack bang in…

  • Orbost Club Hotel

    Victoria

    If you need a bed for the night, the historic Orbost Club (established 1884) will do. Known locally as the 'bottom pub' (as opposed to the 'top pub' up…

  • Riverside Caravan Park

    Victoria

    On the banks of the Murray, close to Pioneer Settlement, this park enjoys a fabulous central, and pretty, location. It has a good range of cabins, some…

  • Grandma’s House

    Tasmania

    Sleeping four comfortably, this tempting option occupies the leafy gardens of historic Marlborough House in the centre of town. Relax in the spacious…

  • At Eleven – La Petite Maison

    Hobart

    Soak up some Gallic style at this lovely little self-contained house in the cute backstreets of Sandy Bay, just a short stroll from shops and restaurants…

  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

    Cairns

    You'll find some of Cairns' finest rooms and best service in this five-star hotel atop the casino complex in the heart of the city. It offers a variety of…

  • Cygnet's Secret Garden

    The Southeast

    Dating from 1913, this lovely Federation-style weatherboard house sits at the bottom of the main street (across from the pub – handy) and has four B&B…

  • 90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat

    Victoria

    On a huge chunk of land, this retreat has 2.4km of pristine beach frontage, lots of campsites, cabins and lovely beach houses. Run on solar power and…

  • Pomodoras on Obi

    Sunshine Coast

    These smart, modern cabins are located on the banks of the Obi Obi River (look out for platypuses), yet are a stone's throw from the main street…

  • High Street Motel

    Victoria

    The current owners have done a good job at this motel makeover. Rooms are simple and as neat as a pin, and prices are fair for what you get. The decent…

  • Hostel 109

    Adelaide

    A small, well-managed hostel in a quiet corner of town, with a couple of little balconies over the street and a cosy kitchen/communal area. It's clean and…

  • Lewis Park Chalets

    West Coast Australia

    These three self-contained, iron-clad chalets with wide verandahs rest inconspicuously on 16 hectares of rolling pastureland with valley views to the Peel…

  • Castaway's

    Cairns

    Castaway's, operating here for more than 25 years, is an intimate and very friendly hostel with a sociable pool and barbecue area, no-bunk dorms and a…

  • Arthur Riverfront & Sea Lodge

    Tasmania

    This house can be rented as two separate apartments (one two-bedroom, one three-bedroom) or opened up into one big house, sleeping up to 12. It’s…

  • Claytons on Cylinder

    Brisbane & Around

    A cluster of modern three- and four-bedroom apartments set into the bushy, tropical slopes overlooking popular Cylinder Beach. Check the surf from your…

  • Stanley Cabin & Tourist Park

    Tasmania

    If location is everything, this spacious park is pretty complete, with the Nut rising from one edge and gorgeous Sawyer Bay along another. It offers…

  • Eastern Beach Tourist Park

    Victoria

    Most caravan parks in Lakes pack ‘em in, but this one has space, grassy sites and a great location away from the hubbub in a bush setting close to the…

  • Ozone Hotel

    Kangaroo Island

    Opposite the foreshore with killer views, the 100-year-old Ozone has quality pub rooms upstairs, motel rooms, and stylish deluxe apartments in a new wing…

  • Peppers Seaport Hotel

    Launceston

    Wandering business bods like the rooms at this flashy multistorey place in the Seaport development, with their kitchenettes, good wi-fi and comfortable…

  • Hi George

    Launceston

    The owners of this quaint 1880 brick B&B on the York St hill have been in the business for decades and know what guests want – a clean, comfortable and…

  • Cave Beach

    South Coast NSW

    A grassy camping area near a majestic ocean beach means this is prime territory for surfers, and a yawning cave mouth adds to the shoreline's intrigue…

  • Old Parkes Convent

    New South Wales

    This charming historical building was once a far less luxurious home to the Sisters of St Joseph. It now has two spacious, impeccably attired apartments,…

  • Shady Gully Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Run by friendly management, this bush caravan park is full of kangaroos and bird life. There's a good variety of campsites and cabins, including unique…

  • Emerald

    Noosa

    The stylish Emerald offers spacious, sophisticated rooms bathed in ethereal white and sunlight – expect clean, crisp edges and tasteful furnishings. All…

  • Gnaala Mia Campground

    West Coast Australia

    A recent addition to the Dryandra Woodland camping options (this one actually within the Woodland), Gnaala Mia offers a couple of dozen well-spaced…

  • At the Bay

    The East Coast

    Yes, it is at the bay. Almost in it, in fact, sitting above Jetty Rd abut 50m from the water. At the Bay is a slick, renovated holiday house with a pink…

  • Queen of the Murchison

    Western Australia

    This delightful historic hotel boasts a clutch of spotless, colourful rooms, presided over by friendly hosts Joyce and Daryl. The cavernous dining area is…

  • Rainbow Beach Ultimate Camping

    Sunshine Coast

    This outfit takes all the hard work out of camping by providing most of the equipment and setting it up for you, from the tent, mattresses, stretchers and…

  • Cotton Tree Holiday Park

    Sunshine Coast

    In this popular area of Maroochydore, Cotton Tree Holiday Park enjoys direct access to the beach and Maroochy River.

  • Wagner's Cottages

    The East Coast

    Wagner's Cottages entails four stone cottages in cottage gardens a couple of kilometres south of town. Cottagey, yes, but they're characterful and…

  • Shangri-La

    Cairns

    Towering over the marina, this is one of Cairns' swishest hotels. All stylishly appointed rooms and suites have private balcony; if you have cash to…

  • Palazzo Versace

    Gold Coast

    A glitzy Roman pastiche, the Palazzo Versace is the Gold Coast all over, from its opulent rooms (205 in total) to its sprawling restaurants and bars…

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