Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Fraser Range Station

    Western Australia

    At the 100km mark from Norseman, Fraser Range Station is the first (or last, depending) stop on the Nullarbor. This working sheep station’s bush…

  • Cherryview

    The Southeast

    Backed by a tall stand of eucalypts on 10 quiet hectares, this self-contained studio is a beauty. It's a simple, stylish affair, overlooking a valley with…

  • Portsea Hotel

    Victoria

    Reopened in December 2018 after a renovation that cost $7 million, Portsea's much-loved 19th-century Tudor-inspired hotel offers accommodation in 34 rooms…

  • Peoples Park

    West Coast Australia

    This excellent caravan park offers grassy, shaded sites and a variety of self-contained cabins and villas. Friendly staff keep the amenities and camp…

  • Apartments on Star

    Hobart

    This old brick house at the bottom of Star St comprises two hip apartments, bolstered by an adjacent building housing a further two slick units. Cool…

  • Arthur River Beach House

    Tasmania

    You can't get much closer to the water when staying in Arthur River, so it's not surprising that this rental accommodation is so popular. There are three…

  • Rainbow Valley Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    We love staying here, but there's barely a scrap of shade (apart from the picnic shelters), so set up late afternoon and pack up by midmorning – if you do…

  • Seasons Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    The nicest place to stay in town (not that it's much of a horse race). It's centrally located, with spacious and clean rooms and a stylish restaurant that…

  • Rydges Mount Panorama

    New South Wales

    Boasting a trackside location at Mt Panorama, Rydges' 129 stylish studios and apartments sell out months in advance when the vroom-vrooms are in town:…

  • Coles Bay Retreat

    The East Coast

    How sweet! The flashy, very 1980s-looking house out the front doesn't promise much, but there's a lovely little one bedroom cottage here too, with a neat…

  • Central Wangaratta Motel

    Victoria

    Neat, central, simple, clean and friendly, this centrally located and good-value spot was given a makeover by new owners in 2018. Look forward to a great…

  • Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    With its lush garden setting and Bali-style decor, this is a great-value motel. The rooms aren't overly large, but they all have kitchenette, floorboards,…

  • Coffee House

    Rockhampton

    The Coffee House features compact, tiled motel rooms, self-contained apartments and spa suites, all decorated with botanical-themed art and nice touches…

  • Arcadia House

    Byron Bay

    Amid a large garden on a quiet street, this delightful old Queenslander has airy verandahs and six traditionally furnished rooms with four-poster beds and…

  • Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

    Kangaroo Island

    Up-to-scratch motel-style suites overlooking either the pool or lagoon (the rammed-earth wing has the best rooms). The restaurant plates up buffet…

  • Links House Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This boutique guesthouse has a drawing room and garden courtyard straight out of Remains of the Day. Prices are highest on Friday and Saturday, the same…

  • Bayview Coral Bay

    West Coast Australia

    The town's biggest and busiest option, with camp sites and accommodation for all budgets, from unpowered sites and basic cabins (BYO linen) to two-bedroom…

  • Nautilus Retreat Kalbarri B&B

    West Coast Australia

    Inside this cheery, canary-yellow house in a residential area, friendly hostess Debbie makes guests feel exceptionally welcome. Rooms with exposed brick…

  • Dongara Top Tourist Park

    West Coast Australia

    Dongara's best camping option has shaded, spacious sites behind South Beach. The two-bedroom cabins on the hill have great views, the studio cabins are…

  • Palm Cove Holiday Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Stake out a spot at this modern, well-run beachfront camping ground near the jetty. It packs out in the high season when there's a seven-night minimum but…

  • Coral Coast Tourist Park

    West Coast Australia

    This pleasant, shady park, with a pool and grassy sites, is close to the town centre. It has a variety of well-appointed cabins (the plusher ones en suite…

  • Jones on Wilson

    Tasmania

    There are three options on offer here: a suite decorated with Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, a self-contained studio featuring attractive landscape…

  • Njoy Travellers Resort

    Cairns

    This colourful, easygoing backpackers has a lagoon pool, licensed bar area, good communal kitchen and barbecue area. There are also daily free shuttles…

  • Seven Pines Motor Inn

    Victoria

    Given a modern and stylish makeover in 2018, this Mildura motel is well positioned just a short walk from riverside parks and the town's eating and…

  • Seascape Ocean Front Apartments

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Four ocean-view apartments and a riverside cottage are all furnished in bright, contemporary nautical style. Apartment views are spectacular and each…

  • Surf Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    On a bluff overlooking Yamba's main beach, this modern place has spacious studios with kitchenettes, with all but the smallest able to accommodate a…

  • Maryborough Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Close to the town centre and nicely located beside Lake Victoria, this 3.6-hectare caravan park is well set up. It's popular with families, with…

  • Wonky Stables Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Just off the main road in Forrest, this relaxed camping ground and caravan park has a good choice of options, from purpose-built pod vans to safari tents…

  • Lawson Riverside Suites

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    If you can secure a good deal online, these heritage-style suites are brilliant value. Rooms are spacious and include well-equipped kitchenettes, and some…

  • Blue Wren Travellers’ Rest YHA

    Southern WA

    Great info panels cover the walls, and it’s small enough (just 20 beds) to have a homey feel. Bikes can also be rented – $20 per day – and the friendly…

  • Big 4 Beachlands Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    This excellent family-friendly park offers a wide range of accommodation – grassy tent sites to deluxe villas – amid shady trees, palms and flax bushes. A…

  • Canberra City YHA

    Canberra

    The Canberra City YHA is a bit of a winner: friendly staff, lots of amenities for a hostel, excellent pedestrian access. The basement pool and sauna are…

  • Flinders Chase Farm

    Kangaroo Island

    A working farm with charm, a short drive from Flinders Chase National Park. Accommodation includes tidy dorms, a couple of cosy cabins and en-suite rooms…

  • Ocean West

    West Coast Australia

    Don't let the 1960s brick put you off; these fully self-contained units have all been renovated in fresh monochrome, making them one of the better deals…

  • Taunton Farm Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    There are plenty of farm animals for the kids to meet at one of Margaret River's best family-oriented campgrounds. For caravan and tenting buffs, the…

  • Koala Court

    Cairns

    These tidy budget apartments all come with kitchens, private patios or balconies, and laundries. Free wi-fi, a lovely pool, a spa, lush gardens and a…

  • Frontier Hotel

    Darwin

    An easily spotted tower on the northern edge of town, this block of spacious, corporate-style rooms boasts excellent views, particularly from the 6th…

  • Frosty Hollow Camp Site

    Victoria

    This is the only camping area within the park, with free basic sites (non-flushing toilets, no fireplaces) along the eastern side. The only way to reach…

  • Ormiston Gorge Campground

    Northern Territory

    Has showers, toilets, gas barbecues and picnic tables and is just far enough removed from the day visitor car park to offer a little privacy; don't leave…

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