Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Wildwood Guesthouse

    New South Wales

    This rustic homestead has four comfortable bedrooms, individually styled with big downy beds, fine linens and an eclectic mix of antiques. Each opens out…

  • Cottages on Edward

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    These two charming cottages, across the Edward River at the eastern end of town, are overseen by the equally charming Richard and Pat. The rooms have…

  • Royal Mail Hotel

    Western Australia

    The rooms upstairs at this vintage gold-rush hotel probably won't make your social media posts, but the bonus here is the downstairs bar that doubles as…

  • Coolangatta Sands Backpackers

    Gold Coast

    Above the boozy Coolangatta Sands Hotel, this hostel is a warren of rooms and corridors with basic dorms and pub rooms, but there’s a fab wrap-around…

  • Pemberton Backpackers YHA

    West Coast Australia

    Pemberton's only budget digs is sometimes busy with seasonal workers, so book ahead if you're planning to stay. There's a main building plus a cute…

  • Best Western Hospitality Inn

    West Coast Australia

    This is the best of the motels in town, with spacious and spotless carpeted rooms arranged around a pool, plus friendly service. Wi-fi is unreliable. The…

  • The Studio

    The East Coast

    This lovely little self-contained, steep-roofed bushland cottage is behind an arts retreat where people come to paint, think and pursue their muse. It's a…

  • Tarra Valley Tourist Park

    Victoria

    Camping is not permitted in Tarra-Bulga National Park itself, but you can stay at this nearby tourist park, nestled in rainforest, with camping in a…

  • Lismore Gateway

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    It calls itself a motel, but this complex is decidedly hotel-like, with its well-staffed reception, in-house restaurant and large, comfortable rooms. For…

  • Blue Hills Motel

    Hobart

    Blue Hills is a funky 1960s motel in the backstreets of Battery Point, with plenty of free parking, and wi-fi (big tick), clean rooms (tick) and a value…

  • Big4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

    Victoria

    Beautifully situated next to the botanical gardens and a public swimming pool ($5/3.50 per adult/child), this leafy park has a camp kitchen, barbecues, a…

  • Kirra Beach Tourist Park

    Gold Coast

    This large council-run park has plenty of trees, wandering ibises and a camp kitchen, playground and heated swimming pool. There are good-value self…

  • Coniston Hotel Wollongong

    South Coast NSW

    Conveniently located near Coniston train station, but a few blocks back from the beach, this refurbished pub lodging is actually rather smart. Modern,…

  • Bridgetown Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    This main-street 1920s gem features large modern bedrooms (some with balconies) with spa baths, and art deco interior features. Also a good spot for a…

  • Pacific Views

    Gold Coast

    If you can cope with decor surprises, these individually owned and furnished apartments have amazing floor-to-ceiling views, spacious balconies and…

  • Tipplers Campground

    Gold Coast

    At the northern end of the island, waterfront Tipplers has around 100 shaded sites and four basic, and usually booked-out, huts. There are toilets and hot…

  • Cairns Beach Resort

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, this shiny resort has clean, self-contained apartments dotted around beautifully manicured tropical…

  • Adelaide Caravan Park

    Adelaide

    A compact, no-frills park on the River Torrens, rather surprisingly slotted in on a quiet street 2km northeast of the city centre. It's clean and well run…

  • Yambil Inn

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This little motel is kept immaculate, and its large, tidy, renovated rooms have all you need for a good night's sleep. It's very popular with repeat…

  • Maldon’s Eaglehawk

    Victoria

    Beautiful heritage units here are set in delightful grounds with little alcoves overlooking the pool, barbecue nooks and vine-trimmed verandahs.

  • Gordon Gateway

    Cradle Country & The West

    On the hillside on the way to Regatta Point, this place offers 10 well-priced studio units sleeping four persons. All have equipped kitchenettes, cramped…

  • Discovery Holiday Parks – Kalgoorlie

    Western Australia

    This nicely spacious park is on the edge of Boulder, 4km south of the Kal town centre. There are A-frame chalets and cabins, budget dongas, grassy tent…

  • The Palms

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    These bright, self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are an affordable alternative to Palm Cove’s city-sized resorts; think practical…

  • Cockatoo Hill Retreat

    The Daintree

    This romantic couples retreat features four boutique thatched treehouses snuggled away in the rainforest back from the main road just north of Cow Bay…

  • Bungalow 3

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This pretty weatherboard cottage in central Bangalow has two simply decorated white rooms, and French doors opening to the deck and edible garden. There…

  • Quest Manly

    Manly

    Superbly located for all of Manly's beachy delights as well as a speedy escape to the city (the ferry couldn't be closer), the Quest's smart, self…

  • Yardie Homestead Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    Located just outside the entrance to Cape Range National Park, this former sheep station has some nice grassy tent sites. There's a range of snug cabins…

  • Riverside Retreat

    Southern WA

    On the banks of the beautiful Frankland River, these well-equipped chalets are great value, with pot-bellied stoves for cosy winter warmth, and tennis and…

  • FreeSpirit Resort Darwin

    Darwin

    An impressive highway-side park about a 10-minute drive from the city, with loads of facilities (including three pools). With a jumping cushion, a kidz…

  • Parkview Hotel

    New South Wales

    Perched overlooking Robertson Park, this boutique hotel comprises seven individually designed and luxuriously appointed suites. There's a lovely cafe with…

  • Oasis Resort

    Byron Bay

    Away from the town centre, this compact resort with friendly service is engulfed by palms and has sizeable apartments with big balconies. Even better are…

  • Mavis' Cabins

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Beautiful views and the town's best restaurant on-site make these carefully furnished, character-filled mountain retreats a very attractive proposition…

  • Cairns Central YHA

    Cairns

    Opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, this award-winning YHA is bright, spotlessly clean, secure and professionally staffed. En-suite rooms are…

  • Reef Palms

    Cairns

    Couples and families appreciate the excellent value and friendly service at this quiet complex. The squeaky-clean apartments have cooking facilities and…

  • Mount Warning-Murwillumbah YHA

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This 100-year-old former river-captain’s home now houses a tropical-toned waterfront hostel with dorms, including a female-only one, and basic private…

  • Travelodge Hobart

    Hobart

    The safe-bet Travelodge rises 10 red-brick floors above the Macquarie St fray. Rooms are compact but stylish, and great value this close to the action…

  • Ruby Gap Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    Camping is permitted anywhere along the Hale River at the Ruby Gap Nature Park; make sure to BYO drinking water and a camp cooker. Allow two hours each…

  • Junee Motor Inn

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Popular with both business and leisure travellers, Junee's best motel is just a short walk from decent pub meals, and the country welcome at reception is…

  • Sunset Beach Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    About 6km north of the CBD, Sunset Beach has roomy, shaded sites just a few steps from a lovely beach, and an ultramodern camp kitchen with a huge TV…

  • Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta

    Victoria

    On the main road into town, this upmarket hotel has a clean-lined look, excellent facilities (including a gym and a heated outdoor pool) and an attention…

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