Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park

    Sunshine Coast

    You can’t get any closer to Dicky, one of Caloundra’s most popular beaches. The brick cabins are as ordered and tidy as the grounds and there’s a tennis…

  • Yungaburra Park Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Though technically a motel, the collection of spotless rooms at this pretty property are more like self-contained units, with small kitchenettes, private…

  • Quest Mandurah

    West Coast Australia

    Not as slick as some of Perth's urban Quest outfits, Mandurah's version is however more endearing, with low-rise Cape Cod stylings, a heated outdoor pool…

  • Warburton Roadhouse

    Western Australia

    Offers powered and unpowered campsites complete with camp kitchen and ablution block, plus budget rooms and en-suite rooms, the largest suitable for…

  • Quest on Eyre

    Townsville

    Across the road from a busy row of shops, and within jogging distance of the great Castle Hill climb, this outpost of a swish chain hotel is efficiently…

  • Reflections Holiday Parks Terrace Reserve

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Lined up along the high river bank, the cabins here have a lot of charm and are strolling distance from both the beach and the shops. Some tent sites are…

  • Sovereign Resort Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Cooktown’s most stylish accommodation features breezy tropical-style rooms and spacious two-bedroom apartments, gorgeous gardens enveloping the biggest…

  • Prevelly Caravan Park

    Margaret River

    A well-run family-friendly caravan park with shady tent sites near the beach rather than town. There's a well-stocked shop, plus the Sea Garden cafe on…

  • Discovery Holiday Park – Darwin

    Darwin

    A well-treed caravan park with immaculate facilities, a camp kitchen, a licensed shop, a covered outdoor saltwater pool and friendly staff. Public bus 8…

  • Hermitage Motor Inn

    Victoria

    Close to the town centre, the Hermitage is one of Wang’s better motels, with spacious rooms, contemporary decor and a pool. Its standalone One on 18…

  • Ackle Bend Campground

    Victoria

    A 10-minute drive south of Dimboola, this grassy camping ground along the banks of the Wimmera River is a lovely spot for swimming and riverside walks. It…

  • North Gardens Campground

    Victoria

    You can camp for free at North Gardens, with 20 unpowered sites with barbecues and flush toilets (but no showers), at the northern end of the village…

  • City Centre Motel

    Victoria

    One of Bendigo's most central motels – a block from the art gallery – is good value for the convenience of its location, but the cheaper rooms are a…

  • Baywatch Manor

    West Coast Australia

    Clean, modern rooms come with cream brick walls and pieces of antique furniture. There is a bay view from the deck and, in winter, a roaring fire in the…

  • Kywong Caravan Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Set 1km north of town, this 10-hectare park is next to the national park and the Glenelg River, with plenty of wildlife (including bandicoots) and great…

  • Rawson Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Located about 12km from Walhalla, Rawson Caravan Park has a native bush setting, en-suite sites and the popular Stockyard Bar & Bistro, which opens at…

  • Top of the Prom at Promview Farm

    Victoria

    Only 200m from the park entrance, this two-bedroom dairy cottage is the closest private accommodation to the Prom. It has a kitchen, wi-fi, a DVD player…

  • Park Cabins – Tidal River

    Victoria

    These spacious and private self-contained cabins with fully equipped kitchen (but no TV) sleep up to six. They have large sliding-glass doors and a deck,…

  • Pisces Big4 Apollo Bay

    Great Ocean Road

    It's the unbeatable views from the oceanfront villas (from $180) that set this family-oriented park apart from the others. It's a sprawling site, with a…

  • Top of the Town

    South Coast NSW

    Top of the Town's rooms are a steal, considering they're super-clean, modern and right off the main road. Best of all, the motel adjoins a cheerfully clad…

  • Casa on Gregory

    Darwin

    Describing itself as a 'boutique motel', this well-regarded Parap choice has motel-style rooms that are indeed a cut above your average motel, with warm…

  • Motel Kansas City

    Victoria

    Very much your stock-standard motel set-up, this place is a little bit dingy, but the rooms are spacious and well priced, and have Foxtel, good air-con…

  • Clifton

    West Coast Australia

    For heritage accommodation with a dose of luxury, go for the top-of-the-range rooms in the Clifton's historic Grittleton Lodge (1885). Good-value motel…

  • Peninsula Hotel & Campground

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The original Quinkan Hotel burnt down in 2002 and while the rebuilt pub doesn't have that classic outback rustic character it's clean, functional and a…

  • Driftwood Apartments

    Southern WA

    Each of these seven smart blue-and-yellow apartments, right across from the waterfront, has its own BBQ and outdoor table setting. The two-storey, two…

  • Park Huts

    Victoria

    If you're travelling tent free, these cosy wooden huts are a decent option, with bunks, small fridge, kitchenette and cooking utensils. Bathrooms are…

  • Beachside Accommodation

    Great Ocean Road

    Only a five-minute stroll to the beach, this relaxed residential-style accommodation is owned by a German-English couple. You'll get a private patio with…

  • Wingan Inlet

    Victoria

    This serene and secluded campground has 24 sites, set among superb sandy beaches, and great walks. The Wingan River Walk (5km, 2½ hours return) through…

  • Calypso Inn

    Cairns

    Calypso is a good old party hostel, thanks to the Zanzibar Bar & Grill that attracts backpackers like moths to a flame with its regular entertainment…

  • Pelican Shore Villas

    West Coast Australia

    Eighteen modern and stylish villas are dotted around a curvy pool, with the best view in town and lovely grounds. All units have full kitchen and laundry;…

  • Discovery Holiday Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    At the town's eastern end, this caravan park offers lots of cabin options, backpacker rooms (with shared kitchen and bathroom) and well-maintained…

  • Dunsborough Beachouse YHA

    West Coast Australia

    This friendly, well-run hostel has lawns stretching languidly to the beach. Welcoming, though popular with longer-term stayers too, it's an easy 2km cycle…

  • Station Motel

    New South Wales

    Decked out with a dark wood and olive green interior scheme, this architecturally quirky motel on the outskirts of town also features a free guest laundry…

  • Miliyanha Campground

    West Coast Australia

    A nicely shaded, circular campground near the visitor centre with a kitchen, toilets and picnic tables. Camp hosts are stationed at the campground during…

  • Reflections Holiday Parks Shaws Bay

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Manicured and well positioned, this park is on the lagoon with cafes and a pub next door. Self-contained units include six deluxe and five premium villas…

  • Jackaroo Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The location is handy, opposite the museum and visitor centre, and the rooms are clean and well presented at one of Mareeba's better family motels. The…

  • King Island Accommodation Cottages

    Tasmania

    Right on the coast and beautifully maintained, these quiet self-catering cottages are an excellent choice. If they were on the mainland, they'd cost…

  • Bendigo Backpackers

    Victoria

    This small and friendly hostel is in a cosy weatherboard cottage with a handy central location. It has bright, cheery rooms with all the usual amenities…

  • Acacia Motor Lodge

    New South Wales

    A superior motel with 23 spacious, spic-and-span rooms kitted out with quality queen- and king-sized beds, Acacia offers a laundry, spa suites, a…

  • Mundrabilla Roadhouse

    Western Australia

    In Mundrabilla, 116km east of Madura, this friendly roadhouse has a small, neat campground, immaculate facilities, comfy rooms and a characterful pub…

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