Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Quest Sale

    Victoria

    This reliable chain offers modern, self-contained studios and apartments that feel more luxurious than you'd expect for these prices. Also has Foxtel and…

  • Governor Macquarie Motor Inn

    New South Wales

    This smart motel boasts one of central Bathurst's quieter locations, set back from the busy main drag. King executive suites, a free guest laundry and…

  • Quest Albury

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Studio suites and apartments feature contemporary decor with soothing dark-wood furniture. Location-wise, it's just a short walk to the bars, cafes and…

  • Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Apartment living with hotel-style management and service. Its one- and two-bedroom apartment-style accommodation has full kitchen facilities, and is just…

  • City Centre Motel

    Sunshine Coast

    Spick and span, this modest, friendly motel (the closest to the city centre) offers simple, beige-hued rooms with comfortable beds, in-room microwaves and…

  • Mariners Cove

    Victoria

    These bright, sunny motel-style units open directly on to the picturesque canal, and are well located near the Raymond Island ferry.

  • Duffholme Cabins

    Victoria

    This self-contained cottage and camp site (with toilets and shower) is surrounded by wildlife and has views of Mt Arapiles. Ring to make arrangements (it…

  • Wild Cherry B&B

    Victoria

    A sweet little B&B perched on the hill above Walhalla, Wild Cherry has comfy motel-style rooms. It's just behind the Wally Pub.

  • Orange Showground Campsite

    New South Wales

    Year-round there's a section of the showground that is reserved for free caravan stays for one night. Call the nearby Colour City Caravan Park (02-6393…

  • The York

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Directly opposite the beach, these low-rise, airy one-bedroom apartments are a bargain with high-quality furnishings, tiled floors, full kitchen…

  • Port Campbell Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Offers sites for campers and vans, plus a range of comfortable cabins and villas that offer good value if you have a group; it's a two-minute walk to the…

  • Tradewinds

    West Coast Australia

    Spacious, fully self-contained, modern, one- or two-bedroom units sit right across from the beach. Friendly owners, plus a nice outdoor dining area…

  • Seaspray Caravan Park

    Victoria

    A relaxed option for those who want to stay at mellow Seaspray along Ninety Mile Beach, this old-school family-oriented caravan park has powered campsites…

  • Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This low-key, palm-shaded beachfront slice of paradise right on Ellis Beach has camping, cabins and contemporary bungalows, the best of which have direct…

  • Maldon Hotel

    Victoria

    A historic hotel on Maldon's charming main drag, this place has upstairs rooms that will suit budget travellers. Downstairs is a typical no-frills Aussie…

  • Kalgoorlie Backpackers

    Western Australia

    Located partially in a former brothel, this hostel is reasonably central, offers modestly sized, basic rooms and is a good place to find out about work…

  • Curtain Fig Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Curtain Fig is an affordable motel with comfortable rooms and heritage stylings in keeping with Yungaburra village. The natural saltwater pool is a…

  • Port Bayou

    Great Ocean Road

    Choose from the cosy in-house B&B or a rustic self-contained cottage, with exposed ceiling beams and corrugated-tin walls, that sleeps four (go for the…

  • Ballina Heritage Inn

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Near the centre of town, this tidy inn has neat, bright and comfortable rooms that are a significant leap up in quality from most of the other motels on…

  • Canobolas Mountain Cabins

    New South Wales

    Away from the centre of town nestled in the bush, these cabins are a good choice for those who like to self-cater and keep away from the hustle and bustle…

  • Abalone Beach House

    Great Ocean Road

    If you have a group, book out the luxurious three-level, four-bedroom Abalone Beach House, with sensational views, log fires and pure relaxation. It…

  • South Currigee Campground

    Gold Coast

    This sandy camping ground has a handful of tents and cabins as well as 28 camp sites. There are toilets, hot showers, BBQs, a kids' playground and a small…

  • Rich River Houseboats

    Victoria

    These six beautiful boats are floating palaces. They cater mainly to larger groups, but bedding configurations can be altered to suit both couples and…

  • Beach House Seaside Resort

    Gold Coast

    This holiday-apartment timeshare complex often has rooms available to nonmembers. The bright, airy units sleep up to six, and there's a gym, a spa and a…

  • Mardugal Park Campground

    Kakadu National Park

    Just south of the Kakadu Hwy, 2km south of the Cooinda turn-off, is the National Parks Mardugal Park campground – an excellent spot with shower and…

  • Clearwater Motel Apartments

    Southern WA

    Centrally located, the bright and spacious rooms and apartments here have balconies and are fully self-contained, and there's a well-equipped shared BBQ…

  • Millaa Millaa Tourist Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Friendly, tree-studded park on the highway with a shady pool, big camp kitchen and laundry, and large lovely gardens for the kids (or pets) to run around…

  • Comfort Inn Bushman's

    New South Wales

    Comfortable rooms and well-maintained facilities (including a guest laundry and a salt water pool) make this a decent option for those passing through…

  • Tozer's Bush Camp

    Southern WA

    Proper bush camping outside Bremer Bay, with wonderful hosts, spotless ablution facilities and a terrific camp kitchen. Message on Facebook for directions.

  • River Vu

    Great Ocean Road

    Overlooking the Glenelg River, this campground is conveniently close to the water, the pub and the kiosk next door.

  • Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Just behind the back beach is the largest campground on the Surf Coast. It has good facilities and premium-priced cabins with sea views. Wi-fi is limited.

  • Woolianna on the Daly

    Northern Territory

    Lovely riverside camping and some of the best villa units anywhere in the Daly River region – this place is secluded, well-run and generally excellent.

  • Latitude20 Roebourne Village

    West Coast Australia

    Catering largely to folks working at the nearby mines, this brand new motel is all spotless, comfy rooms with barbecue terraces, fridges and good wi-fi.

  • Pelican's Nest

    West Coast Australia

    In a quiet location a short walk from the beach, the Nest has a selection of neat motel-style rooms, plus apartments with kitchenette or full kitchen.

  • Noble Grape Guesthouse

    West Coast Australia

    Noble Grape is more like an upmarket motel than a traditional B&B. Rooms offer a sense of privacy and each has a verdant little garden courtyard.

  • Mantra

    West Coast Australia

    The Mantra has sculpted a set of modern studios and apartments around four grain silos by the estuary. Deluxe rooms have spa baths and full kitchens.

  • Spicer Park Caravan Park

    New South Wales

    Set on 10 acres of parkland in a quiet location, this caravan park has all the cons a family needs, including a great playground and BBQ facilities,

  • Mossman Motel Holiday Villas

    The Daintree

    These great-value, spacious villas occupy lovely landscaped grounds complete with rock waterfall and natural pool on the southern entrance to town.

  • Dunsborough Central Motel

    West Coast Australia

    Centrally located, this motel is good value with dorm beds as well as motel rooms. A good option if you want to dine, drink or just mooch in town.

  • Vineyard Motel

    New South Wales

    The views from the verandah of this quiet, six-room, old-school motel, 4km from Cowra town centre, are quite mesmerising, as is the welcome warm.

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