Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Atlantic Tower Motor Inn

    Atlantic Tower Motor Inn

    Adelaide

    This funky, 13-storey old-timer from the '70s has views to die for (well, maybe not die…). Originally built as a casino, the owners went bust and the…

  • BIG4 Adelaide Shores

    BIG4 West Beach Parks

    Adelaide

    Hunkered down behind the West Beach dunes, with a walking/cycling track extending to Glenelg (3.4km) in one direction and Henley Beach (3.5km) in the…

  • Duck House

    Tasmania

    Though it's named after Salvation Army stalwarts Bill and Winifred Duck, who lived here for 30 years, this charming self-contained two-bedroom cottage…

  • Novotel Northbeach

    South Coast NSW

    Rich in amenities if a little thin on charm, the 204-room Novotel has a lobby resembling a shopping mall and bright white rooms furnished to four-star…

  • Strahan Village

    Cradle Country & The West

    Managed by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, this outfit has a reception area on the Esplanade in the town centre. Its major property is a 140-room…

  • Tasman Backpackers

    Tasmania

    This sprawling, rather grim-looking building once housed nurses from Devonport's hospital, but it's now a well-run hostel geared primarily towards…

  • Furneaux Tavern

    The East Coast

    An array of nicely updated motel-style cabins, set amid native gardens and with wraparound decks looking out over Franklin Sound. The tavern restaurant …

  • Hadley's Orient Hotel

    Hobart

    This sumptuous place has clocked up more than 170 years of hospitality in the heart of the CBD. It’s acquired plenty of modern embellishments since its…

  • Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

    Cradle Country & The West

    A secluded mountain retreat offering cabins with somewhat-tired decor, Lemonthyme has recently acquired new owners so changes may be in the pipeline. It's…

  • Richardsons Beach

    The East Coast

    Tucked behind Richardsons Beach, near the entrance to Freycinet, these camp sites are seriously popular. From late December to mid-February and at Easter,…

  • Newmarket Gardens Caravan Park

    Brisbane

    Just 4km north of the city, this place offers a row of tidy cabins (with air-con), on-site caravans and a sea of van and tent sites. It also offers five…

  • Telopea

    The Southeast

    A solid base for exploring the southeast, Telopea is a modest rural property with two wheelchair-accessible, self-contained, old-school brick units on…

  • Ayers Rock Resort Campground

    Yulara

    A saviour for the budget conscious, this sprawling camp ground is set among native gardens. There are good facilities including a kiosk, free BBQs, a camp…

  • NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park

    South Coast NSW

    A little east of the town centre but close to the surf action and vistas of Short Point Beach, this is a one-size-fits-all resort in a picturesque seaside…

  • Royce on St Kilda Road

    Melbourne

    The Royce occupies a Moorish-inspired building from the late 1920s. Originally a Rolls-Royce showroom, it now has 100 rooms with a mix of period and…

  • Mundaring Weir Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    Overlooking the weir, this red-brick 1898 pub oozes ramshackle character. Motel-style rooms are simple but tidy, each with an open fire (firewood $25)…

  • Huskisson Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    This good-time joint overlooking the water is an emblem of Huskisson, going strong since 1932. Nine smallish upstairs rooms have fridge, TV, coffee-making…

  • Fitzpatrick's Inn

    Tasmania

    Travellers have been overnighting in this inn for nearly two centuries (it was built in 1833). Back in the day, the upstairs rooms provided the only…

  • Ruwenzori Retreat

    New South Wales

    Meticulously restored century-old vintage railway carriages make up this accomodation in the bush — five bedrooms with room for up to 13 people. It can…

  • Kermandie Hotel

    The Southeast

    Having a real crack at keeping itself contemporary, the highwayside Kermandie Hotel (1932) at Port Huon, just 3km north of Geeveston, has 11 tastefully…

  • Steampacket B&B

    Victoria

    Staying in the old port area is a great way to experience Echuca. This 19th-century National Trust–classified B&B offers genteel rooms with all the…

  • Cradle Mountain Lodge

    Cradle Country & The West

    Though often described as Cradle Mountain's best accommodation option, we don't think this claim bears scrutiny. The cabins are comfortable but their…

  • Wonga Campground

    Victoria

    An accessible camping option with 60 unpowered sites. You need to bring drinking water and wood for the fireplaces, but there are non-flush toilets and…

  • Mildura Grand

    Victoria

    New linen has enlivened the standard rooms at the Grand, and staying at this landmark hotel – a historic Mildura location – gives you the feeling of being…

  • Manta Lodge YHA

    Brisbane & Around

    This affable, beachside hostel has clean (if unremarkable) rooms, with four, six and eight-bed dorms, as well as private rooms. There's a communal firepit…

  • Adelaide River Resort

    Northern Territory

    An affable little pub, bistro (mains $13 to $36, open all day) and all-round accommodation centre hiding behind the BP petrol station. There is a range of…

  • Heemskirk Motor Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    This efficiently operated motel on the eastern edge of town is hands down the best place to sleep and eat while in Zeehan. It offers a popular bistro and…

  • Launceston Backpackers

    Launceston

    Overlooking Brickfields Reserve, this cavernous Federation-era house is the pick of Launceston's scant budget offerings. Dorms have a mix of bunks and…

  • Woolshed at Jondaryan

    Brisbane & Around

    To really get into the pioneering spirit, try spending a night in the historic shearers’ quarters (with shared bathroom) or one of the cabins at this…

  • Bridgewater Apartments

    Brisbane

    Wobbling distance from the Story Bridge Hotel (and Story Bridge itself), this secure apartment complex comprises a three-storey maze of units and a 13…

  • Reflections Holiday Parks Eden

    South Coast NSW

    Situated on the spit between the rolling surf at Aslings Beach and tranquil Lake Curalo, this park echoes with birdsong from sheltering trees. The welcome…

  • Beatty Lodge

    Perth

    Built to house athletes competing at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games – swimming events happened at Beatty Park Leisure Centre across the street – Beatty…

  • Maroochy River Resort & Bungalows

    Sunshine Coast

    About 5km out from central Maroochydore, this collection of self-contained bungalows sits on Eudlo Creek, a calm waterway where you can kayak (equipment…

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