Melbourne
Directly opposite Flagstaff Gardens, this is a great option for those who enjoy a bit of greenery outside their window while being in striking distance of…
Must-see hotels in Australia
Western Australia
This motel has a small heritage museum including debris from Skylab's 1979 return to earth nearby, plus basic backpacker digs with shared facilities,…
Byron Bay
Gathered around an attractive palm-lined, heated saltwater pool this modern, tidy if rather generic complex is in the centre of town and only a short walk…
Victoria
Set on 20 hectares along the banks of the Ovens River, and yet close to the town centre, this impressive park has a playground, a camp kitchen and a good…
West Coast Australia
Why not take care of your accommodation, river cruising, dining and fishing trip all at once with a houseboat break from Augusta? Houseboats are easy to…
Oakdene Heritage Accommodation
The East Coast
Opulent heritage B&B stylings (chandeliers, brass beads, chesterfields) on St Marys' main street, in a beautiful 1880 white weatherboard house behind (you…
Melbourne
Quintessentially Melbourne views are on offer at this apartment-style hotel, gazing over the railway tracks to the riverside park at the front and into…
Cairns
Once one of Cairns' rowdiest pubs, the super-central Hides now offers affordable accommodation in basic but clean rooms. The 1885 colonial-style building…
South Coast NSW
This friendly motel establishes a holiday vibe with its blond-brick walls and beachy art, though the furniture feels a little tired. Most rooms look out…
Adelaide
We're unashamed fans of Port Adelaide, and it gladdens the heart to see this backpackers making a (rather scruffy) stand here. It's a reimagined brick…
The Bears Went Over the Mountain
The Southeast
Right in the middle of town, burgundy Bears has a handful of recently renovated en-suite rooms, with polished floorboards, lofty ceilings, leadlight…
Victoria
Sitting in the 'shade' of the tree dedicated to explorers Burke and Wills, but on a rather exposed main road, this inn has basic rooms that are…
Cradle Country & The West
The rooms here aren’t as magnificent as the building's imposing blackwood staircase, which is a National Trust–listed treasure, but they have a certain…
West Coast Australia
It's a bit 'van city', but the modern, clean facilities complement a great location and an easy walk to all attractions. Recommended for its camping – the…
Kakadu National Park
Basic campground at Djarradjin Billabong, with BBQs, excellent amenities and the 5km-return Bubba Wetland Walk. Look for the turn-off from the Kakadu Hwy,…
Brisbane & Around
A generic, L-shaped arrangement with modern bathrooms, quality linen and kangaroos bounding about in the back paddock. The apartments here are two-bedroom…
West Coast Australia
A palm-fringed saltwater pool is the highlight at this raffish riverside caravan park, about 1km west of town. Cabins and amenities are basic but clean;…
West Coast Australia
The town's best accommodation, 2.5km out of town at the base of Jarndunmunha (Mt Nameless). It boasts friendly managers, a good camp kitchen and pool,…
Margaret River
About 1.5km southwest of the town centre, this well-run hostel has a pool, volleyball and plenty of intel on what to do locally. Dorms share a big…
The East Coast
There are great water views from this bright, clean, chocolate-brown weatherboard hostel, that feels more like a relaxed beach house than a backpackers…
Victoria
A 35-minute drive west of Halls Gap brings you to this bush campsite with plentiful wildlife in the heart of the Grampians. It has fireplaces, a rainwater…
Brisbane
This bright aqua building on the CBD fringe offers small, clean if somewhat underwhelming rooms, as well as a roof deck with fab river views. On the vibes…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This beautiful Victorian heritage house on a leafy corner has private rooms with an old-fashioned ambience, set apart from the rest of the family home. A…
Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park
Southern NSW & The Murray
Adjacent to the wonderful Wagga Beach, this van park includes its own swimming beach fashioned from the riverbank and a range of inexpensive cabins. Kids…
New South Wales
This central, well-priced motel with friendly staff offers a variety of room types with pleasant, neutral furnishings in a variety of styles: all have…
The Whitsundays
Located at the beach end of Herbert St, this is the place to stay if you’re looking for work on the surrounding fruit farms. Dorms are neat and reasonably…
Townsville
The tallest building on the Strand is an unfashionable hotel that boasts spectacular balcony views and a lively pool area. Very good value given the…
Western Australia
The best place to stay in town, this caravan park has very helpful staff, clean and modern ablution blocks and an excellent camp kitchen. Splurge on an en…
Mount Trio Bush Camping & Caravan Park
Southern WA
Rustic bush campground on a farm property close to the walking tracks, north of the centre of the park. It has hot showers, a kitchen, free gas BBQs and a…
West Coast Australia
Good-value rooms in a 1980s concrete building, friendly owners and a palm-trimmed swimming pool make this place worthy of an overnight stay. Rooms can be…
South Coast NSW
Excellent-value motel just off the Princes Hwy. The Marriott Park is situated in a tree-lined street, roughly five minutes by foot to the CBD. Rooms are…
New South Wales
Just on the edge of town, this pleasant caravan park and campground has lush, leafy surrounds and a range of sites and cabins. There's a lovely barbecue…
Mercure Orange (Templers Mill)
New South Wales
Part of the enormous Ex-Services Club, this large and well-run motel has brand-new rooms, plus renovated older options. It's a short walk to restaurants…
Mt Augustus Outback Tourist Park
West Coast Australia
Right by the national park, this no-frills, view-enriched caravan park with motel-style rooms and simple pre-fab 'dongas' is run by the owners of Mt…
New South Wales
This caravan park at the Wellington Caves Complex has pretty shaded campsites, basic cabins/on-site vans, and simple, renovated hotel rooms, in the…
Perth
No surprises here, just unassuming, well-kept rooms, some with views (ignore the ugly precast concrete balconies and you'll be fine). Occasional online…
Cradle Country & The West
Camping is possible at a basic site strung along Macquarie Heads, 15km southwest of Strahan. There are pit toilets and limited water is available, but…
The East Coast
Somewhere between caravan park cabins and motel rooms, this conjoined row of three modest, camelia-coloured units is a thoroughly decent Orford option…
Canberra
These tidy apartments are within easy walking distance of all the bars and restaurants of Civic, Acton and Braddon. Each comes with a comfortable lounge,…
Melbourne
Greenhouse has a good vibe engendered by organised activities and huge communal spaces, including a rooftop with free barbecues. Rooms are basic and some…
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