Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Riverside Caravan Park

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This camp site on the riverbank has comfortable cabins, a swimming pool and a couple of tiny playgrounds. It's a short walk from the main street.

  • Henbury Meteorite Craters Camp Sites

    Northern Territory

    The basic camp sites here are pretty exposed – they're fine from late afternoon until midmorning, but can be blisteringly hot at other times.

  • Settlement Campground

    Gold Coast

    There are 11 grassy sites at this pretty, trim camping ground (the only one at Springbrook) with toilets and gas BBQs. Book your permit online.

  • Banna Suites

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Chic apartments right on Griffith's main street. Apartments feature a full laundry and it's a short walk to the best of Griffith's restaurants.

  • Murwillumbah Motor Inn

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    These clean, bright and comfortable rooms are an easy option away from the town centre. There’s a pleasant courtyard out the back and a pool.

  • Pandanus Caravan Park

    Port Douglas

    Five minutes’ stroll from the beach and about 1.5km south of town, this large, shady park has a good range of cabins and free gas barbecues.

  • Top of the Town Tourist Park

    Brisbane & Around

    A bushy site on the northern side of Stanthorpe, this is a serviceable option if you're here for seasonal work in the vineyards and orchards.

  • Ibis Budget Dubbo

    New South Wales

    If you're simply after value for money, this is a good bet. Rooms are no-frills and compact, but come with TV, air-con and en-suite bathroom.

  • Eucla Motor Hotel & Caravan Park

    Western Australia

    This friendly motel offers powered sites, unmemorable rooms (some pet-friendly) and decent pub grub. Cheapest petrol in the Nullarbor, too.

  • Lismore Wilson Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Has large, well-kept rooms and offers extra services such as cooked breakfasts, evening meals and guest laundry. Some rooms have spa baths.

  • Carnarvon Central Apartments

    West Coast Australia

    These neat, fully self-contained two-bedroom units are good value, offering full kitchen and washing machine, not far from the town centre.

  • Rest Point Holiday Village

    Southern WA

    Set on wide lawns with direct water frontage, this spacious holiday park has shade for campers and a range of self-contained accommodation.

  • Bunbury Glade Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    This spotless park is a five-minute drive from the centre of town. Family friendly with good BBQ facilities and a small fenced playground.

  • Walpole Lodge

    Southern WA

    This popular place is basic, open plan and informal, with great info boards and casual, cheery owners. En-suite rooms are excellent value.

  • Cooktown Holiday Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Built for caravans and motorhomes with all sites powered and a decent size. Also a range of cabins, units and impressive camp facilities.

  • Atherton Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The Atherton Motel is a well-appointed midranger just north of the town centre, with a pool, a licensed restaurant and spacious rooms.

  • Armidale Pines Motel

    New South Wales

    Catering mainly to business travellers, this modern fawn-coloured motel offers 19 roomy 'units' with kitchenettes, desks and pay TV.

  • Hamelin Bay Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    A drive northwest of Augusta but with absolute beachfront access. This secluded place has shady campsites and a small general store.

  • Grand Terminus

    Victoria

    These rooms upstairs at an attractive double-terrace country pub (1889) are excellent value. The pub and bistro are decent enough.

  • Glenrowan Tourist Park

    Victoria

    In a peaceful bushland setting at the foot of the Warby Ranges 2km north of town, this welcoming park is clean, neat and relaxed.

  • Barron Valley Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This heritage-listed art-deco beauty has tidy pub rooms and a popular restaurant serving hearty meals, including giant steaks.

  • Lakeland Hotel Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The last watering hole and meal stop before Laura also has simple motel-style accommodation and occasional live entertainment.

  • Cairns Holiday Park

    Cairns

    The closest caravan park to the town centre, this is a no-frills place with shady sites, pools, camp kitchen and basic cabins.

  • Wirnwirnmila Mary River Roadhouse

    Kakadu National Park

    Just outside the park gate, this roadhouse offers basic takeaway meals, cold beer and simple accommodation, as well as fuel.

  • Apollo Bay Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    This place looks prefab suburban, complete with speed humps, car parks and kit homes. It’s at the northern end of town.

  • Horrocks Beachside Cottages

    West Coast Australia

    Old-fashioned decor but good value and near the beach and general store. There are 12 cottages – each sleeps up to six.

  • Benwenerup Campground

    Southern WA

    Accessible by 2WD, this large campground sits on the shores of Stokes Inlet and comes with gas BBQs, kitchen and toilets.

  • Ellery Creek Campground

    Northern Territory

    These simple camp sites in the Ellery Creek car park are not as good as those at Ormiston Gorge, but are otherwise fine.

  • Kenilworth Showgrounds

    Sunshine Coast

    The Kenilworth Showgrounds has both unpowered and powered camping (no permit required). Showers are coin-operated ($1).

  • Horrocks Beach Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    Beautiful laid-back little caravan park right behind the beach with powered sites and spotless, self-contained cabins.

  • Samson Beach Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    A tiny (20-site) park in leafy surrounds, close to the water and the tavern, with powered sites and few basic chalets.

  • Boranup Campground

    West Coast Australia

    Under the tall trees off the southern end of Boranup Drive. See the website for an indication of site availability.

  • Simmers Serviced Apartments

    Melbourne

    These comfortable modern apartments are carved out of a Victorian building that's right by the Williamstown shops.

  • N'Dhala Gorge Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    Basic camping at a small, exposed campground without reliable water – bring everything you could possibly need.

  • Quest Bendigo Central

    Victoria

    The Bendigo outpost of this reliable chain offers spacious, modern serviced apartments close to the city centre.

  • Let Smart

    Adelaide

    Lets out bright, comfortable, modern apartments on the seafront and in central Glenelg. Minimum two-night stay.

  • Gateway Caravan Park

    Western Australia

    At the north end of town, decent cabins, pre-fab units, plus powered and unpowered campsites with some shade.

  • Postman's Cottage

    Kangaroo Island

    Refurbished budget cottage, sleeping four (originally built for the KI postman who visited every two weeks).

  • Canowindra Caravan Park

    New South Wales

    This small well-maintained park overlooks the Belubula River and has powered and unpowered sites available.

  • Georgiana Molloy Motel

    West Coast Australia

    Centrally located, the spacious, self-contained units are standout value, each with a small garden area.

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