Must-see hotels in Australia

  • Boscobel of Tasmania

    Tasmania

    There are four upstairs guest rooms in this handsome, renovated 1885 mansion, all with period-style furniture, comfortable beds and modern bathroom with…

  • Cable Station Accommodation

    Tasmania

    Keep cute company at this property built to carry Tasmania’s first telephone link to the mainland. Little penguins come ashore within walking distance and…

  • Beach Retreat Tourist Park

    Tasmania

    This must be one of the prettiest and friendliest caravan parks in Australia. Located right by the beach, its grounds are meticulously manicured and…

  • La Costa Motel

    Gold Coast

    One of the few motels of 1950s 'highway heritage', this mint-green weatherboard has stayed true to its roots on the outside, while the interiors are…

  • Hillview Farmstay

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Around 34km south of town and signposted off the Hume Hwy, these nicely turned out cottages are set on a 400-hectare farm and are especially good if you…

  • The Shackeau

    The Southeast

    Any more waterfront and this lovely shack would be a houseboat. Almost the last in a long row of quirky little beach shacks, it's a cream-coloured…

  • Atherton Woodlands

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A favourite with everyone from birdwatchers to mountain bikers and young families to grey nomads, this beautifully maintained caravan park enjoys gorgeous…

  • Bamurru Plains

    Northern Territory

    This remote slice of eco-friendly luxury has canvas-topped lodgings with hardwood floors, wrap-around views and high levels of comfort. Safaris are by…

  • Avalon Coastal Retreat

    The East Coast

    What a beauty! Like something out of a James Bond movie – all glass and steel and endless ocean views – this is possibly the most luxurious beach house in…

  • Cairns Beaches Flashpackers

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Palm Cove's first and only hostel is a splendid, spotless place just 100m from the beach. It's more a restful retreat than party palace. The bunk-free…

  • Bounce

    Cairns

    Bounce is a cut above many Cairns budget spots, with tidy dorms and neat studio-style apartments with kitchen and balcony, sleeping four. The central deck…

  • Vibe Hotel

    Darwin

    You're in for an upmarket stay at this professional set-up with friendly staff and a great location at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Room prices creep…

  • Coral Sea Resort

    Airlie Beach

    An excellent option for sedate travellers, this is a place where you can watch the waves from your spa bath or by dangling in your hammock on your private…

  • @VDL

    Tasmania

    What’s been done within the bluestone walls of this 1840s warehouse near the port is quite incredible. The ultra-hip boutique offering has two suites and…

  • Gecko Lodge

    West Coast Australia

    If you're looking to romance your sweetie in Kalbarri, there's no better place than this intimate, luxurious B&B. The suites come with spa baths, the…

  • Hoover House

    Western Australia

    Hoover House, the 1898 mine manager’s house, is named for Gwalia’s first mine manager, Herbert Hoover, who later became the 31st president of the US. It's…

  • Sierra Escape

    New South Wales

    Three Australian-made luxury tents sit atop 280 acres of rolling hills and valleys. The canvas walls may be thin, but the only sounds you'll hear are…

  • Peppermint Ridge Retreat

    The Southeast

    Two amazing handmade straw-bale-and-stone studios, complete with composting toilets, recycled timbers, spa baths, lofty ceilings and brilliant D…

  • Chillagoe Eco Lodge

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The top place to stay in Chillagoe, this easygoing resort has 10 modern and comfortable units with aircon, fridge and verandahs. There's space for camping…

  • Adina Apartment Hotel

    Darwin

    The Adina is a stylish place with contemporary apartments sporting clean lines and modern art on the walls. Most rooms have excellent views out over the…

  • Denmark Waters B&B

    Southern WA

    Run by the delightful Maria, a treasure trove of local knowledge, this intimate, three-room B&B sits in a quiet location overlooking the sound, just south…

  • Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A blissful 19km drive northwest of Murwillumbah leads to this superb luxurious and secluded retreat in the shadow of the caldera. The timber bungalows…

  • Civic Guest House

    Townsville

    This old-fashioned hostel respects the independent traveller's needs for cleanliness, comfort, security and easy company – it's a slightly old-fashioned…

  • Mystery Bay Campground

    South Coast NSW

    Just by the marvellously scenic beach of Mystery Bay, this campground has pit toilets, cold showers and running water. It's first come, first served, so…

  • Epiphyte B&B

    The Daintree

    This lovingly built, laid-back place is set on a lush 3.5-hectare property. Individually styled rooms are of varying sizes, but all have their own…

  • Wineglass Bay Camp Site

    The East Coast

    Excellent free camping at the southern end of Wineglass Bay (keep it hush-hush, or everyone will be here). It's a long trudge along the beach sand,…

  • Mouses House

    Gold Coast

    Linked by softly lit boardwalks, these 14 cedar chalets hidden in the magical misty woods are intimate mountain hideaways. Each has a spa bath and a wood…

  • Daintree Wilderness Lodge

    The Daintree

    Beautiful wood-floored cabins with balcony deep in the rainforest make this a top place for immersion in the Daintree. Service is impeccable, there's a…

  • Esperance B&B by the Sea

    Southern WA

    This great-value beachhouse has a private guest wing and the views from the deck overlooking Blue Haven Beach are breathtaking, especially at sunset. It's…

  • de Russie Boutique Hotel

    New South Wales

    As good as anything in Sydney, this little slice of hotel heaven in Orange has boutique written all over it. It has luxe mod cons, including kitchenettes…

  • Qdos

    Great Ocean Road

    The perfect choice for those seeking a romantic getaway or forest retreat, Qdos' luxury Zen tree houses are fitted with tatami mats, rice-paper screens…

  • Perry Street Hotel

    New South Wales

    Stunning apartment suites make a sophisticated choice in town. The attention to detail is outstanding, right down to the kimono bathrobes, Nespresso…

  • Rum Jungle Bungalows

    Northern Territory

    With more personality than most Batchelor places and rooms with warm and eclectic decor, Rum Jungle is an excellent choice. It's set in soothing and…

  • Forest Rise

    Margaret River

    Award-winning luxury self-contained cabins are spread across a large tree-filled property. So gorgeous and relaxing you probably won't want to leave.

  • Nomads Arts Factory Lodge

    Byron Bay

    For an archetypal Byron experience, try this rambling minivillage next to a picturesque swamp set on 2 hectares, 15 minutes' walk from town. Choose from…

  • CH Boutique Hotel

    New South Wales

    With 33 rooms housed in a slate-grey modern cube built in 2018 as an annex to the handsome, art-deco Central Hotel, CH is Tamworth's swankiest hotel…

  • Binna Burra Mountain Lodge

    Gold Coast

    This atmospheric mountain retreat is the nearest thing to a ski lodge in the bush and offers absolute offline peace. You can stay in rustic log cabins,…

  • Hayloft

    Hobart

    Out the back of Ettie's restaurant and up a set of stairs is this excellent little urban bolt-hole for two – formerly a hayloft above some old red-brick…

  • Lancelin Lodge YHA

    West Coast Australia

    This laid-back, flag-adorned hostel on the edge of town is well equipped and welcoming, with deep verandahs and lots of indoor/outdoor communal spaces…

  • Mandurah Ocean Marina Chalets

    West Coast Australia

    Embrace Mandurah by staying right in the middle of it: pitched-roof chalets here are spotless and modern, with full-kit kitchens and little decks, all…

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