Must-see hotels in New South Wales

  • Kiama Harbour Cabins

    South Coast NSW

    Overlooking the beach and the nearby ocean pool, these one- to three-bedroom cabins are decorated in pleasing earth tones, with airy lounge rooms and…

  • Lincoln Downs

    South Coast NSW

    Across the bridge from the centre, this resort-like complex offers largish motel-style rooms, many overlooking a private lake that flutters with birds…

  • Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge

    Blue Mountains

    Near Evans Lookout, these attractive, rustic eco-cabins are lodged so deeply in the gums and bottlebrush that it feels as though you're in very remote…

  • The Basin Campground

    Sydney

    With its sparkling waterfront, grassy sites and fab amenities, the Basin is a very popular national park campsite. Drinking water, flush toilets,…

  • Glenferrie Lodge

    Sydney

    Set in a grand 19th-century house in a peaceful Kirribilli location very close to the ferry (or a pleasant stroll to the city across the bridge), this…

  • Coolangatta Estate

    South Coast NSW

    Staying on this venerable wine-producing estate can be a treat if you choose wisely. Spread across different buildings, the rooms vary widely, from a cute…

  • Petersons Guesthouse

    New South Wales

    Built in 1911 as the summer home of local nabobs the Dangars, Petersons remains one of the finest houses in the district. Set amid rolling lawns and…

  • Keiraleagh

    South Coast NSW

    Keiraleagh is one of the picks of the South Coast backpacker scene. This historic mansion just a short walk from the city centre and the beach has a huge…

  • Urban Hotel

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A couple of minutes' walk from Newtown station and surrounded by great bars and eats, this casual hotel in a former RSL Club offers edgy industrial-styled…

  • Adina Apartments Bondi Beach

    Sydney

    Smartly appointed and just a barefoot dash to the surf, this is a fine Bondi base on a street packed with restaurants. The apartments all have balconies…

  • Quest Nowra

    South Coast NSW

    Crisp, well-equipped modern apartments occupy Nowra's branch of the businessy Quest accommodation chain. Service is upbeat and each studio apartment is…

  • Pebbly Beach

    South Coast NSW

    This campground in Murramarang National Park has 23 gravelly, unpowered sites, plus flush toilets, cold showers and barbecue facilities. It's close to a…

  • St Paul's Serviced Apartments

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Get your Harry Potter on at Sydney University's first college (dating from 1857), featuring gracious sandstone buildings and well-tended gardens. Single…

  • Idlewilde Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    A good choice for wildlife watchers, Idlewilde is a few steps from wetland reserve Panboola, and in winter kangaroos bound right into the yard. Sixteen…

  • Hamilton Heritage B&B

    Newcastle

    Offering genuine courtesy and a cosy atmosphere, this Federation-era home near the Beaumont St cafe strip makes for a characterful stay. The house has…

  • Byron at Byron

    Byron Bay

    About 4km south of town, these luxe one-bedroom villas are spread through the resort's jungle-like greenery. When you’re not drinking cocktails by the…

  • Kangaroo Valley Getaways

    South Coast NSW

    Efficient booking service for the Kangaroo Valley and Berry areas with exquisite rental properties on its books.

  • Bellawongarah at Berry

    South Coast NSW

    Rainforest surrounds this wonderful place, 8km from Berry on the mountain road to Kangaroo Valley. There are two rooms. One is a sumptuous loft space in…

  • InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

    Sydney

    Following a lavish renovation, this resort has been restored to the grandeur that first made it a celebrity hotspot back in the day. Swathed in Italian…

  • Cambridge Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    You couldn’t wish for a more conveniently situated hotel for restaurant and bar life than this urban bolt hole. Modern and upbeat, this offers several…

  • Tumbling Waters

    South Coast NSW

    About 30km north of Wollongong, Tumbling Waters is set amid palm trees at the edge of the escarpment. It's a luxurious, boutique retreat aimed at couples …

  • Coast Resort

    South Coast NSW

    Ninety-eight self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments are stacked around this smart holiday complex, all in fetching monochrome with capacious…

  • Vulcan Hotel

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A grungy pub and band venue back in the 1990s, the Vulcan is now a likeable boutique hotel smartly kitted out in olive drab. The pleasant contemporary…

  • Hyams Beach Seaside Cottages

    South Coast NSW

    Targeted at couples, these quaint, pastel-coloured cottages sit directly across the road from a long section of beautiful beaches. Each cottage, though…

  • Holidays Collection

    South Coast NSW

    This agent offers a range of accommodation at pretty Hyams Beach, including fishing cabins that have been converted into cosy cottages. There are options…

  • Glenmack Park

    South Coast NSW

    Genially run Glenmark Park has well-spaced campsites amid tall gum trees, close to Kangaroo Valley's small town centre. There's plenty of shade and a…

  • Coledale Beach Camping Reserve

    South Coast NSW

    About 20 minutes north of Wollongong, wake up to great surf and the occasional company of dolphins and whales at this campground practically on the sand…

  • Wandarrah Lodge

    South Coast NSW

    All the basics are done well at Wandarrah Lodge: clean, if institutional dorm and private rooms, a lounge and TV room, and backpacker must-haves like…

  • BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park

    South Coast NSW

    Parents of fidgety kids have all their prayers answered at this well-maintained spot by the inlet. There's a big pool (and a little one for toddlers), a…

  • SAGE Hotel Wollongong

    South Coast NSW

    Neat and contemporary rooms at SAGE come with quality beds, fridges and coffee machines, and they feel airy and bright (with splashes of the hotel chain's…

  • Wake Up! Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    This fabulous, well-managed hostel-resort opposite Belongil Beach is a terrific and affordable alternative to staying in central Byron. Attractive dorms…

  • Bondi Beachouse YHA

    Sydney

    Perched on a hillside between Bondi and Tamarama Beaches, this 95-bed art deco hostel has fan-cooled dorms that sleep four to eight and come with bright…

  • Kirketon Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    You might feel like you’re in a David Lynch movie as you wander the red-lit mirrored corridors at this stylish spot. Four grades of rooms start small and…

  • McLean Beach Holiday Park

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Friendly staff and a great position adjacent to McLean Beach make this holiday park an excellent choice. Try for the glamping tents or one of the modern…

  • Novotel Newcastle Beach

    Newcastle

    Ideally situated for Newcastle Beach, this breezy hotel seamlessly checks out the business guests on Friday morning and welcomes families that afternoon…

  • BW Charles Sturt Motor Inn

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Furnished to a high standard, this robust and professional full-service motel has a range of room types, including suites and apartments, making it a good…

  • Manor House

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This time-tripping 1850s mansion, complete with extravagant chandeliers, moulded ceilings, Victorian tiling and fountains tinkling in the garden, was once…

  • Stoke House Carcoar

    New South Wales

    This grand old house dates back to 1846 and has four rooms. The couple who run the property keep the yesteryear ambience alive, with antique desks in the…

  • Jenkins St Guesthouse

    New South Wales

    The solidity of this 1938 bank building translates to the quiet cosiness of this, Nundle's best place to stay. All six rooms (three en-suite) are snugly…

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