Must-see hotels in New South Wales

  • Byron Bay Beach Hostel

    Byron Bay

    Occupying part of the old Council Chambers with its red-brick facade, this 280-bed dorm is just 50m from Main Beach and offers basic metal-bunk dorms with…

  • Huskisson Beach Motel

    South Coast NSW

    Thirty-three trim monochrome rooms with comfy beds fill this well-run motor inn, a five-minute walk from Huskisson Beach. The usual complement of in-room…

  • Bundanoon Guest House

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Built as a highlands guesthouse back in 1910, this historic property now has a new lease of life as cosy 21st-century accommodation. Queen and spa suites…

  • Jenolan Cabins

    Blue Mountains

    Mercifully unaffected by the 2019 fires, these chunky, plywood-lined, self-catering cabins are in a scenic hillside location 5km beyond Jenolan Caves…

  • Village

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Located in a quiet, but still central, part of town, this pleasant hostel has simple, clean, four- to 12-bed dorms (including one for women only) and…

  • Byron Bay Aquarius Backpackers

    Byron Bay

    This motel-style backpackers right near the beach has a resort vibe with plenty of communal space – including a bar with a pool table and a relaxed pool…

  • Glebe Point YHA

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A popular choice for working travellers, this chilled-out hostel has decent facilities, plenty of organised activities and simple rooms with sinks and…

  • Harbourview Motel

    South Coast NSW

    A standout among Bermagui's motels for its spacious, high-standard rooms, the Harbourview is run in very shipshape fashion by the helpful owner, who is a…

  • Belmore All-Suite Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    Brightened by huge prints of classic Aussie landscapes, The Belmore has spick-and-span contemporary rooms in a palette of cream and slate grey. There's a…

  • Griff Motel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Totally refurbished in 2018 – including spectacular wall-covering photographs of colourful vineyard scenes – the Griff Motel is the most contemporary and…

  • Grand Hotel

    Newcastle

    A short stroll from the beach, this old pub has some lovely details and makes a romantic place to stay. Rooms vary widely in size but are modernised; some…

  • Reflections Holiday Park Clarkes Beach

    Byron Bay

    The cabins might be tightly packed but they, along with shady tent sites, sit within attractive bush high up above the beach and overlooked by the Cape…

  • Hotel Bondi

    Sydney

    After an extreme makeover Bondi's grand dame is now fantastic, affordable and a place to sleep well, thanks to the double-glazing installed throughout…

  • Cecil Street B&B

    Manly

    This handsome Federation-style brick home has a quiet hillside location. Two simple but tastefully decorated rooms make the most of high ceilings,…

  • Bellevue Accommodation

    South Coast NSW

    This 1890s manor, one of the oldest buildings in Kiama, is the grand dame of the seaside town and run by a generous organic farmer (produce available!)…

  • Pelican Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    This classic coastal Aussie Motor Inn has good-value spotless rooms, tricked up in a mildly nautical theme. Rooms are thoughtfully attired (hairdryers,…

  • Medusa

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Winding across two back-to-back terraces, Medusa has a curious interior layout and eye-catching rooms in three sizes with large beds, art-deco features…

  • Zorba Waterfront Motel

    South Coast NSW

    With blue-dappled fittings to match the bay setting, Zorba's has 17 attractive, contemporary-style motel rooms with walk-in showers. Handily located right…

  • Quality Hotel Powerhouse

    New South Wales

    Home to 61 well-equipped hotel rooms, 20 serviced apartments, and a host of on-site amenities, this smart motel is equally suited to business travellers…

  • Bundanoon Country Inn Motel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    There's something classy and North American about this sweet little motel, with its liquorice-striped rooms, painted wood panelling and luxurious linens…

  • Holiday Haven Huskisson Beach

    South Coast NSW

    One of two properties run by the same company in Huskisson, this has a wide range of cabins in a likeable beachfront location. It's a good place for…

  • Byron Bay YHA

    Byron Bay

    Having undergone a multi-million-dollar revamp in early 2018, this YHA is now more flashpacker resort than backpacker hostel. There's a heated pool with a…

  • Hovell Tree Inn

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Stylishly refurbished rooms and a top location near riverside walking trails make the Hovell Tree Inn one of Albury's best motels. A spa, pool and gym…

  • Nimbin Rox YHA

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Escape the coastal crowds at this hostel perched on a lush hill at the edge of town offering dorms, private rooms and lovely bell tents. There are plenty…

  • Mollymook Shores

    South Coast NSW

    Uplifted by friendly service and its location opposite a dreamy sand beach, Mollymook Shores has brightly decorated rooms arranged around a small pool…

  • Skye Hotel Suites

    Sydney

    Opened in 2017 in a new building in the heart of Parramatta, these super-spacious apartments are decked out in some style with a soft, contemporary colour…

  • Blair Athol Estate

    New South Wales

    For a grand taste of yesteryear, this handsome Federation estate dates from 1904 and is set in spreading grounds bristling with native flora and exotic…

  • Hughenden

    Sydney

    This Victorian Italianate guesthouse has plenty of quirky charm and a recent refit has left it looking spruce. Rooms range from 'cosy' (which are very…

  • Lennox Holiday Apartments

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Gaze at the surf from your airy apartment in this stylish complex (all face the ocean), then take a splash with a borrowed board from reception. The one…

  • Tenterfield Cottage

    New South Wales

    With wood burners, electric blankets on the beds and a well-equipped kitchen, this cottage, which opened in 2010 in a property built in 1895, has a…

  • Bangalow Guesthouse

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This stately timber villa houses four guest rooms, all with en suite, on the river’s edge, so guests can spot platypuses and large lizards from the…

  • Ballina Manor

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This former boarding school has been converted into a guesthouse filled with restored 1920s furnishings. Heritage rooms are super-plumped: the most grand…

  • Bristol Point

    South Coast NSW

    This rustic national-park campground has forested sites within a short walk of a beach on Jervis Bay. It's for tents only and there's no power. You can…

  • Newcastle Beach YHA

    Newcastle

    It may have the look of a grand English mansion, but this sprawling, brick, heritage-listed YHA has the ambience of a laid-back beach bungalow, with great…

  • 57 Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Converted from a technical college, this business hotel goes to town on modish grey, black and chocolate colouring. Rooms vary widely, from the extremely…

  • Clyde River Houseboats

    South Coast NSW

    Clyde River Houseboats rents out eight- and 10-berth vessels. They're upmarket affairs, more like floating houses than boats, and no licence is needed…

  • Old Parkes Convent

    New South Wales

    This charming historical building was once a far less luxurious home to the Sisters of St Joseph. It now has two spacious, impeccably attired apartments,…

  • Cave Beach

    South Coast NSW

    A grassy camping area near a majestic ocean beach means this is prime territory for surfers, and a yawning cave mouth adds to the shoreline's intrigue…

  • Young Tourist Caravan Park

    New South Wales

    This large campground has plenty of space for campers, with grassy sites and good-sized concrete slabs for caravans (some even with brick en-suites)…

  • Mt Warning B&B Retreat

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Near the beginning of the leafy road to Wollumbin/Mt Warning, this beautiful property abuts the Tweed River. It's wonderfully isolated, making the cabins…

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