Must-see hotels in New South Wales

  • Novotel Northbeach

    South Coast NSW

    Rich in amenities if a little thin on charm, the 204-room Novotel has a lobby resembling a shopping mall and bright white rooms furnished to four-star…

  • NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park

    South Coast NSW

    A little east of the town centre but close to the surf action and vistas of Short Point Beach, this is a one-size-fits-all resort in a picturesque seaside…

  • Huskisson Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    This good-time joint overlooking the water is an emblem of Huskisson, going strong since 1932. Nine smallish upstairs rooms have fridge, TV, coffee-making…

  • Ruwenzori Retreat

    New South Wales

    Meticulously restored century-old vintage railway carriages make up this accomodation in the bush — five bedrooms with room for up to 13 people. It can…

  • Reflections Holiday Parks Eden

    South Coast NSW

    Situated on the spit between the rolling surf at Aslings Beach and tranquil Lake Curalo, this park echoes with birdsong from sheltering trees. The welcome…

  • Saltwater Creek Campground

    South Coast NSW

    The simple national-park campsite at Saltwater Creek, along the Light to Light Walk and near a beautiful sandy beach, has 14 tent sites and basic…

  • Bittangabee Bay Campground

    South Coast NSW

    One of two national-park campgrounds along the 30km Light to Light Walk, basic Bittangabee Bay has 30 unpowered sites, pit toilets and barbecue facilities…

  • Old Vic Inn

    New South Wales

    The Old Vic Inn occupies a lovely old heritage-listed pub building, with a cosy restaurant (open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday to Saturday for…

  • Bermagui Beach Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    With two sections straddling a driveway, the local pub has a variety of rooms, from bare-bones twins sharing bathrooms to tidy en-suite doubles and family…

  • Ten Dollar Town Motel

    New South Wales

    The Ten Dollar Town Motel has 39 well equipped rooms hidden behind the heritage facade of the former Royal Hotel, which houses the on-site restaurant…

  • Shady Willows Holiday Park

    South Coast NSW

    This likeable place, set among palm trees south of the town centre, has a hostel with single-sex dorms and private rooms plus a simple shared kitchen,…

  • Peel Inn

    New South Wales

    A slice of Australian hotel culture from yesteryear and the social focus of pocket-sized Nundle, the Peel Inn was built in the gold-rush days of 1860, and…

  • Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific

    Manly

    Right on Manly’s ocean beachfront, this midrise has a dated corporate vibe but one of Sydney's best locations, a million miles from the city’s business…

  • Ravesi’s

    Sydney

    Perfectly placed Ravesi's is right across from the beach. It's a great spot to fulfil that living-at-Bondi dream. There are just a dozen rooms; the four…

  • Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Resort

    South Coast NSW

    A golf course may not sound like an ideal place to stay for nongolfing folk, but this welcoming, gorgeous country property, about a five-minute drive out…

  • Arts

    Sydney

    A reasonable 64-room hotel with simple but comfortable rooms with small bathrooms. It's in a handy location on the Paddington-Darlinghurst border. There's…

  • Pacific Hotel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    'Motel-style' rooms in this lovely old pub have lots of charm. If you don't mind sharing a bathroom and you snare a corner cheapie, you've hit the view…

  • Reflections Holiday Park Bermagui

    South Coast NSW

    Very central but pretty crowded in summer, this all-purpose holiday park has accommodation at all budget levels, generous amenities (like laundry,…

  • Sundance Park

    New South Wales

    Tamworth's major roads are littered with classic Aussie motels. We're partial to Sundance Park, on the southern outskirts of town, for its crackerjack…

  • Alishan International Guest House

    Newtown & the Inner West

    In a substantial Victorian house in the centre of Glebe, the Alishan is clean and quiet, with the feel of an old boarding house. Spacious communal areas…

  • Playhouse Hotel

    New South Wales

    Built in 1905, the Playhouse was once the Central Hotel, Barraba's main hostelry. Repurposed in 2007 as a pleasant, sleepy hotel with nine en-suite rooms,…

  • Pretty Beach

    South Coast NSW

    As the name suggests, this location is as photogenic as they come: a bright splotch of sand greeted by oh-so-blue waves. The beachside campground has coin…

  • Adina Apartment Hotel Surry Hills

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    As one of the main pastimes in Surry Hills is eating out, you may find the well-equipped kitchenette of your slick, spacious apartment doesn't get a lot…

  • Mudgee Riverside Tourist Park

    New South Wales

    This leafy glorified caravan park in the centre of town is a good choice for families and those looking for cheaper options in pricey Mudgee. A range of…

  • Flat Rock Tent Park

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This well-maintained camping ground is set back from Angels Beach with a secluded bush feel yet is just a 10-minute drive to Ballina town. Facilities…

  • Sebel Harbourside Kiama

    South Coast NSW

    This sizeable resort runs across several adjoining buildings and offers a variety of rooms from studios to apartments that sleep up to five; all options…

  • Milthorpe Motel

    New South Wales

    Located in the very heart of the village, Millthorpe's only motel is a smart option for travelling families and those who prefer a little space and…

  • Bermagui Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    With an excellent location right at Bermagui's principal intersection, this motel is run by a friendly couple and has spacious rooms with comfortable beds…

  • NRMA Bathurst Panorama Park

    New South Wales

    The only downside to this friendly, family-oriented park is its location: 4km east of the town centre. But the facilities, including a lagoon-style pool,…

  • Top Pub

    New South Wales

    At the top of Uralla's main street, this popular drinking hole dates back to the 1880s, and offers a great beer garden and decent pub meals. Stay the…

  • Imperial Hotel

    New South Wales

    Wrapped on two sides by a broad, bull-nosed verandah bedecked with original wrought iron, this 1890 hotel offers cheap, basic rooms in the beating heart…

  • Tilba Two-Story

    South Coast NSW

    This atmospheric 1894 former postmaster’s residence has time-worn charm and a cosy log fire in winter. The three rooms' frilly floral decor suits the…

  • Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

    Sydney

    Right opposite the international terminal, this is Sydney's most convenient airport hotel and surprisingly well-priced. If you have an early flight to…

  • Twofold Bay Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    Splashes of turquoise and chirpy management each do their part to enliven the ambience at Twofold Bay. The 24 rooms vary in size and bed configuration,…

  • A View of Mt Warning

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Looking like a squat spaceship that has landed on a hill and attempted a Spanish Mission camouflage, this unusual octagonal house has four comfortable B&B…

  • Coogee Sands

    Sydney

    The golden sands of Coogee Beach are just across the street from this unpretentious apartment hotel. The refurbished studios and one-bed apartments are…

  • Rex Tamworth

    New South Wales

    Tamworth's friendliest hostel, with a hotch-potch of colourful, quirky rooms that have eclectic cheapo and vintage furnishings, sits on a quiet, leafy…

  • Motel 617

    South Coast NSW

    This serviceable motel with bubbly check-in staff is a 15-minute walk from Kiama's main drag. Rooms have splashes of colour, comfy-enough beds, small…

  • Jervis Bay Motel

    South Coast NSW

    On the main street in Huskisson, this laid-back and friendly place offers well-maintained rooms with modern bathrooms and plenty of space. Family rooms…

  • Breakout Motel

    New South Wales

    Among a handful of options at the eastern end of Cowra's main street, this modern motel stands out for its variety of room types including executive and…

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