Sunshine Coast
Previously known as the Morning Star Motel, all the rooms at this welcoming place have outstanding elevated views to the coast. Standard rooms are…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
West Coast Australia
In a fantastic location right behind the dunes with plenty of shady, grassy sites and an on-site cafe, this auto-club park is open to all comers (RAC…
The East Coast
This hip backpackers was the first in Tasmania to introduce capsules (rather than bunk beds) to its dorm. It has smart, spacious public areas, and the…
Rotorua
Everything's kept spick and span at this small but perfectly formed holiday park. Facilities include a small outdoor pool, hot mineral spas and a super…
Tasmania
Popular with those playing King Island's trio of highly rated golf courses, this motel offers attractive, well-heated rooms with comfortable beds and…
Hobart
Run by a charming English gent from Nottingham (not Portsea), this row of tidy Georgian brick 1850s townhouses sits on a prominent street corner on the…
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…
Victoria
Around 1km from central Mildura, Lemon Cottage is a three-bedroom home with 1950s style, lots of chrome and a working jukebox. The same owner also rents…
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…
Adelaide
Adelaide's stylish, reliable, high-rise Ibis does compact corporate twins and doubles in an unbeatable downtown locale (well, unbeatable if you're in ADL…
Tasmania
Built in 1891 as a doctor's residence, this run-down but undeniably handsome mansion on a hill above the town centre now offers old-fashioned B&B…
The East Coast
Beat a retreat up Mt Paul, north of Coles Bay, where two carefully crafted ecolodges offer super peninsula vistas, and resident wildlife are your only…
Girraween National Park Camping Grounds
Brisbane & Around
Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek camping grounds teem with wildlife and have water (treat before using), BBQs and hot showers. Both sites cater for tent…
Cradle Country & The West
Here, it's all about the location. A cluster of barracks-like cabins is set on the edge of Lake Rosebery, commanding lovely views over the water and…
Tasmania
Historic Brickendon has three 1830s cottages – built by convicts to house the estate's coachman and gardener – and three newer self-contained farm…
Melbourne
While it may not have original Charles Blackman paintings (though there are loads of gallery-quality prints and room decals), it boasts a superb outlook…
Silver Hills Motel & Restaurant
Cradle Country & The West
It may lack atmosphere, but this efficiently run motel at the northern entrance to town offers 57 simple and well-maintained rooms that are clean, well…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This four-bedroom B&B feels like home thanks to chatty hosts who offer a delicious cooked breakfast (Volcano coffee and homemade bread included) and…
Brisbane & Around
These two pretty, clean, self-contained cottages on the eastern outskirts of Stanthorpe are small in size, but they're decent value and only a two-minute…
Noosa
Flashpackers challenges the notion of hostels as flea-bitten dives. Thoughtful touches to its neat four- and six-bed dorms include full-length mirrors,…
Melbourne
These 12 stylish rooms in a monochromatic palette have sparkling crystal lights, shaggy bed throws and microwave ovens, and range from queen and king…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Part of the burgeoning Haka empire – also including excellent hostels and tours – this hotel in a quiet lane just off bohemian Karangahape Rd features…
Tasmania
Views from these luxurious hilltop apartments are unbeatable. Inside, they’re kitted out in glitzy fashion – spas, surround sound, double-headed showers,…
Melbourne
Polished wood and natural fibres provide an earthy feel in this luxurious hotel. Suites are huge and some offer dazzling views across Melbourne. Red…
Brisbane
Its lobby graced with retro bicycles (for hire), Punthill offers smart, contemporary suites in muted colours. Digs include comfy king beds, kitchenette or…
Airlie Beach
This smart hotel in the heart of Airlie couldn't be more central. Architecturally inspired by early Queensland homes, the whitewashed, fan-cooled rooms…
Queenstown
Part of a small Kiwi chain of higher-brow hostels, the warren-like Haka has cosy dorms with solid bunks that include large lockable storage chests,…
Coromandel Peninsula
On a quiet cove at the mouth of the Purangi River, this relaxing spot has accommodation ranging from comfortable chalets through to larger houses and a…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
The transformation of one of Auckland's dodgiest old pubs into a bright and shiny hostel is a modern miracle. Dorms have custom-made wooden bunks with…
Perth
Handily placed for both the CBD and Kings Park, Sage's eccentrically patterned concrete tower offers sassy rooms with big TVs, cleverly designed bathrooms…
NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort
South Coast NSW
A favourite hang-out of the marsupial mob, this expansive family-focused resort has Norfolk pines dividing it from a kayak-friendly beach. Excellent…
Brisbane
In a restored, century-old Queenslander, Bowen Terrace offers modestly priced lodging in a real-estate hotspot. Simple rooms include TV, bar fridge,…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Occupying a two-storey villa just metres from Ponsonby Rd, Auckland's second Haka Lodge has spotless double rooms, mixed and female-only dorms with…
Cairns
A stalwart on the Cairns accommodation map since 1986, this Queenslander-style resort has a little something for everyone; families, businessfolk and solo…
Victoria
A short bike ride from Winton Wetlands' entrance, these four spacious bell tents are kitted out with excellent beds and quality linen, barbecues and cosy…
The Whitsundays
The holy trinity of location, cleanliness and top-notch facilities align at this this beautifully kept, palm-studded holiday park, just a few minutes'…
Victoria
The colossal art deco Fish Creek Hotel, universally known as the Fishy Pub, is an essential stop for a beer or bistro meal and serves as a handy base for…
The East Coast
For total seclusion, marvellous Aurora Beach Cottage is a great option. It's a timber-and-stone house 18km north of Bicheno at Seymour, set in the dunes…
Rotorua
Crash occupies a big, blue 1930s hotel near Government Gardens. The atmosphere strikes a balance between raucous and relaxed – there's a DJ console behind…
Victoria
Six sleek suites are secreted underneath the public areas of this architecturally notable winery, offering a classy bolthole for those wanting to spend a…
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