Perth
Occupying an impressive 1939 sandstone art deco building by the train tracks, Perth's YHA corridors have a boarding-school feel, but the rooms are clean…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Launceston
Built in 1899, this former convent perched high on Frederick St bills itself as boutique, which may be a stretch, but it offers 18 decent rooms, all…
Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park
Christchurch & Canterbury
With a prime position right on the lakefront, this sprawling complex has something for everyone. Backpackers get the cosy, log-cabin lodge, while others…
Hobart
One of Hobart’s best-value family options, this trim complex of a couple of dozen self-contained apartments sits in established gardens in subdued New…
Airlie Beach
Trust YHA to provide a genuine alternative for young budget travellers to sordid hostels and inconvenient bush dumps. Central and reasonably quiet with a…
Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
Wanaka
This charming and relaxing campground has grassy terraced sites for tents and campervans, lots of trees and pretty views. Facilities include a barbecue…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
In the north of the island, on Kawau's best sandy beach, this upmarket complex has diverse accommodation options. Choose from beachfront suites, rooms…
Sunshine Coast
This place out-luxes anything else on the island, with reliable service and great facilities, including a saltwater pool. Apartments are modern, bright…
Townsville
The pick for families in Townsville is Mariners North, in the newer section of the marina, with a sandy stretch out the front and a delightful pool. The…
The East Coast
Very nice. Very nice indeed. Freyscape is a fancy new guest at the Coles Bay accommodation party – an utterly contemporary three-bedroom house (sleeps up…
Melbourne
Welcome to one of the biggest hotels in the southern hemisphere, with a staggering 658 rooms over 28 floors. Guests have access to Skybar on the top floor…
Hobart
In a definitively Hobart location, on the upper level of the Elizabeth St Pier, this cool complex offers luxe apartments with beaut harbour views and…
Rotorua
Situated near the racecourse (if you hadn't already guessed), this friendly complex has 16 spiffy, comfortable units. Some have their own thermal spas,…
Melbourne
Named after Australia's legendary fearsome creature, this hostel is right opposite South Melbourne Market, so it's great for fresh produce – particularly…
Tasmania
This progressive pub has stylish units crouched on the slope above the hotel. All have king beds and river-facing balconies (rooms 27 and 28 get the best…
Kangaroo Island Bayview Villas
Kangaroo Island
Great value for families or wandering bands of buddies, this row of four tidy three-bedroom villas sits on the hillside above town. Great views of the bay…
Derwent Bridge Chalets & Studios
Cradle Country & The West
There's a range of tightly clustered studios and small chalets on offer here – think caravan-park cabins with a bit of panache. Five have wood fires, two…
The East Coast
This appealing 1878 home has three rooms decked out in tolerable heritage style. Ease into a chair by the fire in the guest lounge, sip a complimentary…
Adelaide
This unusual pub (something akin to a grey concrete spaceship) is really hitting the mark with its compact, stylish pub rooms – great value for a really…
Port Douglas
This terracotta boutique block contains lovely tiled one-bedroom apartments, each with a small kitchenette, a private balcony, colourful accents and…
Cairns
In a prime location at the southern-end start of the Esplanade, this iconic hotel has been lovingly maintained and refurbished with fresh, modern…
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…
Perth
On a tree-lined boulevard at the base of the steep escarpment rising up to Kings Park, seven-storey Quest delivers consistent, reliable, stylish serviced…
Rotorua
This pleasant place offers three en-suite B&B rooms in a suburban house beside the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Two have views over the lake, while the…
Darwin
Some B&Bs are businesslike and others feel like you're staying with friends; this is one of the latter. There are three rooms in this pleasant Spanish…
Wellington
A bit like a dorm-less hostel for grown-ups, this backstreet hotel has 13 compact rooms, all with different configurations, spread between two…
Napier
From high on Bluff Hill, make your way down a long driveway past a jasmine-hung fence to this cosy little wooden cabin for two. Dutch owners have infused…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
You won't find dozens of motorhomes cheek-by-jowl here. Home Rule Rainforest Lodge is a luxuriantly spacious rural property at the end of a rugged 3km…
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…
Fiordland & Southland
A great option for budget travellers, this cosy blue home offers rooms with shared-bathroom facilities. A big breakfast of muesli, fruit and eggs prepares…
West Coast Australia
Amid a remnant patch of farmland near the (it has to be said) awful Dayton suburban housing subdivision, Keller's is a charming limestone farmhouse with…
Perth
With a lobby decorated with potted cacti, polished concrete and jarrah, retro furniture and a sparkling cafe/cocktail bar, you'll be forgiven for feeling…
Victoria
This sprawling campground on the foreshore of Point Leo has a mix of seasonal and year-round sites right next to the beach; in winter only the powered…
Wellington
Two conjoined heritage houses comprise this terrific modern hostel, straddling the political divide between the US and Chinese embassies. There are no en…
Margaret River
Just a pleasant stroll from Margaret River township, the rooms here have stylish bathrooms and a chic Asian theme. The friendly owners have lots of local…
The Whitsundays
Accessible only by foot, or with a small boat at mid to high tide, this secluded beach site is fringed with mangroves and rainforest. Buy permits online…
Wellington
Within staggering distance of Courtenay Pl, Apollo Lodge is a loose collation of a couple of dozen varied units, ranging from studios to family-friendly…
Coromandel Peninsula
This impressive two-storey kauri villa (1875) has a modern kitchen and bathrooms, while staying true to the building’s historic credentials (there are no…
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…
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…
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