Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • C2 Esplanade

    Darwin

    Large and lovely apartments just across from the waterfront make this a brilliant choice, with much more reasonable prices than other similar places…

  • Nornalup Riverside Chalets

    Southern WA

    Stay a night in sleepy Nornalup in these comfortable, colourful self-contained chalets, just a rod's throw from the fish in the Frankland River. The…

  • Cumberland Lorne Resort

    Great Ocean Road

    This behemoth of a resort may still not suit Lorne, but once you're inside it's hard to knock its self-contained apartments with unbeatable ocean views –…

  • 169 Drummond

    Melbourne

    This privately owned, four-room guesthouse in a renovated, 19th-century terrace is well located, just a block from vibrant Lygon St. Rooms feature…

  • Old Stone House

    Australian Capital Territory

    Set behind a large oak tree on Bungendore's main road, this charismatic 1867 granite-block house offers four antique-furnished rooms, all with private…

  • Comfort Inn Aden

    New South Wales

    Choose from ultramodern rooms that feature clean, minimalist style with colourful accents; cheaper standard rooms that have been updated but retain some…

  • Duntryleague

    New South Wales

    Orange's most stunning heritage building (built in 1876), is home to a 14-room guesthouse, function centre and golf course. Rooms have been modernised but…

  • Dougies

    Port Douglas

    It's easy to hang about Dougies' sprawling grounds in a hammock or pool by day and move to the bar at night. If you can summon the energy, bikes and…

  • Coolum Seaside

    Sunshine Coast

    Two blocks from the surf, this immaculately maintained, spacious resort has three pools, a tennis court, BBQs and a small gym. The studios and one-, two-…

  • Hotel Urban Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Urban offers generic, modern digs with heavenly beds, big TVs, fuzzy bathrobes and balconies. There’s also a heated outdoor pool, gym, light-drenched…

  • Big4 Toowoomba Garden City

    Brisbane & Around

    While it might be a slightly inconvenient 4km south of central Toowoomba, this quiet backstreet caravan park is the best bet for campers visiting town…

  • Longford Boutique Accommodation

    Tasmania

    Just off the main street, this National Trust–listed bank (1865) is now a boutique B&B. Luxe benefits include port and chocolates, fluffy bathrobes and a…

  • 850 Cameron

    Tauranga

    This slick two-storey motel, 3.5km south of the city centre, has modern, self-contained apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom units with spa…

  • Ningaloo Lighthouse Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    Superbly located on the western cape, this park has lots of options: the clifftop, two-person chalets have fantastic views, there are plenty of shady tent…

  • Nallan Station

    Western Australia

    Between Cue and Meekatharra, at this easily accessible, historic pastoral station you can engage in birdwatching and stargazing and seek out the 19th…

  • Harmony Hill

    Sunshine Coast

    This 12-acre, hilltop property includes a restored, self-contained 1912 railway carriage that sleeps up to four people, as well as a tastefully appointed,…

  • North Currigee Campground

    Gold Coast

    This beautifully located camping ground of around 30 tent sites makes for a peaceful and back-to-basics experience, but with the luxury of toilets and hot…

  • Matakohe House

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This B&B inhabits a pretty villa near the Kauri Museum. The simply furnished rooms open onto a wraparound veranda and offer winning touches, such as…

  • Brunswick Heads Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A black-and-white boutique beauty, the Brunswick Heads Motel has whitewashed rooms with pops of colour in the palm-tree-print cushions, comfy beds, craft…

  • Weelaway

    West Coast Australia

    Weelaway offers four sumptuously decorated rooms (three en suite) in a heritage-listed homestead dating from 1862. There are formal lounge rooms, shady…

  • Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

    Napier

    The owners have spent a lot of money sprucing up this 1st-floor, ruby-red city-centre hostel – Napier’s best Spanish Mission specimen – which has a beaut…

  • Split Level

    Fiordland & Southland

    Very much like staying at a mate's house, this tidy two-level home has a comfortable lounge with a large TV and leather couches, and a well-equipped…

  • Billy Brown's

    Dunedin & Otago

    On a farm 5km along the road from Port Chalmers, this backpacker fave no longer offers dorm accommodation, but the whole rustic lodge is available to rent…

  • 858 George St

    Dunedin

    Recently refreshed with new furniture and a paint job, this top-quality motel complex has modern units ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms…

  • DES Camping

    Cairns

    There's no camping around Josephine Falls, but if you're walking the Bartle Frere Track there are four basic bush camps which must be booked in advance…

  • Great Ocean Road Cottages

    Great Ocean Road

    On a lovely garden property replete with trees and birdlife, this friendly backpackers has dorm and private double options, both with cooking facilities…

  • Pole House

    Great Ocean Road

    One of the most iconic houses along the Great Ocean Road, the Pole House is a unique architectural creation that, as the name suggests, sits atop a pole,…

  • Liberty Apartment Hotel

    Wellington

    About as central as you can get, Liberty opened its doors just a few years ago and has been winning over corporate fans with its tidy, stylish…

  • Mountain House YHA

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This well-kept hostel has cosy dorms and private rooms and the efficient and enthusiastic manager can provide extensive local hiking information. Note all…

  • Leah & the Llama

    Dunedin

    Spacious home high up on the hill with comfortable rooms sharing a bathroom. There are sheep and horses in the paddocks all around, but it's still just a…

  • Bridport Beach Cottages

    The East Coast

    A snappy-looking group of seven tidy corrugated-iron-clad one- and two-bedroom units on the main street, each with a deck, bathroom, a small kitchen in…

  • Townhouse Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Fun, funky and full of flair, the Townhouse has a mish-mash of generally stylish rooms and apartments in a variety of configurations, furnished in a range…

  • Black Cockatoo Cottages

    Victoria

    Take in glorious views of the national park and farmland without leaving your bed in these private, stylish timber cottages. Three modern cottages are…

  • Akuna Motor Inn & Apartments

    New South Wales

    This spotless and centrally located motel is a great choice for travelling families who can spread out in its selection of family rooms and apartments…

  • Jack in the Green

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This charming converted old home is a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Large rooms (no bunks), relaxing gardens and a cosy lounge area are the main…

  • Blue Lagoon Resort

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    It's not absolute beachfront (it's a four-minute walk to the sea), but the three glorious pools, tennis court, clean apartments and accommodating staff…

  • Erskine River Backpackers

    Great Ocean Road

    Verandahs line this classic old two-storey building, by the river at the northern end of town. It’s a relaxed place with four-bunk dorms, a selection of…

  • Western Beach Lodge

    Perth

    A real surfer hang-out, this sociable, rather shaggy hostel has a low-key, guitar-strumming, hammock-swinging vibe. Discounts kick in for stays of three…

  • Pinnacle Holiday Lodge

    Victoria

    In the centre of Halls Gap but hidden behind the Stony Creek shops, this relaxed lodge has a spectacular mountainous backdrop. The spacious grounds have a…

  • Wallaby Beach House

    Kangaroo Island

    A secluded, self-contained three-bedroom beach house, 13km west of Penneshaw on unpeopled Browns Beach. Simple beachy decor, with broad sunset views and…

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