Townsville
Perfect for an after-party or predinner in-room drinks, the Oaks Metropole is right at the end of the Palmer St shuffle. The rooms are small, stylish and…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Canberra
Raw concrete offset by angled glass provides a striking if somewhat brutal introduction to this large, contemporary hotel. Rooms are spacious and schmick;…
Christchurch
Large, well-designed rooms are the hallmark of this purpose-built complex on the city fringe. Dorms have fridges, USB points and individual lights; some…
Wellington
There's a sassy, artsy vibe to this natty, 62-unit downtown apartment hotel with its black, mirrored corridors. Sizes range from compact studios to two…
Battery Point Boutique Accommodation
Hobart
Typical colonial midrangery in a block of four muted-grey-coloured serviced apartments – sleeping three, with full kitchens – in Battery Point’s heart …
Brisbane & Around
Modern, tiled, self-contained studio and two-bedroom apartments in a high-rise block not far back from Suttons Beach. Both come with comfortable beds,…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Tent sites shelter in the bush at this nicely managed hilltop park. The cabins range from basic units where you'll need to bring your own linen (or pay…
Adelaide
This old red-brick office building has heaps of appeal, and now houses five levels of good-value downtown apartments with smart interiors. The marketing…
Auckland
Located within the industrial area edging the airport, Jet Park has comfortable rooms and a vibe that exceeds that of the average midrange airport hotel…
Coromandel Peninsula
The 1260-hectare Colville Farm has a range of interesting accommodation, including campsites, bare-basics bush lodges and self-contained houses. Guests…
New South Wales
These basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities are your only choice if you want motel-style accomodation in town. But they're well maintained and the…
New South Wales
Most Parkes motels are along the highway, but this is a backstreet option, freshly renovated and home to compact, spotless rooms that are fresh and funky…
Hobart
A studio-style, self-contained B&B just 10 minutes from the city, surrounded by bush and with awesome views from the Mt Nelson lookout just metres away:…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A block from Bow St’s shops and restaurants with spacious and modern units. The owners also have self-contained apartments (doubles from $165) and beach…
The Daintree
Photographers and birdwatchers will love the Red Mill with its emphasis on information and observation. There are four lovely en-suite rooms in the …
Napier
Looking like a mini UN HQ by the sea, the refurbished, curvalicious, six-storey Te Pania has instant retro appeal. Rooms are far from retro, however, with…
Northern Territory
Now here's a different way to view life in the Mary River region. The novelty is high, although the boats themselves are rather simple in their styling…
Western Australia
At the 100km mark from Norseman, Fraser Range Station is the first (or last, depending) stop on the Nullarbor. This working sheep station’s bush…
The Southeast
Backed by a tall stand of eucalypts on 10 quiet hectares, this self-contained studio is a beauty. It's a simple, stylish affair, overlooking a valley with…
The East Coast
This is about as close as holiday houses get to the national park. The elevated, ash-coloured, new(ish) four-bedroom house sits unobtrusively among the…
The West Coast
This attractive and versatile beachfront spot has everything from camping to log-lined cabins facing the sea. Kids will love the menagerie, including pigs…
Victoria
Reopened in December 2018 after a renovation that cost $7 million, Portsea's much-loved 19th-century Tudor-inspired hotel offers accommodation in 34 rooms…
West Coast Australia
This excellent caravan park offers grassy, shaded sites and a variety of self-contained cabins and villas. Friendly staff keep the amenities and camp…
Rotorua
Looking down on Rotorua from the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha, this upmarket lodge has three en-suite B&B rooms in the main house, a self-contained apartment…
Tasmania
You can't get much closer to the water when staying in Arthur River, so it's not surprising that this rental accommodation is so popular. There are three…
Hobart
This old brick house at the bottom of Star St comprises two hip apartments, bolstered by an adjacent building housing a further two slick units. Cool…
West Coast Australia
The nicest place to stay in town (not that it's much of a horse race). It's centrally located, with spacious and clean rooms and a stylish restaurant that…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This midsized camping ground has attractive cream-and-green units scattered around a lawn circled by pohutukawa trees. Options range from basic cabins to…
Northern Territory
We love staying here, but there's barely a scrap of shade (apart from the picnic shelters), so set up late afternoon and pack up by midmorning – if you do…
The East Coast
How sweet! The flashy, very 1980s-looking house out the front doesn't promise much, but there's a lovely little one bedroom cottage here too, with a neat…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
With its lush garden setting and Bali-style decor, this is a great-value motel. The rooms aren't overly large, but they all have kitchenette, floorboards,…
New South Wales
Boasting a trackside location at Mt Panorama, Rydges' 129 stylish studios and apartments sell out months in advance when the vroom-vrooms are in town:…
Victoria
Neat, central, simple, clean and friendly, this centrally located and good-value spot was given a makeover by new owners in 2018. Look forward to a great…
Medlands Beach Backpackers & Villas
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Chill out in the garden of this house on the hill, overlooking beautiful Medlands Beach. The backpackers' area is simple, with a little double chalet for…
Byron Bay
Amid a large garden on a quiet street, this delightful old Queenslander has airy verandahs and six traditionally furnished rooms with four-poster beds and…
Kangaroo Island
Up-to-scratch motel-style suites overlooking either the pool or lagoon (the rammed-earth wing has the best rooms). The restaurant plates up buffet…
Rockhampton
The Coffee House features compact, tiled motel rooms, self-contained apartments and spa suites, all decorated with botanical-themed art and nice touches…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This boutique guesthouse has a drawing room and garden courtyard straight out of Remains of the Day. Prices are highest on Friday and Saturday, the same…
Fiordland & Southland
Recently upgraded, these modern units all have beautiful views over the ocean. Some have kitchenettes, double-glazed windows and heat pumps to keep out…
West Coast Australia
Dongara's best camping option has shaded, spacious sites behind South Beach. The two-bedroom cabins on the hill have great views, the studio cabins are…
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