Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Kaka Point Motels

    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…

  • Nautilus Retreat Kalbarri B&B

    West Coast Australia

    Inside this cheery, canary-yellow house in a residential area, friendly hostess Debbie makes guests feel exceptionally welcome. Rooms with exposed brick…

  • Jones on Wilson

    Tasmania

    There are three options on offer here: a suite decorated with Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, a self-contained studio featuring attractive landscape…

  • Coral Coast Tourist Park

    West Coast Australia

    This pleasant, shady park, with a pool and grassy sites, is close to the town centre. It has a variety of well-appointed cabins (the plusher ones en suite…

  • Palm Cove Holiday Park

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Stake out a spot at this modern, well-run beachfront camping ground near the jetty. It packs out in the high season when there's a seven-night minimum but…

  • Hokianga Haven

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Fall asleep only steps from the beach in this spacious self-contained studio apartment tucked underneath a modern house. An additional queen room is…

  • Seven Pines Motor Inn

    Victoria

    Given a modern and stylish makeover in 2018, this Mildura motel is well positioned just a short walk from riverside parks and the town's eating and…

  • Njoy Travellers Resort

    Cairns

    This colourful, easygoing backpackers has a lagoon pool, licensed bar area, good communal kitchen and barbecue area. There are also daily free shuttles…

  • Seascape Ocean Front Apartments

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Four ocean-view apartments and a riverside cottage are all furnished in bright, contemporary nautical style. Apartment views are spectacular and each…

  • Focus Motel

    Christchurch

    Sleek and centrally located, this friendly-vibe motel offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with big-screen TVs, iPod docks, kitchenettes and super…

  • Surf Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    On a bluff overlooking Yamba's main beach, this modern place has spacious studios with kitchenettes, with all but the smallest able to accommodate a…

  • Wonky Stables Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Just off the main road in Forrest, this relaxed camping ground and caravan park has a good choice of options, from purpose-built pod vans to safari tents…

  • Blue Wren Travellers’ Rest YHA

    Southern WA

    Great info panels cover the walls, and it’s small enough (just 20 beds) to have a homey feel. Bikes can also be rented – $20 per day – and the friendly…

  • Victoria Lodge

    Rotorua

    The friendly Vic has seen a lot of competitors come and go, maintaining its foothold in the market with individual-feeling units with shallow thermally…

  • Lawson Riverside Suites

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    If you can secure a good deal online, these heritage-style suites are brilliant value. Rooms are spacious and include well-equipped kitchenettes, and some…

  • Big 4 Beachlands Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    This excellent family-friendly park offers a wide range of accommodation – grassy tent sites to deluxe villas – amid shady trees, palms and flax bushes. A…

  • Maryborough Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Close to the town centre and nicely located beside Lake Victoria, this 3.6-hectare caravan park is well set up. It's popular with families, with…

  • Ocean West

    West Coast Australia

    Don't let the 1960s brick put you off; these fully self-contained units have all been renovated in fresh monochrome, making them one of the better deals…

  • Canberra City YHA

    Canberra

    The Canberra City YHA is a bit of a winner: friendly staff, lots of amenities for a hostel, excellent pedestrian access. The basement pool and sauna are…

  • Taunton Farm Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    There are plenty of farm animals for the kids to meet at one of Margaret River's best family-oriented campgrounds. For caravan and tenting buffs, the…

  • Flinders Chase Farm

    Kangaroo Island

    A working farm with charm, a short drive from Flinders Chase National Park. Accommodation includes tidy dorms, a couple of cosy cabins and en-suite rooms…

  • Great Ponsonby Arthotel

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    In a quiet cul-de-sac near Ponsonby Rd, this deceptively spacious Victorian villa has gregarious hosts, impressive sustainability practices and great…

  • 315 Euro

    Dunedin

    This sleek complex is accessed by an unlikely looking alley off Dunedin's main retail strip. Choose from modern studios or larger one-bedroom apartments…

  • Koala Court

    Cairns

    These tidy budget apartments all come with kitchens, private patios or balconies, and laundries. Free wi-fi, a lovely pool, a spa, lush gardens and a…

  • Frontier Hotel

    Darwin

    An easily spotted tower on the northern edge of town, this block of spacious, corporate-style rooms boasts excellent views, particularly from the 6th…

  • Ormiston Gorge Campground

    Northern Territory

    Has showers, toilets, gas barbecues and picnic tables and is just far enough removed from the day visitor car park to offer a little privacy; don't leave…

  • Frosty Hollow Camp Site

    Victoria

    This is the only camping area within the park, with free basic sites (non-flushing toilets, no fireplaces) along the eastern side. The only way to reach…

  • Waitomo Lodge Motel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    At the Waitomo end of Te Kuiti, this motel’s modern rooms feature contemporary art, flat-screen TVs and little decks overlooking Mangaokewa Stream from…

  • Cottages on Edward

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    These two charming cottages, across the Edward River at the eastern end of town, are overseen by the equally charming Richard and Pat. The rooms have…

  • Royal Mail Hotel

    Western Australia

    The rooms upstairs at this vintage gold-rush hotel probably won't make your social media posts, but the bonus here is the downstairs bar that doubles as…

  • Coolangatta Sands Backpackers

    Gold Coast

    Above the boozy Coolangatta Sands Hotel, this hostel is a warren of rooms and corridors with basic dorms and pub rooms, but there’s a fab wrap-around…

  • Pemberton Backpackers YHA

    West Coast Australia

    Pemberton's only budget digs is sometimes busy with seasonal workers, so book ahead if you're planning to stay. There's a main building plus a cute…

  • Wildwood Guesthouse

    New South Wales

    This rustic homestead has four comfortable bedrooms, individually styled with big downy beds, fine linens and an eclectic mix of antiques. Each opens out…

  • Arrowtown Motel

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    This child of the 1980s is better on the inside than the outside, with spacious units with colourful feature walls, soft furnishings and interesting art…

  • The Studio

    The East Coast

    This lovely little self-contained, steep-roofed bushland cottage is behind an arts retreat where people come to paint, think and pursue their muse. It's a…

  • Best Western Hospitality Inn

    West Coast Australia

    This is the best of the motels in town, with spacious and spotless carpeted rooms arranged around a pool, plus friendly service. Wi-fi is unreliable. The…

  • Copsefield

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Copsefield is a peaceful country-style villa set in attractive, lush gardens with a spa and riverside swimming hole. The main house has three attractive B…

  • Lismore Gateway

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    It calls itself a motel, but this complex is decidedly hotel-like, with its well-staffed reception, in-house restaurant and large, comfortable rooms. For…

  • Tarra Valley Tourist Park

    Victoria

    Camping is not permitted in Tarra-Bulga National Park itself, but you can stay at this nearby tourist park, nestled in rainforest, with camping in a…

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