Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Bordered by tall bamboo and gum trees, this is a very well run holiday park with everything from grassy campsites through to a spacious, spotless…

  • Abaco on Jervois

    Auckland

    Well positioned for cafes and buses, this contemporary, neutral-toned motel has stainless-steel kitchens with dishwashers in the fancier units, and…

  • Sunset Beach Holiday Park

    West Coast Australia

    About 6km north of the CBD, Sunset Beach has roomy, shaded sites just a few steps from a lovely beach, and an ultramodern camp kitchen with a huge TV…

  • Doubletree by Hilton

    Cairns

    An enviable location on the northern end of the Esplanade, 24-hour room service and stylish, modern guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows define this…

  • Sunset View Lodge

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    If gin-in-hand sunset gazing is your thing, this large, modern terracotta-coloured B&B will fit the bill. The upstairs rooms have terrific ocean views…

  • Maldon Caravan Park

    Victoria

    In town but backing up to the bush, this friendly park has a camp kitchen, barbecues and a swimming pool next door. BYO linen. Call ahead for the free…

  • Amity Lodge Motel

    Queenstown

    In a quiet street around a five-minute walk up from the town centre, this angular white block has renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments and friendly…

  • Grampians YHA Eco-Hostel

    Victoria

    This architecturally designed and ecofriendly hostel utilises solar power and rainwater tanks and makes the most of light and space. It’s beautifully…

  • Summit Motor Lodge

    Tauranga

    Gathered around a small kidney-shaped swimming pool and hot tub, this lovingly maintained motel has sparkling units with kitchens, trimmed with hanging…

  • Hawthorn Villa Stables

    Tasmania

    Set in the manicured gardens of an historic house, these four two-storey cottages have cosy kitchen/lounge spaces with log fire downstairs and a bedroom…

  • City Suites

    Tauranga

    The spacious rooms here (all with either a terrace or a balcony) have king-sized beds and full kitchens. A swimming pool, free wi-fi and secure…

  • Tatahi Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    A wonderful place where backpackers are treated with at least as much care and respect as the lush, bromeliad-filled garden. The dorm rooms and excellent…

  • Shipwreck Creek

    Victoria

    Only 15km from Mallacoota, this is a beautiful camping ground set in forest 300m from a sandy beach. It’s a small area with just five sites, drop toilets…

  • Foragers

    West Coast Australia

    Choose between very nice, simple karri cottages and luxury eco-chalets. The latter are light and airy, with elegant, contemporary decor, eco-conscious…

  • InterContinental Wellington

    Wellington

    Occupying a big 1980s-style marble-clad tower in the city centre, the InterContinental offers all the usual five-star trimmings you'd expect from the…

  • Adina Serviced Apartments

    Canberra

    The standard rooms aren't overly large here but they have comfy beds, excellent rainfall showers, balconies and everything else you'd expect from a smart…

  • Anglesea Rivergums

    Great Ocean Road

    Tucked by the river with tranquil views, these two spacious, tastefully furnished rooms (a self-contained bungalow and a room attached to the house) are…

  • Sebel East Perth

    Perth

    Modern, chic apartments with self-contained kitchenette and a classy hotel vibe. Hit the BBQ terrace at night, or adjacent Claisebrook Cove has a few…

  • Bustard Downs Organic Farm

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    About 8km south of Mt Carbine, you'll find these wonderful purpose-built camp sites, restored tobacco-workers' cottages, and delightful B&B accommodation,…

  • Port Denison Holiday Units

    West Coast Australia

    These spotless, spacious self-catering units are just a block from the marina. One- and two-bedroom options are available, with full kitchen plus an…

  • Murray Valley Resort

    Victoria

    This place is a good reflection of the town itself – the modern, motel-style rooms don't have much character but the facilities (a gym, indoor and outdoor…

  • McKillops Bridge

    Victoria

    The most popular of the park's free campgrounds, this beautiful spot lies along the Snowy River. Sites have fireplaces and non-flushing toilets. It's a…

  • Shades of Arrowtown

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Tall shady trees and a garden setting give these bungalow-type cottages a relaxed air. Some have full kitchens and spa baths. The two-bedroom, self…

  • Tairua Beach House Backpackers

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Rooms are homey and casual at this estuary-edge hostel in a converted house, and the dorm scores great views. Guests can help themselves to fishing rods,…

  • Floriana Guesthouse

    Cairns

    The Cairns of old still exists at this quirky art-deco guesthouse, which retains its original polished floorboards and art-deco fittings. The swirling…

  • Captain's Quarters Townhouses

    South Coast NSW

    These bargain two-bedroom townhouses have elevated views back towards the beach and township. There are only three available so be sure to book ahead. The…

  • Anchor Motel Noosa

    Noosa

    Nineteen simple, airy, ship-shape rooms with plenty of space and the porthole windows requisite for a marine-themed establishment. Rooms facing the road…

  • Broome Beach Resort

    Broome

    Great for families and groups, these large, modest apartments surround a central pool and are within easy walking distance of Cable Beach. Much cheaper if…

  • Litchfield Motel

    Northern Territory

    On the edge of town, this sprawling orange-brick complex has decent motel rooms and energetic new managers. It's good for families, with bird feeding, two…

  • Verandahs

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Ponsonby Rd, Karangahape Rd (K Rd) and the city are an easy walk from this grand hostel, housed in two neighbouring villas overlooking the mature trees of…

  • 31 on the Terrace

    Southern WA

    Travel from Windsor to Havana inside these stylish, individually decorated en-suite rooms – some with balconies – that fill this renovated corner pub in…

  • Surf City Motel

    Great Ocean Road

    While it's pretty much your stock-standard, no-frills motel, Surf City is all about the prime location across from the beach and among Torquay's best…

  • Main Beach Tourist Park

    Gold Coast

    Just across the road from the beach and surrounded by a phalanx of high-rise apartments, this caravan park is a family favourite. There are good…

  • Best Western Karratha Central Apartments

    West Coast Australia

    As central as can be, this Best Western option is literally steps away from much of Karratha's dining scene. Snug studios and larger apartments are decked…

  • The Church

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Set within a subtropical garden, these beautifully kitted out, rustic timber cottages have plenty of character. The switched-on owners are really…

  • Broadway Motel & Miro Court Villas

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This sprawling family-run motel complex has spread from a well-maintained older-style block to progressively newer and flasher blocks set back from the…

  • Old Picture Theatre Holiday Apartments

    West Coast Australia

    The town's old cinema has been revamped into well-appointed, self-contained, spacious apartments with lots of jarrah detail and black-and-white movie…

  • Moeraki Haven Motel

    Dunedin & Otago

    Commanding jaw-dropping views over the shoreline, these spic-and-span, self-contained units perched high above the ocean are a great choice for families…

  • Reflection Lodge

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    The gregarious hosts of this ski-lodge-style B&B go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable one. A continental breakfast and blooming gardens,…

  • Sea Foam Villas

    Great Ocean Road

    Located directly across from the water, Sea Foam undoubtedly has the best views in town. It's only really worth it, however, if you can snag one of the…

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