Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Grafton Cottage & Chalets

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Most of these attractive wooden chalets perched on a hill have decks with awesome views. The hospitable hosts provide free internet access and breakfast,…

  • Rawson Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Located about 12km from Walhalla, Rawson Caravan Park has a native bush setting, en-suite sites and the popular Stockyard Bar & Bistro, which opens at…

  • Top of the Prom at Promview Farm

    Victoria

    Only 200m from the park entrance, this two-bedroom dairy cottage is the closest private accommodation to the Prom. It has a kitchen, wi-fi, a DVD player…

  • Foley Towers

    Christchurch

    Sheltered by well-established trees, Foley Towers provides a range of well-maintained rooms and dorms encircling a quiet, flower-filled garden. Friendly,…

  • Le Petit Hotel

    Christchurch

    Relaxed coffee-and-croissant breakfasts, friendly owners, elegant furnishings and close proximity to Sumner Beach make this charming B&B a definite oui…

  • Pisces Big4 Apollo Bay

    Great Ocean Road

    It's the unbeatable views from the oceanfront villas (from $180) that set this family-oriented park apart from the others. It's a sprawling site, with a…

  • Park Cabins – Tidal River

    Victoria

    These spacious and private self-contained cabins with fully equipped kitchen (but no TV) sleep up to six. They have large sliding-glass doors and a deck,…

  • Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This top-notch holiday park is set amid well-established parkland right in the centre of town. Tidy accommodation ranges from budget cabins to plusher…

  • Ponsonby Backpackers

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    This elegant two-storey turreted villa has a friendly vibe, sunny rooms and a nice garden area. Central Auckland is a pleasant 20-minute walk away, and…

  • Top of the Town

    South Coast NSW

    Top of the Town's rooms are a steal, considering they're super-clean, modern and right off the main road. Best of all, the motel adjoins a cheerfully clad…

  • Motel Kansas City

    Victoria

    Very much your stock-standard motel set-up, this place is a little bit dingy, but the rooms are spacious and well priced, and have Foxtel, good air-con…

  • Nautical Nook

    Auckland

    If you’re a sailing buff you’ll find a kindred spirit in Keith, who runs this cosy homestay with his wife, Trish. The lounge and terrace have views over…

  • Casa on Gregory

    Darwin

    Describing itself as a 'boutique motel', this well-regarded Parap choice has motel-style rooms that are indeed a cut above your average motel, with warm…

  • Clifton

    West Coast Australia

    For heritage accommodation with a dose of luxury, go for the top-of-the-range rooms in the Clifton's historic Grittleton Lodge (1885). Good-value motel…

  • Park Huts

    Victoria

    If you're travelling tent free, these cosy wooden huts are a decent option, with bunks, small fridge, kitchenette and cooking utensils. Bathrooms are…

  • Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park

    Dunedin & Otago

    Facilities are good at this holiday park, squeezed between the highway and a stream. Standard cabins are on the cosy side, but larger ensuite cabins and…

  • Beachside Accommodation

    Great Ocean Road

    Only a five-minute stroll to the beach, this relaxed residential-style accommodation is owned by a German-English couple. You'll get a private patio with…

  • Hotel St Clair

    Dunedin

    Soak up St Clair's surfy vibe from the balcony of your chic room in this contemporary medium-rise hotel. All but the cheapest rooms have ocean views, and…

  • Driftwood Apartments

    Southern WA

    Each of these seven smart blue-and-yellow apartments, right across from the waterfront, has its own BBQ and outdoor table setting. The two-storey, two…

  • Peninsula Hotel & Campground

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The original Quinkan Hotel burnt down in 2002 and while the rebuilt pub doesn't have that classic outback rustic character it's clean, functional and a…

  • Wingan Inlet

    Victoria

    This serene and secluded campground has 24 sites, set among superb sandy beaches, and great walks. The Wingan River Walk (5km, 2½ hours return) through…

  • Calypso Inn

    Cairns

    Calypso is a good old party hostel, thanks to the Zanzibar Bar & Grill that attracts backpackers like moths to a flame with its regular entertainment…

  • Pelican Shore Villas

    West Coast Australia

    Eighteen modern and stylish villas are dotted around a curvy pool, with the best view in town and lovely grounds. All units have full kitchen and laundry;…

  • Dunsborough Beachouse YHA

    West Coast Australia

    This friendly, well-run hostel has lawns stretching languidly to the beach. Welcoming, though popular with longer-term stayers too, it's an easy 2km cycle…

  • Coromandel Accommodation Solutions

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Booking service for cottages and rental houses around the Coromandel region; an excellent opportunity for coastal scenery. It also has three stylish…

  • Discovery Holiday Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    At the town's eastern end, this caravan park offers lots of cabin options, backpacker rooms (with shared kitchen and bathroom) and well-maintained…

  • Reflections Holiday Parks Shaws Bay

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Manicured and well positioned, this park is on the lagoon with cafes and a pub next door. Self-contained units include six deluxe and five premium villas…

  • Miliyanha Campground

    West Coast Australia

    A nicely shaded, circular campground near the visitor centre with a kitchen, toilets and picnic tables. Camp hosts are stationed at the campground during…

  • Station Motel

    New South Wales

    Decked out with a dark wood and olive green interior scheme, this architecturally quirky motel on the outskirts of town also features a free guest laundry…

  • Jackaroo Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The location is handy, opposite the museum and visitor centre, and the rooms are clean and well presented at one of Mareeba's better family motels. The…

  • Pacific Rendezvous

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small…

  • Bach Stay

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Mangawhai is all about the beach bach, from simple fibro affairs to designer hilltop houses, so couples, families and bigger travelling groups have loads…

  • King Island Accommodation Cottages

    Tasmania

    Right on the coast and beautifully maintained, these quiet self-catering cottages are an excellent choice. If they were on the mainland, they'd cost…

  • Bendigo Backpackers

    Victoria

    This small and friendly hostel is in a cosy weatherboard cottage with a handy central location. It has bright, cheery rooms with all the usual amenities…

  • Pipi Dune B&B

    Coromandel Peninsula

    This attractive B&B in a quiet cul-de-sac has guest lounges, kitchenettes, laundries and free wi-fi. To get here, head north on Cook Dr, turn left onto…

  • Mundrabilla Roadhouse

    Western Australia

    In Mundrabilla, 116km east of Madura, this friendly roadhouse has a small, neat campground, immaculate facilities, comfy rooms and a characterful pub…

  • Acacia Motor Lodge

    New South Wales

    A superior motel with 23 spacious, spic-and-span rooms kitted out with quality queen- and king-sized beds, Acacia offers a laundry, spa suites, a…

  • Glen-Villa Resort

    Byron Bay

    Targeting couples via a strict two-person-per-booking rule, this holiday park is clean, comfortable and secure, if far from flash. It’s tucked away in the…

  • Sandpiper Motel

    Great Ocean Road

    Simple beach-style rooms in sea blues and sandy tones make for a relaxing stay at this friendly modern motel. Winter rates are substantially discounted;…

  • Observatory Guesthouse

    West Coast Australia

    A five-minute walk from the jetty, this friendly B&B has four bright, cheerful rooms. They're not overly big, but you can spread out on the communal sea…

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