South Coast NSW
Rich in amenities if a little thin on charm, the 204-room Novotel has a lobby resembling a shopping mall and bright white rooms furnished to four-star…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Cradle Country & The West
Managed by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, this outfit has a reception area on the Esplanade in the town centre. Its major property is a 140-room…
Tasmania
This sprawling, rather grim-looking building once housed nurses from Devonport's hospital, but it's now a well-run hostel geared primarily towards…
The East Coast
An array of nicely updated motel-style cabins, set amid native gardens and with wraparound decks looking out over Franklin Sound. The tavern restaurant …
Fiordland & Southland
A old public-workers' camp has stood here since the 1930s, largely abandoned when roading efforts ground to a halt in WWII. Decades later the camp was…
Hobart
This sumptuous place has clocked up more than 170 years of hospitality in the heart of the CBD. It’s acquired plenty of modern embellishments since its…
Cradle Country & The West
A secluded mountain retreat offering cabins with somewhat-tired decor, Lemonthyme has recently acquired new owners so changes may be in the pipeline. It's…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Conveniently situated for Alpine Crossing trampers and halfway along the highway between the start and finish points, this park is simultaneously in the…
The East Coast
Tucked behind Richardsons Beach, near the entrance to Freycinet, these camp sites are seriously popular. From late December to mid-February and at Easter,…
Newmarket Gardens Caravan Park
Brisbane
Just 4km north of the city, this place offers a row of tidy cabins (with air-con), on-site caravans and a sea of van and tent sites. It also offers five…
The Southeast
A solid base for exploring the southeast, Telopea is a modest rural property with two wheelchair-accessible, self-contained, old-school brick units on…
Yulara
A saviour for the budget conscious, this sprawling camp ground is set among native gardens. There are good facilities including a kiosk, free BBQs, a camp…
NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park
South Coast NSW
A little east of the town centre but close to the surf action and vistas of Short Point Beach, this is a one-size-fits-all resort in a picturesque seaside…
West Coast Australia
Overlooking the weir, this red-brick 1898 pub oozes ramshackle character. Motel-style rooms are simple but tidy, each with an open fire (firewood $25)…
Melbourne
The Royce occupies a Moorish-inspired building from the late 1920s. Originally a Rolls-Royce showroom, it now has 100 rooms with a mix of period and…
Fiordland & Southland
Sprinkled across a hillside about 3km east of town, these cabins are styled like little hunting lodges (antlers, potbelly stoves); the loftiest have…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Howard has moved on, but he’s left his legacy in this large, freshly decorated lodge with spa, two comfortable lounges with supersized TVs, and spotless,…
South Coast NSW
This good-time joint overlooking the water is an emblem of Huskisson, going strong since 1932. Nine smallish upstairs rooms have fridge, TV, coffee-making…
New South Wales
Meticulously restored century-old vintage railway carriages make up this accomodation in the bush — five bedrooms with room for up to 13 people. It can…
Tasmania
Travellers have been overnighting in this inn for nearly two centuries (it was built in 1833). Back in the day, the upstairs rooms provided the only…
The Southeast
Having a real crack at keeping itself contemporary, the highwayside Kermandie Hotel (1932) at Port Huon, just 3km north of Geeveston, has 11 tastefully…
The West Coast
Nestled beside the Taramakau River, 63km southeast of Greymouth, is the tiny settlement of Jacksons. The exceptional holiday park here is a worthy stop…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This place caters particularly to Tongariro Alpine Crossing trampers, offering accommodation and transfers, with all-inclusive packages available (two…
Victoria
Staying in the old port area is a great way to experience Echuca. This 19th-century National Trust–classified B&B offers genteel rooms with all the…
Cradle Country & The West
Though often described as Cradle Mountain's best accommodation option, we don't think this claim bears scrutiny. The cabins are comfortable but their…
Victoria
An accessible camping option with 60 unpowered sites. You need to bring drinking water and wood for the fireplaces, but there are non-flush toilets and…
Victoria
New linen has enlivened the standard rooms at the Grand, and staying at this landmark hotel – a historic Mildura location – gives you the feeling of being…
Brisbane & Around
This affable, beachside hostel has clean (if unremarkable) rooms, with four, six and eight-bed dorms, as well as private rooms. There's a communal firepit…
Northern Territory
An affable little pub, bistro (mains $13 to $36, open all day) and all-round accommodation centre hiding behind the BP petrol station. There is a range of…
Cradle Country & The West
This efficiently operated motel on the eastern edge of town is hands down the best place to sleep and eat while in Zeehan. It offers a popular bistro and…
Launceston
Overlooking Brickfields Reserve, this cavernous Federation-era house is the pick of Launceston's scant budget offerings. Dorms have a mix of bunks and…
Brisbane & Around
To really get into the pioneering spirit, try spending a night in the historic shearers’ quarters (with shared bathroom) or one of the cabins at this…
Brisbane
Wobbling distance from the Story Bridge Hotel (and Story Bridge itself), this secure apartment complex comprises a three-storey maze of units and a 13…
Reflections Holiday Parks Eden
South Coast NSW
Situated on the spit between the rolling surf at Aslings Beach and tranquil Lake Curalo, this park echoes with birdsong from sheltering trees. The welcome…
Perth
Built to house athletes competing at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games – swimming events happened at Beatty Park Leisure Centre across the street – Beatty…
The East Coast
Away from the main holiday hubbub, right on the beach about 4km north of Coles Bay, this small resort dances to the beat of its own drum. It has keenly…
Maroochy River Resort & Bungalows
Sunshine Coast
About 5km out from central Maroochydore, this collection of self-contained bungalows sits on Eudlo Creek, a calm waterway where you can kayak (equipment…
South Coast NSW
The simple national-park campsite at Saltwater Creek, along the Light to Light Walk and near a beautiful sandy beach, has 14 tent sites and basic…
Melbourne
With refreshing honesty, the endearing Best Western names some room categories 'matchbox’ and 'shoebox' – but what you don’t get in size is made up for in…
The West Coast
A hotel has stood on these rolling hills, 4km southeast of Hokitika, since the 1860s. Today it's a smart, modern motel complex with plush units featuring…
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