Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Beacon Point Ocean View Villas

    Great Ocean Road

    With a commanding hill location among the trees, this wonderful collection of comfortable one- and two-bedroom villas is a luxurious yet affordable bush…

  • Rumba Resort

    Sunshine Coast

    This sparkling white playground is one of the slickest slumber pads in town. Studio rooms are light, spacious and modern, each with high-quality…

  • Jetty House

    The Southeast

    This family-run guesthouse near the wharf is a rustic, verandah-encircled homestead, built in 1876 for the local sawmill boss. Rates include full cooked…

  • Waiheke Dreams

    Waiheke Island

    Dream a little dream of a luxurious, modern, spacious, open-plan two-bedroom house on the crest of a hill with unsurpassed views over Oneroa Bay and the…

  • Travellers Oasis

    Cairns

    Folks adore this little hippy hostel, hidden away in a side street behind Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It's intimate, inviting and less party-centric…

  • Berry B&B

    South Coast NSW

    Fringed by flower gardens, this three-room charmer is tucked away in a former dairy. Genial hosts usher guests into a big, elegantly furnished lounge. The…

  • Glass on Glasshouse

    Sunshine Coast

    Stylish, architecturally designed cottages that live up to their name with floor-to-ceiling glass walls: the views to Mt Beerwah and Mt Coonowrin are…

  • Houston

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This central, eight-room, all-suite boutique hotel is one of country NSW's best places to stay, and sumptuous original decor, luxurious linens and…

  • Ascot Parnell

    Parnell & Newmarket

    The Ascot's three luxurious bedrooms share a spacious apartment in a modern mid-rise block. You're in no danger of stumbling into the owners' private…

  • City Cottages

    Wellington

    These two tiny 1880 cottages squat amid a precious historic precinct at the top of Cuba St. These days they're self-contained one-bedroom affairs,…

  • Ohtel

    Wellington

    Ever feel like you've walked into a design magazine? This bijou hotel has 10 individually decorated rooms over four levels, with immersive NZ scenes…

  • On the Wallaby

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This cosy ecofriendly hostel features handmade timber furniture, lots of green-energy touches (solar, rainwater tanks), spotless rooms and no TV. Nature…

  • Limosa Rise

    Victoria

    The views are stupendous from these luxury self-contained digs near the Prom entrance. The three tastefully appointed cottages (studio, one bedroom and…

  • Eagle’s Nest Retreat

    Tasmania

    Surely the best panoramas around Lake Barrington are to be had at Eagle’s Nest Retreat, comprised of three isolated and opulent holiday houses with wall…

  • YHA Wellington City

    Wellington

    There's an old bit and a new bit at this trusty YHA, but both are spick and span – and both score points for fantastic communal areas, big kitchens and…

  • Coral Beach Lodge

    Port Douglas

    A cut above most backpacker places, this chilled-out hostel has well-equipped en-suite dorms (with four or five beds) and double or triple rooms that put…

  • Hotel Montreal

    Christchurch

    Handy to all the city sights and Victoria St's restaurants, this upmarket hotel occupies a revamped apartment building. Swanky suites are boldly styled in…

  • Beaches of Broome

    Broome

    More resort than hostel, its spotless, air-conditioned rooms are complemented by shady common areas, a poolside bar and a modern self-catering kitchen…

  • D'Altons Resort

    Victoria

    These delightful timber cottages, with cosy lounge chairs, cute verandahs and log fires, spread up the hill from the main road amid gum trees and…

  • Peppers Beach Club

    Port Douglas

    A killer location and an exceptional, enormous, sandy lagoon pool, combined with luxurious, airy apartments with high-end furnishings and amenities, put…

  • Kipara

    Airlie Beach

    Tucked away in the lush, green environs of Jubilee Pocket, east of Airlie, this budget resort can be reached by Whitsunday Transit buses, so you don't…

  • Saffire Freycinet

    The East Coast

    Tasmanian travel glamour lives here. This architectural, gastronomic and wallet-slimming marvel has 20 luxe suites, with the curvaceous main building…

  • Argus Apartments

    Darwin

    Apartments are very spacious at Argus, and the whole place rings with quality. There are lovely bathrooms, generous expanses of cool floor tiles, simple…

  • Burrabliss B&B

    Victoria

    This excellent B&B is set in a lovely garden near Lake Boga, 10 minutes' drive from Swan Hill. The ultra-friendly hosts provide a full home-cooked…

  • Cedar Park Rainforest Resort

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Set deep in the bush (a 20-minute drive from Kuranda towards Mareeba), this unusual property is part Euro-castle, part Aussie-bush-retreat. In lieu of TV,…

  • Lion's Den Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    An iconic pub with a tangible history dating back to 1875 and a heap of memorabilia on the walls, Lion's Den is a must-stop. You'll find fuel, ice-cold…

  • Apartment Sixty Six

    Launceston

    The entire ground floor of this 1870s former doctor's surgery is given over to lovely Apartment Sixty Six, sleeping up to six in three bedrooms. Interiors…

  • Burnside Organic Farm

    Margaret River

    Welcome to the perfect private retreat after a day cruising the region's wine, beer and food highlights. Bungalows made from rammed earth and limestone…

  • Newhaven Holiday Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    This exemplary holiday park is on an incredible beach at the entrance to Surat Bay, 5km from Owaka, where sea lion pups can be spotted in December and…

  • Beach Path House

    The East Coast

    Painted cream and navy, this mid-century beach shack has been reborn as a contemporary holiday house, with three bedrooms, an open fire and a little deck…

  • Boscobel of Tasmania

    Tasmania

    There are four upstairs guest rooms in this handsome, renovated 1885 mansion, all with period-style furniture, comfortable beds and modern bathroom with…

  • Cable Station Accommodation

    Tasmania

    Keep cute company at this property built to carry Tasmania’s first telephone link to the mainland. Little penguins come ashore within walking distance and…

  • La Costa Motel

    Gold Coast

    One of the few motels of 1950s 'highway heritage', this mint-green weatherboard has stayed true to its roots on the outside, while the interiors are…

  • Beach Retreat Tourist Park

    Tasmania

    This must be one of the prettiest and friendliest caravan parks in Australia. Located right by the beach, its grounds are meticulously manicured and…

  • Hillview Farmstay

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Around 34km south of town and signposted off the Hume Hwy, these nicely turned out cottages are set on a 400-hectare farm and are especially good if you…

  • The Shackeau

    The Southeast

    Any more waterfront and this lovely shack would be a houseboat. Almost the last in a long row of quirky little beach shacks, it's a cream-coloured…

  • Atherton Woodlands

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A favourite with everyone from birdwatchers to mountain bikers and young families to grey nomads, this beautifully maintained caravan park enjoys gorgeous…

  • Bamurru Plains

    Northern Territory

    This remote slice of eco-friendly luxury has canvas-topped lodgings with hardwood floors, wrap-around views and high levels of comfort. Safaris are by…

  • Avalon Coastal Retreat

    The East Coast

    What a beauty! Like something out of a James Bond movie – all glass and steel and endless ocean views – this is possibly the most luxurious beach house in…

  • Cairns Beaches Flashpackers

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Palm Cove's first and only hostel is a splendid, spotless place just 100m from the beach. It's more a restful retreat than party palace. The bunk-free…

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