Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Handily located a short walk from the bus departure point to Hobbiton, this well-run and welcoming 2017 opening offers the best-value beds around town…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Canberra
A playful irreverence towards politics underscores the lobby, and very comfortable rooms are trimmed with cool design touches such as retro postcards of…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Located in Turoa Village, a small area with mostly private accommodation, all eight rooms on this lovely property have a second mezzanine level. There's…
Brisbane
This friendly backpackers offers basic rooms, a small kitchen and a great little deck. Air-con is optional ($4 per night in private rooms, $2 per person…
Brisbane & Around
Upstairs at this main street pub are 18 tidy rooms spanning three categories. Inviting, manor-style interiors define the higher-end rooms. The cheaper…
New South Wales
This leafy glorified caravan park in the centre of town is a good choice for families and those looking for cheaper options in pricey Mudgee. A range of…
Perth
Offering (some) ocean views, this rambling Cottesloe hostel is close enough to the beach to feel the salt spray. Rooms are messy and basic, but all have a…
Hobart
Downstairs is a mainstream Aussie pub with gaming machines, cheap meals and big-screen sports; upstairs are 11 surprisingly decent en-suite rooms with TVs…
Mt Field National Park
Amid rural quiet and spectacular flower beds 12km east of Mt Field National Park at Fentonbury, Hamlet Downs is a gracious 1860s homestead transformed…
The East Coast
All timber floors, high ceilings, roofs shaped like rolling waves, and bright, nautical white interiors, this stylish hillside holiday house is a place to…
The East Coast
On the tidal lagoon at Georges Bay, fronted by neat little box-hedge gardens, this rangy, corporate complex has 60 rather generic rooms and echoingly…
Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages
The Southeast
We’re not convinced a spirit can actually whisper, but we get what these guys are trying to say. The homey self-contained cottage and fantastic two…
Gold Coast
Right on the headland adjacent to the national park, these 35 apartments have awesome views of Burleigh Heads and the surf from the higher levels. It’s…
The West Coast
At this crowd-pleasing beachfront property, the cheaper, lower-floor rooms have showers, upper-floor rooms benefit from spa baths, and the best face…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This well-maintained camping ground is set back from Angels Beach with a secluded bush feel yet is just a 10-minute drive to Ballina town. Facilities…
The West Coast
No bells or whistles, just a functional and friendly motel, less than 1km from the Hoki Clock Tower. Annabelle isn't centrally located but lodgings…
Canberra
The main wing of this busy business hotel occupies a 1927 National Trust–listed building very close to the Australian War Memorial. Later additions have…
Brisbane & Around
In Point Lookout, this is one of the island's best camping grounds, with options including cabins and glamping tents. Site facilities include power and…
Kangaroo Island
Like a caravan park but not a caravan park, this cluster of 10 simple one- and two-bedroom self-contained cabins is a decent budget option. Set back from…
South Coast NSW
This sizeable resort runs across several adjoining buildings and offers a variety of rooms from studios to apartments that sleep up to five; all options…
Rockhampton
An unfussy YHA hostel that targets seasonal agricultural workers, Rocky Backpackers has an industrial-sized communal kitchen, open-plan living areas where…
Brisbane
A small, simple, two-level guesthouse with very basic but satisfactory rooms. Each has a wash-basin and small fridge, and clean shared bathrooms. The…
Tasmania
You're sure to enjoy your stay at this restored Georgian coach inn (1840) at the far end of town. The five spacious en-suite rooms are elegant, the…
Kangaroo Island
Poised on the hillside above Frenchman's Rock, Miramar is an unpretentious four-bedroom holiday house, not exuding much architectural appeal but with…
Kangaroo Island
On the hill behind Kingscote, Admirals Inn is a contemporary holiday house, with two bedrooms, a 'sleepout', mod open-plan kitchen/dining/living area and…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
West of Tryphena, these smart motel-style units have some wonderful sea views and helpful owners. The cheapest room doesn't lend itself to cat swinging,…
Tauranga
The layout at this harbourside holiday park feels a bit tight (don't expect rolling acres), but it’s well maintained, clean and tidy, and offers the…
Fiordland & Southland
The vibe is business more than pleasure, but serviced apartments from this accommodation chain have perfectly kitted-out studios and apartments (good…
Wellington
A lopsided proposition, the high-rise Quality is joined to its lesser-quality sibling, the heritage Comfort Hotel, by way of a shared reception and…
Hobart
OK, so it looks something like a cruise liner crossed with a USSR administrative compound, but if you're looking for a predictable, no-frills, affordable…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
This pleasant motel-style place has Horn Island's nicest rooms, with fridge and microwave. The newer studio rooms with timber decking are the pick, but…
The Southeast
An impressive place to stay at Glaziers Bay is Riverside, a luxe contemporary abode (perfect for two couples) with Huon views from wide verandahs. Fresh…
Cradle Country & The West
Though overpriced, these studios and suites have kitchenettes and comfortable beds with nice linen. Some of the suites have spa baths and others have…
North Island
This tidy and welcoming motel may look old-fashioned from the outside, but the rooms have been updated, there's a solar-heated pool and, since the new…
Waiheke Island
With a breezy and cool ambience inspired by classic American Cape Cod style, the Oyster Inn has just three rooms in the heart of the Oneroa shops. There…
Melbourne
Neat and modern open-plan apartments have calming, dark neutral colours, balconies, laundries and stainless-steel kitchens. Lots of light, an indoor lap…
New South Wales
Located in the very heart of the village, Millthorpe's only motel is a smart option for travelling families and those who prefer a little space and…
West Coast Australia
Accommodation can fill up quickly here, so phone ahead for a spot amid the gum trees, almost at the foot of Wave Rock. It's a dusty plot, relieved by…
The East Coast
Dubiously famed for Priscilla, Princess of the Paddock, the beer-imbibing pig, the Pub in the Paddock is also worth a visit for its old-time country…
New South Wales
The only downside to this friendly, family-oriented park is its location: 4km east of the town centre. But the facilities, including a lagoon-style pool,…
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