Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • Oakdene Heritage Accommodation

    The East Coast

    Opulent heritage B&B stylings (chandeliers, brass beads, chesterfields) on St Marys' main street, in a beautiful 1880 white weatherboard house behind (you…

  • Adina Apartment Hotel

    Melbourne

    Quintessentially Melbourne views are on offer at this apartment-style hotel, gazing over the railway tracks to the riverside park at the front and into…

  • Blackwood River Houseboats

    West Coast Australia

    Why not take care of your accommodation, river cruising, dining and fishing trip all at once with a houseboat break from Augusta? Houseboats are easy to…

  • Beach Park Motel

    South Coast NSW

    This friendly motel establishes a holiday vibe with its blond-brick walls and beachy art, though the furniture feels a little tired. Most rooms look out…

  • Flock Hill Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Near Craigieburn Forest Park and Lake Pearson, this historic high-country sheep station offers a genuine taste of rural life in its Shearers' Quarters…

  • Hides Hotel

    Cairns

    Once one of Cairns' rowdiest pubs, the super-central Hides now offers affordable accommodation in basic but clean rooms. The 1885 colonial-style building…

  • Port Adelaide Backpackers

    Adelaide

    We're unashamed fans of Port Adelaide, and it gladdens the heart to see this backpackers making a (rather scruffy) stand here. It's a reimagined brick…

  • North South Holiday Park

    Christchurch

    Just five minutes' drive from the airport, this is a good place to start or end your trip. Spacious and leafy, it has a range of on-site cabins and units,…

  • Capital View Motor Inn

    Wellington

    Many of the 21 rooms in this neat, well-maintained mini-tower building near the top of Cuba St do indeed enjoy capital views – especially the large, good…

  • Travellers Rest Motor Inn

    Victoria

    Sitting in the 'shade' of the tree dedicated to explorers Burke and Wills, but on a rather exposed main road, this inn has basic rooms that are…

  • The Bears Went Over the Mountain

    The Southeast

    Right in the middle of town, burgundy Bears has a handful of recently renovated en-suite rooms, with polished floorboards, lofty ceilings, leadlight…

  • Twizel Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Offers green, flower-filled grounds, with grassed sites and tidy communal facilities. Basic rooms are available in an old converted maternity hospital…

  • Empire Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    The rooms here aren’t as magnificent as the building's imposing blackwood staircase, which is a National Trust–listed treasure, but they have a certain…

  • Orari B&B

    Christchurch

    A classic 1893 home that has been lovingly updated with light-filled, pastel-toned rooms and inviting guest areas, as well as a lush front garden. A…

  • The Cove Holiday Village

    West Coast Australia

    It's a bit 'van city', but the modern, clean facilities complement a great location and an easy walk to all attractions. Recommended for its camping – the…

  • Tom Price Tourist Park

    West Coast Australia

    The town's best accommodation, 2.5km out of town at the base of Jarndunmunha (Mt Nameless). It boasts friendly managers, a good camp kitchen and pool,…

  • Muirella Park

    Kakadu National Park

    Basic campground at Djarradjin Billabong, with BBQs, excellent amenities and the 5km-return Bubba Wetland Walk. Look for the turn-off from the Kakadu Hwy,…

  • Crows Nest Motel

    Brisbane & Around

    A generic, L-shaped arrangement with modern bathrooms, quality linen and kangaroos bounding about in the back paddock. The apartments here are two-bedroom…

  • Toodyay Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    A palm-fringed saltwater pool is the highlight at this raffish riverside caravan park, about 1km west of town. Cabins and amenities are basic but clean;…

  • Copthorne Hotel & Resort

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This ideally positioned beachfront resort consists of a hodgepodge of buildings from different eras.The original Victorian villa at its centre is an…

  • Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments

    Queenstown

    The location won't win any prizes, but if you're making an early escape to the airport, this nearby motel complex has two- and three-bedroom split-level…

  • Margaret River Lodge

    Margaret River

    About 1.5km southwest of the town centre, this well-run hostel has a pool, volleyball and plenty of intel on what to do locally. Dorms share a big…

  • Bridport YHA

    The East Coast

    There are great water views from this bright, clean, chocolate-brown weatherboard hostel, that feels more like a relaxed beach house than a backpackers…

  • Waikava Harbour View

    Fiordland & Southland

    Right on the estuary, the modern four-bedroom Harbour View lodge is an excellent option for families or groups; up to 12 people can be accommodated. The…

  • Boreang Campground

    Victoria

    A 35-minute drive west of Halls Gap brings you to this bush campsite with plentiful wildlife in the heart of the Grampians. It has fireplaces, a rainwater…

  • Chill Backpackers

    Brisbane

    This bright aqua building on the CBD fringe offers small, clean if somewhat underwhelming rooms, as well as a roof deck with fab river views. On the vibes…

  • Annie's B&B

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This beautiful Victorian heritage house on a leafy corner has private rooms with an old-fashioned ambience, set apart from the rest of the family home. A…

  • Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Adjacent to the wonderful Wagga Beach, this van park includes its own swimming beach fashioned from the riverbank and a range of inexpensive cabins. Kids…

  • Soldiers Motel

    New South Wales

    This central, well-priced motel with friendly staff offers a variety of room types with pleasant, neutral furnishings in a variety of styles: all have…

  • Bowen Backpackers

    The Whitsundays

    Located at the beach end of Herbert St, this is the place to stay if you’re looking for work on the surrounding fruit farms. Dorms are neat and reasonably…

  • Coromandel Motel & Holiday Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Well kept and welcoming, with nicely painted cabins, attractive units and manicured lawns – it gets busy in summer, so book ahead. Also hires bikes ($20…

  • Aquarius on the Beach

    Townsville

    The tallest building on the Strand is an unfashionable hotel that boasts spectacular balcony views and a lively pool area. Very good value given the…

  • Mount Magnet Caravan Park

    Western Australia

    The best place to stay in town, this caravan park has very helpful staff, clean and modern ablution blocks and an excellent camp kitchen. Splurge on an en…

  • Mount Trio Bush Camping & Caravan Park

    Southern WA

    Rustic bush campground on a farm property close to the walking tracks, north of the centre of the park. It has hot showers, a kitchen, free gas BBQs and a…

  • Criterion Hotel

    Dunedin & Otago

    Period rooms at this lovingly restored 1877 hotel are smallish, but there's a guest lounge and kitchen, and the beds are comfy. Rates include a help…

  • Mt Hutt Bunkhouse

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Enthusiastic on-site owners run this basic, well-equipped, bright and breezy hostel. There's a comfy lounge, and a large garden sporting a barbecue and a…

  • Dongara Old Mill Motel

    West Coast Australia

    Good-value rooms in a 1980s concrete building, friendly owners and a palm-trimmed swimming pool make this place worthy of an overnight stay. Rooms can be…

  • Mangahuia DOC Campsite

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Situated between National Park village and the SH48 turn-off heading to Whakapapa, this basic roadside DOC campsite has 21 bushy nooks, cold water and pit…

  • Marriott Park Motel

    South Coast NSW

    Excellent-value motel just off the Princes Hwy. The Marriott Park is situated in a tree-lined street, roughly five minutes by foot to the CBD. Rooms are…

  • Piha Domain Motor Camp

    Auckland Region

    Smack-bang on the beach, this camping ground is great for those seeking an old-fashioned, cheap-as-chips, no-frills family holiday. To keep unruly teens…

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