Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific

  • YHA Rotorua

    Rotorua

    Bright and sparkling, this classy hostel, purpose-built from corrugated iron and wood, is great for those wanting to get outdoors, with bike storage and…

  • Sunlit Waters

    Airlie Beach

    Representing some of the best value in Airlie, these tiled studios and apartments have a lot going for them: the lofty hillside location overlooking the…

  • Manapouri Motels & Holiday Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    Ramshackle and eccentric, Manapouri Motels is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like the sound of staying in a little wooden cabin that's part Swiss…

  • Bullara Station

    West Coast Australia

    A great, friendly, 2WD-accessible set-up 65km north of Coral Bay, and 6km east of the Minilya–Exmouth road junction. There are several rooms in the…

  • Gaz & Anna's Place

    Western Australia

    Behind Made in Meeka, this is a clutch of simple, centrally located rooms. Facilities shared with gregarious hosts Anna and Gaz – founts of local…

  • Hogwartz

    Dunedin

    The Catholic bishop’s residence from 1872 to 1999, this beautiful building is now a fascinating warren of comfortable and sunny rooms, many with harbour…

  • Lindsay House

    New South Wales

    Built for a doctor in the closing years of WWI, this dignified old Armidale blue-brick house is surrounded by shady gardens and offers some of the town's…

  • Wildwood Valley Cottages

    West Coast Australia

    Luxury cottages trimmed by native bush are arrayed across 48 hectares, and the property's main house also hosts the Wildwood Valley Cooking School with…

  • Cape Howe Cottages

    Southern WA

    For a remote getaway, these five cottages in bushland southeast of Denmark really make the grade. They're all different, but all come with well-equipped…

  • Minima Hotel

    Adelaide

    The mural-clad Minima offers compact but stylish rooms, each decorated by a different SA artist, in a prize-winning Melbourne St location (wake up and…

  • Geraldton Backpackers

    West Coast Australia

    This rambling central hostel is full of hidden nooks, sunny balconies and world-weary travellers. It's very close to beaches, bars and cafes, and is a…

  • Peel Forest DOC Campsite

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Near the Rangitata River, around 3km north of Green Man at Peel Forest store, this lovely camping ground is equipped with basic two- to four-berth cabins …

  • South Pacific B&B

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Idyllic, private and hosted by a genuinely welcoming couple, this is everything a B&B should be. Rooms and cottages are expansive and tropical, as are the…

  • Cooktown Motel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Also known as Pam's Place, Cooktown Motel is no longer YHA affiliated but is still one of the best budget places in town, with a big communal kitchen,…

  • Antechamber Bay South Campground

    Kangaroo Island

    Within Lashmar Conservation Park where the Chapman River runs into Antechamber Bay, these dozen marvellously low-key campsites are right on the riverbank,…

  • Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This lovely family-run lodge has en suite rooms, including some suitable for families and two with kitchenettes; most have views. The huge lounge and…

  • Sweetwater Lodge

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Sweetwater Lodge is where the rainforest meets the bush. The two romantic, sensationally designed and deliciously isolated luxury, self-contained cabins…

  • George

    Christchurch

    The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park. Discreet staff attend to every whim, and ritzy extras…

  • Tingle All Over YHA

    Southern WA

    Help yourself to lemons from the garden of this motel-style option with spotless, snug rooms, a great guest kitchen and a lounge filled with DVDs and…

  • Saltbush Motor Inn

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Right in the centre of town, this lovely, well-maintained motel has compact, simply furnished rooms and an excellent two-bedroom family suite overlooking…

  • Latitude20 The Dunes

    West Coast Australia

    Spacious, spotless and equipped with a full kitchen, these fantastic studio apartments are clustered around a pool with an appealing barbecue area. They…

  • Grey Gum Lodge

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Enjoy serene valley views from the front verandah of this palm-draped wooden Queenslander-style house with six rooms with their own bathroom. Friendly…

  • Wairua Lodge

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Wairua Lodge is a peaceful B&B with charming hosts, nestled in the bush towards the Whitianga end of the 309 Rd. There’s a riverside swimming hole on the…

  • Milkwood Lodge

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The six split-level pole cabins here have a wonderfully secluded rainforest feel. Beautifully designed with large balconies and modern amenities, they…

  • Cape du Couedic Lodges

    Kangaroo Island

    These three three-bedroom limestone cottages near the Cape du Couedic lighthouse each sleep seven. Inside they're decked out in simple, rather masculine…

  • Kiwi's Nest

    Dunedin

    This wonderfully homey two-storey house has a range of tidy centrally heated rooms, some with en suite, fridge and kettle. Plus it's a flat walk to The…

  • Fonty's Chalets & Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    An excellent well-run caravan park a short drive from town through busy orchards. It is blessed with a natural swimming pool for the summer months, which…

  • Clifftop Accommodation

    Great Ocean Road

    The panoramic ocean views from the balconies here are incredible. The three self-contained rooms are huge, with big brass beds, telescopes and a modern…

  • Loloata Island Resort

    Port Moresby

    About 20km east of Port Moresby, in Bootless Bay, this appealing island resort is a popular weekender getaway, as well as a destination in its own right…

  • Ulumani Treetops Lodge

    Papua New Guinea

    The Edenesque vibe (surrounding jungle, orchids, hummingbirds) of hillside Treetops Lodge is enhanced further by the panoramic views that span Milne Bay…

  • Octopus Resort

    Yasawa Group

    From good, no-bunk dorms to stand-alone bures in an array of configurations, all the way up to top-end suites and family villas, Octopus offers something…

  • Leleuvia Island Resort

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    Leleuvia Island Resort is a decent choice for couples looking for comfort and a fantastic choice for families thanks to the sandy bottom and shallow…

  • Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat

    Taveuni

    Tucked away in a jungly cove on Vanua Levu (but best accessed from Taveuni), this is a fantastically remote place with simple bure and permanent safari…

  • Sunset Beach Motel

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    The location (on an expansive coconut plantation fronting the lagoon) alone would make this one of Ra’iatea’s best options, but the 22 bungalows – which…

  • Fare Pea Iti

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    This option offers lots of comfort and a beautiful, quiet, white-sand-beach setting with tons of individual attention and a low-key atmosphere. Bungalows…

  • Kabaira Beach Hideaway

    New Britain

    This laid-back resort on the waterfront radiates a ramshackle air, and combines friendly informality and a picturesque setting. Lodgers can stay in one of…

  • Castaway Island Resort

    Mamanuca Group

    This is an oldie but a very-goodie. A huge hit with families (and couples, outside of school holidays), there's something for everyone here: great kids…

  • Navini Island Resort

    Mamanuca Group

    This boutique resort gets top marks, not only for its stunning surrounds and tasteful, airy accommodation, but for possibly having the most hospitable…

  • Ninamu

    The Tuamotus

    Anchored on a private white- and pink-sand motu a 10-minute boat ride from the village, this Australian-run venture is the kind of haven stressed-out city…

  • Ariiheevai

    The Tuamotus

    This place is one of the best deals in the Tuamotus. Rates include daily activities and excursions (flower-garland making, picnics on a secluded islet,…

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