Must-see hotels in New South Wales

  • 3 Explorers Motel

    Katoomba

    Close to Echo Point, this well-run motel has comfortable rooms with a light Japanese touch to the decor. Some of them come with a spa bath and there are…

  • Orange Showground Campsite

    New South Wales

    Year-round there's a section of the showground that is reserved for free caravan stays for one night. Call the nearby Colour City Caravan Park (02-6393…

  • Ballina Heritage Inn

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Near the centre of town, this tidy inn has neat, bright and comfortable rooms that are a significant leap up in quality from most of the other motels on…

  • Canobolas Mountain Cabins

    New South Wales

    Away from the centre of town nestled in the bush, these cabins are a good choice for those who like to self-cater and keep away from the hustle and bustle…

  • Caribbean Motel

    Coffs Harbour

    The best rooms at this 24-unit motel close to the jetty have balconies, views and spa baths. Family-friendly rooms and one-bedroom suites come with…

  • Adelora Houseboat

    Outback NSW

    The luxury eight-berth houseboat Adelora operates from Wentworth and is best suited for travelling groups or families with some nautical experience.

  • Comfort Inn Bushman's

    New South Wales

    Comfortable rooms and well-maintained facilities (including a guest laundry and a salt water pool) make this a decent option for those passing through…

  • Hawks Nest Motel

    Mid-North Coast

    Updated with fresh carpets, smart furnishings and a modern pool, this old-school brick motel is an appealing option, with kitchenettes in all the rooms.

  • Reflections Holiday Parks Red Rock

    Mid-North Coast

    Extra large camp sites and updated amenities make this beach- and riverside camping spot a winner. Best bet are the flash permanently pitched tents.

  • Spicer Park Caravan Park

    New South Wales

    Set on 10 acres of parkland in a quiet location, this caravan park has all the cons a family needs, including a great playground and BBQ facilities,

  • Vineyard Motel

    New South Wales

    The views from the verandah of this quiet, six-room, old-school motel, 4km from Cowra town centre, are quite mesmerising, as is the welcome warm.

  • Cowra Crest Motel

    New South Wales

    Tucked away off Cowra's main drag, this spotlessly clean, solid-brick motel has decent-sized rooms and an excellent location near a supermarket.

  • Brunswick River Inn

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This well-positioned motel has bright, spacious rooms with Brunswick River views from the balconies, and is just a quick walk to the surf beach.

  • Mulligans Campground

    New South Wales

    This camping area near Little Dandahra Creek in the Gibraltar Range National Park, is 67k northeast of Glen Innes and ideal for swimming.

  • Rockpool Motor Inn

    Mid-North Coast

    Just a few streets from the beach, this motel has smartly furnished rooms and superhelpful staff. There's an on-site restaurant, too.

  • Sevan Apartments

    Forster-Tuncurry

    These smart, modern apartments are well located close to the town centre and Forster's main beach. Higher floors come with sea views.

  • Eastport Motor Inn

    Mid-North Coast

    This fully renovated three-storey motel offers friendly service and good-value rooms with comfortable beds and smart furniture.

  • Bathurst Heritage Motor Inn

    New South Wales

    This family-run accommodation offers everything from motel rooms and spa suites to family rooms and self-contained cottages.

  • Heidi's Chalet

    Snowy Mountains

    Four-person apartments in a smart stone and corrugated-iron block that's only a short, snowy shuffle from the ski lifts.

  • Parkview Motor Inn

    New South Wales

    A collection of spacious rooms and apartments – all located on the ground floor – make up this neatly kept motel.

  • Carcoar'Art

    New South Wales

    This double-storey house is a pretty old thing, ideal for large groups who are happy to fend for themselves.

  • Ainsley Guesthouse

    New South Wales

    This quaint two-bedroom cottage has a big yard and is located a short walk from the centre of town.

  • Karinga

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The Karinga has renovated, cheery-enough rooms and there's a good lap pool and spa.

  • Novotel Northbeach

    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…

  • Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers

    Mid-North Coast

    Pitch your tent among bushland, dosh out in a dorm, or kick back in cosy architect-designed cabins set amid peaceful scrub inhabited by koalas,…

  • 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…

  • Larmont Sydney by Lancemore

    Kings Cross & Potts Point

    Presiding over William St this swish high-rise is Kings Cross' main business hotel. Space-age corridors open onto slick, spacious, bright rooms – all have…

  • Huskisson Hotel

    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…

  • Ruwenzori Retreat

    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…

  • Shangri-La

    Circular Quay & The Rocks

    The Hong Kong–based chain's Sydney offering is a sizeable 565-room tower hotel on a pleasantly quiet Rocks street. There are seriously spectacular views…

  • 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…

  • Saltwater Creek Campground

    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…

  • Dutchies Motel

    Mid-North Coast

    The best thing about this little motel, with its handful of pleasantly renovated, though not air-conditioned rooms with teeny kitchenette, painted…

  • Bittangabee Bay Campground

    South Coast NSW

    One of two national-park campgrounds along the 30km Light to Light Walk, basic Bittangabee Bay has 30 unpowered sites, pit toilets and barbecue facilities…

  • Sunset@Pearl Beach

    Sydney Region

    Lovely Pearl Beach has no hotels but a range of holiday rentals. This one is good for couples, offering a spotless modern chalet with one double room, a…

  • Old Vic Inn

    New South Wales

    The Old Vic Inn occupies a lovely old heritage-listed pub building, with a cosy restaurant (open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and Thursday to Saturday for…

  • Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park

    Snowy Mountains

    Just off the highway, 1.5km west of town, this tree-shaded park has powered and unpowered sites, and unadorned units ranging from 'shearers' huts' …