Mid-North Coast
This uberpopular, privately run motel is an easy stroll to Little Beach and Shoal Bay. Simple beach-house-inspired rooms and modern, self-contained…
Must-see hotels in New South Wales
Sydney
Right opposite the international terminal, this is Sydney's most convenient airport hotel and surprisingly well-priced. If you have an early flight to…
South Coast NSW
Splashes of turquoise and chirpy management each do their part to enliven the ambience at Twofold Bay. The 24 rooms vary in size and bed configuration,…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Looking like a squat spaceship that has landed on a hill and attempted a Spanish Mission camouflage, this unusual octagonal house has four comfortable B&B…
Sydney
The golden sands of Coogee Beach are just across the street from this unpretentious apartment hotel. The refurbished studios and one-bed apartments are…
New South Wales
Tamworth's friendliest hostel, with a hotch-potch of colourful, quirky rooms that have eclectic cheapo and vintage furnishings, sits on a quiet, leafy…
South Coast NSW
This serviceable motel with bubbly check-in staff is a 15-minute walk from Kiama's main drag. Rooms have splashes of colour, comfy-enough beds, small…
Hunter Valley
Your only neighbours here are the possums, kangaroos and other bush-dwelling critters. The roomy self-contained cabins are set well apart and back from…
South Coast NSW
On the main street in Huskisson, this laid-back and friendly place offers well-maintained rooms with modern bathrooms and plenty of space. Family rooms…
New South Wales
Among a handful of options at the eastern end of Cowra's main street, this modern motel stands out for its variety of room types including executive and…
Byron Bay
The most overtly glam option beachside and in the town centre, this apartment-hotel has garden suites, beachfront studios and sprawling penthouses that…
Mid-North Coast
A tranquil, homey atmosphere pervades this lovely renovated weatherboard house, with impressive hinterland views from the swinging hammocks hanging on the…
Mid-North Coast
Some of these large, one- to three-bedroom apartments have fabulous sea views to focus on, although you'll save quite a bit of cash if you're prepared to…
Broken Hill
Just south of Kinchega National Park, 70km by road from Menindee town, you'll find this sprawling cattle station with a variety of accommodation options,…
New South Wales
On the south side of Tamworth, this faux-colonial motel's bull-nosed eaves shelter decent rooms with pillow-top mattresses, pay TV and powerful air…
New South Wales
This riverside tourist park on Tamworth's southeastern outskirts offers powered- and unpowered-sites, a neat communal barbecue/recreation area, a swimming…
South Coast NSW
Gather a group together and hire a houseboat. Bay River leases six-, eight- and 10-berth boats, which are comfortable and fully equipped with kitchen…
Mid-North Coast
The blue weatherboard is home to orderly four- to six-bed dorms, and the lounge and open kitchen make it a friendly little place for quality downtime…
New South Wales
A three-level woollen mill dating from the 1870s has been cleverly converted into five self-contained apartments. They're not slick; they're sweet and…
Outback NSW
Located 2km from the Mungo National Park Visitor Centre, where you self-register and pay. Free gas barbecues and pit toilets are available; there are…
New South Wales
The 23 freshly and stylishly renovated rooms on the first floor of Orange's iconic art deco hotel can be a little on the noisy side. For a little more…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
This long-standing hostel meanders through two creaky-floored historic mansions, offering dozens of beds and great (if a little noisy) outdoor spaces out…
Mid-North Coast
Head to the roof of this central mid-rise block for a BBQ, to splash about in the heated pool, or simply to soak in the views. Studios have kitchenettes…
Broken Hill
This central, restored 1930s hotel with an art-deco bent has friendly, professional staff. Its rooms are clean and comfortable but, while having been…
Byron Bay
Gathered around an attractive palm-lined, heated saltwater pool this modern, tidy if rather generic complex is in the centre of town and only a short walk…
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…
Mid-North Coast
A friendly place offering four stylishly decorated rooms in an art-deco 1920s bank-manager’s residence, as well as two self-contained garden cottages;…
Mid-North Coast
The charm of this pub’s exterior unfortunately isn't echoed inside in the bar, nor in the dining room. Upstairs, the renovated bedrooms are twee (lace…
Snowy Mountains
The best of Cooma's numerous motels is a reasonable hike from the centre on the western approach into town. Rooms are unexciting but have the usual motel…
Outback NSW
Remote Belah Campground is on the eastern side of the dunes in Mungo National Park. No wood fires are allowed – BYO cooking appliances and stoves. Pay…
Mid-North Coast
This beautiful old country pub has renovated weatherboard rooms, some of which open onto a balcony facing the main street, and modern clean bathrooms. It…
City Centre & Haymarket
Near both Chinatown and Darling Harbour but with double-glazed windows to ensure a good night's sleep, Adina offers spacious, fully equipped apartments…
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…
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…
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…
Outback NSW
A newish option offering an unexpected touch of luxury in its three renovated modern motel-style units, with cooking facilities, sitting area and lovely…
Mercure Orange (Templers Mill)
New South Wales
Part of the enormous Ex-Services Club, this large and well-run motel has brand-new rooms, plus renovated older options. It's a short walk to restaurants…
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…
New South Wales
Just on the edge of town, this pleasant caravan park and campground has lush, leafy surrounds and a range of sites and cabins. There's a lovely barbecue…
New South Wales
This caravan park at the Wellington Caves Complex has pretty shaded campsites, basic cabins/on-site vans, and simple, renovated hotel rooms, in the…
