Must-see hotels in New South Wales

  • Barbara's Guesthouse

    Byron Bay

    This pretty 1920s weatherboard house, in a quiet residential street a short walk from town, has five elegant but beachy guest rooms with private bathroom,…

  • Meriton Suites Campbell Street

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Generally one of the better-priced of the Meriton chain's apartment blocks, the Campbell St incarnation offers roomy studio and one-bedroom units with…

  • Westbury Boutique Bed & Breakfast

    New South Wales

    This lovely old heritage home (1915) has six spacious, en-suite rooms furnished in period style with mod-cons like flat-screen TV, bar fridge, DVD player…

  • Narooma Motel

    South Coast NSW

    Rooms are ordinary at the Narooma Motel, but the tree-shaded setting and warm welcome are anything but. Compact, budget motel-style rooms adjoin a…

  • Hockeys

    New South Wales

    Perfect for those seeking a little privacy and perhaps a dash of romance, this popular, beautifully restored self-contained accommodation in the old…

  • Diamond Head Campground

    Mid-North Coast

    The beachside campground at Diamond Head is Crowdy Bay National park's largest and most popular, with caravan sites and an amenities block, picnic tables,…

  • Crowdy Gap Campground

    Mid-North Coast

    What this intimate campground lacks in shade it makes up for in facilities, such as showers and toilets, picnic tables and BBQs; firewood is available at…

  • Yamba Beach Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A notch above your average motel, rooms here have large flat-screen TVs, extremely comfy beds, quality toiletries and a neutral palette. The downstairs…

  • Elindale House

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Any apparent chintziness is tempered by good-quality furnishings at this excellent B&B set in a characterful weatherboard house. The four rooms each have…

  • Sawtell Motor Inn

    Mid-North Coast

    Just off the main street and a five-minute walk to the beach, this quiet and clean motel has bright, spacious rooms decked out in cane furniture. Some…

  • Cobb & Co Court

    New South Wales

    This smart boutique hotel in the centre of town features dark-wooded, country-style furnishings; plush carpets; and fresh, white painted, wood-panelled…

  • Borrodell Vineyard

    New South Wales

    The views from the two ultra-modern suites across Towac Valley and Orange are unrivalled – couples, this one is for you. There are also two cottages that…

  • Comfort Inn Aden

    New South Wales

    Choose from ultramodern rooms that feature clean, minimalist style with colourful accents; cheaper standard rooms that have been updated but retain some…

  • Hotel 59

    Kings Cross & Potts Point

    With just nine simple, spotless, comfortable rooms, family-run Hotel 59 offers great bang for your buck on the quiet but still very convenient part of…

  • Duntryleague

    New South Wales

    Orange's most stunning heritage building (built in 1876), is home to a 14-room guesthouse, function centre and golf course. Rooms have been modernised but…

  • Brunswick Heads Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A black-and-white boutique beauty, the Brunswick Heads Motel has whitewashed rooms with pops of colour in the palm-tree-print cushions, comfy beds, craft…

  • Longhouse

    Hunter Valley

    More than 50 architecture students designed this chic avant-garde pad, based on a traditional Australian wool shed. Made from concrete, corrugated iron…

  • Snowgoose Apartments

    Snowy Mountains

    Just above the shops but set back from the road, this luxurious set of contemporary apartments offers gas-log fireplaces, good kitchens, underfloor…

  • Akuna Motor Inn & Apartments

    New South Wales

    This spotless and centrally located motel is a great choice for travelling families who can spread out in its selection of family rooms and apartments…

  • Townhouse Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Fun, funky and full of flair, the Townhouse has a mish-mash of generally stylish rooms and apartments in a variety of configurations, furnished in a range…

  • Nomads

    Byron Bay

    Set back from the main strip in a laneway, Nomads packs a punch with its glossy designer-led decor. The dorm rooms are comfortable and have air-con and…

  • Cowra Services Club Motel

    New South Wales

    Located a block from the main street, Cowra's fanciest digs are light-filled, airy and adjacent to 'the Club'. Suitable for the more discerning road…

  • Outback Cellar Dubbo

    New South Wales

    Three elegantly furnished apartments (one in a converted wine cellar) make up Outback Cellar Dubbo, 15km from the centre of town. The apartments are…

  • Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

    Northern Beaches

    This huge, superbly equipped holiday park has a wide range of cabins and several choices of camp sites, including ones with private bathrooms. It's a…

  • Royal Hotel

    New South Wales

    These basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities are your only choice if you want motel-style accomodation in town. But they're well maintained and the…

  • Hotel Gracelands

    New South Wales

    Most Parkes motels are along the highway, but this is a backstreet option, freshly renovated and home to compact, spotless rooms that are fresh and funky…

  • Rydges Mount Panorama

    New South Wales

    Boasting a trackside location at Mt Panorama, Rydges' 129 stylish studios and apartments sell out months in advance when the vroom-vrooms are in town:…

  • Ballina Palms Boutique Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    With its lush garden setting and Bali-style decor, this is a great-value motel. The rooms aren't overly large, but they all have kitchenette, floorboards,…

  • Arcadia House

    Byron Bay

    Amid a large garden on a quiet street, this delightful old Queenslander has airy verandahs and six traditionally furnished rooms with four-poster beds and…

  • Links House Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This boutique guesthouse has a drawing room and garden courtyard straight out of Remains of the Day. Prices are highest on Friday and Saturday, the same…

  • Hat Head Holiday Park

    Mid-North Coast

    An old-fashioned family-oriented holiday park close to the beach and the footbridge over the creek, offering powered and unpowered sites, and cabins that…

  • Seascape Ocean Front Apartments

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Four ocean-view apartments and a riverside cottage are all furnished in bright, contemporary nautical style. Apartment views are spectacular and each…

  • Surf Motel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    On a bluff overlooking Yamba's main beach, this modern place has spacious studios with kitchenettes, with all but the smallest able to accommodate a…

  • Bourke Riverside Motel

    Outback NSW

    This rambling motel has riverside gardens and a range of well-appointed rooms and suites: some have heritage overtones and antique furniture, some have…

  • Lawson Riverside Suites

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    If you can secure a good deal online, these heritage-style suites are brilliant value. Rooms are spacious and include well-equipped kitchenettes, and some…

  • Koompartoo Retreat

    Mid-North Coast

    Ferns overhang wide balconies at this tropical-style retreat set on 2 hectares close to town. Each of the four chalets is constructed from local hardwood…

  • Cottages on Edward

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    These two charming cottages, across the Edward River at the eastern end of town, are overseen by the equally charming Richard and Pat. The rooms have…

  • Wildwood Guesthouse

    New South Wales

    This rustic homestead has four comfortable bedrooms, individually styled with big downy beds, fine linens and an eclectic mix of antiques. Each opens out…

  • Old Willyama Motor Inn

    Broken Hill

    Centrally located, quiet, clean and comfortable, plus well-maintained rooms and a nice pool make this an excellent choice. New owners from 2018 have…