Cairns & Far North Queensland
At the northern end of the strip, just a hop, skip and jump from the beach, Sanctuary's enticing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are head-turners…
Must-see hotels in Queensland
Brisbane & Around
This friendly, well-maintained complex offers 16 self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Interiors vary, with some units more contemporary…
Outback Queensland
The historic main building at the Wagon Wheel Motel, with a restaurant and bar, is said to the oldest licensed premises in northwest Queensland. At the…
Noosa
Set on 1.6 hectares of tropical gardens, with a central lagoon-style pool area and wooden boardwalks meandering through the trees, this is a good family…
Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This is outback chic set deep in the bush, with abundant wildlife in stunning surrounds. Excellent guided tours are available, plus a full-board package …
Sunshine Coast
Coolum Beach's smartest digs features a heated pool, central location and 49 huge, stylish apartments. Each apartment is individually owned, so interiors…
Brisbane & Around
There are two spacious, well-appointed downstairs suites at this B&B, run by friendly, knowledgeable Straddie locals Mike and Lisa. Each is inviting, with…
Airlie Beach
Waterview's compact units are an excellent choice for self-caterers aiming for a central yet quiet location, coupled with creature comforts. There are…
Noosa
The Sofitel's 176 rooms are refreshingly spacious. In a calming palette of grey and salmon, all come with balcony, kitchenette, sublime bedding and…
Rockhampton
Revamped and reopened after years of shuttered decay, this 19th-century hotel has a Wild West vibe, plenty of wrought-iron detail and river views from the…
Noosa
A polished beachfront property with contemporary interiors and smart kitchenettes. The beach-facing units are light and spacious and perfect for endless…
Brisbane & Around
Down by the namesake marina, a short walk along the foreshore from Manly's main street, this motel raises the bar with its wonderfully clean, upbeat,…
Sunshine Coast
The fully equipped apartments here are all privately owned, meaning that decor and appeal can vary significantly. That said, you can expect neat, clean,…
Cairns
This collection of slick self-contained apartments overlooks the marina from its prime position above the Reef Fleet Terminal. Take in the splendid views…
Cape Hillsborough Nature Resort
Whitsunday Coast
This sprawling nature resort promises the breathtaking sight of marsupials and bird life crossing the long stretch of beach at dawn. Popular with families…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cheap camp sites, a remote-feeling bush location and a social open-sided bar restaurant overlooking the namesake billabong make this a great retreat for…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Perched high on Hallorans Hill overlooking Atherton town and surrounding farmlands, this welcoming two-storey timber-pole home is a relaxing base for…
Brisbane
A clean, well-run hostel with good-quality facilities, including a rooftop pool. The maximum dorm size is six beds; most have bathrooms. Big on security…
Cairns
Caravella nicely blurs the lines between backpacker hostel and budget guesthouse – if you don't want a dorm bed there's a good range of clean, private…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The cosy individual timber cabins here offer a touch of luxury in a remote beach location. Each has satellite TV, soft beds and private balcony with…
Gold Coast
When you want flawless if somewhat predictable comfort, these two large curvy apartment towers are for you. Think marble dining tables, European kitchen…
Fraser Island
Located in the relatively remote Happy Valley, halfway along the east coast of the island, this retreat's nine timber cabins (each sleeping up to four…
Surfers Paradise
The Islander Hotel has been reborn as the Island and it's indeed an island of contemporary style – more of an LA/Palm Springs vibe than Gold Coast…
Brisbane
A short hop from Roma St Station, this red-brick, 50-room joint is better inside than it looks from the street, with tasteful, compact rooms featuring…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This campground, with its absolute beach frontage, is superpopular with vacationing families. The site is well shaded with palm and fig trees, and there's…
Sunshine Coast
On shallow Lake Cootharaba, this bucolic little camping ground dominated by large gum trees is usually crowd-free and provides your own secluded patch of…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Set among gardens behind a historic homestead in the village centre, these atmospheric cottages come with raised beds, free breakfast hampers and…
Airlie Beach
Given the ideal central location, the sea-facing hotel rooms here are some of the best in town at this price. With airy, smartly furnished rooms decked…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Beside the falls that give it its name, this serene caravan park is well-run and beautifully maintained with shady riverside sites and a large grassed…
Sunshine Coast
A well-maintained property fronting beautiful Mooloolaba Beach, with powered caravan sites with concrete slabs as well as powered tent sites backing on to…
Great Keppel Island Holiday Village
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Just steps from the beach, this holiday park offers good budget accommodation to suit all (dorms, basic twin rooms, cabins, safari tents), with access to…
Airlie Beach
Trust YHA to provide a genuine alternative for young budget travellers to sordid hostels and inconvenient bush dumps. Central and reasonably quiet with a…
Sunshine Coast
This place out-luxes anything else on the island, with reliable service and great facilities, including a saltwater pool. Apartments are modern, bright…
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow's Beach's swankiest digs span several floors in the heart of town, with lovely ocean views from most apartments. All are self-contained, with spa…
Townsville
The pick for families in Townsville is Mariners North, in the newer section of the marina, with a sandy stretch out the front and a delightful pool. The…
Outback Queensland
Originally built in 1878, the charming Western Star Hotel has good pub rooms and four neat motel units. You can also camp out the back for a gold-coin…
Fortitude Valley
Although the rooms at the boutique Limes are tight, they do make good use of limited space, with plush bedding, kitchenette and work space. Thoughtful…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Set inside a big blue Queenslander down by the marina, Gladstone Backpackers offers a large communal kitchen and shared bathrooms, plus well-maintained…
Port Douglas
This terracotta boutique block contains lovely tiled one-bedroom apartments, each with a small kitchenette, a private balcony, colourful accents and…
Cairns
In a prime location at the southern-end start of the Esplanade, this iconic hotel has been lovingly maintained and refurbished with fresh, modern…
