Great Ocean Road
Outstanding – this contemporary two-level bungalow, with tasteful Asian-style furnishings, splashes of colour and bay windows that open into the forest,…
Must-see hotels in Victoria
Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse Lodge
Warrnambool
Once the harbour master's residence, this charming weatherboard cottage can be rented in its entirety or as separate rooms. It has a grassy area…
Victoria
Conveniently central and the best of Castlemaine’s motels, the Colonial has a choice of high-ceilinged apartments in a beautifully converted school…
Great Ocean Road
This architect-designed hostel is an outstanding place to stay, with eco credentials, great lounge areas, kitchens, a boules pit and rooftop terraces…
Lake Eildon Marina & Houseboat Hire
Victorian High Country
Ten or 12-berth houseboats, but you'll need to book months in advance during the high season.
Melbourne
With 11 floors, the Savoy was a modest family hotel when it opened in 1866. It's since undergone a number of major renovations, the most recent in 2018…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
Recent renovations have re-created this iconic space. The 39 rooms, all muted pastels and velvet green cushions, feature custom furniture, Bose SoundTouch…
Great Ocean Road
A smidge outside Wye River is this tranquil beach-and-bush retreat run by husband-and-wife owners Peter and Bronwen Jacobs, both established artists…
Melbourne
Late grunge painter Adam Cullen's vibrant and often graphic art provides such visions as Ned Kelly shooting you from the opaque bedroom-bathroom dividers…
Victoria
Just south of Gelantipy, 40km north of Buchan on the road to Snowy River National Park, is this 1800-acre cattle-and-sheep property with comfortable…
Victoria
Conveniently located a short walk from the Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre, this atmospheric guesthouse (built 1934) is run by a friendly Danish…
Melbourne
Expect a friendly reception, clean rooms and kitchens, and common areas on each level. Entertainment’s high on the agenda and there’s a cafe-bar on the…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
There’s not much this clean, carbon-neutral hostel doesn’t have. Check off open-plan communal spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, a bar, a beer garden,…
Victorian High Country
Each of Dreamers' stunning self-contained eco apartments offers something special and is architecturally unique. Sunken lounges, open fireplaces, loft…
Victoria
The best option for budget travellers is Lake Tyers' scenic pub, 9km from Lakes Entrance. As well as basic dorms they offer grassy camp and caravan sites …
Great Ocean Road
A good option for backpackers with tents or a van, this free campground is 15km north of Lorne, along the road to Birregurra. You'll need to chance your…
Melbourne
At the marina end of the shopping strip, this charming two-storey wooden house has six guest rooms with period features like moulded ceilings and stained…
Melbourne
This sleek place walks the line between hostel and budget hotel. Private rooms have iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, while dorms have touches like large…
Victoria
One of Bendigo’s historic icons, the Shamrock is a stunning Victorian building with stained glass, original paintings, fancy columns and a Gone with the…
Yarra Valley
Just the kind of place every weary traveller hopes to stumble upon, this 1863 inn is set in forest 14km from Marysville. The main building has comfortable…
Victoria
You can stay right by the caves at this relaxed Parks Victoria campground edged by state forest. Though its campsites are exorbitantly priced, there are a…
Victoria
One of the few true backpackers in Gippsland, this relaxed 'workers'' hostel attracts primarily international travellers who are here to fruit pick and…
Melbourne
Crown's flashest digs, this oversized hotel shrugs off the gaudy glitziness of its reception by the time you reach the quietly elegant rooms, many of…
Melbourne
Located within a castle-like former Salvation Army building with grand double staircases, this two-storey, 86-bed hostel has genuine character. A recent…
Melbourne
Short for 'South Yarra', SoYa was refurbished in 2018. Staff are friendly and the king 1960s apartments are spotless and tastefully decorated, some with…
Cape Conran Coastal Park Cabins
Victoria
These self-contained cabins, which can sleep up to eight, are surrounded by bush and just 200m from the beach. Unfortunately they were badly damaged by…
Melbourne
Guest rooms at the Sofitel start on the 36th floor, so you’re guaranteed views that will make you giddy. The property is of a high international style but…
Victoria
This grand old pub has seen bags of history since it was built in 1852. It’s right in the thick of things, and the recently refurbished rooms are tasteful…
St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick
A great choice for those who've outgrown hostels but want an affordable private room in the heart of the action. Although the exterior suggests 'dodgy…
Great Ocean Road
Blanket Bay is one of those ‘secret’ camping grounds that Melburnians love to lay claim to having discovered. It’s serene (depending on your neighbours)…
Victoria
A Flinders institution, this hotel has occupied this sleepy street corner longer than anyone can remember. Its modern accommodation wing has comfortable…
Great Ocean Road
Just back from the beach, this popular caravan park sprawls over 10 hectares. Featuring an Otways forest backdrop, it has grassy sites that are great for…
Melbourne
Resembling a Californian shopping mall from the outside, Park Hyatt has a luxurious interior with wooden panelling, shiny surfaces and miles of marble…
Victoria
The park has four free designated campsites, operating on a first-come, first-served basis: Mallee Walkers Camp, Kiata Campground, Yellow Gums Walkers…
Great Ocean Road
Located 3.5km from Narrawong, around 20km east of Portland, this free campground occupies the site of a disused sawmill, surrounded by forest and wildlife…
Phillip Island
This YHA-affiliated backpackers has two living areas complete with air-con in summer and fireplaces for winter. There are also two communal kitchens and a…
Victoria
Run by inveterate traveller Kym, this interesting spot incorporates two cosy ‘gypsy wagons’ complete with bathroom and kitchenette; a guesthouse (part of…
Melbourne
Named after artist David Larwill (1956–2011), whose colourful paintings brighten the walls, this hotel is within the Royal Children's Hospital. Don't let…
Melbourne
Environmentally minded (and awarded) Alto has water-saving showers, energy-efficient lights and double-glazed windows. Rooms have good light and neutral…
Victoria
A 10-minute drive from Maffra, in Tinamba, Happy Days is set on a 2-hectare property. It's popular with those here for the Tinamba Hotel or as a stop on…
