Must-see hotels in Victoria

  • Alpine Backpackers

    Victorian High Country

    Good value, the Alpine offers year-round backpacker and motel 'flashpacker'-style accommodation. In winter the downstairs Alpine Hotel is the place to…

  • Tuileries

    Victorian High Country

    Looking out to the vineyards, all rooms at this luxurious place are individually decorated in bright contemporary tones. There’s a guest lounge, tennis…

  • Jamieson Caravan Park

    Victorian High Country

    Along the banks of the Jamieson River is this scenic caravan park set in 6 acres of gardens. It's popular for camping and has a good choice of cabins as…

  • Notel

    Melbourne

    Experience one of six, funky 1970s Airstream caravans on top of a nondescript car park. Each has a deck sharing a communal area; one has a private spa…

  • Nhill Oasis Motel

    Victoria

    The friendly Americana-loving owners here sell this as a Route 66–style motor inn, though it's more LA dive than 'retro boutique'. Still, it's a well…

  • Hammond Road Campground

    Great Ocean Road

    You'll need your own wheels to reach it, but this free bush campground is an excellent option for travellers who are here with a van or tent. Located 13km…

  • Plantation Campground

    Victoria

    Only 9.5km north of Halls Gap, accessed via an unsealed road, this free campground is on an old pine plantation at the edge of the Mt Difficult Range. The…

  • QT Falls Creek

    Victorian High Country

    Open year-round, QT is a large-scale resort along the main road. Its self-contained apartments are modern and stylish, with wi-fi, pay TV, a kitchen and a…

  • Tuck Inn

    Yarra Valley

    This former Masonic lodge in the centre of town has been refitted as a contemporary guesthouse with a lovely communal lounge/dining room where a generous…

  • Bellevue on the Lakes

    Victoria

    Right in the heart of the Esplanade, Bellevue is the plushest option along the main drag, with neatly furnished earth-toned rooms, most with water views…

  • Orbost Club Hotel

    Victoria

    If you need a bed for the night, the historic Orbost Club (established 1884) will do. Known locally as the 'bottom pub' (as opposed to the 'top pub' up…

  • Riverside Caravan Park

    Victoria

    On the banks of the Murray, close to Pioneer Settlement, this park enjoys a fabulous central, and pretty, location. It has a good range of cabins, some…

  • 90 Mile Beach Holiday Retreat

    Victoria

    On a huge chunk of land, this retreat has 2.4km of pristine beach frontage, lots of campsites, cabins and lovely beach houses. Run on solar power and…

  • High Street Motel

    Victoria

    The current owners have done a good job at this motel makeover. Rooms are simple and as neat as a pin, and prices are fair for what you get. The decent…

  • Eastern Beach Tourist Park

    Victoria

    Most caravan parks in Lakes pack ‘em in, but this one has space, grassy sites and a great location away from the hubbub in a bush setting close to the…

  • Shady Gully Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Run by friendly management, this bush caravan park is full of kangaroos and bird life. There's a good variety of campsites and cabins, including unique…

  • Fairhaven Campground

    French Island

    Offering a real getaway experience, this camping ground is located on the western shore where the wetlands meet the ocean, 5km from the ferry terminal at…

  • Slaty Creek Campground 1

    Victoria

    A 25-minute drive north of Ballarat, this free campground just outside Creswick is rich in manna gums and wildlife, and has access to the creek – bring…

  • Torquay 1903 Period Cottages

    Great Ocean Road

    These replica historic cottages centred on an original Victorian house are a refined Torquay option. Rooms are fitted out with period charm without…

  • Punthill South Yarra Grand

    Melbourne

    It’s the little things – like a blackboard and chalk in the kitchen for messages – that make this modern, charcoal-accented place a solid choice. The…

  • Carawah Ridge

    Victorian High Country

    These two secluded apartments, 7km from Myrtleford in the Buffalo Creek Valley, make a delightful getaway. Gorgeous gardens, cosy bedrooms and modern…

  • Royal Mail Hotel

    Victoria

    If you've come this far you might as well hang around after your meal and stay at the Royal Mail's lovely rooms, looking out to the Grampians' Mt Sturgeon…

  • Bugiga Hiker Camp

    Victoria

    A handy campground for those walking the Grampians Peaks Trail, this pleasant site has 12 elevated wooden camping platforms to pitch your tent on. It has…

  • Wannon Crossing Campground

    Victoria

    An option for budget travellers, this free campground in the southern part of the Grampians is located 30km north of Dunkeld, off Grampians Rd. It's a…

  • Moorings at Metung

    Victoria

    At the end of the road in Metung, and with water views to Lake King or Bancroft Bay, this contemporary complex has a range of apartments, from spacious…

  • Big4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park

    Victoria

    Only a 300m walk to Sovereign Hill (and 1.5km from town), this caravan park offers a holiday atmosphere, with a heap of play areas and activities for kids…

  • Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Book at the Foreshore for all of Lorne’s five caravan parks. Of these, Erskine River Caravan Park is the prettiest, though note that there's no swimming…

  • Port Albert Motel

    Victoria

    The last vestige of the historic Port Albert Hotel, which burnt down in 2014, these pub rooms have been refurbished into motel-style accommodation. The…

  • Cumberland River Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    This splendidly located bushy camping ground is just across from the beach, and next to the river and high craggy cliffs that rise on the far side. A…

  • Hotel Windsor

    Melbourne

    Sparkling chandeliers and a grand piano in the lobby set the scene for this opulent, heritage-listed 1883 building that's one of Australia’s most famous…

  • Port Campbell Recreation Reserve

    Great Ocean Road

    For those with tents or campervans, this is the cheapest option in town. Head up just past the footy oval, where you'll find the tin-shed reception to…

  • Old Priory

    Victorian High Country

    This historic convent dating from 1904 is a spooky but charming old place. It’s often used by school groups, but it’s the best budget choice in Beechworth…

  • Anglesea Backpackers

    Great Ocean Road

    While most hostels like to cram 'em in, this simple, homey backpackers has just two dorm rooms and one double/triple, and is clean, bright and welcoming…

  • Warburton Motel

    Yarra Valley

    A work in progress, this 1970s motel on the road to Mt Donna Buang is being lovingly rejuvenated by new owners Richard and Simone. It offers 12 rooms with…

  • Hibernian Apartments

    Victorian High Country

    These modern and spacious self-contained apartments are tucked away beside the Hibernian Hotel, and it's just a short stroll to the best of Beechworth's…

  • Point Lonsdale Guest House

    Bellarine Peninsula

    The huge variety of accommodation in this former Terminus House (1884) ranges from basic motel rooms to lavish B&B affairs. Lighthouse views come at a…

  • French Island Glamping

    French Island

    Set on a 100-acre property on the eastern side of the island, these canvas bell tents look out to the bush and ocean. All are equipped with double beds…

  • Mueller Inlet

    Victoria

    The calm waters here are fantastic for kayaking and swimming, and the campsites are only a few metres from the water. The camp ground has eight sites,…

  • Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park

    Phillip Island

    Located right next to the beach, this park offers a range of powered and unpowered campsites as well as en-suite cabins sleeping up to six guests – the…

  • Indulge Apartments

    Victoria

    These smart contemporary apartments in the centre of town could be Mildura's best, with polished floors, plenty of space and excellent facilities. It has…