Must-see hotels in Victoria

  • Victoria Hotel

    Warrnambool

    A good choice for those on a budget who want their own space are these no-frills pub rooms. Don't expect to be charmed in any way – they're basic. The…

  • Portsea Hotel

    Victoria

    Reopened in December 2018 after a renovation that cost $7 million, Portsea's much-loved 19th-century Tudor-inspired hotel offers accommodation in 34 rooms…

  • Central Wangaratta Motel

    Victoria

    Neat, central, simple, clean and friendly, this centrally located and good-value spot was given a makeover by new owners in 2018. Look forward to a great…

  • Alpha Ski Lodge

    Victorian High Country

    A spacious, affordable lodge with a sauna, a large lounge with panoramic views and a communal kitchen. Rates per night decrease significantly with multi…

  • Valley Ranges Getaways

    Melbourne Region

    This booking agency manages 29 B&B properties in the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley and has a staffed office in Sassafras' Loam Nursery. Properties vary…

  • Seven Pines Motor Inn

    Victoria

    Given a modern and stylish makeover in 2018, this Mildura motel is well positioned just a short walk from riverside parks and the town's eating and…

  • Hotel Warrnambool

    Warrnambool

    Renovations to this 1894 hotel have seen rooms upgraded to the more boutique end of the scale while keeping a classic pub-accommodation feel. The downside…

  • Wonky Stables Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Just off the main road in Forrest, this relaxed camping ground and caravan park has a good choice of options, from purpose-built pod vans to safari tents…

  • Maryborough Caravan Park

    Victoria

    Close to the town centre and nicely located beside Lake Victoria, this 3.6-hectare caravan park is well set up. It's popular with families, with…

  • Jubilee Lake Holiday Park

    Melbourne Region

    Set in bushland on the edge of pretty Jubilee Lake, this friendly place is the best caravan park in the region. There's an open-air cinema in summer,…

  • Frosty Hollow Camp Site

    Victoria

    This is the only camping area within the park, with free basic sites (non-flushing toilets, no fireplaces) along the eastern side. The only way to reach…

  • Tarra Valley Tourist Park

    Victoria

    Camping is not permitted in Tarra-Bulga National Park itself, but you can stay at this nearby tourist park, nestled in rainforest, with camping in a…

  • Snug as a Bug Motel

    Victorian High Country

    Living up to its name, this quaint choice along the main strip has a range of rooms in lovely country-style historic buildings, with decor to match…

  • Banjo's Accommodation

    Victorian High Country

    These family-friendly self-contained units on the edge of town can sleep up to five people in the studios and six in the two-bedroom units. They’re modern…

  • Big4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

    Victoria

    Beautifully situated next to the botanical gardens and a public swimming pool ($5/3.50 per adult/child), this leafy park has a camp kitchen, barbecues, a…

  • Bright Velo

    Victorian High Country

    Run by Kiwi ex-professional cyclist Wayne Hildred, a veteran of the European pro-cycling tour, options at this centrally located accommodation spot…

  • Maldon’s Eaglehawk

    Victoria

    Beautiful heritage units here are set in delightful grounds with little alcoves overlooking the pool, barbecue nooks and vine-trimmed verandahs.

  • Linesman's Cottage

    Victorian High Country

    At the rear of Chiltern's historic post office, this 1950s cottage retains its historic facade, but has been beautifully renovated within. With a kitchen,…

  • Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta

    Victoria

    On the main road into town, this upmarket hotel has a clean-lined look, excellent facilities (including a gym and a heated outdoor pool) and an attention…

  • Bright Holiday Park

    Victorian High Country

    Straddling pretty Morses Creek, this lovely park is five minutes’ walk to the shops. The riverside spa cabins are very nice and feature pay TV channels…

  • Maldon Caravan Park

    Victoria

    In town but backing up to the bush, this friendly park has a camp kitchen, barbecues and a swimming pool next door. BYO linen. Call ahead for the free…

  • Grampians YHA Eco-Hostel

    Victoria

    This architecturally designed and ecofriendly hostel utilises solar power and rainwater tanks and makes the most of light and space. It’s beautifully…

  • Anglesea Rivergums

    Great Ocean Road

    Tucked by the river with tranquil views, these two spacious, tastefully furnished rooms (a self-contained bungalow and a room attached to the house) are…

  • Shipwreck Creek

    Victoria

    Only 15km from Mallacoota, this is a beautiful camping ground set in forest 300m from a sandy beach. It’s a small area with just five sites, drop toilets…

  • Murray Valley Resort

    Victoria

    This place is a good reflection of the town itself – the modern, motel-style rooms don't have much character but the facilities (a gym, indoor and outdoor…

  • McKillops Bridge

    Victoria

    The most popular of the park's free campgrounds, this beautiful spot lies along the Snowy River. Sites have fireplaces and non-flushing toilets. It's a…

  • Surf City Motel

    Great Ocean Road

    While it's pretty much your stock-standard, no-frills motel, Surf City is all about the prime location across from the beach and among Torquay's best…

  • Sea Foam Villas

    Great Ocean Road

    Located directly across from the water, Sea Foam undoubtedly has the best views in town. It's only really worth it, however, if you can snag one of the…

  • Seahaven Village

    Bellarine Peninsula

    Across from a park, Seahaven's cluster of modern self-contained units is a bit sterile, but there's a heap of options and the place makes for a…

  • Adelphi Boutique Apartments

    Victoria

    This semi-luxurious riverside accommodation, a block back from the main street, is a good choice, especially if you're willing to pay a little more for…

  • Annesley House

    Great Ocean Road

    This restored former doctor’s mansion (c 1878) has six very different self-contained rooms, some featuring claw-foot baths and lovely views. All have a…

  • Oscar's

    Victoria

    The 13 rooms in this attractive art deco hotel have been tastefully refurbished to include double showers and spas (watch TV from your bath). Downstairs…

  • Aireys Inlet Holiday Park

    Great Ocean Road

    The only budget option in Aireys itself is this well-maintained caravan park that's more cabin town than tent city. Facilities are all spick and span, and…

  • Borough Huts Campground

    Victoria

    Useful for those hiking the Grampians Peaks Trail, this campsite has 30 sites with shared fireplaces (BYO wood) and non-flushing toilets.

  • Parklake

    Victoria

    As far as motels go, this one is convenient and has good services including an indoor swimming pool and restaurant. It's popular with a corporate crowd,…

  • Daisies by the Sea B&B

    Port Fairy

    Nod off to the sound of crashing waves just 30m from your door in these cosy beachfront suites, 1.5km from town. Daisies is a modest, snug and appealing…

  • Hermitage Motor Inn

    Victoria

    Close to the town centre, the Hermitage is one of Wang’s better motels, with spacious rooms, contemporary decor and a pool. Its standalone One on 18…

  • Ackle Bend Campground

    Victoria

    A 10-minute drive south of Dimboola, this grassy camping ground along the banks of the Wimmera River is a lovely spot for swimming and riverside walks. It…

  • Mt Buller Chalet

    Victorian High Country

    With a central location, the Chalet offers a sweet range of suites, a library with billiards table, well-regarded eateries, an impressive sports centre…