Must-see hotels in South Coast NSW

  • Anchors Aweigh

    South Coast NSW

    Rooms at this family-run B&B are furnished like a well-off aunt's bedroom, with heavy wooden dressers and floral decor; a couple of rooms (from $193) have…

  • Depot Beach Cabins & Camping

    South Coast NSW

    This enchanting campground, among spotted-gum trees and peopled by curious kangaroos, is opposite an idyllic sandy beach. There are 60 sites and one- and…

  • Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages

    South Coast NSW

    For oneness with nature, elegantly renovated cottages on Montague Island offer a uniquely beautiful retreat. Cottages sleep up to eight or 12. Rooms are…

  • Bannisters Pavilion

    South Coast NSW

    Set back from Mollymook Beach, this visually striking hotel operates with breezy style. There's space to spare, with wide hallways, plush, light rooms…

  • Post & Telegraph B&B

    South Coast NSW

    This 19th-century post and telegraph office is now an enchanting four-room B&B with great historical character. High ceilings, marble fireplaces and the…

  • Paperbark Camp

    South Coast NSW

    Glamp in ecofriendly style in these 12 safari tents with en suites, wrap-around decks and billowing mosquito nets. It’s set in dense bush 4km from…

  • Laurels B&B

    South Coast NSW

    Situated within a former dairy farmer's residence 4km north of Hampden Bridge, Laurel's is arguably the finest B&B on the South Coast. Walls lined with…

  • Snug Cove

    South Coast NSW

    Is it baroque, Balinese or pirate themed? It might be all three. Snug Cove's eclectic decor succeeds in its mission to make guests smile. Between the…

  • Bryn at Tilba

    South Coast NSW

    Follow Central Tilba's main street 1km out of town to this fabulous building that sits on a green-lawned hillside. It's a lovely, peaceful spot with…

  • Berry B&B

    South Coast NSW

    Fringed by flower gardens, this three-room charmer is tucked away in a former dairy. Genial hosts usher guests into a big, elegantly furnished lounge. The…

  • Mystery Bay Campground

    South Coast NSW

    Just by the marvellously scenic beach of Mystery Bay, this campground has pit toilets, cold showers and running water. It's first come, first served, so…

  • Whale Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    From the balcony views to the comfy beds and tasteful splashes of colour, the Whale is a standout among Narooma's many motels. 'Premier' rooms are a real…

  • Tilba Coastal Retreat

    South Coast NSW

    It may be a few clicks from the coast, but this luxurious, yet affordable property set in rolling farmland is an astute choice for families, groups or…

  • Green Patch

    South Coast NSW

    The largest of the Booderee campsites and the only one to allow campervans, Green Patch is divided into two sections on either side of a lagoon. The…

  • Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    The pick of the town's more affordable digs, and resembling a row of terraced houses in England more than a motel, Sapphire Waters has ample rooms (more…

  • Cocora Cottage

    South Coast NSW

    At this heritage-listed B&B adjoining the courthouse, original features amplify the sense of intrigue, like exposed, convict-picked rock by the kitchen…

  • Seahorse Inn

    South Coast NSW

    At Boydtown, 8km south of Eden, the Seahorse Inn has a majestic waterside position with lawns running to the beach on Twofold Bay. Rooms are neat in a…

  • Bay Breeze

    South Coast NSW

    Balinese-style headboards and other stylish flourishes give rooms at the Bay Breeze a distinctive, luxurious air. Facilities at this boutique motel are…

  • Bannisters by the Sea

    South Coast NSW

    Luxury is always most delicious when it looks effortless, and these light-flooded rooms with tastefully beachy decor perfect the art. Balconies with…

  • Huskisson B&B

    South Coast NSW

    A beachy theme and kindly service make this boutique operation one of Huskisson's most characterful places to stay. There's luxury in all the right places…

  • Berry Village Boutique Motel

    South Coast NSW

    On the main road, this exceedingly well-run motel offers 25 rooms with rococo headboards and vintage style, almost all of them with balconies. The…

  • Ulladulla Guest House

    South Coast NSW

    New owners have maintained the subtropical vibes at this cosy, resort-style B&B. Highlights include neat rooms laden with local art, and an exceptional…

  • Kiama Harbour Cabins

    South Coast NSW

    Overlooking the beach and the nearby ocean pool, these one- to three-bedroom cabins are decorated in pleasing earth tones, with airy lounge rooms and…

  • Lincoln Downs

    South Coast NSW

    Across the bridge from the centre, this resort-like complex offers largish motel-style rooms, many overlooking a private lake that flutters with birds…

  • Coolangatta Estate

    South Coast NSW

    Staying on this venerable wine-producing estate can be a treat if you choose wisely. Spread across different buildings, the rooms vary widely, from a cute…

  • Keiraleagh

    South Coast NSW

    Keiraleagh is one of the picks of the South Coast backpacker scene. This historic mansion just a short walk from the city centre and the beach has a huge…

  • Quest Nowra

    South Coast NSW

    Crisp, well-equipped modern apartments occupy Nowra's branch of the businessy Quest accommodation chain. Service is upbeat and each studio apartment is…

  • Pebbly Beach

    South Coast NSW

    This campground in Murramarang National Park has 23 gravelly, unpowered sites, plus flush toilets, cold showers and barbecue facilities. It's close to a…

  • Idlewilde Motor Inn

    South Coast NSW

    A good choice for wildlife watchers, Idlewilde is a few steps from wetland reserve Panboola, and in winter kangaroos bound right into the yard. Sixteen…

  • Kangaroo Valley Getaways

    South Coast NSW

    Efficient booking service for the Kangaroo Valley and Berry areas with exquisite rental properties on its books.

  • Bellawongarah at Berry

    South Coast NSW

    Rainforest surrounds this wonderful place, 8km from Berry on the mountain road to Kangaroo Valley. There are two rooms. One is a sumptuous loft space in…

  • Tumbling Waters

    South Coast NSW

    About 30km north of Wollongong, Tumbling Waters is set amid palm trees at the edge of the escarpment. It's a luxurious, boutique retreat aimed at couples …

  • Coast Resort

    South Coast NSW

    Ninety-eight self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments are stacked around this smart holiday complex, all in fetching monochrome with capacious…

  • Holidays Collection

    South Coast NSW

    This agent offers a range of accommodation at pretty Hyams Beach, including fishing cabins that have been converted into cosy cottages. There are options…

  • Hyams Beach Seaside Cottages

    South Coast NSW

    Targeted at couples, these quaint, pastel-coloured cottages sit directly across the road from a long section of beautiful beaches. Each cottage, though…

  • Glenmack Park

    South Coast NSW

    Genially run Glenmark Park has well-spaced campsites amid tall gum trees, close to Kangaroo Valley's small town centre. There's plenty of shade and a…

  • Coledale Beach Camping Reserve

    South Coast NSW

    About 20 minutes north of Wollongong, wake up to great surf and the occasional company of dolphins and whales at this campground practically on the sand…

  • Wandarrah Lodge

    South Coast NSW

    All the basics are done well at Wandarrah Lodge: clean, if institutional dorm and private rooms, a lounge and TV room, and backpacker must-haves like…

  • BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park

    South Coast NSW

    Parents of fidgety kids have all their prayers answered at this well-maintained spot by the inlet. There's a big pool (and a little one for toddlers), a…

  • SAGE Hotel Wollongong

    South Coast NSW

    Neat and contemporary rooms at SAGE come with quality beds, fridges and coffee machines, and they feel airy and bright (with splashes of the hotel chain's…