Sydney Region
Right on gorgeous Hordens Beach, this classy B&B is run by a welcoming couple who offer two fabulous rooms. Both have kitchenettes, king beds with plush…
Must-see hotels in Sydney Region
Newcastle
A slick but sympathetic revamp of this grand old 1880s dame means it's an upbeat, modern place to stay above a great pub. The 28 light-filled rooms are…
Hunter Valley
The polished concrete floors and urban minimalist style of this handsome complex work a treat in the vivid Hunter light. There's a lovely outlook over a…
Blue Mountains
On a quiet street parallel to the Mall, this pretty centenarian house set in a fountain-filled garden offers genuine hospitality and five rooms named…
Blue Mountains
A consummately romantic Blue Mountains B&B, this fine Edwardian house offers a cheery welcome, four-poster beds, lovely gardens, a great verandah, in-room…
Katoomba
Like stepping into a game of Cluedo, this 1883 gem has a billiard room and a ballroom, a wood-panelled library, and a bar with a stained-glass dome. But…
Newcastle
The upstairs of this stylishly modernised pub has been transformed with nine flamboyantly appointed rooms featuring moody lighting, lush fabrics and…
Katoomba
Behind the art deco brick exterior of this popular 200-bed hostel are dorms and family rooms that are simple, but light filled and spotlessly clean…
Hunter Valley
After a long day's wine tasting or grape picking, there's plenty of bonhomie around the barbecue and pool at this attractive hostel at the northern…
Blue Mountains
Gorgeous, welcoming Glenella has been a guesthouse since 1909. There are several attractive lounge spaces, a stunning dining room and an ex-commercial…
Hunter Valley
Surrounded by bushland, these 12 modern high-end spa suites have king-sized beds and cosy lounge areas with open fireplaces: perfect for sipping shiraz in…
Newcastle
Close to cafes and restaurants, this excellent modern complex of 38 apartments is right on Newcastle's coolest street. Studios are reasonably sized and…
Katoomba
The owners are travellers at heart and bend over backwards to give this hostel an endearing home-away-from-home feel. There's free breakfast, regular free…
Katoomba
In a rather lovely century-old house, this hostel has a friendly vibe, colourful interiors, polished floorboards and helpful managers. There's a no-music…
Sydney Region
Boardwalks through a beachside forest of bamboo, palms and pines connect luxurious wooden bungalows at Kims, in business for over 130 years. The beach…
Hunter Valley
Spacious grounds, eucalypts and vines make this a most appealing place to relax. Rooms are enormous, with modern amenities, kitchenette and spa bath, and…
Katoomba
This sweet bungalow has four spacious suites, each with its own entrance and sitting area, some with spa bathtub and three with kitchenette. There’s a…
Blue Mountains
Near Evans Lookout, these attractive, rustic eco-cabins are lodged so deeply in the gums and bottlebrush that it feels as though you're in very remote…
Katoomba
Very close to Echo Point and enjoying spectacular views, this luxury resort set in a lush garden sports an array of facilities including a spa, heated…
Newcastle
Offering genuine courtesy and a cosy atmosphere, this Federation-era home near the Beaumont St cafe strip makes for a characterful stay. The house has…
Sydney Region
This campground 1.5km west of central Bundeena is the largest of the national park sites and has pleasant, flat, grassy pitches. It's right by the water,…
Hunter Valley
Ideally located within walking distance of a variety of cellar doors, this well-run spot has rooms ranging from fairly basic motel-style doubles to bright…
Hunter Valley
Though very central and within walking distance of several wineries, this is a peaceful spot, with well-spaced cabins surrounding a typically Australian…
Katoomba
Handsome, spacious rooms with four-poster beds and dark-wood furniture are true to the Federation features of this sizeable, excellently run guesthouse…
Newcastle
Ideally situated for Newcastle Beach, this breezy hotel seamlessly checks out the business guests on Friday morning and welcomes families that afternoon…
Hunter Valley
Set on a tranquil but centrally located 40-hectare property where kangaroos hop under the gum trees, the four spotlessly clean, self-contained hexagonal…
Blue Mountains
Mercifully unaffected by the 2019 fires, these chunky, plywood-lined, self-catering cabins are in a scenic hillside location 5km beyond Jenolan Caves…
Hunter Valley
This idyllic 8-hectare property features rose gardens, a lime orchard, a vineyard, a self-contained cottage sleeping five and a luxurious guesthouse with…
Newcastle
A short stroll from the beach, this old pub has some lovely details and makes a romantic place to stay. Rooms vary widely in size but are modernised; some…
Sydney Region
This small eight-room hotel in a leafy gully just above Terrigal has clean, modern and comfortable rooms; we prefer the lighter upstairs ones. All have…
Newcastle
It may have the look of a grand English mansion, but this sprawling, brick, heritage-listed YHA has the ambience of a laid-back beach bungalow, with great…
Sydney Region
One of three cottages rented out by the National Parks office is this beautiful timber place by the river at Warumbul. Once kept for visiting dignitaries,…
Newcastle
The beach is at your doorstep (or should that be tent flap?) at this tourist park behind the dunes in Stockton, a short ferry ride from Newcastle (or 20km…
Hunter Valley
More than 50 architecture students designed this chic avant-garde pad, based on a traditional Australian wool shed. Made from concrete, corrugated iron…
Sydney Region
Rents a variety of houseboats and other boats from the marina at Brooklyn. You don't need a boat license to operate them. Take your own linen or hire it…
Hunter Valley
The warren of rooms above this local watering hole look a bit weary but are perfectly adequate for resting your woozy wine head. The more modern bathrooms…
Sydney Region
This set-up rents a variety of houseboats, from cheaper two-berthers to luxury cruisers. Supply your own linen or rent it for extra. You don't need a…
Katoomba
Close to Echo Point, this well-run motel has comfortable rooms with a light Japanese touch to the decor. Some of them come with a spa bath and there are…
Sydney Region
Lovely Pearl Beach has no hotels but a range of holiday rentals. This one is good for couples, offering a spotless modern chalet with one double room, a…
Sydney Region
The hub of Terrigal’s tourist trade, this monolith has some plush rooms, the best of which have king-size beds, balconies and great views over the beach…
