Must-see hotels in Victoria

  • Tin Chalet

    Victoria

    A genuine off-the-grid getaway, this solar-powered double-storey cottage is constructed from corrugated iron. Its charming interior features a wood-fired…

  • QT Melbourne

    Melbourne

    Arty vibes, industrial surfaces, brass trim, lifts with tapestry light boxes that spurt random utterances in a Russian accent – this is one of Melbourne's…

  • Venus Bay Eco Retreat

    Victoria

    This cute timber loft cottage is hidden on Venus Bay, surrounded by nature and wildlife and a 20-minute walk from the beach. While it's not entirely off…

  • Bimbi Park

    Great Ocean Road

    Down a dirt road 3km from the lighthouse is this character-filled caravan park with bush sites, cabins, bunkhouses, pods and old-school caravans. It's…

  • Jackalope

    Victoria

    This hotel for the Instagram generation offers a heavily curated and visually arresting accommodation experience. Rooms are as luxe as their hefty price…

  • Wilsons Promontory Lightstation

    Victoria

    These isolated, heritage-listed 1850s cottages, attached to a working lightstation on a small dot of land that juts into the ocean, are a real getaway…

  • Cape Bridgewater Seaview Lodge

    Great Ocean Road

    Overlooking the water, this wonderful double-storey house was built as a replica of the original Bridgewater Hotel that burnt down here in 1927. As well…

  • Adobe Abodes

    Victoria

    These handmade mud-brick units are something special. With an emphasis on recycling and eco-friendliness, the whimsical flats (sleeping up to four) have…

  • Quest Schaller Hotel Bendigo

    Victoria

    At the forefront of Bendigo's style makeover, the Schaller art hotel takes its inspiration from Australian artist Mark Schaller, and his signed works…

  • Ovolo Laneways

    Melbourne

    This 43-room boutique hotel has a cool city vibe. It's friendly, fun and loaded with goodies – on the free list are self-service laundry, minibar, a…

  • Tarndwarncoort Homestead

    Great Ocean Road

    Set on a 200-hectare property, this historic sheep-farm homestead has been in the same family since 1840. Rooms are in a 1940s cottage with fireplaces and…

  • Coppersmith

    Melbourne

    Low-key, contemporary and elegant, 15-room Coppersmith has every right to call itself a boutique property. Designer furniture, heavenly beds and fine…

  • Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

    Great Ocean Road

    Here's the perfect opportunity to indulge your fantasy of living in a remote, windswept lighthouse keeper's cottage. The cottages (which date to 1884)…

  • Newnorthern

    Victoria

    The old Northern Hotel (c 1870) has been beautifully restored and decorated by renowned furniture maker and artist Nicholas Dattner. The spacious,…

  • Elinike Guest Cottages

    Victoria

    These excellent self-contained cottages are set in rambling gardens on the Murray River around 5km northwest of town. They blend old-world style with…

  • Karbeethong Lodge

    Victoria

    It’s hard not to be overcome by the serenity as you sit on the broad verandah of this early-1900s timber guesthouse and take in uninterrupted views over…

  • Tim's Place

    Victoria

    This spotless eco backpackers has a friendly, cosy feel. Owner Tim has run the place for 25 years and is a fantastic source of local info. There are free…

  • Cock 'n Bull Boutique Hotel

    Victoria

    These luxury apartments add a touch of class to Echuca's central motel-style options. The building's older section (once a bustling pub from the 1870s)…

  • Criterion Hotel

    Victoria

    Located upstairs in an elegant heritage hotel, the Criterion's boutique rooms are definitely a step up from your average pub accommodation. All are…

  • Mitchelton Hotel

    Victoria

    Choose between vineyard or river views at Mitchelton's sleek and stylish hotel inaugurated in late 2017. Decor infused with natural, earthy tones is warm…

  • Gabo Island Lighthouse

    Victoria

    This remote lighthouse offers fully self-contained accommodation in the historic assistant keeper’s residence. The three bedrooms sleep up to eight, and…

  • Lindenderry

    Victoria

    Set amid 34 acres of vines and gardens, this is probably the best accommodation option on the Peninsula. Its popularity as a wedding venue means that it…

  • Beacon Point Ocean View Villas

    Great Ocean Road

    With a commanding hill location among the trees, this wonderful collection of comfortable one- and two-bedroom villas is a luxurious yet affordable bush…

  • Limosa Rise

    Victoria

    The views are stupendous from these luxury self-contained digs near the Prom entrance. The three tastefully appointed cottages (studio, one bedroom and…

  • D'Altons Resort

    Victoria

    These delightful timber cottages, with cosy lounge chairs, cute verandahs and log fires, spread up the hill from the main road amid gum trees and…

  • Burrabliss B&B

    Victoria

    This excellent B&B is set in a lovely garden near Lake Boga, 10 minutes' drive from Swan Hill. The ultra-friendly hosts provide a full home-cooked…

  • Qdos

    Great Ocean Road

    The perfect choice for those seeking a romantic getaway or forest retreat, Qdos' luxury Zen tree houses are fitted with tatami mats, rice-paper screens…

  • Allawah Bendigo

    Victoria

    Allawah offers two lovely options in the heart of Bendigo's historic centre, both in heritage former bank buildings. The maisonette rooms at the rear of…

  • Flop House

    Victoria

    A boutique accommodation-booking service, Flop House has nine wonderful options around town that are decked out with style and charm. Choose between…

  • Scout Hall

    Victoria

    In 2007 the Castlemaine Scout Hall (c 1908) was relocated to Harcourt to be converted into this stylish B&B. Its open-plan interior has high ceilings,…

  • Clifftop Accommodation

    Great Ocean Road

    The panoramic ocean views from the balconies here are incredible. The three self-contained rooms are huge, with big brass beds, telescopes and a modern…

  • Novotel and Ibis Melbourne Central

    Melbourne

    Once you get your head around this sparkling dual hotel in the city centre, you'll realise it's a fabulous option for its location, cleanliness and design…

  • Church House

    Victoria

    This luxury B&B occupies a restored 19th-century weatherboard church that was relocated from Melbourne a few years back. The lavish suites feature…

  • Point Hicks Lighthouse

    Victoria

    This remote lighthouse has two comfortable, heritage-listed cottages and one double bungalow, which originally housed the assistant lighthouse keepers…

  • Great Ocean Ecolodge

    Great Ocean Road

    Reminiscent of a luxury African safari lodge, this mud-brick homestead stands in pastoral surrounds with plenty of wildlife. It's all solar powered and…

  • Aspect Villas

    Victoria

    These two luxury villas are close to town, off Mackey’s Peak Rd, but they seem a world away when you’re reclining on your bed or by the log fire, taking…

  • Adelphi Hotel

    Melbourne

    This discreet Flinders Lane property has a glam European feel with design touches throughout. The lobby looks good enough to eat, although it could just…

  • Craig’s Royal Hotel

    Victoria

    The best of Ballarat's Victorian-era pubs was so named after it hosted the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as literary royalty: Mark…

  • Cape Otway Lightstation

    Great Ocean Road

    There's a range of options at this romantic, windswept historic lighthouse. You can book out the whole Head Lightkeeper’s House (sleeps 16) or the smaller…

  • Port Campbell Guesthouse Flashpackers

    Great Ocean Road

    A place for independent-minded budget travellers who aren't into the hostel scene, this guesthouse feels more like going around to a mate's place. Set up…