Australia is vast and so is the variety and range of excellent accommodation. It may be an excellent boutique hotel in Melbourne or Sydney, a simple safari camp with the stunning Kimberley as a backdrop or a luxury tent on an island reached by boat from another island only accessible by air or sea. Then again, it could be a cottage deep in one of Australia's many National Parks or an outback station. Wherever you choose to visit, you can allow your hosts to share with you their local knowledge. With so many different destinations across this island continent where you stay is important and at btb we strive to offer places to stay that offer exceptional experiences.
The list of recommended accomodation features an approximate price guide. A tick next to any of these price guides means that btb has visited the lodging displayed and are particularly proud to feature them on our site..
Fine Hotels - a selection of more traditional established hotels that stand out for their locations, service, cuisine and overall experience.
Boutique Hotels - smaller intimate hotels often with an emphasis on contemporary design & architecture that stand out from the crowd.
Hosted Guesthouses and B&Bs - these character inns and places to stay are all about warmth and hospitality of fine hosts in the regions they love. This category is broad ranging from station & homestays to B&Bs.
Lodges & Retreats - as a rule, lodges and retreats are luxurious, often boasting stunning natural settings. They range from character properties, such as caves, to exclusive, finely decorated hideaways.
Island Escapes - with by far the world's longest & largest coral reefs and a seemingly never ending coastline it goes without saying that there are a multitude of island escapes. All quite different in style they reflect their location and wonderful watery settings.
Cottages & Holiday Homes - generally self contained, sometimes with breakfast as an option, cottages & holiday homes are great for holing up for a few days or longer on those long itineraries. Both traditional and contemporary they tend to reflect their Australian owners & their culture.
Safari Camps - in the 'top end' and a few other locations set amongst remote and amazing scenery are a few permanent tented safari camps. Though they differ in facilities and standards they do offer a fantastic experience in some of Australia's most remote areas.
Out of the Ordinary - some accomodation simply stands out due to something extraordinary. It might be location, cuisine or some other special feature.
You can select any of the listed accomodation categories from the drop down menu to the right. Alternatively, you can select an area/region of Australia that you are interested in visiting from the adjacent map in order to view our portfolio of 'where to stay'.


