The best of the best in Aussie accomodation

The best of the best in Aussie accomodation

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in award-winning accomodation?

Well wonder no more, because as of this week, Booking.com have awarded 549,937 properties with a 2017 Guest Review Award for consistently delivering excellent guest experiences.

The best news? You can stay in any one of them – and they aren’t all hotels.

For the first time, apartments have overtaken hotels as the top-awarded accommodation type, making up 30 per cent of the award-winning properties this year. In fact, four out of five of the top-awarded accommodation types are something other than a traditional hotel – like apartments, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and holiday homes.

Recent research carried out by Booking.com also shows that one in three travellers would rather stay in a holiday rental rather than a hotel – plus one in five said they would list their own home as accomodation.

This trend continues in Australia, with a ton of non-hotel accomodation being recognised.

The awards are based off over 140 million reviews, and include a ton of killer Aussie properties – 10,235 properties with an overall average guest review score of 8.9 received the award.

So take a look at these gems in Australia – and start planning a weekend (or week, or month) away, stat.

L’Auberge Noosa, Noosa Heads, QLD

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A 15-minute walk from the beach, a balcony and roof top terrace with a spa bath and BBQ, plus air con? Sign us up.

Cloud Hill, Witta, QLD

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The perfect retreat with views to boot, you can also go horse riding, cycling and canoeing around the property.

Acheron Acres Riverside, Taggerty, VIC

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This gem has a cooked breakfast included and the comfiest beds ever. Need we say more?

The Bank B&B, West Wyalong, NSW

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The ideal place for a romantic couples weekend – rated 9.9 for a two-person trip. It’s also rated the best value in the area!

Driftaway on Dundas, Rye, VIC

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Peninsula Hot Springs are a five-minute drive from this property and there are beaches nearby. Plus, every room comes with a bath. Swoon.

Aireys Inlet Lighthouse Retreat, Aireys Inlet, VIC

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This adult only retreat is a mere one-minute walk from the beach, and includes full cooked and continental gourmet breakfast and daily afternoon tea.

Spicers Potts Point, Sydney, NSW

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Located in the heart of Sydney, this beautiful 1880 Victorian terrace house has a guest bar and a garden courtyard.

The Dudley Boutique Hotel, Daylesford

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This hotel is a 10-minute walk from Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, and also hosts a permanent exhibition of contemporary art and the property gardens showcase sculptures by local artists.

Northlakes Studio, Ballina, NSW

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This apartment has everything you need, including a fully stocked kitchen with a dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine and refrigerator. There’s also a sun terrace!

Bushy Lake Chalets, Margaret River, WA

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Aside from the stunning lakeside location, there are also a number of wineries super close – so what other reason do you need to visit?

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