The Tennis Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Do you enjoy playing tennis on your vacation? I do, and when I travel I often try to find a nice hotel that has a court on site. To save some time, I've put together this list of hotels and resorts with tennis courts in North Coast New South Wales. I hope you will like it!
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1 Salt - 2brm apartment with Spa bath and Ocean Views Kingscliff, Australia
Resort. Situated in Kingscliff, 600 metres from Salt Beach, Salt - 2brm apartment with Spa bath and Ocean Views features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub and a spa centre. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Casuarina Beach. At the resort the rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. You can play table tennis and tennis at Salt - 2brm apartment with Spa bath and Ocean Views, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Kingscliff Beach is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 15 km from Salt - 2brm apartment with Spa bath and Ocean Views. Guest review score 9.5
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2 Smugglers On The Beach Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Smugglers on the Beach is a beachfront property, located a short 5-minute drive from Coffs Harbour city centre. All apartments have patios or balconies opening out to the tropical gardens, some with pool views.
Each apartment at Smugglers On The Beach features reverse cycle air-conditioning, a large flat-screen TV, DVD player and fully equipped kitchen.
Resort facilities include a solar-heated swimming pool, children’s wading pool, covered and fully-equipped barbecue area, half-size tennis court and free WiFi hotspot.
Smugglers on the Beach is a smoke free resort(smoking allowed in designated smoking areas only). Free undercover parking is provided. There is also a complimentary guest laundry on site with washing machines and dryers.
Guests can try fishing, surfing, diving, and snorkelling at Korora Beach. Smugglers on the Beach is 2.5 km from The Big Banana and a short drive from other popular local attractions in Coffs Harbour.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 385 AUD.
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3 The Lord Byron Byron Bay, Australia
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Located in the heart of Byron Bay within a tropical setting, The Lord Byron has everything you need to escape from it all.
The property is home to a range of uniquely decorated Queen-size rooms – each with a private balcony – and fully-furnished apartments; as well as a recently renovated swimming pool and spa with wraparound decking, tennis court, and spacious cabana BBQ area. To assist with a fuss-free holiday, all rooms also include air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Guests can enjoy a range of complimentary inclusions in their stay, including: bike and surfboard hire, in-room Nespresso machines with complimentary pods, onsite car parking, tennis rackets, and late midday checkouts. within a tropical setting that shines with holiday glow, our accommodation has everything you need to escape from it all. In addition, guests are able to order drinks service by the pool, in-room or under the cabana, at the simple tap of their phone.
The Lord Byron is a casual 500m from the centre of Byron Bay, and 40 minutes’ drive from Ballina Byron Airport.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 349 AUD.
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4 Pacific Towers Beach Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Located in Coffs Harbour, 600 metres from Park Beach, Pacific Towers Beach Resort provides accommodation with a tennis court, free private parking and barbecue facilities. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1. 4 km from Diggers Beach.
All units are equipped with a fridge, oven, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the resort every room is fitted with bed linen and towels.
Pacific Towers Beach Resort offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub.
Jetty Beach is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while The Big Banana is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport, 4 km from Pacific Towers Beach Resort.
Guest review score 8.5
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5 Boambee Bay Resort Bonville, Australia
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Situated in Bonville, 1.5 km from Sawtell Beach, Boambee Bay Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a tennis court, as well as a sauna. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from The Big Banana.
All rooms at the resort are fitted with a fridge, a toaster, a kettle, a bath or shower, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Boambee Bay Resort provides some rooms that have a balcony and garden view, and the rooms include a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels.
Boambee Bay Resort offers a children's playground. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bonville, like canoeing.
Coffs Harbour Racecourse is 8 km from Boambee Bay Resort, while Coffs Harbour Golf Club is 8.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.4
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6 Mantra Twin Towns Tweed Heads, Australia
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Mantra Twin Towns features 2 swimming pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, fitness centre with steam room, and outdoor barbecue areas. It is just a 2-minute walk to Coolangatta Beach.
Each room type has a private balcony with views, which vary between the beaches of the southern Gold Coast, the blue waters of the Tweed River, the hinterland or Coolangatta.
These stylishly hotel rooms and apartments include cable TV. Apartments with full kitchen facilities are available. Free WiFi is available in the restaurant.
Signatures Restaurant offers a full buffet breakfast each morning and a light meals menu. Located next door, Twin Towns Services Club offers 6 dining options, from casual coffee shop to al fresco waterfront dining.
Mantra Twin Towns is only steps away from some of the world's most famous surfing beaches. Gold Coast International Airport is just 3 km away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 175 AUD.
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7 Ballina Beach Resort Ballina, Australia
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Ballina Beach Resort is located adjacent to Lighthouse Beach in East Ballina and just to the south of Byrom Bay. The property features free WiFi and free private parking on site.
The air-conditioned rooms of the hotel present modern furnishings and a fridge. All the rooms have balconies overlooking 3 acres of lush tropical gardens.
Ballina Beach Resort offers an array of activities including tennis and fishing. The hotel is 200 metres from Lighthouse Beach and 5 minutes' from Ballina Airport. Byron Bay is 20 minutes away by car.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 229 AUD.
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8 Mantra on Salt Beach Kingscliff, Australia
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Mantra on Salt Beach provides rooms and suites in the heart of Salt Village on Kingscliff Beach. The Mantra features an outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool and heated rock pool and spa.
Cable TV and air conditioning is included in all rooms. Suites feature a CD player, laundry facilities and a spa bath. All rooms have a balcony, some with ocean views
The resort’s facilities include a children's pool, tennis courts, an exercise room and barbecue area.
Near the hotel there are walking and cycling paths, and ocean beach, a spa, shops and restaurants. The Mantra is ideally placed for exploring the surrounding Tweed Valley and nearby Gold Coast Hinterland.
Maintenance Notice: Please note, due to essential works being carried out, there will be a temporary water outage on the 30th of November 2022. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 149 AUD.
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9 BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Situated on the beachfront with magnificent ocean views, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort offers a day spa and swimming pool. Free on-site and on-street parking are available for guests.
All accommodations at BreakFree Aanuka feature air conditioning, cable TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Some also feature a kitchen, lounge and dining area, spa bath and laundry. Daily housekeeping service is available at an additional charge.
Facilities include 2 outdoor lagoon-style pools, indoor heated pool, hot tubs, tennis courts, mini golf, beach volleyball court and fitness centre. Mi-Time Day Spa offers personalised services including manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and body scrubs, which are to be booked before your arrival at the property.
Catering for anywhere between 10 to 180 delegates, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort Coffs Harbour offers 3 primary conference venues. There are 4 ceremony settings ranging from formal to informal in atmosphere. There is also an on-site chapel.
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort is a 5-minute drive from The Big Banana and a 15-minute drive from the Pet Porpoise Pool.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 158 AUD.
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10 Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Just a 10-minute drive from the heart of Coffs Harbour, Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort is located in the beautiful grounds of the Pacific Bay Resort precinct and offers studios, 1-bedroom apartments and a Penthouse, with ocean, lake or mountain views. Guests enjoy direct beach access, 3 heated pools and a spa and wellness centre.
Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort is a 3-minute drive from the Big Banana and an 8-minute drive from the Dolphin Marine Conservation Centre. Coffs Harbour Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Full use of an offsite fitness centre is available to all guests, where you can choose from 50 group fitness classes a week including yoga, cycling, boxing, bodypump, and many more. Guest's can also get active with a 9 hole golf course (charges apply), 3 tennis courts and a basketball court located within our resort.
You can dine at the onsite restaurant and bar, or take a short walk to Charlesworth Bay, to use the BBQ facilities with family and friends located right next to the beach.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 187 AUD.
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11 Port Pacific Resort Port Macquarie, Australia
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Port Pacific Resort is located in the heart of Port Macquarie, a 3-minute walk from Town Beach. It offers a fitness centre and a barbecue area. Free parking is provided on site.
Self-contained apartments have a kitchenette with hotplates, a microwave and a dishwasher. Amenities include ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Each apartment also comes with a private balcony.
The property features a heated outdoor pool with shades, and offers both indoor and outdoor hot tubs. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and sail boards. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered.
Resort Port Pacific is a 3-minute walk from the Glasshouse Regional Gallery and the Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre. Port Central Shopping Centre and the Hastings River are both a 5-minute walk away. It takes a 15-minute drive to get to Port Macquarie Airport. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 250 AUD.
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12 Forster Holiday Village Forster, Australia
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Situated only 750 metres from Forster Main Beach, Forster Holiday Village features a large heated swimming pool, half-size tennis court, children’s playground and an undercover barbecue area.
Each of the cottages and apartments at features air conditioning, heating and a private bathroom. There is also a large dining and living area, plus full kitchen facilities.
Forster Village offers a free pick-up service from the bus terminal. Free on-site car parking is provided. The property has its own internet café and Wi-Fi access is also available.
The shops, restaurants and cafes in Forster town centre are only 5 minutes’ walk away. Forster Tuncurry Bowling Club is less than 200 metres from Forster Holiday Village.
Guest review score 9.4
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13 Angourie Resort Yamba, Australia
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Offering a day spa, an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a restaurant, Angourie Resort is 5 minutes' drive from Yamba Beach. Guests also enjoy an on-site art gallery and a gift shop. The property offers free WiFi, limited to 8-hours per stay.
Angourie Resort is 5 minutes' drive from central Angourie. It is 30 minutes' drive from Iluka.
Younger guests can enjoy the children's play areas. There is also a kids wading pool with water slides and an educational rainforest walk. Recharge at the day spa, offering a steam room, therapy pool and relaxation room. Treatment upgrades are available, which include lunch, fruit, cheese platters and champagne.
The Cunjevoi Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner and poolside lunch service. The Poolside Bar operates seasonally with a full cocktail list available as well as bar snacks.
The air-conditioned apartments features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Each has a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 210 AUD.
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14 Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour offers contemporary accommodation located in Coffs Harbour, 1.1 km from The Big Banana. Free private parking is available on site.
Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There is concierge service at the property. Guests can relax in the heated pool and spa or enjoy the on site gym or BBQ area. Guests also receive access to the Pacific Bay Resort Precinct facilities where you can enjoy the day spa, restaurant and bar or play tennis. Bike hire is available.
The resort also offers car hire. Park Beach Plaza is 2 km from Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour, while Pet Porpoise Pool is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport, 6 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.5
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15 Lennox Beach Resort Lennox Head, Australia
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Located in the vibrant seaside village of Lennox Head, Lennox Beach Resort is just 100 metres from Seven Mile Beach. All apartments boast large balconies, some with fantastic ocean views and a private spa bath. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
The resort has extensive leisure facilities including a 16-metre heated lap pool, a resort pool, a heated spa pool, a steam room and a half-size tennis court.
All of Lennox Beach Resort's air-conditioned apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a TV with free cable and movie channels.
Free welcome packs are included which consist of tea, coffee, milk, sugar, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent and bathroom toiletries.
Guests can dine at iWok, a Chinese and Asian cuisine restaurant.
Lennox Resort is just a few minutes’ walk from restaurants, shops and cafes. Lennox Head is 15 minutes' drive south of Byron Bay and 10 minutes' north of Ballina.
Guest review score 8.5
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16 Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Located on the beach at Charlesworth Bay, the 4-star Pacific Bay Resort features stylish modern rooms, plus a restaurant and bar. Facilities include a 9-hole golf course, 3 swimming pools and a day spa.
Pacific Bay Resort is only 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Coffs Harbour. The Big Banana is less than 5 minutes’ drive away and Coffs Harbour Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Each room and suite has a private balcony with views of the lagoon, gardens or nearby mountains. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels including Sport channels, tea/coffee making facilities and a refrigerator are provided.
The resort boasts 3 tennis courts and a basketball court. Tranquility Beauty & Massage provides beauty and body treatments as well as a sauna room and heated spa pool.
Bayside Bar and Grill offers a la carte breakfast and an all-day à la carte menu, with an outdoor terrace overlooking the waterfall and lagoon. The cocktail bar has a widescreen TV and there is a games room with a pool table, situated above the bar.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 165 AUD.
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17 Sanctuary Resort Motor Inn Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Featuring a restaurant, swimming pool and tennis court, Sanctuary Resort Motor Inn is located just 2.5 km from Coffs Harbour city centre. Free Wi-Fi and free car parking are included.
All rooms at Sanctuary Resort Coffs Harbour feature air conditioning and satellite TV. Some rooms have a spa bath or kitchen facilities.
Children will enjoy the waterslide and outdoor swimming pool. Sanctuary Resort Motor Inn is a 15-minute drive from The Big Banana and the Pet Porpoise Pool.
Treehouse Restaurant & Bar (open Monday-Saturday, closed Sundays and Public Holidays) is surrounded by native trees and offers à la carte dining in a relaxed atmosphere. It serves a full buffet breakfast, and provides in-room dining services for dinner only.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 162 AUD.
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18 Absolute Beachfront Opal Cove Resort Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Situated on 36 hectares of native bushland, this 4-star resort features a large pool with a water slide, a spa and a sauna. Guests enjoy 500 MB of free WiFi in hotel rooms and unlimited WiFi in public areas.
Hills Beach is a 15-minute walk from the property, while Solitary Islands Aquarium is a 5-minute drive away. Korora Lookout is 8.8 km away and Forest Sky Pier is 8.5 km from Absolute Beachfront Opal Cove Resort.
All accommodation features a balcony, a TV and a minibar. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Guests can energize at the fitness centre or tennis courts. The hotel also provides a games room.
The Opal Cove Resort is located 8 km from Coffs Harbour Airport.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 220 AUD.
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19 T's Resort & Motel Port Macquarie, Australia
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Located in Port Macquarie, 1.6 km from Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, T's Resort & Motel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a tennis court. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with pool view.
Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop.
Port Macquarie Marina is 1.9 km from the hotel, while Dunbogan Boatshed and Marina is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Port Macquarie Airport, 2 km from T's Resort & Motel.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 110 AUD.
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20 Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Featuring a tennis court and a swimming pool, Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour is located just 100 metres from the popular Big Banana tourist attraction. The hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from Diggers Beach and offers free Wi-Fi.
All air-conditioned accommodation has a TV with cable channels. Some rooms include a balcony or a spa bath.
The Country 2 Coast Bar & Grill serves a hot and continental breakfast buffet each morning and an à la carte menu Monday to Saturday nights. The bar offers a selection of local and imported beers and wine. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area.
Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour is 6 minutes’ drive from Opal Cove Resort and Golf Course. The Park Beach Plaza Shopping Centre is 8 minutes’ walk away.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 139 AUD.
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21 Salt @ South West Rocks South West Rocks, Australia
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Situated in South West Rocks, 2.6 km from Off Leash Dog Beach, Salt @ South West Rocks features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hotel provides river views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available.
At the hotel the rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Salt @ South West Rocks will be able to enjoy activities in and around South West Rocks, like hiking and cycling.
Cooloondurri is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Jerseyville is 6.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Port Macquarie Airport, 80 km from Salt @ South West Rocks. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 424 AUD.
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22 Crystalbrook Byron Byron Bay, Australia
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Set within a stunning 18-hectare rainforest, guests staying at Crystalbrook Byron can relax their body and mind with free daily yoga classes or immerse themselves in the outdoors, with endless trails through the rainforest. Take a guided walk with the resort’s ranger and learn about the rainforest’s history and unique eco-system.
Unwind poolside with signature cocktails and pool service by the 25-metre infinity pool. Then dine at the on-site restaurant, with seasonal menus based on a farm-to-plate philosophy, accompanied by an extensive selection of local and international wines.
Each suite has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and both slippers and bathrobes. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels in each accommodation type as well as a kitchen with a kettle, minibar, microwave and a refrigerator. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 495 AUD.
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23 Yamba Central Yamba, Australia
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Located on Yamba's main street, Yamba Central is a 5-minute walk from Yamba Main Beach and Pippi Beach. It offers BBQ facilities and free onsite parking.
Guests can choose between a stay in Motel style room with ensuite or one of our rooms with shared bathrooms for the budget conscious.
Open all day, Wobbly Chook Brewing Co serves a variety of meals, fresh coffee and delicious cocktails and our delicious house brewed Beer.
The property is within 350 metres of Yamba Historical Museum and the Yamba Country Golf Course. It is a 3-minute drive from Yamba Marina and a 10-minute drive from Angourie Beach. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 118 AUD.
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24 Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges Port Macquarie, Australia
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The Sails Resort Port Macquarie By Rydges is located at Pelican Bay, 10 minutes' drive from the town centre. It overlooks the Hastings River and Marina and features rooms with stunning water or garden views. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.
The waterfront resort boasts a swimming pool with private cabanas, entertainment terrace, heated spa, private jetty, paddle boards, limited parking, room service, and a waterfront pavilion with private chapel and landscaped gardens.
The stylish and contemporary rooms have en suite bathrooms and the majority of rooms feature a large private balcony or patio. Heating, air conditioning and cable TV are provided.
The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is open for Breakfast & Dinner. Room service is also available. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 217 AUD.
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25 Glen Villa Resort Byron Bay, Australia
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Glen Villa Resort is located in Byron Bay, just a 2-minute walk from the town centre. It offers fully self-contained cabins with en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes.
All cabins of Glen Villa Resort are equipped with air conditioning and TVs. Guests can also choose a luxurious spa cabin, and unwind in their own private spa bath.
Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool, or relax in the spa.
Byron Bay’s town centre with its many restaurants, cafes and shops is just a short stroll away. It is only a 5-minute walk to the main beach.
Free parking is available. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 141 AUD.
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26 The Golden Dog Hotel Nana Glen, Australia
Hotel. The Golden Dog Hotel is situated in Nana Glen, 40 km from The Big Banana, and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel features family rooms. You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Coffs Harbour Golf Club is 38 km from The Golden Dog Hotel, while Coffs Harbour Train Station is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport, 45 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 115 AUD.
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27 The Carmel Yamba Yamba, Australia
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Just 2 minutes’ walk from Yamba Bay, The Carmel Yamba features a tennis court, an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. Set in tropical landscaped gardens, it offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. Free parking for cars and boats is available on site.
The Carmel Yamba Yamba is 3 minutes’ walk from Clarence River, Lions Park and Yamba Marina. Yamba Historical Museum and Yuraygir National Park are each a 5-minute drive away.
A microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities are standard in all rooms. Each air-conditioned room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 150 AUD.
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28 NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Park South West Rocks, Australia
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Boasting a fun packed children’s water park, a tennis court and an outdoor pool, BIG4 Sunshine South West Rocks offers villa accommodation in South West Rocks. The property offers free on-site parking.
Trial Bay Beach is just 12 minutes' walk or 2 minutes' drive from BIG4 Sunshine South West Rocks. South West Rocks Town Centre is and offers a variety of shops, restaurants and local markets. The property backs on to Saltwater Lagoon, which guests can explore by hiring canoes.
BIG4 Sunshine guests can enjoy relaxing in the shared lounge area, or playing table tennis in the games room. Surrounded by landscaped native gardens, you can prepare a meal using the BBQ facilities.
Each bungalow will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave and a refrigerator. All offer a seating area with a flat-screen TV with movie channels and a DVD player. Your private bathroom includes free toiletries, hairdryer and a shower.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 126 AUD.
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29 Smoky Cape Retreat South West Rocks, Australia
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Featuring a tennis court and outdoor swimming pool, Smoky Cape Retreat is situated in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by wildlife. All rooms include air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.
Smoky Cape Retreat is situated in Arakoon, between the Smoky Cape Lighthouse and the Historic Trial Bay Gaol. It is a short 5-hour drive from both Sydney and the Gold Coast, offering an ideal half-way stop.
Each suite has a flat-screen TV, heating and refrigerator. Two of the suites have a 2-person spa bath that looks onto a private courtyard, while the other suite features a separate lounge area and an en suite bathroom with shower over the bath.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 180 AUD.
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30 The Oasis Apartments and Treetop Houses Byron Bay, Australia
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Just 400 metres from Tallow Beach, Oasis Apartments and Treetop Houses is set on 6 acres of native bushland. The self-service accommodation boasts free WiFi and a patio or balcony. Guests enjoy a tennis court, a sauna and a heated swimming pool.
Byron Oasis Apartments and Treetop Houses is 5 minutes’ drive from Byron Bay’s main beach, live music venues and restaurants. It is 8 minutes’ drive from the Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Each of the air-conditioned houses and apartments offers a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a lounge area with cable TV. All offer views over the lovely gardens or towards the beach. There is on site parking for 1 vehicle per room.
There is a games room where you can play table tennis and bicycles and surfboard rental is available. The poolside BBQ area is perfect for socialising with friends.
Guest review score 8.7
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31 Shelly Beach Resort Port Macquarie, Australia
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Located directly opposite Shelly Beach, this holiday resort offers air-conditioned villas with free WiFi and full kitchen. Facilities include a swimming pool, spa pool, full-size tennis court and children’s playground.
Each apartment at Shelly Beach Resort Port Macquarie includes flat-screen satellite TV, internal laundry and private patio. All fully equipped kitchens feature a dishwasher.
Guests have access to a barbecue area, tour desk, and a games room with pool table, table tennis, table soccer and Air Hockey Table.
Port Macquarie city centre is only 5 km from Shelly Beach Resort. Port Macquarie Golf Course is just a 6-minute drive away. Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is located across the street from the property.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 366 AUD.
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32 BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park Karuah, Australia
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Boasting a lovely outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and free parking, BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park sits directly next to the Karuah River. The property also has a 250 metre long private jetty from where you can enjoy fishing.
A TV comes standard in each air-conditioned room. They also have a kitchen or kitchenette, a private bathroom, a dining area and a sofa. Some rooms have tranquil garden views.
You can enjoy a game of tennis or volleyball, or have fun with friends in the games room with a Foosball table. There is also a children's playground and a jumping pillow for the kids.
BIG4 Karuah Jetty is a 2-minute drive from the town centre and a 5-minute drive from Karuah & District Golf Club. Newcastle Airport is a 30-minute drive away, and Nelson Bay is a 50-minute drive.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 138 AUD.
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33 The Sands Resort at Yamba Yamba, Australia
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Located directly opposite Pippi Beach, The Sands Resort at Yamba offers self-catering apartments with ocean or pool views. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, heated spa pool and 2 tennis courts.
Each apartment at The Sands Resort at Yamba features open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas, plus a private balcony. All apartments have a dishwasher and laundry facilities. Most have air conditioning.
A Tripadvisor 2015 and 2016 Certificate of Excellence winner, this 4.5 star property offers free secure car parking and a 24-hour desk check in. Guests have access to a nearby fitness centre, located just a 5-minute walk from the resort. Barbecue facilities and WiFi access is available.
The Sands Resort at Yamba is only 10 minutes’ walk from the restaurants, cafés and shops in Yamba town centre. It is just a 10-minute walk to Yamba Lighthouse. It is 15 minutes’ drive to Angourie Surf Beach.
Guest review score 8.4
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34 Byron Links Apartments Byron Bay, Australia
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Just 10 minutes’ walk from Tallow Beach, Byron Links Apartments boasts a saltwater swimming pool and a full sized tennis court, surrounded by lush tropical gardens gardens. It offers spacious luxury apartments with a private balcony, BBQ facilities and views of the resort or golf course.
Byron Bay Links Apartments offers a tranquil retreat, located next to the Byron Bay Golf Club. Cape Byron Lighthouse is a 5-minute drive and Ballina Byron Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
The stylish apartments include modern décor with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Each apartment has 2 bathrooms, laundry facilities and a living room with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station.
This idyllic property is just 5 minutes' drive from the vibrant heart of Byron Bay. Guests can enjoy surfing, swimming, and walking tracks in the surrounding areas.
Guest review score 8.3
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35 Discovery Parks - Byron Bay Byron Bay, Australia
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Discovery Parks - Byron Bay offers self-contained cabins, which are spread around its lush grounds by the creek. This holiday park includes 2 outdoor swimming pools, a water park with jumping pillow and slides and a full tennis court.
Each cabin comes with en suite facilities, air conditioning, cooking facilities, linen and towels. Guests have access to communal BBQ areas and a camp kitchen. WiFi and free parking are also available.
Discovery Parks - Byron Bay is located approximately 2 km from the town centre and the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 153 AUD.
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36 Nautilus Beachfront Villas & Spa Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Set on 9 acres, this beachfront property offers 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts and a hot tub. All accommodation features a private patio and a flat-screen TV. There is also a day spa and a fitness centre.
Nautilus Beachfront Villas & Spa is located 8 minutes’ drive from Coffs Harbour and the Big Banana. The tour desk can book local activities such as white water rafting, deep sea fishing, snorkelling or sea kayaking.
You can workout at the fitness centre or enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area. Sapphire Beach is just metres away from each villa.
All accommodation at Nautilus Beachfront is air conditioned and features a refrigerator, desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodation offers a kitchenette or living area with a sofa.
Opal Essence Day Spa & Hair Salon offers a range of massages and beauty treatments and is open 7 days a week, by appointment only.
Guest review score 7.5
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37 Banana Coast Caravan Park Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Only a 6-minute walk from Coffs Harbour city centre, this holiday park offers spacious family cabins with TV, microwave and en suite bathroom. Facilities include an outdoor pool, tennis court and games room.
Situated amongst 10 acres of tropical plants, Banana Coast Caravan Park is a 20-minute walk from Park Beach. Guests can swim with dolphins at the Pet Porpoise Pool, only 2 km away.
Each cabin at Banana Coast Caravan Park Coffs Harbour includes a kitchen with refrigerator and kitchenware, living/dining area with DVD player, and ceiling fans. BBQ facilities are located by the pool area.
Children can have fun in the playground, situated next to the tennis court. There is a convenience store located on site. Local restaurants and cafes are a 5-minute walk away. Free on-site parking is provided.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 100 AUD.
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38 The Old Bank Gladstone Licensed Restaurant & Boutique Accommodation Hat Head, Australia
Bed and Breakfast. With garden views, The Old Bank Gladstone Licensed Restaurant & Boutique Accommodation is set in Hat Head and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and terrace. Complimentary WiFi is provided. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower, hot tub and bath. A fridge and minibar are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A à la carte, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. The wellness area at the bed and breakfast is comprised of a hot tub and a hot spring bath. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, fishing and snorkelling are possible in the surroundings and The Old Bank Gladstone Licensed Restaurant & Boutique Accommodation can arrange a car rental service. Fattorini Island is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Gladstone is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Port Macquarie Airport, 62 km from The Old Bank Gladstone Licensed Restaurant & Boutique Accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 350 AUD.
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39 Riverview Boutique Motel Nambucca Heads, Australia
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Offering free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and free cable TV, Riverview Boutique Motel is a beautifully refurbished and historic former hotel in Nambucca Heads. It is located just 120 metres from the Nambucca River. Some rooms are located on the first floor and are accessible by stairs only.
Built in the 1880s, this charming hotel has been completely remodeled as a comfortable seaside accommodation retreat where you can enjoy an overnight stay or a full length holiday.
Nambucca Riverview Boutique Motel is a 15-minute walk from Shelly Beach. Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.
Each room includes a Smart TV with cable channels. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Guests can enjoy a continental or cooked breakfast in the dining room or their room. There are also a number of restaurants and cafés within a 5-minute walk. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 189 AUD.
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40 Finns at Old Bar Old Bar, Australia
Guest house. Finns at Old Bar is situated in Old Bar, only 100 metres from the beach. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a Smart TV with Netflix, as well as a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine. Each room and apartment has a designer private bathroom with boutique bathroom products and a hairdryer. Guests have access to on site laundry facilities. Finns at Old Bar has free sporting equipment as well as free bike hire to cruise around town. Guests can play tennis next door at the local courts. The property is located just 150 metres from local shops, restaurants and cafes. Breakfast options are available at any of the 4 cafes located within the street. It is just 12-minutes from Taree and 25kms from Forster. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 195 AUD.
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41 Park Beach Resort Motel Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Park Beach Resort Motel is located in Coffs Harbour, a 3-minute walk from the beach. The resort offers an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. Free wireless internet is available.
There are a number of shops and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walking distance of Park Beach Resort Motel .The Park Beach Bowling Club is only 350 metres from the hotel, and the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve is only a 7-minute drive away.
The rooms at Park Beach are air-conditioned, and come with Smart TV. They also feature a kitchenette with microwave. Tea/coffee making facilities and an iron are provided for your convenience.
Guests can play mini golf, or enjoy a game of tennis. A tour desk can provide travel advice on local attractions. Laundry facilities are available on request.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 165 AUD.
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42 Timbertown Motel Wauchope, Australia
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Offering a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and free onsite parking, Timbertown Motel is 20 minutes’ drive from Port Macquarie Airport. All rooms include free WiFi.
Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a small refrigerator and an electric kettle at Timbertown Motel Wauchope. An en suite bathroom is also included. Select rooms feature a spa bath.
Timbertown Heritage Village is 5 minutes’ walk from the motel. Timbertown Heritage Park is adjacent to Timbertown Motel Wauchope.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 140 AUD.
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43 Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads Nambucca Heads, Australia
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Opened in February, 2017, Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads features views over the Nambucca River. Free breakfast, WiFi, Netflix, books, games and puzzles are available.
All bedrooms at Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads have river views, balconies, air-conditioning, wide-screen TVs, bar fridges and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has its own bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The property is 5 minutes' drive from the highway. It is 41 km from Coffs Harbour. Sawtell is 32 km from Riverside Rest Nambucca Heads, while South West Rocks is 28 km from the property. Coffs Harbour Airport is 38 km away. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 210 AUD.
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44 Woodenbong Bed and Breakfast Woodenbong, Australia
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Set in Woodenbong, 16 km from Urbenville, Woodenbong Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and barbecue facilities. Built in 1930, this 4-star guest house is within 20 km of Unumgar and 25 km of Old Koreelah. Rooms include a balcony with a river view.
At the guest house, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a mountain view. The units in Woodenbong Bed and Breakfast are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player.
A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.
Guests at Woodenbong Bed and Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Woodenbong, like hiking, fishing and cycling.
Tylerville is 26 km from the guest house, while Palen Creek is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Lismore Airport, 103 km from Woodenbong Bed and Breakfast. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 95 AUD.
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45 Adrift Apartments Yamba, Australia
Motel. Situated in Yamba, within less than 1 km of Yamba Beach and a 11-minute walk of Yamba Lighthouse, Adrift Apartments features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a river view. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen fitted with an oven. At the motel rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at Adrift Apartments will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yamba, like fishing and cycling. Yamba Marina is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Palmer Island is 8.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Clarence Valley Regional Airport, 69 km from Adrift Apartments. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 180 AUD.
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46 Alstonville Country Cottages Alstonville, Australia
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Alstonville Country Cottages feature panoramic views down the valley to the ocean. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a barbecue area with a wood-fired pizza oven.
Alstonville Cottages are located on a rural property only a 2-minute drive from the historic village of Alstonville. Ballina is 10 minutes by car, and Lismore is 21 kilometres away.
The cottages at Alstonville feature wooden floors, high ceilings, and a balcony with views of the rainforest and the ocean. They are equipped with a kitchen and ironing facilities. A DVD player and flat-screen TV are also provided for guest entertainment.
Guests can enjoy a walk through the 30-acre Heritage Rainforest, or unwind with a massage in their cottage. The sun terrace is the perfect place to relax. Farm animals, including horses, donkeys, cows and chickens, are always happy to be fed by guests. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 175 AUD.
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47 Clarence Head Caravan Park Iluka, Australia
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Offering free WiFi and free parking, Clarence Head Caravan Park is ideally located on the main street of Iluka, just 1 minutes' walk from the Clarence River. You can enjoy a swim in the heated swimming pool.
Clarence Head Caravan Park is just 5 minutes' walk from restaurants and shops. The property backs onto the World Heritage Rainforest Walk through to Iluka Nature Reserve to The Bluff Lookout. The town of Yamba is a 35-minute drive from Clarence Head Caravan Park.
All apartments, rooms and cottages features a private bathroom, patio area or balcony and air-conditioning.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, or self-cater using the communal kitchen. There is a shared indoor/outdoor dining area with satellite TV. Laundry facilities are available. Pets are welcome - however strictly subject to prior arrangement with management only.
Pets are welcome, however only in certain room types (NOTE: Refer to detailed room descriptions for pet friendly options), and subject to prior approval by management. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 115 AUD.
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48 Marcel Towers Holiday Apartments Nambucca Heads, Australia
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In a beautiful waterfront location overlooking the Nambucca River, Marcel Towers Holiday Apartments offers air-conditioned apartments with a private balcony, fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi.
Each apartment at Marcel Towers Nambucca Heads features a private bathroom and spacious lounge area with TV and DVD player. The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave and kitchenware.
Guests have free use the property’s DVD and book library, row boats and kayaks. The property can also provide children’s beach toys and equipment for snorkelling, fishing and cycling. Laundry and barbecue facilities are available.
Free on-site car parking is available. There is a boat ramp located just a few metres across the road from Marcel Towers. Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 170 AUD.
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49 Sevan Apartments Forster Forster, Australia
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Located within 5 minutes’ walk from Forster’s main beaches, 4.5-star Sevan Apartments showcases a 17 metre outdoor pool and a terrace with shared BBQ facilities. All apartments offer free WiFi access and feature a large balcony with outdoor furniture.
Sevan Apartments Forster is 5 minutes’ walk from both Main Beach and Pebbly Beach, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. The Stockland Shopping Centre is 5 minutes’ drive away. The town of Forster is located 90 minutes’ drive from Newcastle and 3 hours’ drive from Sydney.
Guests at Sevan Apartments Forster can relax in the spacious shared lounge area, which features a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
All air-conditioned apartments offer a unique design with spacious living and dining areas and a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Apartments on the higher floors offer beach or lake views, and each includes an en suite bathroom.
Free underground secure parking is provided for one vehicle per apartment. Sevan Apartments is a wheelchair friendly property. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.8
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50 Bay Motel Byron Bay, Australia
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Bay Motel is located in the heart of Byron Bay, directly opposite Main Beach and the Byron Bay Surf Club. Restaurants, cafés, shops, and a lively nightlife are within minutes of the motel.
The motel offers 1 and 2-bedroom suites with air conditioning, free satellite TV, microwave and coffee making facilities.
Free secure parking is available.
Cape Byron Lighthouse is just a 30-minute walk from the Bay Motel. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a 30-minute drive away. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 350 AUD.
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