I spent 3 weeks in Australia visiting my son who has lived out here for 2 years. I stayed for 4 nights in Sydney before our road trip to Melbourne, staying for 6 nights with just a nights stay in various places on route.
We used booking.com, air b&b as well as googling places and just stopping asking for a room for the night.
Prices varied greatly, but the quality was similar, very clean and tidy and all well equipped. We paid on average $150 AUD per night
Most places charged a deposit, which we had back each time, cleaning and booking fees were clearly listed.
All accommodation was paid in full in advance or on arrival, only one place asked us to leave cash under the DVD player.
View from the Travelodge in Sydney
Jervis Bay Holiday Park
Eden Motel
Phillip Island. Waves Apartments, Cowes. The first place that came with a bath instead of just a shower. We stayed for 2 nights.
Lorne Hotel
Warrnambool. A whole house to ourselves for the night
Lake Fyans Holiday Park
Melbourne. 888 Collins Street, Victoria Harbour.
If you were back packing there was no need to worry about carrying heavy toiletries as they were provided in every location along with towels.
Most places had laundry facilities, either in the apartment or on the complex
More than just the basics provided making it easy for you to cook
Washing up and putting bins out was a requirement
Felt odd leaving cash in the apartment
Arrangements for check out was to leave the key in the room and close the door behind you. Leaving this apartment in Melbourne, meant I had to take my bag to the car, exit the car park, park and return to the room to leave the key as the fob was required for exiting the parking.
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