Online booking sites allow you to compare the world’s hotels to find the best deal. Whether you like to stay in only the finest establishments, want to rent a flat and immerse yourself in the local scene, or are looking to stick to a budget, there are literally thousands of options out there. You just need to know where to look.
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15. Catch (formerly Catch of the Day)
Set in an historic 1850s manor and decorated with antique furnishings, this 4-star boutique exudes old-world charm and hospitality.
Room types: 17 individually decorated bedrooms
Taxi ride from Hordern Pavilion: 5 minutes
Features: Kitchenettes, laundry, indoor pool and Wi-Fi
I've booked a lot of hotels online, all around the world, and one of the most common requests is to provide ID and the card you've used for your online booking. Most hotels also require a security deposit, usually in the form of what's known as an 'authorisation hold' on a debit or credit card. I always use a credit card for the booking and the security deposit, so that I'm not short of cash if it takes a while for the hotel to release the hold.
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Which agents offer cheap rooms?
One of the most important things to consider when you want to find a cheap place to stay is that hotels, hostels, b&bs, guesthouses and holiday rentals will vary greatly in price depending on the time of year, the time of booking and how full they are. That’s why it's important to compare lots of different properties before making a reservation. You might be able to find a bargain on a normally pricier hotel if you book last minute and grab a room that is still unsold.
Renting whole apartments is another way to get more value from your accommodation. Sites like Roomorama or Turu tend to offer self contained accommodation. If you are sharing with a friend it could even be cheaper than a traditional hotel, and you can save extra by using the kitchen.
If you don’t mind shared accommodation, hostel booking sites are definitely a budget way to travel.
Always read the terms and conditions when making a reservation to get the best deal and take advantage of the price match guarantee. While most larger booking engines will offer comparable pricing (and often will advertise the same hotels) extras like taxes, booking fees and other charges can really add up over time. Larger sites such as Expedia, Booking.com and HotelsCombined advertise thousands of hotels at once and allow you to search by price, so you can book a hotel room that is on sale for your dates.
Which agents offer a Price Match Guarantee?
Hotels.com – Price match guarantee for the same room in the same accommodation right up until you check in.
Expedia – If you find a cheaper rate Expedia will match it and give you a $50 travel voucher, with some conditions.
Wotif – Wotif will match any lower price for the same room and accommodation within 24 hours of booking, with some conditions.
HotelsCombined – HotelsCombined will refund the difference if you find the same accommodation for a lower price, unless it is a link provided by HotelsCombined.
Booking.com – Price match guarantee with any other price for the same accommodation available for booking online.
Accor Hotels – Accor Hotels will match any lower price available online, and then beat it by 10%.
Which sites let you book a hotel with Paypal?
Most larger booking sites will support PayPal payments, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you will be able to use it for all hotels. While the option is there, hotels themselves are often able to opt to accept the payment method or not. If a hotel accepts PayPal, you should see a little PayPal icon on the hotel information when you go to make a reservation.
Booking.com, Expedia, Hotelscombined, Wotif, and Hotels.com all support PayPal payments.
Available on selected accommodations in Cairns, Port Douglas, Gold Coast, Whitsundays, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Queenstown, Adelaide and Dubbo. Limited time offer. T&Cs, exclusions apply.
Available on select properties until December 2023. Sample stay is at Gallery Hotel. Destinations include Northbridge, Fremantle, Scarborough and more.
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $300. Activities include winery tours, getaways, high teas, spas, sightseeing cruises and helicopter flights. T&Cs apply.
Sign up and become an ALL Accor Live Limitless member and receive a year-round discount of 5% on participating Accor hotels like ibis, Mercure, Novotel and more in Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia. T&Cs apply.
Become an ALL Accor Live Limitless member and receive a year-round discount of 5% on participating Accor hotels in Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia. Valid for Australia and New Zealand residents only. T&Cs apply.
Available on select stay dates in Adelaide, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne and more. Sample stay is for a studio apartment in Mornington Peninsula. T&Cs apply.
Available on select dates on destinations including Dunbogan, Tamworth, Tweed Heads, Woollama, Port Macquarie and more. Sample rate is for a stay at Eden Holiday Getaway Park.
Don't miss out on incredible savings! Score up to 25% off last-minute hotels and accommodations with Wotif. Valid for stays within the next 14 days. T&Cs apply.
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa starts from $399
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Available for booking from 29 February to 12 September 2024. It includes two nights of accommodation in a Hinterland View guest room, buffet breakfast for two adults daily, two welcome drinks per person upon arrival, $50 AUD daily resort credit, and complimentary elf-parking. T&Cs apply.
Available for travel on select dates across Australia at Expedia. Destinations include Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and more. T&Cs apply.
Stephanie Yip was the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a range of travel publications including Thomas Cook Magazine and Showpo. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and has visited over 50 countries (and counting). She has a passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge of travel and helping consumers stretch their travel cash while on holiday.
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