Featured deals
1. HotelsCombined
Compare all the top travel engines such as Expedia and Booking.com in one place to find the most competitive price.
- Winner of World's Travel Award for the World's Leading Hotel Comparison site in 2014
- No booking fee
- Top rated on Trustpilot
2. Wotif
Search and book hotels and other travel services worldwide with a locally based Australian travel agent.
- Daily deals
- Australian based
- Over 500,000 properties available globally
3. Lastminute.com.au
Looking for an affordable stay? Lastminute.com.au guarantees the cheapest price and hotel deals available daily.
- Lowest price guarantee
- Pay now or pay at hotel option
- Member discounts
4. Agoda
Find your next staycation with one of Australia's largest accommodation booking sites.
- Option to pay later
- 24/7 support
- Free cancellation
5. Hotels.com
An offshoot of Expedia, Hotels.com has got the scale to search every corner of the web to help you find your perfect hotel.
- Customer reviews for every property available
- Rewards program
- Toll-free helpline from Australia
6. Booking.com
One of the most popular online hotel booking sites in the world.
- Over 690,000 properties available
- No booking fees
- 24/7 customer service
7. Expedia.com.au
Search for all types of accommodation including guesthouses, B&Bs, hotels, hostels and more.
- One of the largest online accommodation search networks available.
- Price match guarantee.
- Rated 92% by customers on Feefo reviews.
8. Oaks Hotels & Resorts
Find the best offers and start booking your dream holiday with Oaks Hotels & Resorts.
- Benefits for MyOaks Club members
- Special offers tab
- Gift vouchers available
9. Accor Hotels
For high-flyers and lovers of luxury: Accor Hotel group offers the only the best for your hotel needs.
- Members receive exclusive treatments, prices and offers
- Online check-in/checkout service
- Le Club Accor Hotels loyalty program cares for you throughout your travel
10. Hotwire
Not too picky and just looking for a great deal? Check out Hotwire's mystery hotels and bag a bargain.
- Book a hotel based on location and rating to save big
- Up to 65% off the regular room price
- You can also book your flights, car hire or a complete package
11. Groupon
Get a discount coupon to use at a hotel booking site, or search for discounted accommodation with Groupon directly.
- Flash sales every day
- Everything available with the app
- Last minute deals
12. IHG Hotels
From cheap to high-end stays, IHG offers a wide range of hotel accommodation ideal for both money-saving and luxury travellers.
- Rewards program
- Virtual assistant
- Special offers
13. Scoopon
If you love snagging a great deal on hotel packages, check out what Scoopon has on offer.
- Hotel stays and packages available in Australia, Bali, Thailand, China, Vietnam and more
- Endorsed by travel show Getaway's Catriona Rowntree
- Savings of up to 85%
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14. 10Travlr
Score a deal on hotel and resort packages in Australia and abroad with 10Travlr's deals that often include extras like wine, parking or late check-out.
- Pay now or pay later
- Customer support available
- Special offers tab
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.— Amy Bradney-George, Personal finance expert
Which agents don’t charge a booking fee?
How much do these agents ask for a hotel deposit?
Agent | Deposit required |
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Hotels.com | Varies depending on property |
Expedia | No deposit required |
Wotif | Varies depending on property |
Booking.com | No deposit required |
Accor Hotels | Deposit required by some hotels |
Groupon | Deposit may be required depending on the offer |
Scoopon | Deposit may be required depending on the offer |
Hotwire | Total reservation amount required at the time of booking |
Gezi | Deposit varies depending on the property |
Roomer | Total reservation amount required at the time of booking |
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.
Latest hotel promo codes and deals December 2024
Get 10% off stays worldwide
Available on select stay dates when booking through the Agoda app. Destinations include Australia, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, New Zealand and more. First-time users only. T&Cs apply.
Up to 60% off last-minute escapes
Available on stays within the next 14 days. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Canberra. T&Cs apply.
Up to 35% off domestic and international hotel stays
Ends
Available for booking on select dates and select locations. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off adventures with code
Get up to 10% off if you spend over $350 using the code at Adrenaline. Available on select dates for activities like jet boat rides, skydives, park admissions, day tours, and more. T&Cs apply.
5% off select activities with code FDEXOZ300
Available on activities like hot air balloon flights, skydiving, lunch cruises, passes to attractions including Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, SkyPoint Observation Deck, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madam Tussauds and more. Minimum spend of $300 is required. T&Cs apply.
10% off activities with code FD300
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives and high teas. T&Cs apply.
Get 5% off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
100% off return flights on select holiday packages
Fly for free when you book your flight and hotel together with select Australia holiday packages at Wotif. T&Cs, exclusions apply.
Up to 41% off domestic stays + free cancellations
Available until December 2024. Destinations include Broome, Mackay, Launceston, Darwin, Perth, Cairns, Sydney and Gold Coast. T&Cs apply.
Up to 26% off Gold Coast hotels
Available on stays until December 2024. Destinations include Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off Sydney getaways
Available on select travel dates until December 2024. Destinations include Coogee, Bondi Beach, Surry Hills and more.
Up to 5% off Pacific region stays for ALL members
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.
Up to 5% off Accor stays for ALL members
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.
Up to 5% off hotels
Available on select travel dates and select properties across Australia. T&Cs apply.
Additional 10% off when booking through app
Discounts are available at Radisson Blu Sydney hotel when booking through our Radisson Hotels app. T&Cs apply.
Up to 48% off on select Aussie accommodations
Book your accommodations at Wotif and get up to 48% discount on select bookings. Limited time offer. T&Cs apply.
Late Escape Deals 2024: Up to 15% or more
Ends
Available for booking from 1 October 2024 to 7 January 2025 at Booking.com. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off activities and experiences
Enjoy up to 50% off activities and experiences at Luxury Escapes. Available for booking on select dates. T&Cs apply.
Up to 25% off Agoda domestic deals
Available on select travel dates and select properties across Australia. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off holiday deals
Experience popular adventures in your favorite destinations around the world. Huge discount awaits at Flight Centre. TC&s apply.
Up to 83% off Lux Exclusive hotel offers
Book luxury hotel stays and enjoy up to 83% discount at Luxury Escapes. Limited time offer. Available on select dates. T&Cs apply.
Up to 52% off Australia hotel getaways
Available for travel on select dates to Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, Newcastle, Noosa Heads, Cairns, NSW and more.
60% Qeeq Diamond annual membership
Sign up for Qeeq's 1-year Diamond membership for only $122.76 (was $306.90) at 60% off, plus get a 1-year Flight Accident Protection. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off with member-exclusive deals
Register to access member-only deals, earn bonus Trip Coins and unlock exclusive rewards.
Up to 30% off selected family holiday hotel deals
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.
Up to 30% off flight + hotel
Book your flight and accommodation at AirAsia and get up to 30% discount. T&Cs apply.
Australia stays from $20 per night
Available on select travel dates across Sydney, Adelaide, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth and more. Sample rate is for a stay in Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
Up to 33% off select Sydney accommodations
Enjoy up to 33% discount on select Sydney accommodations when you book via Wotif. Available on travel dates from 7 March 2023 onwards. T&Cs apply.
Up to 60% off express deals
Available on select dates in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. T&Cs apply
Up to 62% off selected family-friendly trips
Available on selected local accommodations and experiences at Groupon. Limited time offer. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off Hobart activities with code
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.
Up to 15% off hotel stays
Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
Australia beach holidays from $76 per night
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.
Sydney: Up to 15% off stays using members only rate booking
Available on select stay dates in 2024 in Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney. Additional 15% off for Radisson Rewards Members. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off Hobart stays
Available on select dates until December 2024. Sample accommodation is at Vintage Cuddle Guest House.
Perth stays from $20/night
Available on select stay dates until December 2024. Sample rate is for a stay at The Hive Hostel. Destinations include Northbridge, Fremantle and more.
Busselton holiday rentals from $190 per night
Available on stays until December 2024. Sample stay is for a 3-bedroom Driftwood Cottage.
Up to 26% off Perth stays
Available on select hotels and select dates until December 2024. Sample accommodation is for Pan Pacific Perth.
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