Easter holiday deals: Save up to 70% on hotel stays

Plan your Easter getaway and save with these flight and accommodation deals.

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching. If you've been planning a getaway, it definitely pays to put your public holidays to good use.

To help you save big, we've weeded out the sub-par deals to bring you only the best travel offers that you can get right now.

Most of these deals are good to use outside of Easter too, allowing you to bank your holiday stay for a later date.

Here are the 10 biggest and best travel deals that caught out eye.

Hamilton Island Holiday Homes: Stay 5, Pay 4

Dreaming of an island getaway? Hamilton Island Holiday Homes is offering the 5th consecutive night free when you book 4 nights in one of its holiday homes. You can also score a bonus $200 gift card to spend on the island if you travel on select dates. (28 April-20 June, 21 July-15 August, 25 August-31 August 2024)

• Travel dates: 28 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
• Sale ends: 27 March 2024
• Book: Direct through Hamilton Island

Luxury Escapes: Up to 70% off

A raft of resorts and hotels have slashed their prices by up to 70% on Luxury Escapes. There are loads of options for local and international stays with options to suit most budgets. These deals are all time-limited, so be sure to get in fast.

• Travel dates: Throughout 2024
• Sale ends: Varies by hotel
• Book: Direct through Luxury Escapes

RedBalloon: 20% off sitewide

RedBalloon has shaved 20% off activities and experiences across Australia just in time for Easter. To help you choose, its experience experts have collated a list of highlights from the sale. You can choose dates now or up to 5 years in advance.

• Travel dates: Vouchers are valid for 5 years
• Sale ends: 31 March 2024
• Book: Direct through RedBalloon

KAYAK: Cheap Sydney hotel deals

Organise an Easter getaway in Sydney and save via KAYAK's last-minute deals portal. You can book hotels from March 31 to April 1 for as little as $240.

• Travel dates: March–April 2024
• Sale ends: April 2024
• Book: Compare your options and book at the best price through KAYAK

Motorhome Republic: 20% off RV rentals

You can plan your own Easter holiday by taking an RV road trip through Motorhome Republic. Motorhome rentals are currently up to 20% off with multiple options across March and April.

• Travel dates: March 2024 - Dec 2025
• Sale ends: 30 March
• Book: Direct through Motorhome Republic

Contiki: Up to 25% off

According to recent Finder data, 17% of Australians have "travel overseas" as their New Year's resolution. If you're under 35, Contiki can make that resolution a reality - and you don't need to blow your budget. Its currently offering up to 25% off guided tours around the world with trips starting at $378 per person.

• Travel dates: Throughout 2024
• Sale ends: N/A
• Book: Direct through Contiki

Flight Centre: Up to 50% off holidays

Australia's biggest travel agent is slinging up to 50% off holidays for Easter. The sale includes flights, cruises, accommodation, holiday packages and more with options in Australia and abroad.

• Travel dates: Throughout 2024
• Sale ends: Varies, some deals end in March
• Book: Direct through

Virgin Australia: WA Dream sale

If you happen to live in Western Australia, now is a good time to explore your state thanks to Virgin Australia's WA Dream sale. Flights between Broome, Kununurra and Perth have all been heavily discounted. Prices start at $219.

• Travel dates: February–September 2023
• Sale ends: 03 November 2024
• Book: Direct through Virgin Australia

Scoot: Flights to Bangkok from $303 return

Fly to Bangkok (with a short Singapore layover) for a pittance of the usual price with these highly affordable Scoot flights. There are loads of dates to choose from with prices starting at $303 return.

• Travel dates: April to November
• Sale ends: 11:59pm AEDT 27 December 2023
• Book: Compare your flights through I Want That Flight

Klook: 20% off Disneyland passes

Visit Klook before 24 March and score up to 20% off US attractions, tours and resorts. The sale includes heavy hitters like Disneyland California and Walt Disney World Resort. Klook warns that there's a limited quantity

• Travel dates: Varies by resort
• Sale ends: 23 March
• Book: Direct through Klook