84 Unique Hotels in Oceania - Page 5.
Desert Cave Hotel – Goin’ Underground
Coober Pedy is a small mining town in the Australian Outback. Because of the extreme temperatures (40ºC in summer), many inhabitants live in underground houses called ‘dugouts’. In fact, the name, ‘Coober Pedy’ comes from the Aboriginal name for the town, ‘kupa-piti’ which means 'white man's hole'. The area has …
Southern Ocean Lodge – Wild Nature, Wild Times
The Southern Ocean Lodge is located on Kangaroo Island, which is mostly a huge nature reserve. The sun-baked limestone cliffs, crashing waves, and unfettered wildlife will certainly inspire you. Sea Lions, Koalas, and Ospreys are common sights here. ###Update:### Southern Ocean Lodge was destroyed in the bushfires that spread across …
Old Mount Gambier Gaol - The Prison That Became A Hostel
This building was used as a prison from 1866-1995. Now it is one of the more unusual hostels in the world. Cells have been converted into comfortable rooms and the old prison doors remain as they were, save for a lick of paint and the removal of spy holes. There …
Limes Boutique Hotel - Rooftop Terrace Cinema And Minimalist Design
The Limes Hotel in Brisbane, Australia is the peak of chic. Alexander Lotersztain, an award-winning local artist, designed the interior to be minimalist yet striking and it buzzes with contemporary energy. The hotel fits right into its up-and-coming neighborhood, just minutes from Brisbane’s central business district. It has a rooftop …