| Accommodation Styles | | | | their rooms. The rooms usually consist of a bedroom |
| Have you ever wondered what accommodation | | | | and an ensuite bathroom, though some motels (or |
| options are available when you go travelling? The | | | | Motor Inns) do offer apartment style, fully self |
| following is an insight into, and in many cases a | | | | contained options. |
| definition of, the most common and popular | | | | Farmstays |
| accommodation options available. | | | | Farmstays are located on rural properties and offer |
| | | | guests accommodation and an opportunity to |
| A traditional Bed and Breakfast, or 'B & B' as they | | | | experience day to day farm life and its activities. |
| are often denoted, is a residence or property where | | | | Farmstays accommodation will usually consist of a |
| both the owners and guests live under the same roof. | | | | purpose built unit or cabin separate from the main farm |
| A Bed and Breakfast is often a large family home or | | | | homestead and may be either fully self contained or at |
| property which has either been specifically converted, | | | | a minimum be a bedroom with ensuite and the |
| or purpose built, to accommodate guests in their own | | | | opportunity to eat with the hosts. |
| rooms, and in most cases with private bathrooms. In | | | | Houseboats |
| some cases bathrooms may be shared amongst | | | | Houseboats are a popular accommodation option in |
| guests. The hosts live on the same premises as the | | | | many areas of Australia. They are literally large floating |
| guests, usually in a separate part of the Bed and | | | | motel rooms or fully self contained luxurious homes |
| Breakfast. As the name suggests this accommodation | | | | which enable guests to cruise down the river or cruise |
| option includes both bed and a sumptuous breakfast | | | | the lakes whilst enjoying all the benefits of water |
| freshly cooked, or prepared, each morning by the | | | | based holiday. |
| hosts. | | | | Caravan Parks |
| Self Contained Accommodation | | | | Caravan parks have evolved into mini resorts, or |
| Self Contained Accommodation provides all the | | | | 'Tourist Parks' as many are now called. They may |
| facilities you may require to live. Some facilities, such | | | | offer all of, or a mixture of permanent onsite caravans |
| as laundry, may have to be shared but your | | | | available for short term or long term hire, powered and |
| accommodation will include full cooking facilities and a | | | | unpowered sites for visiting caravans, camping sites |
| refrigerator. Self contained accommodation can vary | | | | and onsite self contained cabins. Caravan parks will |
| from quaint historic cottages, functional homes, cabins, | | | | contain an amenities block which will include shared |
| and modern apartments. The self contained option is | | | | toilet and bathroom facilities and a laundry. Many will |
| ideal for families, groups and those who want a bit | | | | also include a camp kitchen, BBQ's, swimming pools, |
| more privacy. | | | | mini golf, kiosks, open fire places and children's play |
| Hotels | | | | grounds. |
| Hotel accommodation usually consists of a room with | | | | Backpackers and Youth Hostels |
| an ensuite bathroom and lounge area, though some | | | | Backpacker and youth hostel accommodation provide |
| hotel rooms are more like large apartments and fully | | | | a cheap and convenient option for budget travellers. |
| self contained. Many hotels will include and in-house | | | | Rooms will nearly always include a shared bathroom, |
| restaurant, swimming pool and may offer conference | | | | though some Youth Hostel rooms are more like motel |
| facilities. | | | | rooms. Single and double rooms are often available but |
| Motels | | | | more often rooms are dormitory style. Kitchen facilities |
| This form of accommodation has evolved from the | | | | are shared, as are laundry and lounge rooms. They |
| word combination of 'Motorist' and 'Hotel' to give a | | | | are a great way to meet and join up with other |
| 'Motel'. Motels are literally accommodations for those | | | | travellers, to discuss stories and to relax from the |
| people with vehicles who can drive up to the doors of | | | | sometimes pressures of travelling. |