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Australian Accessible Accommodations
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items As a person with mobility needs with my electric wheelchair, I am always wary of accommodation that always claim to be accessible. These are my experiences over many years and are just my experience, i hope they help you in any trips you go on.
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Sections
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Queensland
New South Wales
Tasmania
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory
Apps to Use
Queensland
I really should holiday in my own state a bit more often. I have tried to keep this current as I don't know what has closed or refurbished since my visit.
I have stayed in a couple of rooms now and definitely accessible if you ask for the correct room, make sure the room isn't listed as ambulatory accessible. Bathroom is a decent size and a portable shower chair can be supplied.
The Star Gold Coast
Accessible room is pretty good in size, sofa can fold out into a double. Bathroom was one large room but shower did have a glass wall. They can supply a portable shower chair.
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane | George Street Brisbane CBD
Room was small with not a lot of room next to bed. Shower chair folds down from wall.
Hotel Surfers Paradise: Voco
Apartment was quite sizeable with a kitchen and easy to move around in, being on the waterfront meant easy access to the pool and beach. Bedroom was decently sized as was the bathroom that had a drop down shower bench.
Seahaven Noosa Beachfront Resort
Stayed here in the accessible room a few years ago, bed was king double, kitchen, lounge area and a good size bathroom. Location is nice as well with just a short walk to south bank.
The Capitol Apartments
While I haven't stayed here myself I have been told by friends that it is a very good option, also good with its central location in the city.
Rydges South Bank
Again I haven't stayed here but friends have told me that it is a good place and location is great too.
Emporium Hotel South Bank
Visited a friend a few years ago who was staying in an accessible room. It seemed quite a good size, as was the bathroom. Location is good too at south bank.
Mantra South Bank
New South Wales
Haven't stayed in many places here as my visits have mainly been for sport reasons or work.
A nice quiet retreat just out side of Byron Bay. Owners were quite helpful with my needs or requests. Bathroom was decently size with a fold down shower bench, Bedroom was a good size too and a small kitchenette.
THE FIGS BYRON BAY
Stayed a few times here and think they do a decent job with their accessible room. Room was spacious as was bathroom. With Rooty Hill RSL next door and other things it is a good option if you don't need to be in the city.
Novotel Sydney West HQ | Luxury Hotel Near Sydney Rooty Hill
Hotel is in a good location to stay if you are going to the stadium but It is quite an expensive option. The room wasn't super big but enough to get a king double and a roll away bed. Bathroom was good with a fold down shower bench. No kitchenette so...
Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park | Near Accor Stadium
I can not recommend this hotel for someone with a disability looking for accommodation in Sydney. While the location is pretty good, the drawback in the room is just too numerous to disregard. A small room with a small doorway and less than ideal bat...
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel - Sydney Boulevard Hotel
Stayed here once or twice a few years ago. Room was kind of small but manageable. Bathroom was decent.
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
The accommodation was fine for the overnight stay that we needed. It was an accessible room with a bigger bathroom.
Ocean Parade Motel
I can't really recommend this Motel to anyone unless you are on a tight budget. If felt like it was converted from a garage or something. The room didn't feel very clean, the bathroom was sizable though.
Coffs Shearwater Motel
Tasmania
Was visiting as part of a 2 week trip in which I stayed in 5 different cities.
Stayed here over a few nights and no real complaints other then they can't guarantee a parking space on the premise. The room was quite spacious with a large kitchen, lounge and dining room that had a double pull out bed. The bedroom was good as well...
★★★★ Peppers Seaport Hotel, Launceston, Australia
Bedroom was decently sized but still difficult to move around. Bathroom was smaller with a drop down shower bench. Be prepared to pay for Wi-Fi as there is no phone service outside. Definitely return for the beautiful scenery and national Park.
Cradle Mountain Hotel
Great seafront location. The apartment is one giant room with lounge, kitchen and double bed (chimney in colder months). Bathroom isn't super big but manageable and has a washing machine.
Penguin Beachfront Apartments
Decently sized room and bed. Bathroom is good size too and a portable shower chair was provided. Only drawback was a small kitchenette. Water views wasn't too far away and was worth the walk.
The Hub Bicheno
Quite a decent location in the city but no on street parking means you will have to pay for it. The room itself isn't very large but had a pretty good view. Bathroom was very generous size with a drop down shower bench.
Crowne Plaza Hobart
Victoria
Pretty happy with my stay here as apartment was decent size. Shower room was one room with drop down shower bench. Apartment came with a sizeable balcony as well. Draw back was a smaller bed room that made moving around inside not possible.
Quest Geelong Central | Geelong Serviced Apartments
Australian Capital Territory
Room was pretty sizeable but still a bit of a hassle to move around in. Bathroom was a good size with a drop down shower bench. Shower was in a alcove that made it difficult to transfer to. Room was also quite a walk from the front door.
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra | Elegant Rooms with modern ...
Room was quite modern in furniture, dark colours. Decently sized as was the bathroom that had a drop down bench for shower. Only issue was the tiles becoming slippery.
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Apps to Use
A great itinerary app to use for planning trips and while on trips. Definitely give it a go and let me know how you go.
Wanderlog: travel itinerary, vacation & road trip planner
Probably the most well known site for booking places to stay on your trips.
Booking.com
Great to find your way around the world.
Google Maps
Tripadvisor
Another great direction app
Waze
For when you don't feel like staying at fancy hotels
Airbnb | Holiday rentals, cabins, beach houses & more
Great currency converter app.
XE.com
Handy way to get around town
Uber
Great app to use to keep in touch with family and friends at home
WhatsApp
Don't want to be carrying all your cards around with you.
Google Wallet
Great way to see where your plane is in the world.
Flightradar24
Great if English isn't your first language
Google Translate
Great if you are in a country to see aurora's.
My Aurora Forecast & Alerts – Apps on Google Play
Another great alternative way to explore new surroundings
Pokémon GO
Track your spending
TravelSpend
Maybe try to learn a little bit English before you come
Duolingo
A great translation app to use if English isn't your first language.
DeepL Translate: The world's most accurate translator