Stylish stays for every type of traveller on the Coffs Coast

Luxury 

Barellen Beach House

Travelling with friends or family? Look no further than Barellen Beach House. This incredibly stylish oceanfront property sleeps 10 in exquisitely furnished bedrooms and idyllic communal spaces. The stunning two-story home sits above Safety Beach, in a peaceful location, with sweeping views of the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Highlights include a two-person bath, fire pit and secluded private deck with ocean views.  

View from the deck at Barellen Beach House, Safety Beach - Credit: Barellen Beach House

Solitary Views at Sapphire

This luxurious beachfront estate has five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a heated pool overlooking the ocean. You can also access the beach from the front of the house. As well as a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen and a built-in outdoor barbecue kitchen, the hosts can arrange catering and private chefs if you prefer not to cook. The Concierge Service can provide a range of luxury services including in home massages and yoga for the ultimate relaxing stay.

Solitary Views at Sapphire, Sapphire Beach

Unique stays  

Friday Creek Retreat 

Friday Creek Retreat is an exclusive hideaway set in a beautiful valley, with nine individually styled spacious cottages. Private and self-contained, each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, open fireplace and spa bath, and the cottages share a tiered swimming pool and tennis court. With views of rolling hills and the gorgeous countryside of the hinterland, you can get away from it all, while still only being a 15-minute drive from the coastal city of Coffs Harbour. Pets are welcome too.  

Friday Creek Retreat, Orara - Credit: Friday Creek Retreat

Hernani Wilderness Hut  

Located in the New England Tablelands, this off the grid hut is the perfect spot to unwind. With a focus on nature, beauty and simplicity, Hernani Wilderness Hut has 360-degree views of the Australian bush, surrounded by a stone fruit orchard. Crafted with sustainability in mind, the hut is constructed from recycled timber, powered by solar and has a slow-combustion fireplace. The peaceful and private accommodation sleeps nine guests and is 30 minutes' drive from Dorrigo.

Hernani Wilderness Hut, Hernani - Credit: Hernani Wilderness Hut

Sawtell Beach Shacks 

These two lovely shacks are situated a few steps from the beach in the vibrant little town of Sawtell. Each accommodating 4-6 people, the two bed homes have open plan living areas and outdoor patios/decks. Bathrooms have beautiful big baths and rain showers for the ultimate post surf relaxation. Restaurants, boutique shops, bars and cafes are a short walk away.

Sawtell Beach Shacks, Sawtell - Credit: Sawtell Beach Shacks

Family-friendly resorts 

Opal Cove Resort

With a fantastic position on the beachfront at Korora Bay, Opal Cove Resort is a sub-tropical oasis, perfect for holidays with family and friends. There are a variety of different rooms on offer, from self-contained villas and four-bedroom apartments to beautiful resort rooms. Sip cocktails at the pool, play a round of golf or challenge the family to a game of tennis, there are plenty of activities on offer. During whale watching season you can even spot whales from the resort.  

View of accommodation at Opal Cove Resort, Korora Bay - Credit: Opal Cove Resort

Korora Bay Village Resort 

Set on five acres of landscaped gardens, Korora Bay Village Resort is a small boutique-style resort a few minutes' walk from Korora Beach. Self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments have full kitchen facilities, living areas and patios/balconies. Some are pet friendly. With an outdoor solar heated pool, kids pool, spa, undercover barbecue area, games room, outdoor chess, library and lots of equipment available for guests to use, you won’t be short of things to do at the resort. 

Aerial view of Korora Bay Village Resort, Korora Bay - Credit: Korora Bay Village

On a budget 

Woopi Backpackers  

A friendly hostel in the centre of Woolgoolga, Woopi Backpackers is a great spot to meet fellow travellers. Stay in modern and clean dorm rooms with pods or private rooms with beds, and relax in the common areas, with a pool table, TVs with Netflix and Xbox, a library, board games, musical instruments and more. Cook meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or outside in the courtyard on the barbecue. Eco-conscious travellers will love the building which has been sustainably built, with upcycled décor, solar power and a minimal carbon footprint.  

Woopi Backpackers, Woolgoolga - Credit: Woopi Backpackers

The Pier Hotel

For accommodation with a great atmosphere, try The Pier Hotel. The pub-style accommodation has boutique en suite rooms, as well as more affordable standard rooms with shared bathrooms in the heart of Coffs Harbour. Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, Waves at the Pier, open for lunch and dinner, and breakfast at one of the nearby cafes.  

 Dining area at The Pier Hotel, Coffs Harbour

BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park 

Budget accommodation doesn’t mean you can’t still have the best location and views, and this couldn’t be more true at BIG4 Sawtell Beach. The holiday park has an unbeatable location right next to the beach in the vibrant little town of Sawtell. Choose from camping, powered sites for campers and motorhomes or a variety of cabins and villas, and enjoy incredible walking trails, beaches and great bars and restaurants right on your doorstep. It’s an ideal spot for families, with a pool, flying fox, playground, BMX tracks and more. BIG4 have more holiday parks along the coast, including BIG4 Park Beach Holiday Park in Coffs Harbour and BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Nambucca Heads. 

Aerial view of the BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park, Sawtell