desert camps
Uluru
Australia
Longitude 131°
9.7Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia
Direct sunrise views of Uluru from your private pavilion bed
From $1,500 / night
Check ratesUnusual hotels in Australia: 5 stays worth the trip
5 hand-picked stays in Australia, from bubble hotels, lighthouse hotels, cave hotels and beyond. Prices start around $150 a night at Desert Cave Hotel; our highest-scored pick is Longitude 131°.
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Compare at a glance
| Stay | Where | Type | Typical price / night | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longitude 131° | Uluru, Northern Territory | desert camps | $1,500 - $3,000 (Ultra-luxury) | Check rates | |
| The Ghan | Adelaide to Darwin (and return) | train hotels | $1,200 - $4,500 (Luxury) | Railway journey enthusiasts | Check rates |
| Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage | Augusta, Western Australia | lighthouse hotels | $280 - $450 (Upscale) | History and heritage enthusiasts, Wildlife watchers | Check rates |
| BubbleTent Australia | Hunter Valley, New South Wales | bubble hotels | $320 - $550 (Upscale) | Eco-conscious travellers | Check rates |
| Desert Cave Hotel | Coober Pedy | cave hotels | $150 - $280 (Moderate) | Outback adventurers, Gem and mineral enthusiasts | Check rates |
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train hotels
Adelaide to Darwin (and return)
Australia
The Ghan
9.2Adelaide to Darwin (and return), Australia
2,979 km traverse of the Australian continent from coast to coast
From $1,200 / night
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Augusta
Australia
Augusta, Western Australia, Australia
Stay at the meeting point of the Indian and Southern Oceans
From $280 / night
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Hunter Valley
Australia
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Transparent bubble tents with panoramic Southern Hemisphere sky views
From $320 / night
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Coober Pedy
Australia
Coober Pedy, Australia
Rooms carved into opal-bearing sandstone, opals visible in the walls
From $150 / night
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Quick answers
What are the most unusual hotels in Australia?
Our top pick is Longitude 131° in Uluru, Northern Territory. We list 5 standout stays in Australia, including bubble hotels, lighthouse hotels, cave hotels.
What is the cheapest unusual hotel in Australia?
Desert Cave Hotel (Coober Pedy) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around $150 - $280 per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.
When is the best time to visit Australia for these stays?
April to September for cooler nights and clearest skies; June to September for whale watching; October to April for calmer weather; May to September (winter months)