A guide to the best accommodation in Batemans Bay

In Batemans Bay, you’ll find accommodation to suit any traveller.

Here’s a breakdown of the best accommodation in Batemans Bay broken into categories that include cosy suites designed for romance, group houses for families, luxury options for holidaymakers, pet-friendly options and digs for group getaways.

There’s a place for every traveller by the scenic waters of Batemans Bay. (Image: Destination NSW)

For a luxury stay near Batemans Bay

Jaguar Stay

Canberrans cottoned onto the joys of a break in Batemans Bay decades ago. And ACT residents lucky enough to have jagged a weekend at Jaguar Stay probably want to keep these five-star architecturally designed villas to themselves. Oh well. Located on a 50-hectare farm, the property has ambulant access and a swimming pool and is next to Mogo Zoo. The six one-bedroom villas all have plunge pools and polished interiors, and an outlook of green grass and gums.

The Isla

The Isla is all about laid-back luxury, giving guests immediate access to world-famous surf breaks, quirky cafes and unspoilt beaches. Although you will want to spend your days exploring the surrounding attractions, you can also kick back and chill here in comfort, listening to the sound of crashing waves from the comfort of your king-sized bed in your design-led room. Go for the Grande Suite, which has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a plunge pool. It also made it onto our list of Australia’s best retro motels.

It’s all about laid-back luxury at The Isla. (Image: Destination NSW)

For a group getaway to Batemans Bay

Abode Malua Bay

Abode Malua Bay has a range of room types to accommodate large family groups. This hotel, which has 52 simple suites, is a jumping-off point for activities such as sea kayaking and surfing and long beach walks at sunrise past stands of wind-bent trees. Guests in the apartment-style hotel, which has inter-connecting rooms and pet-friendly rooms, should borrow a bike and ride along the pristine beachfront.

Any of the 52 simple suites at the Abode Malua Bay could be the perfect place to rest after sea kayaking, surfing, or long walks on the beach. (Image: Abode Malua Bay)

Clyde River Houseboats

Become a boatie during your short break in Batemans Bay and chug along the twists and turns of the Clyde River. Enjoy watching the scenery change onboard Clyde River Houseboats where you will see shifting vignettes, from kangaroos feeding on the shoreline to oyster farmers checking their leases, to kids in dinghies riding the chop of the passing boats. Drop anchor off your Rivergum houseboat (8-10 berth) and cook the day’s catch.

A romantic escape to Batemans Bay

Bay Breeze

The newly renovated Bay Breeze Motel is another boutique option located on the waterfront in Batemans Bay. The motel has had a refresh and its light-filled rooms and views of Batemans Bay and the pristine coastal seascape have huge appeal. But the retro motel with its breezeblocks, archways, terracotta tones and prickly pear plantings also screams romance, smacking of pared-back Palm Springs glam.

The cozy retro interiors of the Bay Breeze Motel boast views of Batemans Bay’s pristine coastal seascape. (Image: Bay Breeze Motel)

The Coco Cabana

While this tiny house in beautiful Broulee may be a diminutive dwelling, what it lacks in size it makes up for in attention to detail. Every square inch of Coco Cabana has been outfitted in style, from the oversized deck to the creature comforts such as the beautiful bed linen, private outdoor shower and big-picture windows overlooking tropical plantings. Coco Cabana is just a short drive from Batemans Bay.

For a family vacay in Batemans Bay

BIG4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort

You can forget about roughing it during your stay at the BIG4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort, where the luxury comes from the provision of facilities that will keep kids entertained for hours. The BIG4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort has flipped the concept of campground and rebranded it as a resort with all the bells and whistles. In addition to the two-storey cabins, and pet-friendly deluxe digs, there are studio rooms, powered and unpowered tent and slab sites.

NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort

This South Durras resort recently underwent significant upgrades with the entire park receiving a million-dollar makeover. You can choose to stay in a refreshed guest cabin or villa, pull up in your caravan or sleep under canvas at the new-look NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort, which has added a new bistro, bar and takeaway to make life even easier at basecamp. The facilities also include a kids’ club, e-mountain bikes, a lagoon-style pool and BBQ areas.

A kids’ club,  rentable e-mountain bikes, a lagoon-style pool and BBQ areas make Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort a great pick for a family getaway. (Image: NRMA Murramarang Beach Holiday Resort)

For a pet-friendly stay in Batemans Bay

Jackson Ranch

Bannisters have a new property and it’s hidden amid 14 hectares of natural forest near Bawley Point, just a half-hour drive from Batemans Bay.  The ranch sleeps up to 30 guests in five newly renovated and beautifully styled cabins that stretch from bush to beach. Stay in a hideaway cabin with an outdoor bathtub, a lakeview cabin with views of Lake Willinga or the four-bedroom homestead where your four-legged friend can curl up around the fireplace.

You won’t stray far from bush or beach with a stay at Jackson Ranch. (Image: Destination NSW)

Longbeach Clifftop Retreat

The quirky Moonrise Studio Cottage is perched on a clifftop away from the bustle of Batemans Bay at Longbeach Clifftop Retreat. The cosy accommodation can accommodate up to four guests, making it the perfect escape for couples or a family of four. Large windows welcome the sea breeze and a fully-fenced shady courtyard is a safe place for your fur baby to hang. Guests can enjoy quick access to Long Beach and Maloneys Beach via the property’s clifftop garden.