Our Guide To Batemans Bay Accommodation

No matter what travelling style you have, there’s an accommodation for you in Batemans Bay.

In Batemans Bay, you’ll find accommodation to suit any traveller. Here’s a breakdown of the best places to stay in Batemans Bay, a delightful town on the NSW South Coast. We’ve broken it down 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.

Luxury accommodation 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.

Opt for luxe forest glamping at Jackson Ranch.

Jackson Ranch sleeps up to 30 guests in five newly renovated and beautifully styled cabins that stretch from bush to beach.

a man floating on the pool at Jackson Ranch, Batemans Bay

Float on the pool at Jackson Ranch.

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.

the living room of a homestead at Jackson Ranch, Batemans Bay

Stay in a rustic but cosy homestead at Jackson Ranch.

Best for: Jackson Ranch is aimed at those who like to enjoy an unparalleled level of luxury
Address: 101 Willinga Road, Bawley Point

The Oaks Ranch

The Oaks Ranch is all about enjoying the landscape while ensconced in boutique comfort. The boutique resort lures keen golfers and those who want to simply enjoy the amenity of overlooking the course itself.

Wake up to scenic views of the bushland at The Oaks Ranch. (Image: @abbie_melle)

The estate, only minutes from Mossy Point, is on a 120-hectare master-planned resort surrounded by beautiful bushland and bucolic pastures that is arrayed around a Greg Norman-designed golf course.

an outdoor pool with sun loungers at The Oaks Ranch, Batemans Bay

Sunbathe in the outdoor pool at The Oaks Ranch. (Image: @abbie_melle)

The villas blend in with the colour palette of the countryside. After a round of golf, head to Arlo, one of the best places to eat near Batemans Bay.

the property exterior of The Oaks Ranch, Batemans Bay

The Oaks Ranch is a private haven in Mossy Point. (Image: @abbie_melle)

Best for: Keen golfers and those who want to flop and drop
Address: 340 Old Mossy Point Rd

Hotels and motels in Batemans Bay

The Isla

The Isla is all about laid-back luxury, giving guests immediate access to world-famous surf breaks, quirky cafes and unspoilt beaches.

The Isla could be your next island retreat. (Image: Destination NSW)

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.

a classy and contemporary exterior of The Isla, Batemans Bay accommodation

Chill out with your loved ones at The Isla. (Image: Destination NSW)

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.

an outdoor pool at The Isla, Batemans Bay accommodation

Lounge and sip cocktails by the pool. (Image: Destination NSW)

Best for: Road-trippers who appreciate an eco-conscious retrofit
Address: 222 Beach Rd, Batehaven

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.

The beach is just a few steps away from Abode Malua Bay. (Image: PewPew Studios)

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.

a beachfront accommodation at Abode Malua Bay

Settle in your humble beachfront home at Abode Malua Bay. (Image: PewPew Studios)

Best for: Families or groups who like to be beside the seaside
Address: 4 Kuppa Avenue, Malua 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.

Drift off to your comfy bed at Bay Breeze.

But the retro motel with its breezeblocks, archways, terracotta tones and prickly pear plantings also screams romance, smacking of pared-back Palm Springs glam.

a rustic and contemporary living room interior at Bay Breeze, Batemans Bay accommodation

The accommodation comes with rustic and contemporary furniture.

Best for: Those who like the convenience of being able to wine and dine in Batemans Bay
Address: 21 Beach Road, Batemans Bay

Airbnb and holiday homes in Batemans Bay

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.

Shack up by the beach at Coco Cabana.

Best for: Surfers who want to take advantage of the tiny home’s proximity to the beach
Address: A stone’s throw away from the beach in North Broulee

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 and accessible villas to themselves. Oh well.

Located on a 50-hectare working cattle 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.

Enjoy a luxurious stay in a private villa on a working cattle farm.

Best for: Romantics who want a luxe retreat near to nature
Address: 312 Tomakin Rd, just minutes from the village of Mogo

Caravan parks, camping and glamping in Batemans Bay

NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort

You can forget about roughing it during your stay at the NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort, where the luxury comes from the provision of facilities that will keep kids entertained for hours.

The NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday 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. It’s one of the best places to camp on the NSW South Coast.

the exterior of cabins with balconies at NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort

Sleep in a cabin with a balcony at NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort. (Image: Eurobodalla Coast Tourism)

Best for: Families and those who want a camping holiday near nature on NSW South Coast
Address: 51 Beach Road, Batemans Bay, overlooking Corrigan’s Beach

NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort

This South Durras resort recently underwent significant upgrades with the entire park receiving a million-dollar makeover.

friends relaxing on the balcony of a cabin overlooking the beach at Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort in South Durras

Sip coffee by your front porch at NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort. (Image: Destination NSW)

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.

friends preparing for a surf surrounded by kangaroos at Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort in South Durras

You’ll be surrounded by kangaroos at NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort. (Image: Destination NSW)

Best for: Families who like to camp in comfort on the NSW South Coast
Address: Mill Beach, Banyanda St, South Durras

Houseboats in Batemans 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 houseboat holiday is one of the best ways to see the NSW South Coast.

Best for: Keen fisher folk, romantics, and those who like to fall asleep on an undulating waterway
Address: 29 Wray Street, North Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay’s location smack-bang between Sydney and Canberra has long made it a great place for a family holiday in a caravan.

For many of us who live in Sydney or Canberra, a childhood summer would often be spent piling everything into the car for a holiday at one of the Batemans Bay caravan parks. It’s the ideal spot to come together to connect with the great outdoors and each other on the NSW South Coast.

Staying in a Batemans Bay caravan park remains an exercise in nostalgia. It’s also a very budget-friendly Australian holiday for the family. It’s where you will see those most magical signs of an echidna or wombat crossing. You’ll see kangaroos grazing on the grass around your caravan. And wake up to birds chirping and the sizzle of eggs on your neighbour’s barbecue.

Be it a BIG 4, a holiday beach resort or a tourist park that can accommodate the in-laws in a comfortable cabin, it’s time to turn back the clock.

1. BIG4 Batemans Bay at East’s Riverside Holiday Park

Families who see signage for a BIG4 holiday park know to pull off the highway. But it’s worth noting that a bit of forward planning is required to secure a square of concrete for your caravan at this popular holiday park located on the northern shores of the Clyde River.

a couple al fresco dining at BIG4 Batemans Bay at East's Riverside Holiday Park

Have a picnic facing the water at BIG4 Batemans Bay at East’s Riverside Holiday Park.

You’ll find the skies mostly blue and empty by day, and clear for stargazing at night from your accommodation at BIG4 Batemans Bay at East’s Riverside Holiday Park. Expect to see kangaroos bouncing about over the manicured lawn. The many cafes and restaurants and attractions of Batemans Bay and the Eurobodalla Nature Coast are also on your doorstep.

a balcony with chairs and a table at BIG4 Batemans Bay at East's Riverside Holiday Park

Stay in a waterfront bungalow at BIG4 Batemans Bay at East’s Riverside Holiday Park..

Choose between waterfront condos, bungalows and cabins, some of which have spas. There are sites for caravans close to the water, so you can enjoy being lulled to sleep by the soundtrack of the river rushing by. There are no facilities for tents. Batemans Bay also has a range of different accommodation options to suit if your family goes all Meet the Griswalds.

a couple sitting in a foldable chair at BIG4 Batemans Bay at East's Riverside Holiday Park

Sit back and relax by the side of the river.

Facilities: Some cabins have ensuites, others have access to clean bathroom and laundry facilities. There’s also a camp kitchen, BBQs and a recreation lounge.

Address: Wharf Road, Batemans Bay

2. Pleasurelea Tourist Resort

Pack your fanciest fleece and Goretex jacket so you can get up early and go fishing from your conveniently located caravan site at Pleasurelea Tourist Resort.

Fishos from around Australia converge here to take advantage of the resort’s proximity to world-class reef and deep-sea fishing. even has its own fishing and cruise boat, the Jean Marie, and offers half- and full-day fishing charters and packages to suit.

Pleasurelea Tourist Resort in Batemans Bay

Book a cosy cabin for the ultimate comforts.

See the silhouettes of kangaroos in the pink of dawn standing like quiet sentinels welcoming visitors to the new day. The distinctive scent of eucalyptus and beautiful bird whistles will inspire you to get out and explore your surrounds while road-tripping around the NSW South Coast.

Accommodation here offers everything you’ll need.

Accommodation includes luxury spa cabins, family cabins, affordable family accommodation, powered ensuite slab sites, spacious powered caravan sites and large grassy tent sites. There is also a cabin called K9 for visitors who want to bring their fur babies during the low season.

Laze by the pool in the sun.

Facilities: The Scrumptious restaurant is a convenient place to dine. It’s licensed so there’s no need for a designated driver. There is also a heated swimming pool (seasonal), grassed tennis court, BBQ areas, free wi-fi, a camp kitchen, and nine-hole mini golf is another draw for families.

Address: 483 Beach Road, Sunshine Bay

3. BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach

Wake to the sounds of waves thudding onto the shore at Ingenia Holidays, which is just metres from Merry Beach. This truly is one of the best campsites in the country.

You’ll want to pick up a glossy brochure from companies selling caravans or campervans and start planning your road-trip around Australia after a week-long stay in Kioloa.

a spacious campsite at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach

Settle in a beachfront-powered campsite at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach.

You can zip to Batemans Bay here to enjoy brunch, check out Mogo Zoo with the kidlets, or simply get the kids to count the eastern grey kangaroos that gather here at dawn and dusk for their version of a daily convention.

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach has beachfront powered or unpowered camping or caravan sites. You can also plump for a private chalet, poolside cabin, superior spa cabin, family cabin and two-storey presidential haven.

a standard cabin with a cosy sofa and tv at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach

The standard cabin comes with modern amenities.

Facilities: There is a new playground, a resort-style pool, a skatepark, a camp kitchen, laundry facilities and with not a lot of light pollution at Merry Beach, it’s a top spot for those who enjoy the drama of pink dawns and dark nights. It’s also pet-friendly.

Address: 46 Merry Beach Road, Kioloa

4. NRMA Batemans Bay Beach Resort

Sit with your new caravanning buddies at the end of the day and watch the sun as it sets behind you and creates a kaleidoscope of colours, from reds to pinks to purples. Walk with your eyes trained high in the trees to try and spot koalas in the trees that surround this perfectly positioned holiday park overlooking Corrigans Beach.

You can be as social or reclusive as you like at this sprawling park, arrayed around groves of trees and spaced out throughout the manicured grounds. Tip the kids out to the playground at the first crack of sunlight and arrange to meet up at the resort-style swimming pool for some Marco Polo. Gather with the family and your new-found friends at one of the scheduled outdoor movies, which are great for making memories.

There are nine different types of accommodation options on offer at NRMA Batemans Bay Beach Resort. If you have a caravan in tow, you can stay in a powered site with or without an ensuite, or a powered grass site. If you prefer to stay in a cabin, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a three-bedroom luxe Lakeside Cabin, two-bedroom townhouse, superior cabins and studios.

Sleep in a cabin with a balcony at NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort. (Image: Eurobodalla Coast Tourism)

Facilities: The pet-friendly park has a resort-style swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, and BBQ facilities available at the camp kitchen. There’s also a playground to keep the kids entertained.

Address: 51 Beach Rd, Batehaven

5. BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park

The exclusive in-park perks on offer make the BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park a popular option for families wanting to have a caravan holiday near Batemans Bay. The soundtrack of splashing water is a constant at this Batemans Bay holiday park, which is almost completely surrounded by water.

a tent with beds at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park

Bed down at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park.

Get out your binoculars during whale-watching season and see if you can spot whales motoring up the humpback highway. You’re almost always guaranteed to see kangaroos grazing next to your RV.

the campground at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park

Set up your tent next to your RV at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park.

There are powered sites for caravans by the creek and river. There are also deluxe waterfront villas, beach houses, ensuite sites, and stylish two- and three-bedroom cabins by the water.

a suite interior at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park

Stay in spacious and fully-equipped suites at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park.

Facilities: Wander around the cricket pitch, a sparkling resort pool, free canoe and go-kart hire. The park has a mix of paved and dirt paths and trails that will appeal to families and groups who enjoy an active holiday. The park screens outdoor movies over summer, has a boat ramp, mini golf, tennis courts, camp kitchen and game room.

Address: 970 Kings Hwy, Nelligen

6. BIG4 South Durras Holiday Park

The BIG4 South Durras Holiday Park is a great example of the kind of set-up Aussies have come to expect. One of the best holiday parks in the country from which to spot wildlife, you can kayak from Tomakin to Mossy Point for brunch, visit Clyde River National Park, or simply curl up in your hammock with a good book.

This popular holiday park is surrounded by swathes of bushland in Murramarang National Park and far enough away from Batemans Bay to feel like you’re on a get-away-from-it-all holiday.

The holiday park offers accommodation in cabins and villas, as well as grass or slab sites for caravanning. Tiny tots will love the Toot Toot Big Red Car.

Facilities: There’s a jumping castle and giant checkers, free gas BBQs, a fully equipped camp kitchen with a microwave, toaster, oven and cooktop. There is also a book and video library, coffee and snack machine, playground, swimming pool and open-air theatre area. There are also quality bathroom facilities and a special needs bathroom.

BIG 4 South Durras is one of the best holiday parks in the country from which to spot wildlife. (Image: The New Matilda/Flickr)

Address: 9 Beagle Bay Road, South Durras

7. Batemans Bay Holiday Park

Don’t worry about unhooking the caravan. The Batemans Bay Holiday Park and Hostel is an easy walk into town, making it a popular place for backpackers, families and #vanlifers who want to stretch their money as far as possible. The trails and paths that lead around the park are designed to blend into the landscape, providing a passageway for animals and humans moving from one part of the park to the next.

The caravan park is always bustling with beachgoers and includes cabins (some of which are pet-friendly) as well as powered and unpowered sites. There are also hostel beds and dorm rooms for those travelling solo or in a group.

Facilities: There’s a BBQ area, free wi-fi, a swimming pool, playground, camp kitchen, kiosk, laundry and bathroom blocks.

Address: 49 Old Princes Highway, Batemans Bay

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