39 The Best 50 · 2026

Surfside 22

Woonona, NSW

A 1963 motel reborn in 2024 with a mid-century Palm Springs look. It has sixteen rooms, each with its own kitchen and bathroom, plus a sauna and plunge pool and self check-in.

What makes it

  • Sauna
  • Plunge pool
  • Self check-in
  • Kitchen and bathroom in every room

The vibe

1960s Design Restored