49 The Best 50 · 2026

Bannisters by the Sea

Mollymook, NSW

A beachfront boutique hotel on Mollymook's headland on the NSW South Coast. It has thirty-four rooms and suites, an infinity pool and bar, a day spa and the Rick Stein at Bannisters seafood restaurant.

What makes it

  • Infinity pool and bar
  • Day spa
  • Rick Stein at Bannisters restaurant
  • Headland position

The vibe

Beachfront Design