On the shortlist
The Torquay Lodge
Torquay, VIC
A 1960s sun-bleached surf motel in Torquay, Victoria, brought back by two ex-Sydney chefs who kept the bones, the sign and the kidney pool and let the rest breathe.
What makes it
- Surfboards (gratis)
- Outdoor showers
- Beach 2min
- Cocktail bar
- Pet-friendly