Family holiday accommodation – winter specials and deals

You want a great deal on your family holiday accommodation? Read on to find some of the great deals, packages and rates offered by some of Australia’s best family holiday accommodation providers – not to mention some great properties in Thailand and Italy too.

Want a resort in Queensland, spacious holiday apartments, a farm stay experience, cute holiday cottages and family homes or a holiday park? You will find something to suit your requirements here.

Family holiday accommodation Queensland

Paradise Resort on the Gold Coast – this Gold Coast resort is all about kids with activities galore. Off-peak is the time to get amazing specials, which is great because here they do babies and toddlers so well. Stay two nights to save. Prices start from $179 per night. Includes one kids’ club session per child per day, daily activities and free use of the waterpark. Book before 30 September.

Cedar Creek Lodges – a lovely Gold Coast hinterland escape with accommodation that can sleep a family of up to 9. This place is about family fun, with heaps of activities next door at Thunderbird Park. Family packages available including meals and activities.

Northwind Beachfront Apartments – a central Mooloolaba location perfect for families with young children. Apartments can sleep a family or up to 7, with lower level apartments attracting a cheaper rate. Current specials include stay 4 nights, pay for 3; or stay 7 nights and only pay for 5. Subject to availability until 17 September.

Wittacork Dairy Cottages – four cottages (one of which can sleep a family of up to 8) on a gorgeous Sunshine Coast hinterland dairy farm near Maleny, where your children can interact with the animals. A current mid-week special (Sunday to Thursday) is 3 nights’ accommodation from $570. Until 31 March 2016 (block out dates apply).

On the Beach Apartments – a perfect base for a Tropical North holiday, opposite beautiful Trinity Beach. Large apartments with garden or ocean views. Great rates available for two and three bedroom apartments across from patrolled beach.

Endless Summer Resort – a quiet family friendly location at Coolum with 3 bedroom apartments that can sleep a family of 6 and a pool your children will love. Stay 7 pay for 5, stay 5 pay for 3 and stay 3 pay for 2 specials available (subject to availability and excluding Qld school holidays)

South Pacific Resort & Spa – this lovely Noosa resort takes you away to the Pacific and is a family favourite, with apartment accommodation that sleeps up to 6. Keep an eye on their specials page for the latest deals.

Offshore Noosa Resort – this Noosaville accommodation offers spacious apartments that can sleep up to 7. The low-rise apartments are located around a central pool and bbq complex with a tropical feel. Keep an eye on their specials page for the latest deals.

Accommodation Victoria

Novotel Forest Resort – a family friendly resort offering comfortable accommodation close to Ballarat and Daylesford. The ‘Patrick turns 30’ package starts at $249 for two adults and two children and includes buffet breakfast and a family pass to Ballarat Wildlife Park to see Patrick the Wombat.

Truemans Cottages – a collection of four holiday homes on the Mornington Peninsula. Very reasonable rates, including a winter special – stay at Tea Tree Cottage for just $160 per night if you bring your own linen and towels. Available until 31 August.

Melbourne Family Apartments – these two spacious apartments can sleep a family of 8, making them the perfect base for larger families on holiday in Melbourne. There is a standard 4 night minimum, but if you see a gap of less nights between bookings, contact the manager to arrange a fill-the-gap booking.

Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats – A wide range of family friendly properties managed by national tourism award-winning company. Stay 3 nights until 31 August to receive a 25% discount.

Accommodation NSW

Solitary Islands Marine Resort – relax on the NSW North Coast and discover the spectacular scenery at Wooli, with cabin accommodation sleeping up to 9. Stay 3 nights, pay for 2 on all sites and cabins until 1 September. Conditions apply.

Banjos Bushland Retreat – A bushland oasis in the Hunter Valley, with 3 lodges, one of which can sleep up to 10 and which as a group, can sleep up to 24 people. Plenty of on-site activities for the whole family. Contact the owner for standby rates that might be available

Tathra Beachside – Bring your best friend to beautiful Tathra Beach with a 3 night package for a family of 4 for just $597. Includes accommodation in a Surf Villa, family entry to Potoroo Palace Wildlife Park, a breakfast at Howeroll Café and one hour pedal cart hire. Until 31 August

Marcel Towers – an affordable family and pet friendly apartment complex is beautiful Nambucca Heads. Winter warmer special – stay 5 nights or more for a 10% discount. Available until 31 August. Also, stay 7 nights, pay for 6 available all year.

Barcoos Farm Stay – relax or join in the activities on a working farm close to Bathurst. $10pp discount if you bring your own linen. Direct bookings are preferred.

Accommodation South Australia

Anderl’s Beach Cottage – there’s no need for specials here because the rate is the same every night of the year – $165 for a 3 bedroom beach cottage in the gorgeous seaside village of Beachport. Large yard perfect for kids.

Accommodation Western Australia

Pemberton Farm Chalets – A perfect farm stay for large families at Pemberton WA, with a four-bedroom house sleeping up to 10. Two other chalets available, meaning a group of up to 22 can stay together. Check out the website for specials.

Metro Hotel Perth – Enjoy stunning views of the Swan River and Perth city in a great family friendly location. Book two nights with 14 days advance notice and receive 20% off the best available rate. Complimentary car parking is available.

Forte Cape View Apartments – Spend 3 nights in a 2-bedroom bungalow for up to 4 people only $525 or 3 nights in a 3-bedroom bungalow for up to 6 people only $660.  Includes one free entry to the Yallingup Maze and ice creams in your unit on arrival. Conditions apply.

Siesta Park Holiday Resort – Enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourism certified resort. With an adventure playground and private jetty, your kids will be hooked. Spring mid-week special (including school holidays!) with two bedroom chalets from $100 per night. Minimum 3 nights. Until 15 October for direct phone bookings only.

Simply Heaven Holiday Accommodation – Simply Heaven is a boutique property management company set up and run by a mum, offering short term and holiday accommodation across a range of northern Perth beachside suburbs. Check their website for the latest rates.

Accommodation Phuket

Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach – Want more room on your family holiday in Phuket? Spread out in interconnecting rooms in this beachside resort and take advantage of the family friendly Novotel offer of 50% off a second room for families. Enjoy a city break with breakfast included for stays of two nights or more.

Karon Beach Resort and Spa – This Phuket resort was planned with parents in mind, with family rooms featuring a king bed and bunk for the kids. Make sure to book a package that includes a yummy buffet breakfast

Accommodation Italy

Cortona Cashmere Farm – With the Australian dollar still holding strong against the Euro, the rates on offer at Cortona Cashmere Farm are extremely reasonable. Base yourself here and discover Tuscany. Features a fence pool (hard to find in Italy).

Rome Accommodation – Boutique property management company offering a range of apartments in Rome, many of them family friendly. Check out their offers page for all the latest discounts (applies to stays of 4 nights or more).

Note: specials quoted were correct as of 11 August 2015. Check with the individual properties for the most up-to-date specials on offer.

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Author: Amanda

Holidays with kids is a changing feast. With more than 12 years now under my belt, I am passing on what I have learned to help other parents plan their family holidays to make them as stress-free as possible.

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