Stays in Armidale
Armidale, a regional city in the New England High Country of New South Wales, offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Known for its striking autumn colours and cool climate, it's a popular stop for travellers exploring the scenic routes of inland Australia. The city provides a range of accommodation options, from historic hotels to modern motels, catering to various preferences.
Armidale in numbers
Family-friendlyThe Alluna Motel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
★4.6Family-friendly motel with a pool, BBQ, and easy city centre access
Why guests love itThe Alluna Motel gives families an easy Armidale stop: an outdoor swimming pool for the kids, a barbecue area for relaxed dinners and parking right outside the door, which helps when unloading a car full of luggage. Rooms are air-conditioned with smart TVs and free WiFi, and the city centre is a short walk away. More than 620 guests rate it 9.1. My advice: use it as a base for day trips across the New England region.
Family-friendlyMoore Park Inn
★4.5Family-friendly comfort with garden views and an on-site restaurant
Why guests love itMoore Park Inn in Armidale offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and garden views, plus a sun terrace, a garden, an on-site bar and a restaurant. Cycling activities are available, and the inn is 2 km from Armidale. I find it a relaxed, family-friendly base where dinner is on site. With an 8.9 score from 694 reviews, I would choose it for a calm stay rather than a busy one.
Family-friendlyTattersalls Hotel
★4.4Historic charm with family dining and modern comforts in Armidale
Why guests love itTattersalls Hotel is housed in a historic building in Armidale and suits families who like some character. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and a restaurant serving Australian and international cuisine is on site, alongside a bar and a sun terrace. Wi-Fi is free. It is seven kilometres from Armidale Airport. I would choose it for the heritage setting and the family-friendly dining downstairs.
Family-friendlyCity Centre Motel Armidale
★4.1Family-friendly motel in Armidale with cathedral views and modern rooms
Why guests love itCity Centre Motel Armidale is a three-star motel with renovated rooms, some with views of Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral. Rooms have 55-inch flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, and the family rooms suit a city stay with children. The motel is Carbon Neutral certified, which some guests will value. An 8.2 score from 1,414 reviews is good for the category, and I would choose it as a central, practical base for the New England region.
Family-friendlyArmidale Inn
★4.0Family-friendly and pet-friendly rooms with balconies and a tennis court
Why guests love itArmidale Inn is built around practical family travel. Rooms are air-conditioned with a balcony and private bathroom, and there is a child-friendly buffet, family rooms and a tennis court, plus a garden and sun terrace for slower hours. Barbecue facilities and free on-site parking help if you are driving through the region. Pets are welcome, which is not a given. Rated 8.0 by more than 1,380 guests, I would recommend it to families and road-trippers who want comfort without frills.
BoutiqueRydges Armidale
★3.9Stylish city stay with a spa vibe, near Armidale's heart
Why guests love itRydges Armidale is a family-friendly boutique hotel about a 10-minute walk from Armidale's city centre. Rooms are stylish, with luxurious furnishings, marble bathrooms and modern entertainment, and the hotel has a bar and a restaurant. Armidale Airport is a short drive away. A 7.8 score from 779 reviews is modest, so I would choose it for the room quality and the quiet distance from the centre, not for a bargain.
Family-friendlyHighlander Van Village
★3.8Family-friendly village with a saltwater pool and pet-friendly options
Why guests love itHighlander Van Village is a family-friendly stay in Armidale with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and kitchenettes. A saltwater swimming pool, a garden and a games room give children plenty to do, and pet-friendly options are available. It is conveniently near Armidale Airport, so it works well for a short stop or a longer base. I would choose it for the saltwater pool and the option of bringing a pet.