Stay Somewhere That
Curated by experts, not algorithms.
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Some places soothe your nervous system the
moment you arrive.
We call them Slow Stays, and we’ve curated a directory of the very best ones right here, in this official edit of the world’s best slow and sustainable accommodation.
FEATURED SLOW STAYS
Places worth every minute of your annual leave.
The Farm Stay With The Bath House You’ll Never Forget
Berrys Creek, Vic
The Country Retreat Redefining Quiet Luxury
Tenterfield, NSW
The Off-Grid Cabin On Top Of The World
Waikouaiti, NZ
“You could try trawling through
Booking.com or Airbnb (good luck with that.)
… Or you could use Slow Stays, the online directory that aims to curate the best slow and sustainable accommodation.”
BROADSHEET
WHY CHOOSE SLOW STAYS
Most platforms will list anything… we won’t.
When we handpick a property, it has to clear three bars: it must be light on the planet, slow on the
nervous system, and have that elusive something you can’t quite name but absolutely recognise
when you arrive.
Handpicked, not algorithm-picked
Every listing is curated by a travel writer and a travel photographer. If they
don’t meet our criteria, they don’t make the cut.
We’re a directory, not a booking platform
We don’t take a cent of commission from your booking. Every dollar goes
directly to the host (or their chosen platform). We simply connect you with
the places worth going to.
Sustainability is non-negotiable
Every property meets our criteria for environmental responsibility. Choosing a
Slow Stay means treading more lightly on the planet.
Hosted by humans, not holding companies
These are owner-operated properties with real people and real stories behind
them… not chains, conglomerates, or cookie-cutter rentals.
BROWSE BY LOCATION
Where are you heading?
New South Wales | Queensland | Victoria | South Australia | Western Australia | Tasmania | Northern Territory | New Zealand
FROM THE JOURNAL
Stories worth slowing down for.
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The Best Stays With Saunas in Australia & New Zealand (and Why Your Body Will Thank You)
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Step inside these exceptional Slow Stays.
We Weren’t Prepared For What’s Inside This Restored Dairy
This Wilderness Camp Only Hosts Four Couples At A Time
The Byron Hinterland Retreat That Ruined Regular Hotels For Us
We considered gatekeeping these hidden Noosa gems… briefly.
But helping tired-ass humans slow down is kind of our thing.
So here it is: our insider’s guide to the quieter, slower side of Noosa — including secret swimming spots, under-the-radar food haunts, lesser-known coastal walks and the kind of places that make you finally unclench your jaw.
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