THE SURF, YAMBA, NSW
This is a transformation with a difference. For years this was a motel on the southern headland in the northern New South Wales town of Yamba, but The Surf has recently undergone a thorough redevelopment. Now boutique accommodation with a Palm Springs vibe, guests can sit poolside on the rooftop terrace and enjoy the view over Main Beach. There are 12 rooms offering a hint of nostalgia with a nod to Art Deco curved lines and nautical features. Order a charcuterie platter to enjoy in your ocean-view room or wander across to the nearby Pacific Hotel for a good old Aussie pub meal. thesurfyamba.com.au