Expert: Frank Denison - 3/12/2010

Question
We are a middle aged couple and are visiting Australia for the first time in September.We are having difficulty getting a decent hotel in the above areas and in Noosa.Some of the hotels only change towels once per week.Is this standard procedure?
  
    We are staying in Sydney for six days and have flights booked to arrive in Brisbane on the ninth September and we shall stay in this area for ten days.We thought of renting a motor home. Is this recommended? Could you please advise and give some info. on the areas and hotels.
                             Thanks
                                   Bill.

Answer
G'day Bill,
          There are many places to stay in the places you listed. Try www.wotif.com.au It will have all levels of hotel for you.

We have stayed at a place near Noosa called Australis Noosa Lakes and it is worth a look at.
On the Gold Coast try Gold Coast International hotel, Holiday Inn or Mantra Legends Hotel. All are central and you can walk to all attractions in Surfers Paradise.
All places we have stayed at will change the towels when requested. At the worst, they will do it every second day.

The motorhome MAY be a cheaper option and if you like that mode of travel, they will be readily available. I think it may be better hiring a car and using hotels though. Both options will work fine, it just depends what suits you.

If I can help you in any other way, please contact me again.

Regards,
Frank