Star Ratings
The Star Rating System in Australia is operated by AAA Tourism, the national tourism body of the Australian Auto Clubs.
Hotels, Motels and Apartments
International standard with a high degree of facilities: outstanding appointments, furnishings and décor and an extensive range of first class guest services. A number and variety of room styles and/or suites, choice of dining facilities, 24 hour room service, housekeeping, valet parking, porterage and concierge services.
Exceptionally well appointed with a high level of facilities: quality furnishings and a high degree of comfort, presentation and guest services provided.
Well appointed with a comfortable standard of accommodation: above average furnishings and floor coverings.
Well maintained with an average standard: average furnishings, bedding and floor coverings.
Basic standard. Simply furnished. Resident manager.
Self Catering Accommodation
International quality appointments, furnishings and décor with an extensive range of first class guest services and facilities.
Excellent quality accommodation, furnishings and facilities.
Well appointed with good comfortable accommodation and facilities.
Moderate with comfortable furnishings and facilities.
Clean and basic with simple furnishings and facilities.
Bed & Breakfast and Guest Houses
International quality appointments, furnishings and décor with an extensive range of first class guest services and facilities. All bedrooms have ensuites.
Excellent quality accommodation, furnishings and facilities with either individual or ensuite facilities for each bedroom.
Well appointed with good comfortable accommodation and facilities.
Moderate with comfortable furnishings and facilities.
Clean and basic with simple furnishings and facilities.
Tourist/Caravan Parks
Excellent with exceptional amenities/facilities and accommodation.
Very good with a high standard of amenities/facilities and accommodation.
Good, clean and well maintained, offering a good standard of amenities/facilities and comfort.
Moderate, clean, reasonably well maintained.
Basic and clean with basic amenities.
Backpacker
Benchmark in accommodation and facilities: all bed linen supplied, some ensuited accommodation offered and at least two communal areas. Variety of guest facilities provided including onsite café and bar, internet access, tour booking service, on site parking or public transport within 200 metres, organised activities and 24 hours reception.
Exceptionally well-appointed accommodation: bed linen supplied or hired, twin or double rooms available, reception opened a minimum of 12 hours and a convenience store located within 200 metres.
Well-appointed establishment offering comfortable accommodation and facilities.
Moderate accommodation with comfortable furnishings and facilities.
Clean basic accommodation with simple furnishings and facilities.
What do half stars mean?
An additional half star indicates properties offering similar standard to the appropriate full Star rating, but offering more comfort by providing additional features and items.
"Non AAA Rated" Properties
The properties who do not participate in the official AAA Star Rating System are indicated as "Non AAA Rated".
If a property is not officially AAA rated there are no formal requirements for different standards and as such there are no guarantees as to the quality of the services and facilities provided by the property. However, this doesn't mean that a “Non AAA Rated” property listed under a certain star category doesn't provide quality accommodation, on the contrary, some of our best selling and highest quality hotels are “Non AAA Rated”. As with any type of purchase, it's up to you to consider your preferences, evaluate the information, and make your own decisions accordingly.