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AAAT Star Rating

Holiday Travel Hub accommodation listings have adopted the AAAT Star Rating scheme. These are nationally consistent ratings between one and five stars. One star represents basic accommodation through to five stars which represent the highest quality accommodation.

Please note that membership of the AAAT Star Rating scheme is completely voluntary for each accommodation provider, and they can elect whether to join the scheme or not. Only properties joining the Australian AAAT Star Rating scheme are licensed to use a star rating icon, and as such, those who are not a member of the scheme will not show a star rating icon in Holiday Travel Hub's search results or listings in the products accommodation section.

Star rating icons for Holiday Travel Hub accommodation listings include:

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Product Categories / Types

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Accommodation

Accommodation establishments allowing short term stay. Accommodation types include:

Apartments
This type of accommodation has self-catering facilities (sink, refrigerator, microwave, etc). Most have separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, one or more bathrooms, usually a washer and dryer, and sometimes a balcony or patio. Towels and linen are provided. Daily or weekly service and other hotel conveniences are usually available.

Backpackers and Hostels
A backpacker, hostel or lodge provides short-term accommodation to guests. Accommodation varies from individual rooms but is typically dormitory style. Lodges are typically larger communal buildings with accommodation varying from individual rooms to dormitory style. These products typically share common bathroom, social areas and self-catering facilities.

Bed and Breakfasts
A Bed and Breakfast is lodging typically operated out of a large single family residence where guests can be accommodated in private bedrooms (which may or may not be equipped with private bathroom facilities). The accommodation may be either in the main house or in a separate building designed for this specific purpose. Breakfast is a component of the daily tariff and is provided either in the form of daily provisions or it is prepared by the host for the guest.

Cabins and Cottages
A stand-alone dwelling which includes private bathroom facilities and kitchen with cooking facilities. The dwelling may be located within the boundary of an accommodation complex.

Caravan and Camping
A defined area with shared amenities providing any of the following forms of accommodation or the space for them: cabins, tents, touring caravans, motorhomes, caravan holiday homes, chalets and bungalows with or without central entertainment and sports facilities, shops and restaurants.

Farm Stays
Accommodation that offers guests the opportunity to observe or become involved in farm life on a rural property. The accommodation ranges from self-contained cabins, cottages, motel style units to staying in the homestead with the family.

Holiday Houses
A stand-alone residence for holiday letting which may have several bedrooms allowing a group of guests to stay there together. Typically the house will include full kitchen facilities, private bathroom facilities and laundry facilities.

Hotels
A hotel provides short-term accommodation to guests. A licensed bar will be onsite. Rooms include private bathroom facilities and may include full or limited cooking facilities. All or some meals will be available either in a restaurant located onsite, or through room service. A number of additional guest services may be available, these may include a swimming pool, games room or child care.

Motels
Typically designed for motorists, these properties provide motel units or suites to guests. Individual bathroom facilities are available and parking is usually offered within the motel boundary. Breakfast is usually available and units are serviced daily. These rooms may contain limited cooking facilities.

Resorts
Resorts provide short-term accommodation to guests. Resorts provide various additional guest services and activities which may include a swimming pool, games room, child care, restaurants and licensed bars. Rooms include private bathroom facilities and may include full or limited cooking facilities. All or some meals will be available in a restaurant located onsite, or through room service. May have a tour desk, and may provide sufficient night life and day time activities for an extended on site holiday.

Retreats and Lodges
Accommodation situated in secluded area ideal for quiet relaxation. Style of accommodation ranges from ski/rural lodge to cottages.

Self Contained
Accommodation with self-catering facilities including stove or microwave, sink, refrigerator, utensils, etc.

Wilderness Safari Retreats
Style of accommodation ranges from permanent tents, gazebos to cabins. Often in secluded locations. There may be shared and/or private facilities, social areas and group activities for guests to participate in while at the property.

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Attraction

Attractions include places of interest open to visitors. Attraction types include:

Amusement and Theme Parks
A theme park or amusement park attraction is an enclosed area or site that provides a variety of experiences, amusements and services often relating to a particular theme. Admission fee usually applies.

Classes, Lessons, Workshops
Classes and lessons for various hobbies including arts/crafts, dance, music, painting, pottery, boat-building and/or cooking.

Dining and Eating Out
A restaurant, café or dining establishment.

Entertainment
Establishment venues including cinemas, clubs, casinos, theatres, performance centres.

Farming, Food and Produce
Businesses involved in producing who cater for visitors.

Galleries, Museums and Collections
An art gallery, museum, collection, interpretative centre and/or science centre available to visitors. May include house art, crafts or any collection of interest.

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations.

Landmarks and Buildings
Building and landmarks of interest to visitors including bridges, buildings, places of worship, lighthouses, etc.

Markets
Markets including food markets, flea markets, farmers markets, bric a brac, etc.

Mining and Industry
Mining or industry of particular interest to visitors. May offer services to visitors such as guided tours.

National Parks and Reserves
National Parks, Nature Reserves, Conservation Parks and Forest Reserves.

Natural Attractions
Natural attractions which have not been made or created by people.

Observatories and Planetariums
Facilities designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena or which house an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling.

Parks and Gardens
Parks and gardens open to visitors.

Scenic Drives and Walks
Drives offering scenic views and walks.

Shopping
Retail shopping outlets including shopping precincts, iconic fashion houses, major shopping centres, including shopping arcades, antique shopping, etc.

Spas and Retreats
Day spas, wellness spas, health and wellness retreats.

Sports and Recreation Facilities
Sporting venues and recreational facilities open to visitors.

Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries
Wineries, vineyards and breweries which are open to visitors.

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Zoos, sanctuaries, aquariums and wildlife parks open to visitors.

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Destination

Destination information about the Suburb, City, Area, or Region in the State/Territory. Destination Information includes:

Suburb
Destination information for a suburb.

City
Destination information for a city.

Area
Destination information for an area.

Region
Destination information for a region.

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Event

Events include activities that are scheduled events, may be once only, annual, biennial, biannual, weekly, fortnightly, etc. Events can be local, minor or major events. Event types include:

Classes, Lessons, Workshops
Classes and lessons for various hobbies including arts/crafts, dance, music, painting, pottery, boat-building and/or cooking.

Exhibitions and Shows
Exhibitions and shows including agricultural, local and regional shows, motor shows, etc.

Festivals and Celebrations
Festivals, celebrations and tourism events of interest to visitors.

Markets
Markets including food markets, flea markets, farmers markets, bric a brac, etc.

Performances
Performances including song, dance, theatre, etc.

Sporting Events
Sports events.

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Hire

Hire services include vehicle, boat, equipment, houseboat hire, yacht and boat charters. Hire service types include:

Bicycles
Bicycle hire.

Boats
Boat hire including any motorised boats.

Campervans and Motorhomes
Campervans and motorhome hire.

Cars
Car hire.

Equipment
Equipment hire including skis, trailers, dive equipment, camping equipment, etc.

Four Wheel Drives
Four wheel drive hire.

Houseboats
Houseboat hire.

Minibuses and Coaches
Minibus and coach hire.

Motorcycles
Motorcycle hire.

Yachts
Yacht hire including yacht charters.

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Journey

Suggested journeys, which can include a series of routes and waypoints and may include walking trails, scenic drives and suggested itineraries. Journey types include:

Air
Journeys which include a portion of air travel.

Land
Journeys which include a portion of travel on land.

Water
Journeys which include a portion of travel on water.

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Restaurant

Restaurants for visitor's leisure and/or that offer a unique dining experience. Cuisine types include:

> African
> Asian
> Bistro / Café / Deli
> British
> Cambodian
> Classic Australian
> Degustation
> European
> Fusion
> Gluten Free Available
> Greek
> Indian
> Italian
> Lebanese
> Mauritian
> Middle Eastern
> Modern European
> Mongolian
> Nepalese
> Pizza or Wood Fired Pizza
> Seafood
> Spanish
> Sushi
> Tea Room
> Turkish
> Wine Bar
> American
> Barbecue
> Brasserie
> Buffet
> Cantonese
> Croatian
> Egyptian
> Five Star Hotel Dining
> German
> Gourmet
> Halal
> Indonesian
> Japanese
> Light Meals
> Mediterranean
> Modern Asian
> Modern French
> Moroccan
> Organic
> Portuguese
> Share Plates
> Sri Lankan
> Swedish
> Teppanyaki
> Vegan
> Yum Cha
> Argentinian
> Bar Food
> Brazilian
> Cajun Creole
> Chinese
> Cuban
> Ethiopian
> French
> German / Swiss
> Gourmet Hamburgers
> High Tea or Afternoon Tea
> International
> Korean
> Malaysian
> Mexican
> Modern Australian
> Modern Italian
> Native Australian
> Patisserie
> Pub Dining
> South American
> Steakhouse
> Tapas
> Thai
> Vietnamese
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Service

Services include General Services including national products that would not be classified as a common tourism product such as service stations, discount cards and babysitting services and Information Services. Service types include:

General Service > ATMs
> Banks
> Bus Stop
> Child Care Services
> Cinemas
> Council Public Car Parks
> Dentists
> Discount Card Providers
> Foreign Exchange
> Fuel Stops
> General Tourism Services
> Hospitals
> Interpreter Guides
> Medical Centres
> Motor Mechanics
> Park Pass Providers
> Pet Care Services
> Pharmacies
> Playgrounds
> Private Car Parking ($)
> Public Toilets
> Public Transport Stations
> Service Stations
> Supermarkets
> Taxi Ranks
> Train Stations
> Tram Stop
> Transit Centre
> Wedding Photographers
Information Service > Airports
> Cruise Terminals
> National Operators
> Visitor Information Centres
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Tour

Tours include organised excursions usually with a guide and commentary that may vary in duration from less than a day, to one day to extended touring. Tour types include:

Extended
A tour with set departures and costs, with a duration of more than 1 day, that is, with at least one night's accommodation included in the tour itinerary.

Full Day
A tour with set departures and costs, with a duration of more than 5 hours but less than 1 day, with no overnight accommodation.

Half Day or Less
A tour with set departures and costs, with duration of less than 5 hours.

Night
A tour with a duration of less than 5 hours that departs in the early evening or night.

Tailored
A tour with variable time period.

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Transport

Transport includes air, coach, ferry, rail and transfers for point to point services. Transport types include:

Air Services
Scheduled air services.

Coach Services
Scheduled coach services.

Ferry Services
Scheduled ferry services.

Rail Services
Scheduled rail services.

Transfers
Point-to-point transfer including airport and hotel transfers.

Accreditation

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Description
Accommodation AAAT Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation Fully accredited operator of AAAT Eco-friendly Star Accreditation Program
AAAT Star Rating AAAT Star Rating
Advanced Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Advanced Ecotourism Certification Program
Aussie Host Fully accredited operator of Aussie Host
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by Australian Tourism Accreditation Council
Camping with Confidence Program Fully accredited operator of Camping with Confidence Program
Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Fully accredited operator of Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Program
EarthCheck Certified Fully accredited operator of EarthCheck Certification Program
Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Ecotourism Certification Program
Green Globe 21 Fully accredited operator of Green Globe 21
Museums Australia Fully paid member of Museums Australia Incorporated
National Ecotourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited operator of National Ecotourism Accreditation Program
National Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by National Tourism Accreditation Council
National Trust Fully accredited operator of National Trust
Nature Tourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Nature Tourism Certification Program
Register of National Estate Fully accredited operator of Register of National Estate
Respecting Our Culture Indigenous Accreditation Program Fully accredited operator of Respecting Our Culture Indigenous Accreditation Program
Savannah Guide Fully accredited operator of Savannah Guide
Savour Australia Plate Rating Fully Accredited business of Restaurant and Catering Australia's Savour Plate Accreditation Scheme
Tour Guiding Association Fully accredited operator of Tour Guiding Association
World Heritage A destination or attraction that is accredited as being World Heritage. This also includes operators with services that visit an accredited World Heritage area and/or accommodation properties located in an accredited World Heritage area.
Attraction AAAT Star Rating AAAT Star Rating
Advanced Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Advanced Ecotourism Certification Program
Aussie Host Fully accredited operator of Aussie Host
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by Australian Tourism Accreditation Council
Camping with Confidence Program Fully accredited operator of Camping with Confidence Program
Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Fully accredited operator of Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Program
EarthCheck Certified Fully accredited operator of EarthCheck Certification Program
Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Ecotourism Certification Program
Green Globe 21 Fully accredited operator of Green Globe 21
Museums Australia Fully paid member of Museums Australia Incorporated
National Ecotourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited operator of National Ecotourism Accreditation Program
National Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by National Tourism Accreditation Council
National Trust Fully accredited operator of National Trust
Nature Tourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Nature Tourism Certification Program
Register of National Estate Fully accredited operator of Register of National Estate
Respecting Our Culture Indigenous Accreditation Program Fully accredited operator of Respecting Our Culture Indigenous Accreditation Program
Savannah Guide Fully accredited operator of Savannah Guide
Savour Australia Plate Rating Fully Accredited business of Restaurant and Catering Australia's Savour Plate Accreditation Scheme
Tour Guiding Association Fully accredited operator of Tour Guiding Association
Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation Fully accredited operator of Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation
World Heritage A destination or attraction that is accredited as being World Heritage. This also includes operators with services that visit an accredited World Heritage area and/or accommodation properties located in an accredited World Heritage area.
Destination AAAT Star Rating AAAT Star Rating
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by Australian Tourism Accreditation Council
Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Fully accredited operator of Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Program
EarthCheck Certified Fully accredited operator of EarthCheck Certification Program
Restaurant Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Ecotourism Certification Program
Savour Australia Plate Rating Fully Accredited business of Restaurant and Catering Australia's Savour Plate Accreditation Scheme
Tour AAAT Star Rating AAAT Star Rating
Advanced Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Advanced Ecotourism Certification Program
Aussie Host Fully accredited operator of Aussie Host
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by Australian Tourism Accreditation Council
Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Fully accredited operator of Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia Program
EarthCheck Certified Fully accredited operator of EarthCheck Certification Program
Ecotourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Ecotourism Certification Program
Green Globe 21 Fully accredited operator of Green Globe 21
Museums Australia Fully paid member of Museums Australia Incorporated
National Ecotourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited operator of National Ecotourism Accreditation Program
National Tourism Accreditation Program Fully accredited business by National Tourism Accreditation Council
National Trust Fully accredited operator of National Trust
Nature Tourism Certified Fully accredited operator of Nature Tourism Certification Program
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Fully accredited operator of PADI Diving Instruction Courses
Register of National Estate Fully accredited operator of Register of National Estate
Respecting Our Culture Indigenous Accreditation Program Fully accredited operator of Respecting Our Culture Indigenous Accreditation Program
Savannah Guide Fully accredited operator of Savannah Guide
Savour Australia Plate Rating Fully Accredited business of Restaurant and Catering Australia's Savour Plate Accreditation Scheme
Scuba Schools International (SSI) Fully accredited operator of SSI Diving Instruction Courses
Tour Guiding Association Fully accredited operator of Tour Guiding Association
World Heritage A destination or attraction that is accredited as being World Heritage. This also includes operators with services that visit an accredited World Heritage area and/or accommodation properties located in an accredited World Heritage area.

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