In 3 months travelling Australia, St Ives was the nicest accomodation we stayed in QLD, NSW, VIC & S AUS. it was not super fancy but was convenient, friendly, all amenities were absolutely functional, and very well laid out. Location was near harbour, market, museums & botannical garden so we could leave car parked & walk everywhere. As said, St Ives was the best hotel experience we had in Australia.