7 best B&B and Airbnbs in Toowoomba

So, you’ve decided to head to Toowoomba’s hills to explore the Garden City, all that’s left to do is choose where to stay.

From large hotel groups who accommodate the room-service-ordering kind of traveller to romantic cottages for couples’ getaways and family-friendly farm stays in between, take it from us, there’s no shortage of B&B and Airbnb’s in Toowoomba region.

To help navigate the perfect place to spend the night, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite B&Bs and Airbnb’s in Toowoomba so you can spend a night to remember in Queensland’s largest inland city.

1. Nell's Place

How would you like to stay in a house steeped with history? If you answered yes, Nell’s Place is the ideal Airbnb for you.

The former family home of Queensland’s first female mayor back in 1967, Nell E Robinson, O.B.E. is conveniently located in Toowoomba’s CBD, just a short walk from Grand Central Shopping Centre and Ruthven Street.

Fresh from a renovation in 2020, the three-bedroom house has all the modern conveniences, including luxury furniture and a chef’s kitchen. Step into the screen-fenced backyard and you will forget you are in the CBD, with an outdoor patio and barbeque ready to entertain your friends and family.

Nell’s Place is the perfect inner city retreat for your next visit to Toowoomba.

2. Kiambram Country Cottages

A short 20 minute drive from Toowoomba’s CBD is eco farm stay Bed and Breakfast, Kiambram Country Cottages. With three studio cabins and a circa 1910 three-bedroom Queenslander cottage, there is ample space for the whole gang.

Laze on your deck overlooking the picturesque valley or get out your hiking boots and tackle the bush tucker and sunset trails. The land surrounding Kiambram is a wildlife haven, and you are sure to see a multitude of birds, wallabies and other local fauna during your stay.

Each cabin is equipped with a kitchenette, deck, private barbeque and firepit. Gumnut Cottage has all the facilities you will need for a larger group, with the sheltered verandah sure to be the main attraction. In true B&B style, a country breakfast pantry is included, with farm veggies and bush tucker additions available seasonally.

3. ecoRidge Hideaway

The clue might be in the name of this B&B in Toowoomba, but this eco-property, hidden on Toowoomba’s ridgeline among 50 acres of natural bushland, is full of surprises once you check-in.

The husband and wife team who built it, fell in love with the property during their own travels in Australia and promptly bought the block of land and created three chalets among the gum trees.

The premise for the property is simple – escape the city, soak up the country and leave only footprints when you return home; a philosophy we can fully endorse.

The owners have designed everything about these cabins for the ultimate re-charge, which is why ecoRidge Hideaway offer three different breakfast hamper options for you to DIY your most important meal of the day.

Your agenda for the day can be as busy (or not) as you like – whether you want to watch the birds from your balcony, take the 3km nature trail on the property or venture further afield for more serious bushwalking like Mount Campbell, the highest peak in the area.

4. Norwood Roses

An old corner store turned one of Toowoomba’s dreamiest Queenslander cottages with an award-winning rose garden is what you’ll discover at Norwood Roses.

The fairy floss pink cottage is the perfect location for a romantic getaway. Sink into the dreamy clawfoot tub with a glass of bubbles, or lounge on the verandah with a cuppa and enjoy the luscious garden filled with flowers year-round.

The Airbnb is filled with art, antiques and cosy vintage furniture, transporting you to a different era, where relaxation is key. For those feeling a little more adventurous, the cottage is located just a short distance from the Toowoomba CBD where scrumptious cafes and vibrant laneway art await.

Whether you are looking for a short getaway or a longer stay, this cottage has the amenities you need with a fully stocked kitchen and laundry, plus 1000 thread count sheets on a queen-size bed ready for a midday snooze.

5. "25 by Queens"

If you’re looking for an Airbnb in Toowoomba which could win a prize for location, location, location, set your keywords to ’25 by Queens’ to find this quaint cottage right on Queens Park.

From this three-bedroom cottage, you’ll have poll position to take a picnic in Queens Park and short stroll to enjoy any of Toowoomba’s dining scene.

With full run of the cottage, you also won’t be the first guest who decides to stay in rather than go out, with a spacious living area, back deck and BBQ area to enjoy your meals closer to home.

With a kitchen and laundry, this property is well suited for those longer stays and guests travelling with little ones.

6. Hazelmont Cottage

Long before tiny houses were a trend, Hazelmont Cottage were welcoming guests to its elevated location in Ravensbourne.

You’ll find this one-bedroom cottage 30 minutes north of Toowoomba set on 12 acres of rainforest land.

Wake up to the sound of birds chirping, before settling into a continental breakfast basket, which includes the ingredients for pancakes to whip up in your kitchenette.

Spend your days spotting the 80-odd species of birds who dart between the trees surrounding your romantic escape or stretch the legs with rambling walks across the property.

If you’d prefer to tackle a longer walk, Ravensbourne National Park is just next door with trails that range from 500m return to 6.2km return.

7. Cloudlake Mountain Retreat

If you’re looking for a stay that looks like it stepped off the pages of an oil painting and into real life, the 'Boat House' at Cloudlake Mountain Retreat is as close as it comes.

You’ll find this hidden oasis of 65 acres hiding in a secret valley in the mountains near Ravensbourne National Park.

It’s hard not to feel your shoulders drop when you’re staying onsite at an organic farm, complete with olive groves, vineyards and seasonal produce.

Enjoy a wood fire, open deck overlooking the lake and campfires by the edge of the water.

Take a little walk, take the canoe out into the lake or pat Dudley the gorgeous caramel coloured staffy who takes his role as ‘guest services’ very seriously.