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Corporate Accommodation in Australia

When your team needs corporate accommodation Australia-wide, the right furnished apartment saves money, reduces risk and keeps people focused on work. Extended Stays connects HR mobility teams, procurement managers and travelling executives to quality furnished apartments across every major Australian city and region. Whether the brief is a two-week project placement in Perth or a six-month executive relocation to Sydney, we source options to your exact brief, promptly.

Who Uses Corporate Accommodation in Australia?

Corporate accommodation suits a wide range of business scenarios.

HR and Mobility Teams

Relocation and Induction Stays

HR teams use furnished apartments to house new hires during onboarding. A settled employee performs better from day one. Apartments near North Ryde's Macquarie Park corporate corridor or Melbourne's Docklands precinct put staff close to major employers without hotel price tags.

Project and FIFO Teams

Long-Duration Project Placements

Construction, resources and infrastructure projects often run for months. Teams based in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, Darwin's CBD fringe or the Pilbara mining region need reliable, self-contained housing. A furnished apartment with a kitchen and laundry costs far less than nightly hotel rates over a 90-day project.

Executives and Senior Leaders

Executive Furnished Rentals

C-suite and senior managers expect space, privacy and a proper workspace. Executive furnished rentals in Sydney's CBD, Canberra's Barton precinct or Melbourne's Southbank deliver that. Stays typically run 30 to 180 nights, well within the 14-night minimum Extended Stays sources across its accommodation network.

Insurance and Disaster-Displaced Employees

Temporary Housing for Employees

When a flood or fire displaces staff, companies need immediate temporary housing. Extended Stays provides detailed quotes and documentation that guests and employers use to support insurance claims. The guest or their insurer arranges payment directly.

What Is Included in Quality Corporate Accommodation?

Furnished professional accommodation goes well beyond a hotel room.

Standard Inclusions

What to Expect in Every Apartment

Most corporate-grade furnished apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, a dedicated work desk, fast Wi-Fi, separate living and sleeping areas, a washer and dryer, and weekly housekeeping. According to industry data, serviced apartments are typically 40 to 50 per cent larger than a standard hotel room, giving employees genuine space to live and work comfortably over an extended stay.

Duty of Care and Safety

A Safer Choice Than Peer-to-Peer Platforms

Corporate travel managers carry a duty of care obligation to employees travelling for work. Quality furnished apartments in commercial buildings offer consistent safety standards, professional management and predictable amenities. This is a clear advantage over peer-to-peer platforms, where standards vary between individual hosts and legal liability can be unclear.

Key Locations and Precincts Across Australia

Extended Stays sources corporate accommodation in every major city and many regional centres.

Corporate Accommodation: Key Australian Cities and Precincts
CityKey PrecinctWhy It MattersTypical Stay
SydneyNorth Ryde / Macquarie ParkHome to Microsoft, Optus and Cochlear HQs; close to Lane Cove Road transit links30-180 nights
MelbourneDocklands / SouthbankAdjacent to Southern Cross Station; major financial and media employers28-120 nights
BrisbaneFortitude Valley / NewsteadGrowing tech and professional services hub; close to RNA Showgrounds precinct28-90 nights
PerthWest Perth / SubiacoResources and mining sector headquarters; proximity to QEII Medical Centre30-180 nights
CanberraBarton / CivicFederal government and defence contractors; Parliament House corridor14-90 nights
AdelaideGlenelg / CBD FringeDefence industry growth under AUKUS; close to Flinders Medical Centre28-180 nights

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Costs, Savings and Tax Considerations

Cost control is central to any corporate travel procurement brief.

What Corporate Accommodation Costs

Rate Ranges Across Australia

Corporate furnished apartments generally range from around $150 to $400 per night depending on city, size and inclusions. Extended stays of 28 nights or more typically attract lower nightly rates. Industry benchmarks suggest corporate housing can reduce accommodation spend by up to 40 per cent compared to equivalent hotel stays over the same period.

FBT and LAFHA

Fringe Benefits Tax and Living Away From Home Allowance

When a company pays for an employee's accommodation away from their usual home, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) may apply. FBT is a tax paid by employers on certain benefits provided to employees. For eligible employees, a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) can reduce the taxable value of accommodation benefits. The Australian Taxation Office publishes annual guidance on LAFHA conditions and substantiation requirements. Extended Stays provides itemised quotes and stay records that employers can use when preparing FBT returns. Always seek independent tax advice for your specific situation.

GST and Corporate Invoicing

Documentation for Travel Expense Reporting

Extended stays of 28 nights or more may attract a reduced GST treatment under Australian tax law. Providers generally issue GST-compliant tax invoices, which corporate travel managers can feed into expense platforms. Extended Stays provides full documentation to support your internal T&E reporting.

How Extended Stays Sources Corporate Accommodation

The process is simple and built around your brief.

  1. Submit your brief. Tell us the city, dates, number of guests, budget and any special requirements such as pet-friendly or accessibility needs.
  2. Receive curated options. We source options from quality furnished apartments that fit your brief and send them to you promptly.
  3. Review and confirm. Compare the options, ask questions and confirm the apartment that suits your team best.
  4. Check in and get to work. Your team arrives at a fully furnished, ready-to-use apartment. Documentation for expense reporting is provided.

ESG and Sustainability Considerations

Sustainability is now part of corporate travel procurement for many Australian businesses.

Lower Carbon Footprint

Apartments vs. Full-Service Hotels

Furnished apartments typically use less energy per guest night than full-service hotels with large common areas, pools and extensive food and beverage operations. For companies tracking Scope 3 emissions under frameworks such as the Australian Government's Climate Active programme, this can support reported reductions in business travel emissions. Choosing a well-located apartment also reduces the need for daily commuting and car hire.

How it works

Sorted in four quick steps

01

Tell us your brief

Dates, location and budget.

02

Receive direct quotes

Up to 35% off standard online rates.

03

Review & confirm

Compare and choose.

04

Move in

Furnished and move-in ready.

Questions

Common corporate questions

What is corporate accommodation in Australia?

Corporate accommodation in Australia means fully furnished apartments sourced for business travellers, relocating employees and project teams. Stays typically run 14 nights or longer. Apartments include a kitchen, workspace, laundry and Wi-Fi, and cost significantly less per night than equivalent hotels over an extended stay.

How long can you stay in a serviced apartment in Australia?

Serviced apartments in Australia accommodate stays from a few nights to 12 months or more. Extended stay rates, which are lower nightly rates, typically apply from 28 nights. Corporate placements, executive relocations and project teams commonly book for 30 to 180 nights across cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

How much does corporate accommodation cost in Australia?

Corporate furnished apartments in Australia range from about $150 to $400 per night depending on city, size and inclusions. Extended stays of 28 nights or more attract lower nightly rates. Over a 90-day project placement, corporate housing can reduce accommodation costs by up to 40 per cent compared to equivalent hotel rates.

What is LAFHA and how does it apply to corporate accommodation in Australia?

LAFHA stands for Living Away From Home Allowance. It is an Australian tax concession that can reduce the taxable value of accommodation benefits paid by employers for staff working away from their usual home. The Australian Taxation Office sets annual conditions and substantiation rules. Always seek independent tax advice for your situation.

Is corporate accommodation safer than Airbnb for business travellers?

Quality furnished apartments in commercial buildings offer consistent safety standards, professional management and clear legal liability. Peer-to-peer platforms like Airbnb use individual hosts whose standards vary. For corporate travel managers with a duty of care obligation to employees, commercially managed corporate accommodation is the lower-risk choice.

What is the difference between a serviced apartment and a hotel for corporate stays?

Serviced apartments are typically 40 to 50 per cent larger than hotel rooms and include a full kitchen, separate living area and laundry. Over stays of 28 nights or more, they cost significantly less per night. Hotels suit short overnight trips; furnished apartments suit project teams, relocations and executive stays.

Can Extended Stays source corporate accommodation for a whole team?

Yes. Extended Stays sources options for individual executives, small teams and large project groups. We can find multiple apartments in the same building or precinct so teams stay close together. Briefs for 5 or 50 people are handled the same way: submit your requirements and we source options to suit.

Does corporate accommodation in Australia include bills and Wi-Fi?

Most corporate-grade furnished apartments include electricity, water, Wi-Fi and weekly housekeeping in the quoted rate. Always confirm inclusions when reviewing options. Extended Stays surfaces this detail in every set of options we provide so there are no surprises on checkout.

How does FBT apply when a company pays for employee accommodation?

When an employer pays for an employee's accommodation away from their usual home, Fringe Benefits Tax may apply. The Australian Taxation Office publishes annual FBT guidance. A LAFHA concession may reduce the taxable value for eligible employees. Extended Stays provides itemised documentation to support your FBT records. Seek independent tax advice.

What Australian cities does Extended Stays cover for corporate accommodation?

Extended Stays sources corporate accommodation in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin and many regional centres including mining hubs in the Pilbara and infrastructure corridors in Queensland and New South Wales. If you have a location not listed, submit a brief and we will source available options.

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Reviewed by Tom Schultz, Head of Relocation, Extended Stays · Updated 2026

About the author

Tom leads the Extended Stays relocation desk, coordinating corporate, insurance and medical accommodation placements across Australia. He and the team review every city guide for accuracy on pricing ranges, transit links and provider standards before it is published. Extended Stays is an independent sourcing service that connects guests to accredited local operators and holds no inventory of its own.