What is the difference between a serviced apartment and an extended stay hotel?
Extended stay apartments offer a full kitchen, internal laundry and separate living area, making them far better suited to stays of 14 nights or more. Extended stay hotels prioritise short transient stays and rarely include full cooking facilities. For long-stay guests, a serviced apartment delivers more space, privacy and genuine cost savings.
Are extended stay apartments cheaper than regular hotels in Australia?
Yes. For stays beyond 14 or 21 nights, extended stay apartments are typically more affordable than hotels. Full kitchens reduce dining costs and in-room laundry removes laundry service fees. Most providers offer tiered corporate rates from 21 consecutive nights that hotels do not source on a comparable basis.
What is the minimum stay for extended stay apartment pricing in Australia?
Most providers set 14 nights as the entry point for extended stay corporate pricing. Deeper discounts on long stay serviced apartments generally apply from 21 consecutive nights. Monthly furnished apartment rates offer the best value overall and suit relocating professionals, project teams and insurance displacement guests needing four weeks or more.
Can I use an extended stay apartment for an insurance displacement claim?
Yes. Extended Stays provides quotes and detailed documentation for guests displaced from their homes after an insured event such as fire, flood or storm damage. The guest submits this documentation to their insurer or loss adjuster to support their claim. Extended Stays does not bill or coordinate directly with insurers.
Which Australian cities have the best supply of extended stay apartments?
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth have the strongest supply of long stay serviced apartments. Sydney's CBD, North Sydney and Parramatta, Melbourne's Southbank and Docklands, Brisbane's Riverside corridor and Perth's West Perth precinct all offer well-established furnished apartment stock for corporate and relocation guests.
How do extended stay apartments handle FBT for corporate bookings?
When an employer pays for accommodation, Fringe Benefits Tax may apply. The Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) is a separate ATO arrangement that can reduce the tax cost for eligible employees working away from home. Extended Stays provides invoices and stay documentation to support expense compliance. Employers should seek independent tax advice.
Do extended stay apartments in Australia allow pets?
Some furnished apartment providers do accommodate pets, particularly for longer stays. Availability varies by building and city. When you submit your brief to Extended Stays, include your pet details and we will source options from buildings where pet-friendly policies apply, so you are not wasting time on properties that cannot help.
What is typically included in a monthly furnished apartment in Australia?
Most monthly furnished apartments include full kitchen appliances, in-unit laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, weekly housekeeping and secure parking. Many buildings also include a gym and pool access. All inclusions are confirmed before booking so your team or guest knows exactly what to expect on arrival.
How quickly can Extended Stays source apartment options for urgent relocations?
Extended Stays sends options promptly once a brief is received. For urgent relocations or insurance displacement cases, submitting a detailed brief with dates, location and guest numbers gives us the best chance of turning around a strong shortlist quickly. We do not guarantee a specific response time but act without delay.
Are extended stay apartments available in regional Australia, not just capital cities?
Yes. Extended Stays sources furnished apartments in regional centres including Mackay near the Bowen Basin, Wollongong serving the Illawarra industrial corridor and Townsville supporting North Queensland infrastructure projects. Regional options are especially relevant for project teams and contractors on fixed-term work in areas with limited hotel supply.