Must-see hotels in Western Australia

  • McAlpine House

    Broome

    Lord McAlpine made this stunning house, a former pearl master's lodge, his Broome residence during the '80s. Now renovated to its former glory, there are…

  • Como The Treasury

    Perth

    A regular on lists of 'World's Best Hotels', Como the Treasury has 48 luxury rooms that fill the baroque splendour of the historic State Buildings, vacant…

  • Gnaraloo Station

    West Coast Australia

    At the end of the road, around 150km from Carnarvon, Gnaraloo Station is the jewel in the crown of the Gascoyne Coast. Surfers from around the world come…

  • Karijini Eco Retreat

    Karijini National Park

    This 100% Aboriginal-owned retreat is a model for sustainable tourism, and the on-site restaurant has fantastic food. The deluxe eco-tents have en suites;…

  • Hamelin Outback Station Stay

    West Coast Australia

    Far and away the nicest place to stay along Shark Bay Rd, Hamelin Station is a former pastoral property transformed into a 202,000-hectare conservation…

  • Home Valley Station

    Broome & The Kimberley

    The privations of the Gibb are left behind after pulling into amazing Home Valley Station, a hospitality training resort for local Indigenous men and…

  • Hougoumont Hotel

    Fremantle

    Named after a historic convict ship, this boutique hotel's spotlessly clean rooms are cleverly constructed from sea containers. Standard 'cabins' are…

  • Fremantle Apartment

    Fremantle

    Arrayed across three floors and featuring a New York–loft vibe, this spacious apartment is right in Fremantle's heritage precinct. A massive leather couch…

  • Acacia Chalets

    West Coast Australia

    Private bushland – complete with marsupial locals – conceals three luxury chalets that are well located to explore the region's vineyards, caves and…

  • Hostel G

    Perth

    Hostel G is a snappy refit of an old office block, with designer interiors by esteemed architects Woods Bagot. Beanbag-strewn communal areas revolve…

  • Parry Creek Farm

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Surrounded by Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve, 25km from Wyndham, this tranquil farm with grassy campsites attracts hordes of wildlife. Comfy rooms and air…

  • On The Deck @ Shark Bay

    West Coast Australia

    Denham's most characterful accommodation is this luxurious B&B on the outskirts of town, overlooking scrubland and visited daily by local wildlife…

  • Alex Hotel

    Perth

    A vision of robust contemporary design, the Alex is stylish evidence of Northbridge's social evolution. Classy, compact rooms are decked out in neutral…

  • Red Bluff

    West Coast Australia

    On Quobba Station property but 60km north of the homestead, Red Bluff is a spectacular headland with a wicked surf break and excellent fishing, and is the…

  • The Lily Dutch Windmill

    Southern WA

    These cottages, 12km north of the park, are grouped around a working windmill. Accommodation is self-contained, and meals are available for guests at the…

  • Beach House at Bayside

    Albany

    Positioned right by the beach and the golf course in a quiet cul-de-sac, midway between Middleton Beach and Emu Point, this 10-room hotel offers wonderful…

  • Aqua

    West Coast Australia

    Down a driveway framed by peppermint trees and with direct beach access, the luxury beach town houses at Aqua are a grand option for families or a pair of…

  • Dongara Breeze Inn

    West Coast Australia

    The cheapest beds in town look onto a gorgeous leafy garden at this friendly, popular guesthouse, which has stylish doubles and triples (some windowless)…

  • Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort

    Exmouth

    At the marina, this resort is at the pointy end of sophistication (and expense) in Exmouth. The tastefully designed rooms are spacious and well equipped…

  • Melbourne Hotel

    Perth

    The new section of the Melbourne Hotel looms above the original 1897 heritage pub like a parasitic black Darth Vader. But fear not – it's actually an…

  • Wooleen Station

    Western Australia

    This sustainably run station, far out in the bush, is located near the world's largest radio telescope (and benefits from the same clear nights), as well…

  • Discovery Rottnest Island

    Rottnest Island

    The first accommodation option to hit Rottnest in decades, this fabulous safari-tent park is nooked into the dunes behind Pinky Beach. Accommodation takes…

  • Beaches of Broome

    Broome

    More resort than hostel, its spotless, air-conditioned rooms are complemented by shady common areas, a poolside bar and a modern self-catering kitchen…

  • Burnside Organic Farm

    Margaret River

    Welcome to the perfect private retreat after a day cruising the region's wine, beer and food highlights. Bungalows made from rammed earth and limestone…

  • Gecko Lodge

    West Coast Australia

    If you're looking to romance your sweetie in Kalbarri, there's no better place than this intimate, luxurious B&B. The suites come with spa baths, the…

  • Hoover House

    Western Australia

    Hoover House, the 1898 mine manager’s house, is named for Gwalia’s first mine manager, Herbert Hoover, who later became the 31st president of the US. It's…

  • Goombaragin Eco Retreat

    Broome & The Kimberley

    With a superb location overlooking the scarlet pindan cliffs and turquoise waters of Pender Bay, this eco-retreat offers several unpowered campsites, a…

  • Denmark Waters B&B

    Southern WA

    Run by the delightful Maria, a treasure trove of local knowledge, this intimate, three-room B&B sits in a quiet location overlooking the sound, just south…

  • Esperance B&B by the Sea

    Southern WA

    This great-value beachhouse has a private guest wing and the views from the deck overlooking Blue Haven Beach are breathtaking, especially at sunset. It's…

  • Desert Rose

    Broome & The Kimberley

    It's worth booking ahead for the best sleep in town, with spacious, individually styled rooms, a nice shady pool, lead-light windows and a sumptuous…

  • Wunan House

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Aboriginal-owned and -run, this immaculate B&B offers light, airy rooms, all with en suites and TVs. There's free wi-fi, off-street parking and an ample…

  • Forest Rise

    Margaret River

    Award-winning luxury self-contained cabins are spread across a large tree-filled property. So gorgeous and relaxing you probably won't want to leave.

  • Lancelin Lodge YHA

    West Coast Australia

    This laid-back, flag-adorned hostel on the edge of town is well equipped and welcoming, with deep verandahs and lots of indoor/outdoor communal spaces…

  • Mandurah Ocean Marina Chalets

    West Coast Australia

    Embrace Mandurah by staying right in the middle of it: pitched-roof chalets here are spotless and modern, with full-kit kitchens and little decks, all…

  • Manuel Towers

    West Coast Australia

    Manuel? He's from Barcelona… Fawlty Towers gags aside, this five-room waterfront B&B near Penguin Island is the real deal, with rough-hewn limestone walls…

  • Centre Break Beach Stay

    West Coast Australia

    Near Dynamite Bay, two-tier Centre Break has rooms for everyone, from clean, small dorms to a two-bedroom apartment. The on-site licensed Osprey Bar &…

  • Lakeside B&B

    Perth

    Lakeside B&B is close to Lake Monger, with its ducks, jogging paths and BBQs, but once you're inside this lovely wisteria-hung Federation home you'll lose…

  • Moora Shire Caravan Park

    West Coast Australia

    Down by the Moore River, the tastefully designed, comfortable cabins at Moora's caravan park are council-owned, and benefit from high civic maintenance…

  • Bentwood Olive Grove

    West Coast Australia

    With a long connection to gourmet food, this beautiful property now focuses on accommodation. Two character-filled, family-sized, self-contained cottages…

  • Cottesloe Beach Hotel

    Perth

    The old art deco Cottesloe is a mighty charming pub on Cottesloe Beach, with bars and cafes downstairs (perfect Indian Ocean sunset-watching territory)…