Perth
Nooked into a residential 'hood east of the CBD, arty, independent Wickham Retreat has a quieter vibe than many Perth hostels. Most guests are…
Must-see hotels in Western Australia
West Coast Australia
Accommodation at Western Flora, 60km north of Leeman just off the main highway, includes campsites, a couple of on-site vans, basic rooms with shared…
Perth
Centrally located and near a slew of cheap Asian food joints, Kangaroo Inn occupies an unappealing-looking former YMCA. Private rooms and dorms are basic…
West Coast Australia
Somewhat worn family-size apartments and budget units to choose from; every apartment has its own en suite, kitchenette and TV/DVD. The apartments are…
Fremantle
This sun- and fun-filled hostel in the thick of the Freo action is a top spot to socialise. Rooms are small and reasonably basic, but the bathrooms are…
Broome
Broome does Bali in Cable Beach's original upmarket resort as honeymooners, package tourists and A-listers rub shoulders among the lush gardens, airy…
West Coast Australia
Lancelin has two pubs: at the far end of the main street, this one receives less traffic than the competition (handy for a good night's sleep). Many of…
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island Authority runs this simple, sandy, 43-site camping ground en route to the Basin, with barbecue pavilions and an amenities block. Be…
Perth
We're not sure who Aurum is or what business she/he/they have in low-brow Redcliffe, but this slick, three-tier complex of corporate apartments is…
Perth
Akara is a lot nicer inside than it appears to be externally – it's actually a heritage hotel hidden behind an ugly 20th-century facade. Rooms are trim…
West Coast Australia
Treading the line between grape vines and encroaching suburbia, Discovery Parks' Swan Valley outfit has some fancy mushroom-and-chocolate-coloured cabins…
Perth
Offering (some) ocean views, this rambling Cottesloe hostel is close enough to the beach to feel the salt spray. Rooms are messy and basic, but all have a…
Broome & The Kimberley
There are plenty of shady campsites close to the El Questro Station Township or, for an extra $8 per person, you can secure a 'private' site along the…
West Coast Australia
Accommodation can fill up quickly here, so phone ahead for a spot amid the gum trees, almost at the foot of Wave Rock. It's a dusty plot, relieved by…
West Coast Australia
Proximity to Hamelin Pool is this small park's greatest selling point. Facilities are basic and shade is in short supply, but the grounds have grass for…
West Coast Australia
As you enter town from the east, you'll come across this friendly, handy spot: a well-stocked store selling fuel and excellent takeaway meals, plus the…
Broome
Party-central for the under-30s, there's never a dull moment at this popular hostel a short splash from Cable Beach. There's a tropical courtyard, large…
West Coast Australia
Down on the Jurien Bay foreshore you'll find these natty navy-and-cream one- and two-bedroom chalets. Most are right behind the beach, although the tent…
Discovery Holiday Parks – Perth Airport
Perth
This well-kept holiday park with plenty of trees, 15km out of the city and 7km from the airport (closer to terminals 1 and 2 than 3 and 4), has a wide…
Exmouth
A town within a town, this sprawling catch-all resort has six-bed dorms and en-suite double rooms – all somewhat noisy and a little scruffy. Aside from…
Western Australia
If non-spotless rooms are not a deal breaker and sharing stories and beer with locals and miners at the bar floats your boat, then this is the most…
Perth
Hotel Northbridge isn't the hippest kid in town (old-school colonial trimmings), but there's a spa bath in each of the 48 rooms (it's bigger than it looks…
Broome & The Kimberley
You might be able to get a bed at this YHA close to the action, though it's usually full of long-term residents. Has had cleanliness issues in the past,…
West Coast Australia
The great location near the beach and the friendly hosts win brownie points; the facilities themselves are in real need of a spruce-up. Still, there's a…
Western Australia
This motel has a small heritage museum including debris from Skylab's 1979 return to earth nearby, plus basic backpacker digs with shared facilities,…
Broome & The Kimberley
Guided activities include fishing, bushwalking, birdwatching, cooking lessons and rock-art tours at this exclusive camp on the eastern side of Admiralty…
West Coast Australia
Why not take care of your accommodation, river cruising, dining and fishing trip all at once with a houseboat break from Augusta? Houseboats are easy to…
Broome & The Kimberley
There's loads of wildlife at this sandy park on a tidal lagoon, 160km south of Broome and 487km from Port Hedland. Shady tent sites, a camp kitchen and…
West Coast Australia
It's a bit 'van city', but the modern, clean facilities complement a great location and an easy walk to all attractions. Recommended for its camping – the…
West Coast Australia
The town's best accommodation, 2.5km out of town at the base of Jarndunmunha (Mt Nameless). It boasts friendly managers, a good camp kitchen and pool,…
West Coast Australia
A palm-fringed saltwater pool is the highlight at this raffish riverside caravan park, about 1km west of town. Cabins and amenities are basic but clean;…
Margaret River
About 1.5km southwest of the town centre, this well-run hostel has a pool, volleyball and plenty of intel on what to do locally. Dorms share a big…
Western Australia
The best place to stay in town, this caravan park has very helpful staff, clean and modern ablution blocks and an excellent camp kitchen. Splurge on an en…
Mount Trio Bush Camping & Caravan Park
Southern WA
Rustic bush campground on a farm property close to the walking tracks, north of the centre of the park. It has hot showers, a kitchen, free gas BBQs and a…
West Coast Australia
Good-value rooms in a 1980s concrete building, friendly owners and a palm-trimmed swimming pool make this place worthy of an overnight stay. Rooms can be…
Mt Augustus Outback Tourist Park
West Coast Australia
Right by the national park, this no-frills, view-enriched caravan park with motel-style rooms and simple pre-fab 'dongas' is run by the owners of Mt…
Perth
No surprises here, just unassuming, well-kept rooms, some with views (ignore the ugly precast concrete balconies and you'll be fine). Occasional online…
Broome & The Kimberley
Ideal for families with their own wheels, or those looking at longer stays, these fully self-contained cottages are out of town in leafy surrounds. Take…
Broome & The Kimberley
Two grades of cabins, both with or without meals, are available on Bellburn Creek in the middle of Purnululu National Park. If you cannot live without a…
West Coast Australia
Wongan Hills' unremarkable caravan park has plenty of hard-stand sites separated by scrubby rows of squat gum trees, plus a good kitchen, a few modern…
