A go-to guide to the top 10 Broome accommodation

From historic pearling-era bungalows to a luxury glamping hub, Broome is home to a star-studded collection of accommodation options.

Gently swaying palm trees and long stretches of pristine beach are all the hallmarks of this Kimberley town. Luckily, Broome accommodation has something to match all types of travellers, from chilled out family-friendly holiday homes to the adventurous Horizontal Falls overnight experience and oodles in between.

Beach lovers will enjoy staying near Cable Beach (don’t forget to ride the camels), with easy access to white sand and turquoise water.

A 10-minute drive from the beach, you can’t go wrong with booking accommodation in Broome’s Chinatown district, where many hotels, resorts and caravan parks overlook Roebuck Bay. Here are Broome’s best spots to catch some shut-eye.

Broome hotels and resorts

You’ll find plenty of dreamy hotels and resorts, like the Balinese-inspired Bali Hai Resort & Spa and the oasis of calm that is Oaks Cable Beach Resort, dotted amongst Broome’s palm trees.

1. Mangrove Hotel

The 60-room Mangrove Hotel boasts spectacular bayside vistas, Scandi-cool furniture and two swimming pools with sun lounges just walking distance to the heart of Chinatown.

With its Hamptons-meets-Palm Springs feel it’s a divine spot for a tropical drink or two. When it’s time to move on from the cocktails, the Mangrove Hotel boasts two eateries, the Bay Club and Johnny Sausage, a convivial Italian restaurant for the whole family.

In the bedrooms, everything is crisp white and earthy tones, with the suites featuring freestanding bathtubs, ideal for a full-body soak after a day on the tourist trail.

Forget pricey internet fees and paying for the latest-release movies, the Mangrove Hotel dishes these out for free. It’s also not unusual to be offered watermelon slices when you’re poolside.

For three nights each month, between March and October, the natural phenomenon known as the Staircase to the Moon is best seen from the resort’s grassy lawn. Watching the full moon rise over the tidal flats draws a large crowd and is frequently paired with a hearty serving of live music.

2. The Billi Resort

If sleeping in a lush tropical garden with the smell of frangipani in the air sounds like something from a movie, experience it for yourself at the Billi Resort.

Check into one of the decadent safari tents with their cosy interiors, soft cow hides, kitchenettes and ensuites. There are also one- and two-bedroom villas with outdoor rain showers and full kitchens that ooze a beach holiday vibe.

A central pool is connected to all accommodation by raised timber walkways and you can easily cook up a storm on your private barbecue. Electric bikes are available for $30 for 24 hours or use the hourly car hire to duck to the shops or head out for brunch.

Broome caravan parks and camping

Home to some of Australia’s most splendid coastline, Broome’s caravan parks and campsites are plonked in some of the best coastal spots in the Kimberley.

From watching the sunset over Roebuck Bay to getting your cowboy boots, your own slice of caravan and camping paradise is ripe for the taking.

3. RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park

Only a brief wander from long stretches of this famous beach, the RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park elevates the park experience with a 19-metre saltwater pool and cafe, general store and mini golf on the corner of the property.

Spend a night in your caravan or tent at one of the 148 sites, or if you’re seeking the comfort of four walls, grab one of the air-conditioned two-bedroom cabins overlooking the thriving tropical gardens.

4. Barn Hill Beachside Station Stay

Barn Hill Beachside Station Stay is quite possibly one of the most picturesque campsites in the Kimberley. After you’ve driven 132 kilometres south of Broome, turn right off the Great Northern Highway – you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve arrived in paradise.

The station stay has a mix of unpowered and powered sites, huts and shelters where you can set up camp underneath and have an outdoor shower. You might also be happy to hear there is a shop with freshly baked bread and vanilla slices.

Many a tourist has stopped by Barn Hill for two days and ended up staying for two weeks, so mesmerising is the view – a contrast of pindan red cliffs and turquoise waters. The social calendar also helps time fly: communal barbeque nights, lawn bowling on the green competitions, band nights and Sunday craft markets.

Barn Hill also has its own pizzeria, thanks to a Sicilian pizza chef who is sharing tastes from the homeland with outback adventurers.

Broome luxury accommodation

As a beach town surrounded by unbounded beauty, it’s no secret that Broome has a cache of luxury accommodations to match.

5. Eco Beach Resort Broome

Gaze the day away on the verandah of your ocean-facing villa at Eco Beach Resort Broome.

This multi-award-winding eco-resort is located in the unspoiled Kimberly region, an hour south of Broome, in Yardoogarra Country. All up, there are 25 eco villas and 30 safari-style tents at the oceanfront eco-resort, which are linked by elevated boardwalks on the pristine Kimberley coastline.

The solar-powered resort has bamboo floorboards, composite eco decking and an energy monitoring system that enables guests to check their energy consumption.

6. Oaks Cable Beach Resort

Broome is home to two Oaks properties – one close to Cable Beach and the other a short walk from Chinatown.

If you love swimming, sunbathing and a bit of luxury, you must plan your vacation around an amazing pool. Oaks Cable Beach Resort boasts five swimming pools including an impressive lagoon-style pool and children’s wading pool where parents can take up position on a sun lounger. Here you have a choice of modern studio rooms and apartments ranging from one bedroom to three.

7. Oaks Broome Hotel

Near Broome’s retail centre, Oaks Broome Hotel has around 100 hotel rooms, studios, and one- or two-bedroom self-contained apartments. Guests get access to the umbrella-lined pool and a restaurant that offers alfresco and air-conditioned dining.

8. Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa

Most famous for being founded by Lord Alistair McAlpine for Australia’s bicentennial in 1988, the five-star Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa is an elegant fusion of colonial style and Asian influence.

With 234 rooms, studios, villas, bungalows and Club Apartments, there are enough options to suit all travellers, from couples to large families. The three-bedroom Durack Suite is the most luxe option, with butter-soft leather sofas, wooden floors, striking paintings and beach views.

If you can extract yourself from a comfy cane chair on your private verandah, stroll over to the adults-only lagoon-style pool or the family pool, with a nearby mini golf course.

Overlooking the beach, the appropriately named Sunset Bar & Grill remains a signature Broome experience. There is also the Cichetti Club (modern Italian), the casual Kichi Kichi (contemporary Thai) and fine dining Japanese restaurant Ikigai.

9. Pinctada McAlpine House

Guests love Pinctada McAlpine House for its location, decor and furnishings. The former home of Lord Alistair McAlpine, the grand property has been lovingly transformed into an eight-room retreat. Perhaps ‘timeless wonder’ is a more fitting description.

Sip a Fortnum & Mason tea or G&T by the pool or sink into a comfy cane chair on the lattice verandah. The jewel in the crown is the McAlpine Suite, complete with a four-poster bed, free-standing claw foot bath, two lavatories and a double vanity.

A hot breakfast is served around the large communal table, providing ample opportunity to meet other guests.

Broome backpackers and hostels

Broome has an impressive array of wallet-preserving options for backpackers. Place yourself in the middle of the action or catch some shut-eye surrounded by the fresh salty air. 

10. Beaches of Broome

Just 250 metres from Cable Beach, Beaches of Broome gets kudos for its location, comfortable rooms and large pool.

Dormitory rooms comfortably sleep between three and five guests and there are plenty of female-only options. This spacious Broome hostel also has private rooms, some with ensuites.

The lively bar, indoor communal kitchen with free breakfast cereal, movie lounge and pool table help unite travellers at this beachside gem. Complimentary airport pickups in peak season sweeten the deal.

For more Broome accommodation, check out our list of top Broome hotels and resorts for your next getaway.

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