A go-to guide to the top 11 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

Address: 47 Carnarvon Street
Price: $$

an outdoor pool with sun loungers at Mangrove Hotel — Soak up tropical vibes at 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.

a hand holding a cocktail drink at Mangrove Hotel — Enjoy a cocktail drink with a view.

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.

view of the full moon at Staircase to the Moon — Capture the majestic night scenery at Staircase to the Moon. (Image: Tourism WA)

2. The Billi Resort

Address: 97 Oryx Rd (Lullfitz Drive)
Price: $$

the pool at The Billi Resort, Broome — Get soaked at The Billi Resort. (Image: Taryn Yeates)

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. Discovery Parks Broome

Address: 91 Walcott Street
Price: $

View from the cabins at Discovery Parks Broome — Unbeatable views from the cabins at Discovery Parks Broome. (Image: Taryn Yeates Photography)

Seize prime real estate on a beautiful beach off Roebuck Bay with a stay at Discovery Parks Broome . With turquoise blue vistas, and cabins positioned in just the right spots to gaze adoringly at them, it’s stellar Broome accommodation without the hefty price tag. Plus, they’re the only holiday park in the area to rest right next to the beach, so bragging rights are validated. Expect powered sites right off the water as well as refurbished cabins, while amenities include a swimming pool, kiosk, laundry facilities and a boat ramp.

4. RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park

Address: 1 Murray Rd
Price: $

a spacious living room at RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park, Broome — The interior is bright and spacious.

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.

5. Barn Hill Beachside Station Stay

Address: Great Northern Highway
Price: $

the beach view at Barn Hill Beachside Station Stay — Stay in paradise at 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.

6. Eco Beach Resort Broome

Address: Lot 323 Great Northern Highway
Price: $$$

an aerial view of Eco Beach Resort, Broome — Leave the world behind at Eco Beach Resort.

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.

7. Oaks Cable Beach Resort

Address: 11 Oryx Road
Price: $$$

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 a 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.

8. Oaks Broome Hotel

Address: 99 Robinson Street
Price: $$$

view of the pool from a room balcony at oaks broome — Enjoy the pool at Oaks Broome. (Image: John Clear)

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.

9. Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa

Address: Cable Beach Road
Price: $$$$

a fruit platter on the bed inside a studio-type room at Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa — Have a relaxing getaway at 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.

food on the table at Kichi Kichi, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa — Order contemporary Thai cuisine at Kichi Kichi.

10. Pinctada McAlpine House

Address: 55 Herbert Street
Price: $$$

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.

11. Beaches of Broome

Address: 4 Sanctuary Road
Price: $

queen ensuite room at beaches of broome accommodation — Stay in the spacious queen ensuite room.

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.

From thundering waterfalls to ancient Indigenous art, Kimberley’s raw beauty will take your breath away.

Wild, pristine, and shaped by nature, the Kimberley Coast is one of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes. A remote and rugged frontier that remains a bucket list destination for many travellers. Its most breathtaking attractions – including Montgomery Reef, King George Falls and Horizontal Falls – are accessible only by sea or air, making a guided expedition cruise aboard Silversea’s luxury expedition ship, Silver Cloud, the ideal way to explore it.

From its intricate intertidal zones to ancient rock art, extreme tides and rare wildlife found nowhere else in Australia – or the world – this journey offers an unparalleled exploration of one of Earth’s last true wildernesses.

Why Silversea?

Silversea offers a 10-day expedition departing Broome, or an extended 16-day expedition voyage from Indonesia, including landings on the hidden gems of Palopo Sulawesi and Komodo. Accompanied by expert guides and specialists in marine biology, history and geology, guests gain a deeper understanding of the Kimberley’s dramatic landscapes, rich cultural heritage and extraordinary biodiversity.

Silversea offers one of the experiential travel industry’s leading crew-to-guest ratios. Along with all-suite accommodation (80 per cent with private verandah), 24-hour butler service, a swimming pool and four dining options. Silver Cloud also has an experienced crew of multilingual expedition guides and specialists in marine biology, history and geology to enhance your Kimberley Experience.

silversea cruise ship pool deck — Take a dip in the pool deck.

1. Koolama Bay

Before visitors see King George Falls, they hear them – a growing rumble in the distance, steady and foreboding as the Zodiac glides through the gorge, the sound echoing off sheer rock formations. At 80 meters tall, the twin cascades carve through the red cliffs, churning the waters below in a spectacular finale – but Koolama Bay holds secrets beyond its striking scenery.

Named after a ship that beached here following an aerial attack by Japanese bombers in World War II, the bay may seem desolate, yet it teems with life. With Silversea’s expert guides on their 10-day Kimberley itinerary, guests gain a sharper eye for its hidden wonders – rock wallabies darting across the cliffs, crocodiles lurking among dense green mangroves, and high above, the silhouette of a bird of prey circling the sky.

King George Falls at koolama bay excursion on Silversea Kimberley Cruise — Take a shore excursion to see King George Falls.

2. Freshwater Cove / Wijingarra Butt Butt

Connect with Country on a wet landing at Freshwater Cove, also known as Wijingarra Butt Butt. Considered one of the most special experiences on both the 16-day and 10-day Kimberley cruises, Silversea guests are welcomed by the traditional Indigenous custodians of the land, painted with traditional ochre, and invited to take part in a smoking ceremony.

Located on the mainland near Montgomery Reef, Wijingarra Butt Butt holds deep cultural significance to the local Indigenous community. Here, rock formations along the shore represent spiritual ancestors, and guests are guided to a nearby rock overhang filled with ancient art, where traditional owners share the stories and meaning behind these sacred paintings.

welcome to country on freshwater cove during silversea kimberley cruise — Take part in a smoking ceremony. (Image: Tim Faircloth)

3. Vansittart Bay (Jar Island)

Modern history, ancient culture and mystery converge in Vansittart Bay, which is also known as Jar Island. Here, the first thing to catch the eye is the dented, silver fuselage of a World War II-era C-53 plane – a striking relic of the past. Yet, the true cultural treasures lie just a short hike away where two distinct styles of Indigenous rock art – Gwion Gwion and Wandjina – can be found.

The Wandjina figures, deeply connected to Indigenous traditions, stand in stark contrast to the enigmatic Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, which date back more than 12,000 years. Significantly different in form and style, the two different styles create a striking juxtaposition, offering a rare glimpse into the region’s rich and complex past.

aerial view of Vansittart Bay, See it in you Silversea Kimberley Cruise. — Explore ancient Gwion Gwion rock art at Vansittart Bay. (Image: Janelle Lugge)

4. Horizontal Falls

Part illusion, part natural phenomenon, the Kimberley’s much-lauded Horizontal Falls aren’t a waterfall, but a tidal and geographic spectacle that visitors have to see to comprehend. Known as Garaanngaddim, the phenomenon occurs when seawater rushes through two narrow gaps- one just twenty metres wide, and the other seven metres in width, between the escarpments of Talbot Bay.

With each tidal shift, the force of the water creates whirlpools, furious currents and the illusion of a horizontal cascade as thousands of gallons of water are pushed and pulled in through the gap every six hours with relentless movement, making this one of the Kimberley ’s most mesmerising natural wonders.

Horizontal Falls are described as "One of the greatest wonders of the natural world". They are formed from a break in-between the McLarty Ranges reaching up to 25m in width. The natural phenomenon is created as seawater builds up faster on one side of the gaps than the other, creating a waterfall up to 5m high on a King tide. — Watch whirlpools and furious currents collide. (Image: Janelle Lugge)

5. Montgomery Reef

As the tide turns in Montgomery Reef, magic happens. With the Kimberley’s legendary tides varying up to ten metres, at low tide the submerged reef almost appears to rise from the depths: exposing up to four metres of the sandstone reef.

The impact is otherworldly: as the water drains, waterfalls cascade on either side of the channel, turtles left exposed scramble and dive, and fish leap in search of sanctuary in shallow pools. Meanwhile, the dinner bell rings for the migratory seabirds dugongs, reef sharks and dolphins that scavenge and feast in the area.

Using zodiacs, guests cruise through one of the world’s most significant inshore reef systems navigated by experienced guides, exploring the most intricate and fascinating parts of a 300-square-kilometre-wide biodiversity hotspot.

aerial view of boat going along Montgomery Reef — Witness seabirds, dolphins and reef sharks on the hunt.

6. Mitchell Falls by Helicopter

Experiencing the Kimberley by sea allows you to feel the power of the tides, but travelling by helicopter reveals the sandstone tapestry of the Kimberley, a landscape geologists believe is over 1.8 billion years old.

One of Silversea’s most popular optional excursions , guests who opt to fly into the interior from the onboard helipad soar up above the rust-coloured landscape of the Mitchell plateau, taking in one of Australia’s most scenic waterfalls: Mitchell Falls, a series of four emerald-coloured pools gently cascades into each other, before plunging down to the river below.

Seeing the landscape from above reveals a landscape weaved and shaped by the power of the freshwater wet season, juxtaposed to the constant lapping of the relentless and powerful tide on the coast.

aerial view of mitchell falls on silversea helicopter excursion — See emerald pools cascade into the river below. (Image: Tim Faircloth)

7. Indigenous Art Caves, Wandjina Art

The Kimberley Region of Western Australia is home to some of the most striking and significant

Indigenous rock art in Australia. Dotted throughout the landscape are caves, cliffs and rock overhangs depicting the striking, ethereal image of Wandjina, the rainmaker spirit and creation being central to many of the Dreamtime stories in this region.

Some of the paintings are regularly repainted by traditional custodians, while others are believed to be over 4,000 years old. Each artwork serves as both a cultural record and a living connection to the past, offering a rare opportunity to engage with the enduring traditions of the Kimberley’s Indigenous communities.

Freshwater Cover Rock Art the kimberleys — Walk among cultural records preserved in stone. (Image: Tim Faircloth)

See the best of this incredible part of the world on a Silversea Kimberley cruise. Book your 10- or extended 16-day expedition voyage at silversea.com