8 Best Hotels in The Kimberley, The Outback

A Broome institution, this resort's mix of colonial-style architecture and Asian influences captures the essence of the Kimberley. It caters to guests of all ages with two lagoon-style pools, a water park, playground, minigolf course, tennis courts, a luxury day spa and Buddha Sanctuary meditation garden. It's also home to Thai and Italian restaurants, and a beachfront bar where you can catch the iconic sight of camels walking along Cable Beach at sunset. It also boasts the most luxurious villas in the area, some of which come with their own private plunge pools.

Overlooking Lily Creek Lagoon just a couple of minutes' drive from downtown Kununurra, modern studios and fully self-contained one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are the perfect place to unwind before or after an adventure through the Kimberley. The grounds features a resort-style pool, full cooking and laundry facilities, and BBQs and there's also courtesy airport transfers during business hours.

Luxury villas and safari eco-tents dot the red dirt landscape, connected by environmentally friendly boardwalks and edged with herb and vegetable gardens at this wilderness retreat, which, with its cliff-side oceanfront location, gives the impression it’s incredibly remote despite being just a 90-minute drive south of Broome. Listen to the birds singing on your private veranda or join one of the resort’s tours, activities, or spa treatments. If you aren't renting a car you can catch a shuttle bus into Broome for A$65, or book a private transfer for up to four people for A$396.

Found just on the shores of Lake Kununurra, this homestead-style resort has become known as a quintessential Australian stay. The staff are incredible friendly, taking pride in what they call "outback hospitality." The rooms are spacious and stylish. But the drawcard here is the surrounding and dramatic views of the red desert and the stunning lake.

One of the Cable Beach area’s best accommodation options, this glam resort seduces with its stunning pool, spa facilities, and chic bar that sit at the heart of its luxurious rooms and suites, which, by the way, provide you with your own private balcony or courtyard. Zen out in the meditative gardens or do some laps in the resort-style lap pool at this vacation paradise just a 10-minute walk from Cable Beach.

Located on the shores of a lovely lagoon, this understated, tranquil resort is a great place to see stunning sunsets over the water and watch for fruit bats flying overhead. As well as hotel rooms with water or pool views, there's a campground with powered and unpowered sites that include access to all resort amenities.

With an inviting pool, a library, and personalized service, this boutique lodge, originally built in 1910 for a local pearling master, is a good place to unwind while giving you a chance to swap travel tales with your fellow guests at breakfast. This longtime home of Lord Alistair McAlpine, the man famous for restoring historical buildings throughout Broome and Cable Beach, is now owned by a member of the successful Paspaley pearl family.