lastminute.com.au’s Top Five Places to Stay in WA

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Luxury isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Western Australia. The general impression is that it's filled with sharks, snakes, and all manner of things that can kill you. But really, it's home to some of the country's most spectacular sites and tourist attractions as well as luxurious hotels. Not only do these places have nets and fences to keep the snakes out, they do it in style.

Berkeley River, Broome

You know a place is fancy when you can't even get to it by car. To set foot upon the lavish ground of Berkeley River, you must arrive by air or water — a task assisted by the float plane that transports registered guests. While up in the air, you'll also have a moment to appreciate the beautiful surrounds. Situated on the Kimberley Coast, this hotel has 20 ocean views including the Timor Sea, Reveley Island and the mouth of the stunning Berkeley River.

Injidup Spa Retreat, Yallingup

Who better to specialise in spa and relaxation than Western Australians? In summer, it already feels a little like a sauna, and there's nowhere better than a spa bath to wash away all that red dirt. Injidup Spa Retreat is just that — a retreat. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this hotel is an adults-only experience founded on the principles of tranquility and privacy. Guests are all offered spacious and secluded villas with private plunge pools and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and, better yet, the wineries of Margaret River are right at your doorstep.

Pullman Resort Bunker Bay, Dunsborough

While you're in the wine region (if you're lucky enough to be pulling some sort of luxury-resort pub crawl), Pullman Resort Bunker Bay is well worth the visit. Located south-west of Perth, this five-star resort has taken out the top prize from the Australian Hotels Association as Best Resort-Style Accommodation, and has 150 luxurious studios and villas to fill all your exotic, leisurely needs. Swimming pool? Check. Spa? Check. Tennis Courts? Check. Access to one of the most beautiful beaches in the country? Yep. Protected by the Cape Naturaliste Peninsula, Bunker Bay has the most startlingly clear and azure water you'll ever see. Even if there were sharks, you'd see them coming a mile off.

Crown Metropol Perth

Hotels like this are a rarity in Australia. Overlooking the Swan River, Crown Metropol Perth proves that you really can have the exotic island life with all the perks of being in the city. While this luxury hotel has regular rooms suitable to corporate or basic traveller, it also boasts private cabanas, a day spa, a fitness centre and a huge resort-style pool. Seriously — look at that pool. It alone is worth the trip.

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Broome

Cable Beach is known for the extraordinary. The water is clear and stunning, the weather is always superbly warm, and there's the opportunity to ride camels along the sand. Camels! They're native to Australia, but I doubt most of us have ever seen one, let alone felt its galumphing hooves under us. Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa is the only resort overlooking this magical beach, and it's pretty impressive in its own right. With studios, bungalows, private villas and suites, all set alongside gorgeous, tranquil gardens, the resort echoes the nature of the region well — tranquil, spectacular and happily out of the ordinary.

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