If you’re visiting Western Australia’s Margaret River, and looking for a place to rest your head post-winery visits or adventure day, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
The region south of Perth, encompassing Margaret River, Augusta, Bussleton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, has stays ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts and basic holiday homes, to sumptuous hotels and resorts, and even overnights on working farms and — ideal if you’re planning on visiting them in the day — vineyards.
So, what are the most special spots among them? We’ve rounded up the best accommodation in Margaret River right here.
Petit Eco Cabin, Yallingup
Petite Eco Cabin is a single cabin with windows that take in views of its surrounding farm and Windows Estate vineyard. The timber inside the cabin comes from a family farm, and all fixtures, fittings and décor was made in Australia by local artisans. The cabin captures and stores its own rainwater, and a solar hot water system provides hot water. Without a doubt, the cabin’s highlight is a vintage outdoor bath that runs hot water and is near a fireplace that you can use during winter.
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Tree Chalets, Busselton
Tree Chalets has two chalets on its 90-acre, family-owned bushland property, both powered by sun and fed by rain: Chalet Rosegum and Chalet Bluegum. Listen to nature sounds from the chalet’s deck, soak in its outdoor bath or curl up with a glass of red around its indoor fire. The property also offers loads of nearby nature walks, as well as a therapist offering gum tree massages that you can get right outside the cabin. If you’ve got extra cash to splash, book a winery tour in a scenic helicopter.
Blackwood River Houseboats, Augusta
Blackwood River is the longest river in Australia’s South West, and one of the best ways to experience it is on houseboat. Blackwood River Houseboats has four different-sized houseboats to choose from, all fully self-contained, with no skippers ticket required. You just bring your own food and drinks — though, you can add catered and skippered options, if you like.
The Roozen Residence, Prevelly
The Roozen Residence in the coastal town of Prevelly is an ocean-front, three-bedroom holiday home. Designed by Sydney architect Dale Jones Evans, it features floor-to-ceiling sliding windows looking out onto the Indian Ocean, an expansive deck and a terrace with BBQ area, concrete table and seating for eight guests. The best bit? Every single room in the home has views of the sea.
Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Bunker Bay
If you’re after a resort stay in Margaret River, look no further than Pullman Bunker Bay. It has 150 villas, each with a balcony or patio, a restaurant called the Other Side of the Moon, and an on-site spa with no less than six treatment rooms, as well as a range of treatments to choose from. The hotel also has tennis courts, outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre.
Empire Retreat and Spa, Yallingup
Boutique stay Empire Retreat and Spa was built around an old farmhouse, made from stone and timber, and the owner’s family home. Today, it’s surrounded by woodlands, fields and even a flourishing olive grove, and has 11 individually-designed villas. Interiors are coastal, yet Balinese-influenced with handcrafted décor and beautiful objects. The nicest villa among them is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom with a large spa tub with a view, outdoor shower and balcony.
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