The best hotels in Broome
Broome has over 8,000 accommodation options and picking the wrong one means you're stuck inland while Cable Beach is a $20 taxi ride away. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Broome
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Broome Town Bed and Breakfast
Chinatown, Broome
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Kimberley Travellers Lodge
Broome North, Broome
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Mangrove Hotel Broome
Roebuck Bay, Broome
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Oaks Broome Hotel
Cable Beach, Broome
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Moonlight Bay Suites
Gantheaume Point, Broome
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Bali Hai Resort and Spa Broome
Cable Beach, Broome
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The Pearle of Cable Beach
Cable Beach, Broome
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Pinctada McAlpine House
Chinatown, Broome
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Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Cable Beach, Broome
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Longitude 122 Broome
Roebuck Bay Waterfront, Broome
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broome Town Bed and Breakfast | Chinatown, Broome | $55–85/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Kimberley Travellers Lodge | Broome North, Broome | $70–99/night | 7.9/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 3 | Mangrove Hotel Broome | Roebuck Bay, Broome | $110–175/night | 8.3/10 | Best Location |
| 4 | Oaks Broome Hotel | Cable Beach, Broome | $130–200/night | 8.1/10 | Family Friendly |
| 5 | Moonlight Bay Suites | Gantheaume Point, Broome | $145–210/night | 8.5/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 6 | Bali Hai Resort and Spa Broome | Cable Beach, Broome | $155–230/night | 8.2/10 | Most Popular |
| 7 | The Pearle of Cable Beach | Cable Beach, Broome | $175–249/night | 8.8/10 | Top Rated |
| 8 | Pinctada McAlpine House | Chinatown, Broome | $195–249/night | 8.7/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 9 | Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa | Cable Beach, Broome | $280–480/night | 9/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Longitude 122 Broome | Roebuck Bay Waterfront, Broome | $350–600/night | 9.3/10 | Top Rated |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Broome Town Bed and Breakfast
A simple, clean guesthouse sitting right in the heart of Chinatown, walking distance from Carnarvon Street restaurants and shops. Rooms are basic but well-maintained, with ceiling fans and air conditioning that actually works. The communal breakfast is a nice touch and the hosts are genuinely helpful with local tips. Good option if you just need a clean bed in a central spot without spending much.
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Kimberley Travellers Lodge
A no-frills lodge popular with backpackers and budget road trippers passing through the Kimberley. It sits on Weld Street close to the town center, making it easy to walk to supermarkets and the bus stop. Dorm and private room options are available, and the shared kitchen is spacious and well-equipped. The pool courtyard is the social hub in the evenings and a welcome relief from the Broome heat.
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Mangrove Hotel Broome
Perched on the edge of Roebuck Bay, this hotel offers some of the best sunset views in town from its open-air bar and pool deck. Rooms face the bay or the gardens, and the bay-facing options are worth the small premium. The Sunset Bar draws locals and guests alike during the dry season, especially for the famous staircase-to-the-moon phenomenon. Service is relaxed and friendly, typical of Broome's laid-back atmosphere.
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Oaks Broome Hotel
This apartment-style hotel on Murray Road is a solid choice for families, offering one and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and generous living spaces. It is a short drive from Cable Beach, making it practical for families who need flexibility over meal times. The pool is well-maintained and the grounds are tidy. Not a resort experience, but the space and value for families make it stand out among Broome options.
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Moonlight Bay Suites
A small boutique property close to Gantheaume Point, one of the more scenic and less crowded parts of Broome's coastline. The suites are genuinely stylish with tropical decor, private verandahs, and good quality bedding. The property is quiet and well-suited to couples who want to avoid the busier Cable Beach strip. The owners know the area well and can arrange tours, fishing charters, and sunset cruises directly.
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Bali Hai Resort and Spa Broome
Located on Cable Beach Road, this resort captures the relaxed tropical character of Broome without inflating prices into luxury territory. The lagoon pools are well designed and the on-site restaurant serves decent food with a good local fish selection. Rooms are spacious with Balinese-influenced decor that fits the setting. Cable Beach itself is a 5-minute walk and the resort runs a shuttle at peak times during the dry season.
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The Pearle of Cable Beach
A boutique resort on Cable Beach Road with a strong reputation for attentive service and beautiful garden grounds. The pool area is one of the nicest in Broome, surrounded by tropical landscaping and comfortable sun lounges. Rooms are individually decorated with quality furnishings and the breakfasts are genuinely impressive. It is a smaller property which means you get more personal attention, and returning guests make up a noticeable share of bookings here.
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Pinctada McAlpine House
This heritage property on Herbert Street is one of the more characterful places to stay in Broome, housed in a restored pearling master's residence from the early 1900s. The boutique rooms blend colonial-era architecture with modern comforts and quality linens. The on-site restaurant, Matso's-adjacent in spirit, serves well-crafted meals with local produce. Walking distance to Chinatown makes it a strong base for exploring the older parts of town.
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Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
The most iconic resort in Broome, sitting directly behind Cable Beach on Millington Road with direct access to the famous 22-kilometre stretch of white sand. The bungalow-style accommodation is spread across lush tropical grounds and the main pool complex is genuinely spectacular. The Sunset Bar is an institution and the camel ride departures from the beach out front are a memorable touch. Service is polished and consistent, and the spa is among the best in Western Australia's northwest.
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Longitude 122 Broome
A luxury all-inclusive boutique property offering an intimate and curated Kimberley experience from a prime waterfront position overlooking Roebuck Bay. Guest numbers are kept deliberately small and the level of personalised service reflects that. Activities including private boat tours, pearl farm visits, and guided coastal walks are built into the stay. The design draws on Broome's pearling history and the food quality is exceptional, sourcing heavily from the region.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Broome
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
Cable Beach: where to stay and what you're really paying for
Cable Beach Road is where the action concentrates and where prices spike hardest. You're paying for proximity to 22 kilometres of white sand and the iconic sunset strip where the camel trains walk at dusk near the northern end. Mid-range gets you $130-200/night at Oaks or Bali Hai. Luxury gets you $280-600/night at Cable Beach Club or The Pearle.
The insider move: Cable Beach Club's gardens and pool are genuinely beautiful, but if you're mostly there for the beach itself, The Pearle of Cable Beach delivers 90% of the experience at $175-249/night. Walk 7 minutes south toward Gantheaume Point for the dinosaur footprints at low tide. That's a free experience most visitors completely miss.
Chinatown and central Broome: the local's end of town
Carnarvon Street and the Short Street precinct are where Broome actually lives. Pearling history, Sun Pictures outdoor cinema, and the better local restaurants are all here. Hotels run $55-195/night depending on whether you want a B&B or a boutique heritage property like Pinctada McAlpine House. You're 10-15 minutes from Cable Beach by car.
Broome Town Bed and Breakfast on the Chinatown edge is the best budget option in town, full stop. Pinctada McAlpine House is the other end of the Chinatown spectrum and it's genuinely special. a restored pearling master's house where rooms are fitted with antiques and every detail is considered. Don't come expecting a resort pool. Do come expecting character that Cable Beach's newer builds can't replicate.
When to book: dry season timing is everything in Broome
The dry season runs May through September and that's when Broome is at its best. July is the peak of peak. Staircase to the Moon markets at Town Beach Foreshore, the Shinju Matsuri Pearl Festival in late August, and school holidays all collide. Cable Beach hotels in July push $200-480/night. Book those dates 3-4 months out or you'll be choosing from leftovers.
The sweet spot is May or September. You get the dry season weather (18-26°C), far smaller crowds, and rates that are $50-100/night cheaper across the board. October is a wildcard. warmer and a bit humid but still mostly dry, and prices drop fast. We've seen solid Cable Beach mid-range rooms go for $110-140/night in early October.
Getting around Broome: the honest transport picture
Broome is not a walkable town in the traditional sense. Cable Beach, Chinatown, Town Beach, and Gantheaume Point are all separate pockets connected by road. The Broome Explorer Bus does a loop of the main stops for around $50/day unlimited. It's fine for a day. For anything more, rent a car at the airport. $70-120/day gets you a compact 4WD and genuine freedom.
If you're heading up the Dampier Peninsula to Cape Leveque, you need a 4WD. The road is unsealed and corrugated for most of its 200 km. Several tours run from Broome for $180-250/day if you don't want to drive yourself. Taxis around town are reliable but $15-25 per short trip adds up fast across a week-long stay.
Luxury in Broome: what you actually get at $280-600/night
Longitude 122 above Roebuck Bay Waterfront is in a category of its own. At $350-600/night you get private plunge pools, locally sourced Kimberley produce, and a design aesthetic that feels like it grew out of the landscape rather than being dropped onto it. It's the kind of place that makes you rearrange your budget. Cable Beach Club Resort at $280-480/night is more expansive. 14 acres of tropical gardens, multiple pools, and direct beach access.
The honest take: both are worth it if you're celebrating something or simply want the best Broome has. They're not worth it if you're just looking for a clean base to sleep in. For that, The Pearle of Cable Beach at $175-249/night hits almost the same quality ceiling at a noticeably lower price. Know what you're actually buying before you book.
Broome with kids: what works and what doesn't
Cable Beach is the obvious family base. The beach is shallow and calm at the southern end near the carpark off Cable Beach Road, the water is warm from around April onward, and the resort pools at Oaks and Bali Hai give you an alternative on overcast days. Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park on Cable Beach Road is a solid rainy-day activity for kids. allow 2 hours and budget $30-45 per adult.
Avoid putting families in Roebuck Bay if your kids are young. The mudflats are fascinating but swimming isn't really an option there, and the jetty area on Dampier Terrace has limited kid-friendly infrastructure. Cable Beach is simply easier. Book Oaks Broome Hotel or Bali Hai Resort for the pool configurations they're designed around. families are clearly who those hotels were built for.
Broome's best neighborhoods
Cable Beach is where most visitors should stay. the sunsets alone justify it. But Roebuck Bay and Chinatown have real character too, and they're often $60-80/night cheaper.
Cable Beach 3 vetted hotels Broome's beach strip. sunsets, resort pools, and the highest prices in town.
Broome's beach strip. sunsets, resort pools, and the highest prices in town.
Cable Beach Road is the spine of this area and everything you'd expect from a famous Australian beach town is here. Camel rides leave from the northern end near Gantheaume Point at sunset. The beach itself stretches 22 km, so even in peak season you can find a quiet patch.
Hotels here range from $130/night at the mid-range end to $480/night at Cable Beach Club Resort. That's a big spread and the quality difference is real. Oaks Broome Hotel and Bali Hai Resort and Spa sit in the solid mid-range. The Pearle and Cable Beach Club are genuinely premium products.
The one downside of Cable Beach is that you're 5 km from Chinatown and the town's better local restaurants. Plan on using a car or the Explorer Bus regularly, or eating mostly at your hotel.
Roebuck Bay 2 vetted hotels Spectacular bay views, the Staircase to the Moon, and Broome's most dramatic sunsets over the mudflats.
Spectacular bay views, the Staircase to the Moon, and Broome's most dramatic sunsets over the mudflats.
Roebuck Bay sits on Broome's eastern side and the tidal mudflats here create that famous Staircase to the Moon effect three evenings a month. Town Beach on Robinson Street and Dampier Terrace are the main hubs. It's genuinely beautiful in a way that's completely different from Cable Beach.
Mangrove Hotel Broome sits right on the bay and earns its Best Location badge honestly. Views from the upper floors across the red cliffs and tidal flats are stunning at sunrise. Longitude 122 on the Roebuck Bay Waterfront is the other option here and it's one of the most thoughtfully designed hotels in Western Australia.
You're about 2 km from Chinatown and 7 km from Cable Beach. It's not a walking destination between these areas but it works perfectly as a base if you have a car. Expect to pay $110-600/night across the two hotels depending on season and room type.
Chinatown & Central Broome 2 vetted hotels The historical and cultural core of Broome. walkable, local, and the best value in town.
The historical and cultural core of Broome. walkable, local, and the best value in town.
Carnarvon Street and the Short Street precinct are the beating heart of old Broome. Sun Pictures on Carnarvon Street. the world's oldest operating outdoor cinema. is 2 minutes walk from the Broome Town Bed and Breakfast. Pearling history is everywhere, and the local restaurants and cafes here beat anything you'll find in the Cable Beach resort bubble.
Broome Town B&B is the honest budget pick: clean, central, and $55-85/night. Pinctada McAlpine House on Herbert Street is a completely different experience. a restored pearling master's residence with antique-filled rooms and genuine heritage character at $195-249/night. Both work. They just serve completely different needs.
The main trade-off is the 10-15 minute drive to Cable Beach. If being on the beach isn't your daily priority and you'd rather walk to dinner and the cinema, Chinatown is the smarter choice. and you'll save $80-150/night over equivalent Cable Beach options.
Broome North & Gantheaume Point 2 vetted hotels Quieter pockets with local character. between the beach and the birding flats.
Quieter pockets with local character. between the beach and the birding flats.
Broome North is a residential suburb that doesn't scream 'tourist zone' and that's largely the point. Kimberley Travellers Lodge sits here and draws the kind of traveller who wants a genuine base rather than a resort experience. You're 3 km from Cable Beach and about 6 km from Chinatown. It's a sensible middle ground.
Gantheaume Point is the southern tip of Cable Beach's coastal strip. Moonlight Bay Suites is positioned here, angled toward the rugged red cliffs and turquoise water that make Broome's coastline distinctive. It's about 15 minutes walk north to the main Cable Beach access or a quick 5-minute drive. Dinosaur footprints visible at low tide are 10 minutes walk from the suites.
Both areas are meaningfully quieter than Cable Beach Road itself. Prices reflect that: $70-99/night at Kimberley Travellers Lodge, $145-210/night at Moonlight Bay Suites. If you want calm over convenience and you have a car, these two deliver solid value.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Broome.
Romantic
Moonlight Bay Suites at Gantheaume Point is the pick. private, cliff-top, and that view at sunset is genuinely hard to beat. Pairs perfectly with a sundowner on the private terrace before walking to the Cable Beach camel train.
Culture & History
Chinatown on Carnarvon Street is where Broome's layered history actually lives. pearling heritage, Japanese cemetery, Sun Pictures outdoor cinema dating to 1916, all within a 10-minute walk. Stay here if you want more than a beach holiday.
Family
Cable Beach Road is your zone. Oaks Broome Hotel and Bali Hai Resort both have pool setups built around families, and the shallow southern end of Cable Beach is calm enough for young kids most of the year.
Budget
Broome Town Bed and Breakfast in Chinatown is the honest answer at $55-85/night. You're walkable to dinner, the cinema, and Roebuck Bay. and a $15-20 taxi gets you to Cable Beach whenever you want it.
Beach
Cable Beach, obviously. Stay within 5 minutes walk of the northern end near Sanctuary Road to catch the camel trains at sunset and have easy access to the quieter stretches that most tourists miss.
Foodie
Chinatown and the Dampier Terrace precinct have the best eating in Broome by some distance. The restaurants along Short Street and around Carnarvon Street serve Kimberley barramundi, locally harvested oysters, and some genuinely creative Asian-fusion menus that reflect Broome's multicultural history.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Broome
When to visit Broome and what to pay.
Dry Season Peak (Jun-Aug)
This is when Broome is at its absolute best and most expensive. The Shinju Matsuri Pearl Festival in late August draws big crowds, and July school holidays see Cable Beach hotels booked solid 2-3 months in advance. Rates at Cable Beach Club and Longitude 122 push $400-480/night in July. book well ahead or expect to compromise on location.
Shoulder Dry (May & Sep)
This is the window we recommend most. You get the same clear skies and low humidity as peak season but with 20-30% lower rates and noticeably fewer people on Cable Beach. May also catches the tail of the Staircase to the Moon season. At $120-300/night across mid-range to luxury options, value is strong.
Wet Season (Nov-Mar)
Humidity is brutal. regularly above 80%. and cyclone risk is real from December through February. Some tours and attractions close entirely, and swimming at Town Beach and Roebuck Bay carries stinger and crocodile advisories. That said, Cable Beach mid-range rooms drop to $80-130/night, and you'll have stretches of the most dramatic coastline in Australia almost completely to yourself.
Transition (Apr & Oct)
April is when the wet season starts releasing its grip. warm, occasionally humid, but increasingly liveable. October is the mirror image: dry season is over but conditions are still pleasant. Both months offer real value at $100-220/night. October in particular is underrated. You might hit some cloud but you'll pay $60-100/night less than peak July rates for the same rooms.
Booking Tips for Broome
Insider tips for booking hotels in Broome.
Book Cable Beach hotels for July at least 3 months early
July is Broome's single busiest month. School holidays, the Staircase to the Moon, and perfect 22°C weather combine to fill every decent hotel on Cable Beach Road. Oaks, Bali Hai, and Cable Beach Club routinely sell out in April for July dates. If you're flexible on dates, the first week of August still has the dry season weather but noticeably fewer families. and rates drop $30-60/night.
Check the Staircase to the Moon calendar before booking your dates
The Staircase to the Moon only happens on 3 evenings per month from roughly March through October, aligned with the full moon cycle. The Town Beach Foreshore on Robinson Street hosts markets on those evenings. food stalls, local craft, and a genuinely festive atmosphere. The Shire of Broome publishes exact dates on their website each year. If this is on your list, build your dates around it rather than hoping you land on the right nights.
Rent a car at Broome Airport. don't rely on taxis
Broome's layout means taxi costs compound fast. A week of daily trips between Chinatown and Cable Beach at $15-20 each way adds up to $210-280 before you've gone anywhere else. Rental cars from the Airport run $70-120/day, and you'll need a 4WD if you're heading up the Dampier Peninsula to Cape Leveque or Beagle Bay. Book the car when you book the flight. rental stock in Broome is limited and sells out during peak season.
Skip the hotels on Frederick Street near the airport
There's a cluster of older motels along Frederick Street that sit in the dead zone between Chinatown and Cable Beach. 4 km from the beach, 2 km from town, walkable to nothing. They market themselves as 'central Broome' which is technically true but practically useless. Rates of $90-120/night for these properties are not value. Spend an extra $15-30/night and get a room at Kimberley Travellers Lodge in Broome North or Broome Town B&B in Chinatown instead.
Low tide at Gantheaume Point is worth timing your morning
At very low tides near Gantheaume Point. the red cliff headland at the southern end of Cable Beach. 130 million-year-old dinosaur footprints are exposed on the rock shelf. There's a replica set into the cliff for days when the tide is too high. Aim for a tide below 0.5 metres, check the Bureau of Meteorology tide chart for Broome, and go early morning before the heat peaks. It's free, it's remarkable, and most Cable Beach resort guests drive right past it.
The Broome Explorer Bus is worth it for one day, not a whole trip
The hop-on hop-off Explorer Bus covers Cable Beach, Chinatown, Town Beach, Gantheaume Point, and the main tourist stops for around $50/day. For a day of orientation when you first arrive, it genuinely works well. But for a 5-7 day trip, paying $50/day every day adds $250-350 to your trip total. At that point a rental car. even at $80-100/day. gives you total freedom including access to the Dampier Peninsula. Do the bus on day one, then decide.
Hotels in Broome — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Broome.
What is the best area to stay in Broome?
Cable Beach is the obvious answer for most people. You're within 5-10 minutes walk of the beach itself and the sunset camel rides that leave from the northern end near Gantheaume Point Road. If you want more local atmosphere and lower prices, Chinatown on Carnarvon Street is a solid alternative. you're paying $55-130/night instead of $130-480/night.
When is the best time to visit Broome?
May through September is the dry season and it's consistently the best window. Temps sit around 18-28°C, there's almost zero rain, and the Staircase to the Moon phenomenon happens along Roebuck Bay from Town Beach. Expect to pay $130-280/night during peak months like July and August. Come in April or October if you want the same good weather with 20-30% lower hotel rates.
How much do hotels in Broome cost?
Budget options in Chinatown and Broome North run $55-99/night. Mid-range hotels at Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay sit around $110-210/night. Luxury properties like Cable Beach Club Resort or Longitude 122 push $280-600/night. Prices jump sharply during school holidays in July. book those dates at least 3 months out.
Is Broome worth visiting?
Yes, but only if you plan it right. The combination of Cable Beach's red pindan cliffs meeting turquoise water, the pearl lugger history in Chinatown, and the Staircase to the Moon at Roebuck Bay is genuinely unique in Australia. The town is small. you can walk from Chinatown to the waterfront in about 15 minutes. Just don't come expecting a big resort city. Broome is remote and relaxed, and that's the whole point.
Is Broome safe for tourists?
Generally yes. Broome is a small, tight-knit community of around 16,000 people and serious crime affecting tourists is rare. The main thing to watch is swimming. stinger season runs November through March, and crocodiles can occasionally be present near Roebuck Bay and Town Beach. Stick to Cable Beach during safe swimming periods and follow any posted signage from the Shire of Broome.
How do I get around Broome without a car?
Broome is honestly tough without a car. The town is spread out. it's about 5 km from Chinatown to Cable Beach, which is a 15-20 minute drive or a long, hot walk in summer. The Broome Explorer Bus runs a hop-on hop-off loop hitting the main spots for around $50/day. Taxis are available but short trips cost $15-25. Hiring a car from Broome Airport for $70-120/day is often the smartest move for exploring beyond town.
What is the Staircase to the Moon and where is the best place to see it?
It's a natural optical illusion where a full moon rising over Roebuck Bay reflects off exposed mudflats at low tide, creating the look of a staircase to the moon. It happens on three evenings each month from around March through October. Town Beach Foreshore on Robinson Street is the prime viewing spot, and the markets there on Staircase nights are worth staying for. Get there 30 minutes early. it fills up fast.
Which Broome neighborhoods should I avoid?
Avoid booking anything described as 'central Broome' along Frederick Street near the airport strip. it sounds convenient but it's a dead zone between Chinatown and the beach with nothing walkable nearby. Some older budget motels in this corridor haven't had meaningful updates in over a decade and charge $90-120/night for rooms that should be $60. You're better off paying a bit more to be actually near Cable Beach or Roebuck Bay.
Are there good family hotels in Broome?
Cable Beach is the family zone. Oaks Broome Hotel on Cable Beach Road has the pool setup families want and is about 8 minutes walk from the beach. Bali Hai Resort on the same strip has larger suite configurations for families needing extra space. Budget $130-230/night for family-suitable rooms in that area. Book the July school holidays at least 2-3 months ahead. they sell out completely.
What is Broome's Chinatown area like for hotels?
Broome's Chinatown is actually the historic heart of town, centred around Carnarvon Street and Short Street. It's a 10-15 minute drive from Cable Beach but walking distance from Sun Pictures (the world's oldest open-air cinema) and the pearl lugger museum. Hotels here run $55-195/night. The vibe is more local and less resort-y. If you want to feel like you're actually in Broome rather than a beach hotel compound, this is your neighbourhood.
Can I visit Broome during the wet season?
You can, but go in knowing what you're signing up for. November through March brings humidity above 80%, temperatures of 28-38°C, and cyclone risk. Some attractions and tours shut down entirely. Hotel rates drop significantly. you can find mid-range rooms at Cable Beach for $80-120/night instead of $180-250. If your main goal is the beach, the wet season often delivers dramatic skies and empty stretches of sand between rain events.
How far is Cable Beach from Broome town centre?
About 5 km, which takes 10-15 minutes by car or taxi. A taxi from Chinatown to Cable Beach runs roughly $15-20. The Broome Explorer Bus connects the two for around $15 per trip. Walking is technically possible along Kavite Street and Cable Beach Road but it's exposed, hot in summer, and takes 45-55 minutes. If your hotel isn't at Cable Beach, budget for transport costs every time you want to get there.