Address: 237 St Georges Terrace, Perth, 6000Contact: 00 61 8 9214 4444; terracehotelperth.com.auGetting there: bus to St Georges Terrace (multiple services)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$334, room only, including WiFiPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  Crown is essentially a one-stop-shop, anchored to Perth’s only casino. The development contains several fancy restaurants (Rockpool Bar & Grill, Nobu and Bistro Guillaume are the highlights) and loads of bars (my pick is champagne lounge, La Vie) among the flashing lights and tinkling tunes. There’s also a resort-style pool rimmed with cabanas, an 18-hole golf course and a theatre. The hotel rooms are as spacious as they are opulent, decorated in a modern mix of black, white and beige. For a ‘special occasion’ experience with fabulous views, book into one of the Luxe King Spa rooms on the top floor and soak in the deep hot tub before a session in the Isika Spa. Although across the river from the city centre, Crown is close to the domestic and international airports, making access easy.  Crown is essentially a one-stop-shop, anchored to Perth’s only casino.  Address: Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, 6100Contact: 00 61 8 9362 8888; crownperth.com.auGetting there: train to Burswood Station (Thornlie line)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$355, room onlyPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  Don’t let the kitsch Euro exterior put you off: this well-located, inner city hotel gets rave reviews from guests, particularly for its olde worlde look. The 1911 building has been owned and run by local hospitality icon, Maud Edmiston for the past 43 years. She also has an eponymous chain of 15 Swedish pastry houses, so unsurprisingly, the hotel’s generous “Smörgåsbord” breakfast (included in the room rate) gets the thumbs up. Those with dodgy knees should avoid this hotel, however. Having to heave suitcases up the reception stairs is a source of some complaints, but a lift will assist from there on. All 52 rooms have ensuites, but the cream of the crop is the Scandinavian Room, with balcony. A little secret is the rooftop garden – sit beneath an umbrella and enjoy the view.  Don’t let the kitsch Euro exterior put you off: this well-located, inner city hotel gets rave reviews from guests.  Address: 97 Murray Street, Perth, 6000Contact: 00 61 8 9325 3900; missmaudhotel.com.au Getting there: bus to Murray Street (red CAT)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$225, including breakfast and WiFiPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  It’s criminal to only do a day trip to Rottnest Island. You miss its true essence: the quiet when the final ferry-load of tourists departs and the joy of simple pleasures, such as sipping a WA wine on a deserted beach by sunset. Staying for a couple nights grants you a place in this special community. However, you need to know that the white-washed units facing Thompson Bay are basic. Premium View cottages sleep up to four and bedrooms can be made into doubles or singles, kitchens allow self-sufficiency and front yards have sea views. Splash out on a charming Heritage View Cottage, built during the 1800s colonial settlement period and privy to breathtaking ocean lookouts.  Splash out on a charming Heritage View Cottage, built during the 1800s colonial settlement period.  Address: Thompson Bay, Rottnest Island, 6161Contact: 00 61 8 9432 9111; rottnestisland.com Getting there: ferry to Rottnest IslandOpening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$260, room only, including baggage delivery servicePayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  With free in-room WiFi, fantastic views and a handy city location, Perth’s newest hotel ticks a stack of boxes. Located at the eastern end of the city, it’s within easy access to the airport and only a 10 minute walk - or a few stops on the free bus which pulls up outside - into the city. And if you’re feeling active, this Asian chain hotel has a number of bikes it lends out for free. Being brand spanking new, the modern, corporate-feel rooms - 236 of them spread over 19 storeys - are plush and clean. All are spacious, well-equipped suites decked out in beige, black, grey, silver and white tones. The in-house restaurant is equally polished.  Perth’s newest hotel ticks a stack of boxes.  Address: 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, 6004Contact: 00 61 8 9261 0000; frasershospitality.com Getting there: bus to Adelaide Terrace (blue CAT)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$199, including breakfast, WiFi and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  Having just installed double-glazed windows in all rooms, this funky, inner city hotel is now much more inviting. The upgrades follow extensive renovations completed a couple years ago. As a result, this hotel offers excellent value in a city where constant demand for accommodation means room rates are often sky-high. That said, rooms are compact, particularly the Petite Queen and Petite King, so you may want to check in to a Deluxe King room for more space. Rooms have a white and charcoal colour theme, while general areas are decorated with geometric wallpaper and smart sofas.  Having just installed double-glazed windows in all rooms, this funky, inner city hotel is now much more inviting.  Address: 70 Pier Street, Perth, 6000Contact: 00 61 8 9325 2133; 8hotels.comGetting there: train to Perth Central Station (multiple lines)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from $110, room onlyPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  An awesome location, atmospheric pub, live music, basement bar and tasty menu add up to make this hotel an excellent choice. But with all things too good to be true, there’s a catch: you need to be comfortable with a certain level of noise (until it closes at midnight). Request one of their four suites, as the remaining five rooms share a bathroom. Book suite 1 for the most space and ensuite bathroom, or go for 8 or 9 for the quietest surrounds. The rooms are crisp, airy and white-on-white, enclosed in a historic stone building with a pub courtyard you’ll want to spend hours in, especially while nursing a local beer (try something by Little Creatures) and a flat-based pizza. The free parking here is a real bonus in this popular part of town.  An awesome location, atmospheric pub, live music, basement bar and tasty menu add up to make this hotel an excellent choice.  Address: 47 South Terrace, Fremantle, 6160Contact: 00 61 8 9335 5405; norfolkhotel.com.au Getting there: bus to South Terrace (orange CAT)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$180, room only, including WiFi and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  A constantly expanding art collection attracts lovers of the finer things in life to this historic, limestone terrace b&b. Built in 1892, Fothergills sits opposite Fremantle Prison, which was constructed some 33 years earlier and is now one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions. Bronze sculptures and pottery are found throughout the three pretty courtyards, while paintings and glass works adorn the interior, by local, national and international artists. Expect urban views with a spot of ocean from some room balconies (ask for The English Room) and a lovely breakfast served in the conservatory.  Paintings and glass works adorn the interior, by local, national and international artists.  Address: 18-22 Ord Street, Fremantle, 6160Contact: 00 61 8 9335 6784; fothergills.net.auGetting there: bus to Ord Street from Fremantle (160)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$195, including breakfast, WiFi and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  Want to live like a local in arguably Perth’s most beautiful beach suburb? An accommodation group manages residential properties throughout Cottesloe, offering everything from compact studio apartments to six-bedroom houses with a pool for short, holiday stays or longer. The self-contained properties are all individually owned and the decor in each reflects the owner’s take on coastal chic, with splashes of colour throughout. Having lived in Cottesloe myself for two years, I can’t recommend the Cott (as locals call it) experience highly enough. Go for a beachfront apartment, a lazy 10m stroll to the sand. Beach towels are included.  Live like a local in arguably Perth’s most beautiful beach suburb.  Address: Cottesloe, 6011Contact: 00 61 8 9284 2555; cottesloewaters.com.au Getting there: train to Cottesloe Station (Fremantle line)Opening times: year roundPrice: double studio from A$147, room only, including WiFi and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  This one’s for the lovers. It’s not cheap, but it is special, and when you consider that everything’s included – a chef making your every meal, guided tours to rock pools and art sites, a carefully compiled drinks list – it becomes a worthy contender. The remote location seals the deal: the only way to arrive is by air, zooming over the Kimberley’s sunburnt landscape to see ancient rock formations, curling rivers and spilling waterfalls (flights are included in three-night stay prices). You’re taken by buggy to an ocean view villa, equipped with private deck and luxurious egg bath, and then time is yours: do what you will with it. I made sure I swam in the 25m lap pool – after all, it was transported via two, 14-hour barge trips through crocodile-infested waters so it deserves appreciation.  The only way to arrive to this lodge is by air.  Address: Berkeley River, 6740Contact: 00 61 8 9169 1330; berkeleyriver.com.au Getting there: no public transport: twice weekly flights or private charterOpening times: Mar-NovPrice: double rooms from A$1,650, including full-board, WiFi and toursPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  The owner of this glamping site within World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park was one of the first non-indigenous to explore it. East Kimberley Tours is still family owned, and it’s one of only two accommodation providers within the park. EKT’s Deluxe eco-cabins are fitted with ensuites and comfy beds, and you get access to the communal and kitchen areas. Plus, in late 2014 they put in a 9m pool – quite the rarity in these parts and a blessing in the toasty Kimberley climate.You can drive yourself or take a land tour in (note: the 31-mile approach road takes three hours to travel), but EKT also offers fully-catered options, and tours that include scenic flights over the range. I’ve enjoyed the latter, twice, and argue it’s well worth the extra investment.  This glamping site is within World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park.  Address: Purnululu National ParkContact: 00 61 8 9168 2213; eastkimberleytours.com.au Getting there: no public transport: driveOpening times: Apr-mid OctPrice: double cabins from $350, room only, including parking; $570, full boardPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  This is one of the best-located places to stay in Margaret River and it’s where I return to most often when I’m visiting this region of towering trees, endless vineyards and epic surf. Set back from the honey sands of Smiths Beach, each self-contained apartment has a slick, new feel that borders on minimalist but is somehow welcoming enough to make you feel comfortable sprawling on the large couches. There’s plenty of glass, concrete and polished stone knitting together the well-equipped kitchen, bench top and large bathroom (with luxurious oval bathtub). Go for an upstairs apartment, they all have balconies with barbecues. The on-site café, cellar door and restaurant, Lamont’s, is excellent – I always stop in for breakfast and an espresso coffee.  This is one of the best-located places to stay in Margaret River.  Address: Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup, 6282Contact: 00 61 8 9750 1200; smithsbeachresort.com.au Getting there: coach to YallingupOpening times: year roundPrice: apartment from A$275, room only, including WiFi and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  An adults-only pool, a beachside bar and Australia’s only L’Occitane-partnered spa: what’s not to love about this tropical resort? It’s the only hotel in Broome to front famous Cable Beach, where crowds gather to watch the sunset every evening. You could horizon-gaze at the Sunset Bar and Grill, where the dress code is “Kimberley casual” (flip flops are fine) and the beers are served in stubbie holders, not glasses. A relaxed vibe courses throughout the leafy grounds, but you’ll find a more polished atmosphere in the Chahoya Spa, where I recently had one of the best full body massages of my life. Families will love the pool allocated to them, while yoga fans can rise at dawn for daily classes.  This is the only hotel in Broome to front famous Cable Beach.  Address: 1 Cable Beach Road West, Broome, 6725Contact: 00 61 8 9192 0400; cablebeachclub.com Getting there: bus to Cable BeachOpening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$299, room only, including return Broome airport transfers and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  Decorated in Kimberley colours (think sunburnt orange, vivid green and earthy tones), these self-contained, one- and two-bedroom suites are a big hit with travellers to Broome. Accommodation can be pretty pricey in the popular holiday destination, but Moonlight’s rates sit towards the more reasonable end of the scale. Positioned in town but with views of Roebuck Bay’s cornflour blue waters, the location is also a plus point, along with the pool and barbecue facilities. Request a garden view room if you’re watching your pennies, otherwise opt for a Deluxe Bay View for the nicest outlook and the most space. The latter option will also get you a ringside seat for the Staircase to the Moon light phenomenon, reflected on the bay’s mudflats.  These self-contained, one- and two-bedroom suites are a big hit with travellers to Broome.  Address: 51 Carnarvon Street, Broome, 6725Contact: 00 61 8 9195 5200; moonlightbaysuites.com.au Getting there: bus to BroomeOpening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$208, room only, including parking (minimum 4-night stay)Payment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  It may sport a Spanish name, but this cattle station-turned-wilderness-park is as Aussie as it gets, and that’s why it’s my favourite place to stay in East Kimberley. More than just accommodation, the huge outback property encompasses gorges, rocky plateaux, deep natural pools and hot springs. Better still, whether you’re camping, bunking down in the canvas topped villas, enjoying the riverside bungalows or staying in the five-star homestead, you can access it all. This egalitarian nature is part of the charm, and the enormity and age of the environment acts as a leveller for everyone who stays there. Tour Chamberlain Gorge, where you’ll cruise flat waters edged with blazing red cliffs, and don’t miss the thermal waters at palm-fringed Zebedee Springs. If you’re feeling flush, a scenic helicopter ride is well worth it.  It may sport a Spanish name, but this cattle station-turned-wilderness-park is as Aussie as it gets.  Address: El Questro Road, Durack, 6743Contact: 00 61 3 9426 7550; elquestro.com.auGetting there: no public transport: driveOpening times: Apr-OctPrice: tented cabin from $289, room only, including parking; bungalow from A$329, room only, including parking; homestead room, $1,969, including full-board, parking and tours. Park permit: from $12 per day; children, 0-12 years, freePayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  From a ‘where to stay’ perspective, Exmouth is an unusual place: all the extraordinary aquatic attractions are dotted along the World Heritage-listed peninsula it inhabits, but aside from back-to-basic campgrounds, there are few accommodation options. Staying in town is the answer, and swish, spacious Novotel Ningaloo Resort is the pick of the bunch. Located at the marina about three miles from the town centre, you should specify ocean views for the best outlook. Its 68 abodes include hotel rooms (some with spas) as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom, self-contained apartments decked out with fully-equipped kitchens. There’s also a swimming pool, gym and the well-regarded Mantaray's restaurant.  Novotel is located at the marina about three miles from the town centre.  Address: Madaffari Drive, Exmouth, 6707Contact: 00 61 8 9949 0000; accorhotels.comGetting there: bus to Exmouth (from Learmonth airport)Opening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$275, room only, including WiFi and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  Weatherboard chalets are surrounded by towering native trees in this idyllic getaway just outside the arty forest town of Denmark. When I stayed, I fell asleep to a chorus of frogs serenading the night, and woke to see cattle grazing the lush fields that roll towards the ocean. The chalets are rustic with warm, wood interiors, spas and good heaters for the southern region’s chilly nights. There’s an on-site spa that I’d argue is the best in the region – book in for a transcendent session in their aptly-named pamper pod. Nature meets nurture very effectively here. Karma partners with a local tour company that can take you hiking along the dramatic coastline, dotted with thousands of wildflowers in September and October.  Weatherboard chalets are surrounded by towering native trees in this idyllic getaway.  Address: 1572 South Coast Highway, Denmark, 6333Contact: 00 61 8 9848 1568; karmachalets.com.au Getting there: coach to DenmarkOpening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$180, room only, including A$20 spa voucher and parkingPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: recommended  Book ahead for this charming guest house – ever since it was voted “best b&b” in the country in 2013, by readers of Australian Traveller, a national magazine I write for, its rooms have been hot property. The owners claim the converted 1920s convent is the first b&b in the wine region. The six guest rooms all boast private ensuites and are an easy walk from the heart of Margaret River township. Try to secure the Courtyard room (which is part of the original chapel) or King Garden room, both of which have garden views and veranda access through French doors – a perfect spot to share a local vino. It’s not exclusively for loved-up couples, there are also twin-share rooms available.  This guest house was voted “best b&b” in the country in 2013.  Address: 5 Valley Road, Margaret River, 6285Contact: 00 61 8 9757 2349; margaretriverguesthouse.com.auGetting there: coach to Margaret RiverOpening times: year roundPrice: double room from A$200, including breakfast, WiFi, parking and afternoon teaPayment type: credit cards acceptedReservations: essential  More Telegraph Travel expert guides  Follow Telegraph Travel on Twitter
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