The Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Esperance, Western Australia

Just like a sandy beach divides the water from the land, the family-run Jetty Resort sits between the idyllic – and rather refreshing – waters of the Southern Ocean and a lovely, warm solar-heated pool. A short scenic stroll to town, accommodation here also straddles the spectrum – ranging from cheap and cheerful motel-style en-suite rooms with kitchenettes in the brick building to fancy ocean-view spa suites and apartments with kitchens and balconies.

Steps from the ocean and the town centre and only five minutes’ drive from the picture-postcard shores of West Beach, Comfort Inn Bay of Isles is as close to the action as you can get – even if the action here is more like cute cafes and quaint bars. Relax and spend the day lounging by the pool before hitting up the in-house restaurant or ordering room service to your little abode. Rooms here can accommodate up to four people – and you can opt for extras like spa baths and kitchenettes.

Priding itself on being Esperance’s friendliest accommodation – a member of the staff will even pick you up from the coach station – Bayview Motel is a little gem in the heart of Esperance, with rooms catering for everything from solo overnight trips to family holidays. Including kitchenettes as standard and offering two-bedroom suites for groups and families, Bayview Motel also has a communal BBQ and coin-operated laundry to make your stay as stress-free as possible. Staff can also help with all your vacay needs – from booking whale watching tours and snorkelling/diving trips to personalised recommendations – so all you need to do is decide what to pack.

A great home base for a beach-front getaway, Hospitality Esperance offers guests the trifecta: well-appointed rooms with big beds, TVs and minibars; a refreshing outdoor pool; and super friendly staff. The best part of staying here, though, has to be the location – close to the beach, where you can watch dolphins playing in the bay and an easy meander to myriad cafes and boutique shops. There’s also an on-site restaurant, Seasons – with picturesque windows overlooking the bay for dreamy drinks at sunset.

Clearwater Motel Apartments in Esperance offers bright and beachy self-contained accommodation with everything you need for an easy getaway. Splurge on the luxury three-bedroom Beach Shack or premium king apartment with private sun decks and courtyards for an extra opulent stay – or opt for a standard or deluxe room with shared al fresco BBQ facilities. Security-lovers will adore the locking carports, though with complimentary transfers to and from the bus station and the main sites within walking distance – including Rotary Lookout and West Beach – you can easily enjoy a car-free escape here, too.