12 of the best Airbnbs in Broome

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The top Airbnbs in Broome run the gamut from dreamy hideouts to luxe coastal escapes – each one soaked in the same wild magic as the town itself.

Broome doesn’t do boring. From elegant pearlmaster-style homes to beachy retreats with front-row seats to Roebuck Bay, this town is peppered with stays that blur the line between home and holiday fantasy.

Blending comfort with creativity, the best Airbnbs in Broome aren’t just places to sleep – they’re part of the adventure. Whether you’re after a cosy cabin with a breezy deck or a palace-style home with a sprawling pool and room for the whole crew, there’s a spot here with your name on it.

1. Guwarri Bayside Retreat

the living room interior of Guwarri Bayside Retreat, Broome
The pearlmaster’s villa leans into the tropical romance of Broome.

Guwarri has that rare Broome magic – timeless charm with a side of barefoot luxury. Housed in a beautifully reimagined pearlmaster’s villa, it leans into the tropical romance of old Broome with timber floors, French doors and wraparound verandas that invite you to slow down.

Located near Town Beach, you’re metres from the shoreline, bustling markets, restaurants and even the Staircase to the Moon – all without needing the car keys. Inside, there are two queen bedrooms tucked into the heart of the house, a full kitchen, plus all the touches that matter: air-con in every room, Netflix-ready TV, luxe linen and even an outdoor BBQ zone for twilight dinners.

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2. Pindan Cable Beach

a pool framed by a tropical garden at Pindan Cable Beach, Broome
Enjoy peak serenity in the pool.

Pindan has that easygoing, sun-drenched feel that Broome does best. Days here start with the scent of mangoes and end with salty hair and a quick dip in the jellybean-shaped pool. It’s a ten-minute wander straight to Cable Beach, with camels often your only traffic. Cafes, the new Spinifex Brewing Co and local restaurants are all close enough to make planning dinner an afterthought.

A generous queen bed anchors the main bedroom, while two sets of wooden bunks sleep four more – perfect for kids. The newly refurbished interiors lean into soft, coastal tones and tactile materials, creating a breezy space that feels more like a friend’s holiday home than a rental. The outdoor shower tucked under the mango tree is a small detail you’ll find yourself thinking about long after you’ve left.

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3. Broome Sky-view

the shower room with a bathtub at Broome Sky-view Airbnb
The rooms are complete with a private bath. (Image: Broome Sky-view)

With uninterrupted views of Roebuck Bay, Broome Sky-view is the kind of place that makes you pause. It’s an architecturally striking hideaway with soaring 5-metre windows that frame the shifting colours of the Kimberley sky. From the wide balcony, you can watch the tide roll in, or the Staircase to the Moon rise, with a cool drink in hand and not a tourist bus in sight. Town Beach is just minutes away on foot, and the local markets, cafes and bars are all within easy reach.

Inside, there’s a well-equipped kitchen, two serene bedrooms and a living space that spills out onto the balcony like it was designed for sundowners. A soak in the pool seals the deal.

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4. The Quarters

a shady nook at The Quarters Airbnb, Broome
The Quarters has a BBQ area for visitors to enjoy.

The Quarters is pure Broome charm distilled into one leafy, barefoot-friendly retreat. Tucked into lush tropical gardens, it feels like your own little slice of the Kimberley. The real showstopper? A claw-foot bath in the open-air bathroom, where showers come with frangipani-scented breezes and baths are taken under the stars.

While The Quarters may lean toward minimalist luxury, it’s got everything you need – a kitchenette, shady nooks, private parking behind a gate and a BBQ for twilight cookups. It’s mid-way between Cable Beach and Chinatown, so having your own wheels is essential (and worth it, with the host offering local tips on those lesser-known Broome gems).

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5. El Sueño, The Dream

a three-bedroom Airbnb with a pool at El Sueño, The Dream
This Broome-style home comes with a balcony and a pool for ultimate relaxation.

You’ll certainly think you’re dreaming at El Sueno, a three-bedroom Broome-style home with an indoor and outdoor bathroom, a seven-metre pool and plenty of space to relax.

On the ground level, there’s a fully equipped kitchen, a comfy living area stocked with books and board games and a washroom, while upstairs you’ll find three queen bedrooms and a balcony with a daybed and a bathroom. If you can extract yourself from this cosy property, El Sueno is just a 10-minute walk from Cable Beach.

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6. Mar del Plata

a shaded deck in the garden at Mar del Plata Airbnb, Broome
The home is surrounded by lush tropical plants.

Just a 15-minute stroll from Cable Beach, Mar del Plata – Sea of Silver is a Balinese-inspired beach house that nails Broome’s laidback-meets-luxury vibe. With four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sparkling pool shaded by sails, this breezy retreat is designed for slow mornings, salty afternoons and evenings spent flipping prawns on the Weber.

The home is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and layered with thoughtful touches – from an outdoor shower and shaded lounges to a fully stocked kitchen and board games for post-swim downtime. There’s even an alfresco TV setup for when sunset turns to starlight.

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7. Sol Glamping Tent of Saturn

white tents at Sol Glamping Tent of Saturn Airbnb, Broome.
Find luxe safari tents with wooden decks and private outdoor baths.

If you want to watch the sunset over the ocean and fall asleep in the comfort and warmth of a queen-sized bed in a tent, Sol Glamping has you covered.

Just 15 minutes’ drive from Broome, choose one of three cotton camping tents with wooden decks and private outdoor baths. There is a lovely outdoor shower and a flushing toilet that is shared between the three tents.

You won’t have access to cooking facilities or electricity, but you can light a fire and cook, or bring your own camp stove.

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8. Koolinda

an aerial view of the Koolinda Airbnb, Broome
The stunning Koolinda Airbnb is just a few steps from Roebuck Bay.

Need to go big? One of the largest holiday homes available in Broome is Koolinda, which can comfortably sleep 16 guests and even your furry friends. It’s all about location with this stunning property overlooking Roebuck Bay and within walking distance to Town Beach.

Enjoy a picnic on the deck overlooking the bay, then take a dip in the impressive pool with amazing views that stretch along the entire front of the house. The home is modern and spacious, with neutral tones and quality fittings and fixtures throughout. Plus, the kids will enjoy the wooden bunk beds and a collection of toys.

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9. The Pearlers Cottage

The Pearlers Cottage within lush greenery in Broome
The quaint Pearlers Cottage is Balinese in style with a Broome twist.

The quaint Pearlers Cottage is tucked away at the end of a large, lush tropical garden, within walking distance of Town Beach and the airport. If you have your own wheels, there’s secure onsite parking, or walk 400m to catch the town bus service.

Balinese-style with a Broome twist, this little air-conditioned one-bedroom gem features dark polished wooden floors, an elegant four-poster queen bed with silky sheets, a kitchenette and plenty of windows (all well screened to keep the bugs out).

Outside, you’ll find a private bathroom with a shower and fluffy towels, and bird-filled gardens with several spots to comfortably sit and read.

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10. Red Emperor Villas

the pool at Red Emperor Villas, Broome
Take a dip in the round swimming pool.

Set in the leafy streets of Old Broome, this set of three villas would make an ideal stay for a band of travelling couples, friends or extended family. It’s a bit outside of the main action, but having use of the property’s bicycles is a bonus.

Red Emperor Villa 1, 2 and 3 each have an ensuite and outside there’s a small pool and large communal kitchen if you’re opting for a balmy evening cook-up.

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11. Home with 11-m pool in Cable Beach

the Home with 11-m pool in Cable Beach Airbnb
The 11-metre lap pool is the main drawcard of this palm-fringed retreat.

Tucked away in Broome’s most sought-after pocket, this palm-fringed retreat is less a holiday house and more your own private resort – with a generous dose of barefoot luxury. The sprawling 11-metre lap pool steals the spotlight, framed by tropical gardens and an alfresco setup made for long, lazy afternoons. Kids tear around the Monkey Bars while adults debate whether to hit the Air Hockey table or pour another G&T. You’re a ten-minute stroll from Cable Beach, but honestly, you may not want to leave the backyard.

Inside, it’s all airy, open-plan bliss – clean lines, zero clutter and everything exactly where you need it. Sleeping ten across three air-conditioned bedrooms, it’s a crowd-pleaser for multi-gen escapes, big family holidays or reunions with the mates you’ve been promising to see for years.

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12. Coconutz B&B

an eco tent at Coconutz B&B in Coconut Well, Broome
Retreat into one of the breezy eco tents at Coconutz B&B.

Just over 25 kilometres from Broome, Coconutz B&B in Coconut Well offers two eco tents with queen beds, private bathrooms and outdoor tubs. Each tent has its own open-air kitchen with a barbecue, fridge and all the basics for cooking – or you can order woodfired pizza, steak packs or grazing platters delivered to your tent or poolside.

The property backs onto a tidal lagoon that fills through the dunes when the tide hits nine metres or more – check the chart before you go. The beach nearby is scattered with rockpools that hold marine life between tides. Roebuck Plains Roadhouse and the Broome Bird Observatory are both within driving distance, but staying put isn’t a bad option, either.

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Leah McLennan
Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.
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6 reasons the best way to experience the Kimberley is by cruise

This remote corner of Australia is one of the world’s last frontiers. This is how to see it properly.

Vast, rugged and deeply spiritual, the Kimberley coast in Australia’s North West feels a world away from everyday Australia – and there are countless ways to explore it. But if you want to reach ancient rock art, hidden gorges and lonely waterfalls, it has to be by boat. Whether you’re aboard a nimble expedition vessel or a luxury yacht with all the trimmings, exploring by the water brings exclusive experiences, shows unique views and makes travel easier than any other mode. And that’s just the beginning of Australia’s North West cruises.

The True North Adventure Cruise in between sandstone cliffs.
Adventure starts where the road ends.

1. Discover Broome, and beyond

Explore your launchpad before you set sail: Broome. Here camels and their riders stride along the 22 kilometres of powdery Cable Beach at sunset. That’s just the start.

At Gantheaume Point, red pindan cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, whose low tide uncovers fossilised dinosaur footprints. Broome’s pearling history runs deep. Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Aboriginal divers once worked these waters, and their legacy lives on in boutiques where South Sea pearls still shine.

If the moon’s right, you may catch the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay. Or simply kick back with a cold beverage and a film under the stars at Sun Pictures , screening since 1916.

Ride a camel along Cable Beach as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, casting golden light across the sand and sea.
Ride a camel along Cable Beach. (Image: Nick Dunn)

2. Unmatched access to The Kimberley

Once you’re onboard, expect a backstage pass to some of the most isolated places on Earth. No roads. No ports. No phone reception.

At Horizontal Falls/ Garaanngaddim, 10-metre tides surge through twin gorges like a natural waterpark ride that’ll make your palms sweat. Then there’s Montgomery Reef/ Yowjab: a giant living platform of coral and seagrass, where the sea pulls back to reveal waterfalls, sea turtles and ospreys.

Up north, King George Falls/ Oomari rage 80 metres down red cliffs. Zodiac boats often nudge in closer so you can feel the spray on your sun-warmed cheeks. You might even fly in to reach Mitchell Falls/ Punamii-unpuu, a four-tiered cascade where you can swim in freshwater pools above the drop.

Come spring, some itineraries veer west to Rowley Shoals: an atoll chain of white sand and reef walls. Then it’s up the winding Prince Regent River to King Cascade/ Maamboolbadda, tumbling over rock terraces, and into a Zodiac to view the Gwion Gwion rock art, whose slender, ochre-painted figures are older than the pyramids.

A cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters.
Get closer to the Kimberley than ever before.

3. Taste the Kimberley with onboard hospitality

You might spend your days clambering over slippery rocks or charging past waterfalls. But when you’re back on the water, it’s a different story. Meals are chef-prepared and regionally inspired: grilled barramundi, pearl meat sashimi, mango tarts, and bush tomato chutney. One night it’s barefoot beach barbecues with your shipmates; the next, alfresco dining on the ship.

Small expedition ships each have their own personality, but many carry just 12 to 36 guests, making being out on the water a whole other experience. You might sink into a spa on the foredeck or sip coffee in a lounge while watching crocodiles cruise by. It’s choose-your-own-relaxation, Kimberley style.

4. Expert-led excursions through the Kimberley

These voyages are led by people who know the Kimberley like the back of their sunburnt hand. Attenborough-esque naturalists might gently tap your shoulder to point out rare birds or tell the story beneath a slab of rock. Historians can explain exactly how that rusted World War II relic came to rest here.

If your ship has a helipad, you might chopper straight to a waterfall-fed swimming hole. If not, you’ll still be hopping ashore for that wet landing at a secret creek.

Then come the evenings: songlines shared by Traditional Owners under the stars, or astronomy sessions that link what’s overhead with what’s underfoot and what’s within.

A small group glides through Kimberley’s rugged coastline by boat, passing ancient cliffs.
Explore with naturalists and historians by your side.

5. Relax in luxurious lodgings

Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to rough it. These Kimberley vessels are small in size, but mighty in luxury. True North’s ships come with their own helicopters and a no-sea-days policy, so you’re always in the thick of it. Try the luxurious offerings from Ocean Dream Charters for exploration in style. Kimberley Quest offers a fast boat for easy, off-ship adventures. On the larger end of the scale, Coral Expeditions has open-deck bars and curated wine cellars. And then there’s Ponant’s luxury yachts sleek and incredibly stylish French sailing yachts.

A helicopter soars above the sea, with a sleek cruise ship gliding in the distance.
See the Kimberley from sky to shore.

6. The adventure continues with pre- and post-cruise experiences

You’ve already come this far – so, why not go further? Broome makes it easy to ease in before you board, or wind down when your voyage ends, and there is no reason to stop there.

Head an hour and a half south to Eco Beach to stay off-grid and off the clock. Join a Yawuru guide for a mangrove walk or ocean forage. Dive even deeper into Broome’s pearling past at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, where divers and craftspeople still pull the seawater-slicked gems from the deep.

If you’re still craving adventure, it’s time to go further. Soar over the Buccaneer Archipelago, or detour inland with a 4WD trip along the Gibb River Road. Book a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles. Or – because you never know when you’ll be back – do all three.

aerial of people walking on eco beach in the kimberley western australia
Stay off grid at Eco Beach. (Image: Tourism WA)

Find out more about your trip to Australia’s North West at australiasnorthwest.com .