Find Your Ideal Winter Escape on Wadjemup
Check out the range of accommodation available and plan your ideal cosy seasonal escape.
Geordie Bay accommodation
Gather your loved ones or escape with someone special and let a quieter season set the tone for your stay.
From indulgent oceanside retreats to tents nestled in nature, laidback self-contained stays to shared rooms, discover the variety of winter accommodation available on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island.
Luxe Stays Close to Nature
The Lodge Wadjemup
Enjoy a central location and contemporary interiors just behind the main settlement, with views across the striking salt lakes. Reserve a romantic lakeside room for two and take in tranquil winter scenes from your verandah or private balcony as violet-toned clouds gather overhead. Courtyard rooms suit small groups and families, with connecting options and bunk bed configurations available. Shared verandahs encourage moments of togetherness within the historic surrounds.
For an added touch of winter indulgence, book one of the Poolhouse rooms. Step outside into gentle winter sunshine and unwind by the pool, with seasonally heated water and plush pink lounge chairs setting the scene for relaxed, slow mornings.
On your doorstep
- Experience: Quiet quokka spotting along the Garden Lake boardwalk, right on your doorstep.
- Dine and drink: Visit Sunsets Bar & Dining for buffet breakfasts, a fireside lunch, or dinner and drinks with lake views. The on-site kiosk, Pelican, also offers breakfast bites, takeaway treats and hot drinks.
Samphire Rottnest
Overlooking the serene water of Thomson Bay lies Samphire Rottnest. Whether you're a couple looking to indulge for a night or two or want a premium shared spot between pairs of friends, this is an ideal base. Every room offers ample space and elevated amenities to make your stay special. Indulge in a beachfront suite to enjoy relaxed mornings spent wrapped under warm layers, listening to gently lapping waves and crisp sea breezes beyond your private balcony. Later in the day, reserve an in-room massage to soothe and warm tired muscles after a day hiking the Wadjemup Bidi. Best followed by a lengthy soak in your private bathtub while rain softly taps the roof.
The resort's private pool is also heated throughout winter, perfect for a dip after a busy day. additionally, all guests gain exclusive access to the Samphire Club. Here you'll find a crackling fireplace along with complimentary coffee and baked treats available.
On your doorstep
- Experience: Stroll the cool sands of Thomson Bay to start your day.
- Dine and drink: Enjoy daily breakfast at Lontara, lunch and dinner at Hotel Rottnest, Lontara or Isola Bar E Cibo, and drinks at Bayside Bar.
Samphire Rottnest firepit
Hotel Rottnest in winter
Samphire beachfront in winter
Lontara in winter
Poolside room at Samphire
Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island
Families and couples alike will appreciate the restful location of this eco-sustainable resort with all the comforts of a hotel. Resting behind the sand dunes of Pinky Beach, every eco-tent at Discovery Resorts is designed with connection to your surroundings in mind. Wake up to swaying trees and distant crashing waves on a cool morning, tucked away behind thick canvas. Peaceful afternoons are spent floating in the on-site pool or relaxing on your fully furnished deck, mug of hot tea or a hearty red wine in hand.
Take advantage of flexible tent configurations like the superior duplex tent, which sleeps up to ten guests. Other family-friendly options feature bunks or rollaway beds to sleep everyone comfortably.
On your doorstep
- Experience: Witness blazing sunsets and sunrises from Pinky Beach or the base of Bathurst Lighthouse.
- Dine and drink: the signature breakfast at Pinky's Rottnest Island is included in all bookings. Convenient on-site dining is also available for lunch and dinner, plus free marshmallows for toasting by the fire in the evenings.
Discovery Rottnest Island sunrise
Bathurst Lighthouse
Deluxe Oceanside tent accommodation
Pinky's Rottnest Island during winter
Self-Contained Serenity
Stay Rottnest Self-Contained
Holiday homes on offer via Stay Rottnest are self-contained for the ongoing ease of a group getaway. Booking everyone's favourite unit, heritage cottage, beachfront bungalow or coastal cabin is made simpler during this peaceful season, with ample options for groups of all sizes- including up to 18-bed configurations at Kingstown's Governor Circle.
With the vibrant winter landscape as your backdrop and a settled seasonal hush surrounding you, there's no need to rush. Each space is equipped to do things your way. Relax indoors with great company as rainclouds roll overhead, wrap up and watch fiery sunsets from your enclosed courtyard, and spend cosy nights cooking shared meals with supplies from the General Stores. Wherever you decide to call home, connection and comfort come first.
On your doorstep
- Experience: Serene coastal surrounds of Geordie, Longreach, Fay's or Thomson Bay
- Dine and drink: Pop into Geordie's Cafe & Art Gallery for breakfast and lunch, plus dinner on select nights or Pinky's Rottnest Island for drinks and all-day dining. In the main settlement, grab casual meals from Frankie's on Rotto or The Lane Cafe.
Stay Rottnest living room
Longreach accommodation
Stay Rottnest accommodation
Stay Rottnest kitchen
Back to Basics
Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms
Calling all solo travellers, friends or families with an eye for low-cost accommodation. Whether you're bunking with new faces or reserving a dorm as a group, there's comfort in simplicity. Think shared spaces full of charm, where mismatched mugs are filled with warming brews and shared over friendly chatter.
Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms offers an affordable way to spend time on Wadjemup this winter. The hostel sleeps up to 50 like-minded guests, with communal kitchens, barbeques and bathrooms on-site. The dorms feature 17 rooms, varying between two and 18-bed layouts, with some rooms offering a private bathroom. Please note that the dorms do not have kitchen facilities.
On your doorstep
- Experience: The historic surrounds of Kingstown Barracks and intriguing walking trails around Brickley Battery .
- Dine and drink: Collect fresh groceries from Rottnest General Store or pick up a selection of items from Rottnest Bakery in the main settlement.
Family Bedroom Hostel
Kingstown Dormitory
Dormitory Kitchen
Stay Rottnest Campground
Gather your group and embrace the grounding delight of being in nature. Winter weather on Wadjemup is often sunny, inviting campers to pitch up tents on a site that's just a short stroll to Pinky Beach. Stay Rottnest Campground is a non-powered site offering a maximum of six guests and two tents per site for a low-cost, but entirely enriching, island experience.
Wake to pale filtered light as you burrow deeper into sleeping bags, breath hanging in the cool air. The days unfold slowly during winter, filled with invigorating walks and hours of cycling powered by cool temperatures. When evening approaches, wrap up active days around the barbeque sharing simple, hearty meals.
On your doorstep
- Experience: Cool nights spent rugged up under the dazzling night sky.
- Dine and drinks: Pick up barbeque supplies from Rottnest General Store or enjoy easy all-day dining at nearby Pinky's Rottnest Island.
Tips for a time well spent
Make your visit even more meaningful with helpful advice from those in the know.
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