10/10 Exceptional
Simply incredible place to stay for a quiet, tranquil, friendly time
David
David, 8-night trip
Pinctada McAlpine House
Adults-only hotel in Broome with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
In the heart of the historical district, Pinctada McAlpine House offers a tranquil retreat. Start your day with a full breakfast, then unwind by the outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions on one of their bike rentals. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Connecting rooms available
- Bar
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Outdoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Library
- Front-desk safe
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry service
- Self-serve laundry
- Meeting room
Feel at home (6)
- Refrigerator
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Library Room
Excellent
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Pearlers Verandah
Exceptional
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
- 215 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Garden Suite
Exceptional
Highlights
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
- Garden view
- 431 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
McAlpine Suite
Very good
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
- 646 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
55 Herbert Street, Broome, WA, 6725
About this property
Pinctada McAlpine House
Enjoy your visit to Broome with a stay at Pinctada McAlpine House. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
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Pinctada McAlpine House Reviews
Wonderful
9.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was delicious and elegantly presented, with a different and beautifully cooked option every day. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomBreakfastAmbienceAccomodation TypeWalking10/10 Exceptional
Great Room and Service
Ross
Ross, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Helpful staff, friendly and flexible. Good suggestions for activities. Property with an interesting heritage
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Outstanding and highly recommended
We just had a fantastic 4 nights at Mc Alpine House and the service and serenity is quite outstanding.
The wonderful unique Kimberley homestead building and landscaping is reminiscent of a bygone era.
Marilynne is an outstanding host and her stories about the history of Broome and the pearling industry just made our stay a delight.
Highly recommended.
Noel
Noel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Marilynne and Leanne went out of their way to welcome us. Thank you for a very personal experience.
John and Jan
John and Jan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Highly recommended
A unique property perfect for chilling out and sightseeing around Broome. Built with the weather in mind, it has wraparound verandas providing comfort and shade with sofas and chairs, situated in gardens providing a lovely oasis. Great little swimming pool with comfy sun loungers. Breakfast was different every day and beautifully cooked, and provided an opportunity to talk to fellow guests and swap travel stories. Our bedroom had a renovated bathroom and was equipped with everything we needed and more.
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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Laurence
Laurence, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A pleasant place to bludge for a couple of days. Staff are welcoming and knowledgeable.
Aaron Carl Hainsworth
Aaron Carl Hainsworth, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was lovely
Penelope
Penelope, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Just a one night stay but would definitely stay again. Very friendly service, comfortable room, had a little trouble closing the window.
Great breakfast, centrally located.
MARGARET
MARGARET, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Not interested in sharing
Geoff
Geoff, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Pinctada McAlpine house is stunning and so much a part of Broome and its history. Rinaldo’s attention to detail and hospitality was so delightful. The Garden Room was superb accommodation. Loved meeting our host Marilyn. Highly recommended and we will be back.
Vince
Vince, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and at home. The grounds were beautifully kept; lush and quiet, and the room was spacious and comfortable.
The morning breakfasts that were included were delicious and elegantly presented. We had a wonderful time at Mc Alpine House and couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Carmel
Carmel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We absolutely adored our stay here. We were lucky enough to have the entire place to ourselves!
Marilyn is such a lovely host and we honestly felt so cared for; she’s also an amazing cook - breakfast was delicious. I would recommend staying here to anyone, plus it’s an easy walk down to Matsos or the Mangrove for dinner.
Also - if you like dogs (we love dogs) there’s an extra special host to hang out with.
We will definitely be back.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I was stranded with Covid, but was extremely fortunate to be here. They treated me with the upmost compassion care and provided with me outstanding comfort meeting my every need
Coralie
Coralie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
…we chose Broome as our Honeymoon destination and with that in mind we chose to stay here at Pinctada McAlpine House. Ronaldo followed up with us via a phone call after we landed and met us to let us into their secure parking. Nestled amongst large trees and the oldest Tamarind tree in the region, privacy is a given. Complimentary Champagne and Cheese platter awaited us. The delightful room boasted a large double toilet bathroom four poster bed and two AC units. Private outdoor foyer and pool just outside our door. With a cooked breakfast every morning and an historic story shared the experience was humbling to say the least our host Marilynne was generous and gracious making sure that any need was met, any questions were answered. We fully recommend staying here and enjoy the history and culture of the Yawuru people and the Kimberley region. Central to Broome everywhere is accessible from the McAlpine House.
Patric
Patric, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
Liked the typically Broome architecture and friendly greeting by Ronaldo. Suite was OK but overpriced. Breakfast was marginal and unimaginative. NOT IMPRESSED by the owner’s dog swimming in the small pool - most in hygienic!!!
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
After we'd visited several area hotels we were grateful we’d made this choice. Charming turn of the century homestead that’s been renovated into a guest house, while keeping the tropical ambience. Garden Room was plenty big with a King bed. Used the patio for morning yoga, but otherwise enjoyed the grounds when we wanted to have a break outside – plenty of shady and comfortable spots. Shower is huge, towels and sheets quality. In room fridge with complimentary tea and coffee via kettle (incl milk for tea/coffee). Breakfast does not offer choices (this is a B&B, not a hotel), but the food is great and cooked to any dietary needs. And there’s fresh baked sourdough, loose leaf tea and excellent coffee. We enjoyed meeting fellow guests at breakfast, too. The pool looked lovely and well maintained but we weren’t there enough to use it. Staff is super friendly, as is the little corgie. It’s an easy 20 minute walk to Chinatown or 10-15 to the Museum and Town Beach. You’ll need a taxi to get to Cable Beach ($30!! And it’s $20 to the airport!); taxis here are not cheap. The bus service is sporadic at best; we did ride it once from Cable Beach, but it was 50 minutes behind schedule! Having gone to Cable Beach twice, we were glad we had chosen this location instead of over there. Several VERY good restaurants within 5-10 min walking distance, plus whatever’s in Chinatown. I think all others you would have to taxi, but you would also have to taxi from Cable Beach.
Lori
Lori, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fabulous. Comfortable rooms, lovely breakfast, nice pool and oozing with atmosphere.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ambience and service
I spent 6 days at the Pinctada McAlpine House, from Oct 29–Nov 4, as a lone traveller. Instantly taken by the warm welcome and charm of both Marilynne (the owner) and Rinaldo (the manager), entering the property was like walking back in time. The ambience of this historic Broome homestead is magical with beautiful décor and exotic gardens. Marilynne and Rinaldo treat you like friends with nothing being too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend this exquisite boutique experience.
Michael
Michael, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Relaxation
Was booked in for 2 nights to relax.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Unique atmospheric residence with great facilities and attentive staff
Tamsin
Tamsin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
McAlpine House is accommodation in a lovely garden setting of mango and palm trees. There are only 8 rooms for adults only (age over 16), most at ground level and adjacent a large swimming pool. The hotel has very pleasant and helpful management and staff. Marilynne and Ronaldo went out of their way to help us enjoy our stay. We stayed there for10 nights in August 2021 and were very sad to have to leave and return home at the end of our stay.
David
David, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful accommodation, lovely surroundings. Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Quiet and serene
The house is more like a colonial cottage
Surrounded by beautiful trees snd lush foliage
It is not a modern, fancy place with masses of people
Just 8 rooms with old fashion wooden floors, and old fashion personalised service
With a smile, genuine concern and a clean pool
The hosts are informative, fun and their employees are obviously happy in there work place
A bit of a walk to the CBD especially in the heat of the day, but taxi transfers can be organised quite easily
Enjoyed the ambience and the serene garden surrounds
Joy
Joy, 2-night trip
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