Best Family-Friendly Stays in Busselton, Western Australia

For the most complete family hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Busselton is the stay I would look at first. It is the best rated and most reviewed here, at 8.9 from 2,350 reviews, with family rooms that have sea views and balconies, a short walk from the Busselton Jetty. It has an outdoor pool that runs year-round, a fitness centre and a restaurant serving Australian food with vegetarian and gluten-free options, which helps when a family has different diets. For a family that wants a hotel with everything in one building, it is the clear first choice.

For apartments on the beach, The Sebel Busselton offers beachfront accommodation on Geographe Bay, with a pool and spa facilities. Its apartments include kitchenettes or full kitchens, and some have laundry facilities, so a family can cook and wash clothes during a longer stay. It is rated 8.7 from 976 reviews, and it is described as a good base for exploring the Margaret River wine region. I would choose it for a week where the beach is the main plan and the kitchen saves money on meals. Beachfront on Geographe Bay means the sea is steps away, which suits children who want to play on the sand.

For a stay close to the jetty with something for children to do, Esplanade Hotel Busselton is the one to look at. It is a family-friendly waterfront hotel just 200 metres from Busselton Jetty, with a children's playground, a terrace, a bar and on-site dining. Its air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a microwave, and some rooms have balconies. It is rated 8.7 from 702 reviews. The playground is the feature that sets it apart, since none of the other stays list one for children. Being on the waterfront also keeps the jetty and the foreshore within a short walk.

For a self-contained unit in town, Nightcap at the Ship Inn has a balcony or patio, a swimming pool, a bistro and two bars. It sits in the town centre, a short drive from Busselton Beach and the Busselton Jetty, and is rated 8.6 from 425 reviews. The bars mean it is lively in the evening, which some families will want to check against their plans. I would pick it when you want your own unit and a pool in town, rather than a beachfront setting, and you are happy to drive to the beach.