Stay Rottnest

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand, 2 beach bars, fishing
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Adult Only) | Individually furnished, free WiFi
Geordie Bay Premium View Two Bedroom | Living area | TV
North Thomson - Standard Holiday Cabin  | Terrace/patio
Geordie Bay Premium View Three Bedroom | Balcony view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Vlamingh Way, Thompson Bay, Rottnest Island, WA, 6161
  • Place, Rottnest Island Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rottnest Island Salt Lakes
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Basin
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

South Thomson Premium View Three Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

South Thomsom Premium Two Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

North Thomson - Standard Holiday Cabin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Geordie Bay Premium View Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Geordie Bay Premium View Three Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Adult Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Stay Rottnest

At Stay Rottnest, spend the day playing on the nearby beach then return to dine at one of the resort's 7 restaurants. Housekeeping is not available.
Stay Rottnest offers 291 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the resort include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Stay Rottnest, you're just a quick walk from Rottnest Island Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 7 restaurants and 2 beach bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 7 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes, 2 beach bars and 3 bars/lounges
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, mini golf and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Rottnest Island Museum and Salt Store
There are 7 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 beach bars and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Stay Rottnest.
Stay Rottnest has 7 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Rottnest Island Visitors Centre, 1 Henderson Ave]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 86.0 per week.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 52.0 per week.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 52.0 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 86.0 per week

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Rottnest Island Visitors Centre, 1 Henderson Ave
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not provide linen in the Thomson Standard Cabin.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Rottnest Island Authority Hotel
Rottnest Island Authority
Rottnest Island Authority Resort
Rottnest Authority Resort

Stay Rottnest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 199 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Geordie bay with everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Ok for a mixed dorm cheap accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Caroline Thomson cabins these were clean, comfortable and convenient to beaches, the settlement and places to eat. Will definitely stay again and bring family. Wonderful family friendly environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cabin was as expected, basic and clean, which is consistent with the cost of the accommodation. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great little 2 night getaway in the cabin. The cabins have everything you need fully self contained. Situated right near Pinky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the little cabins in a good location you can cycle or walk to all the good spots. Can cook your own food. Rottnest is a beautiful island lots of bike adventures to have beautiful beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, nice exterior cabin. Interior disappointing and hostel like. Weren’t aware that linen was not included so be prepared for extra charges if booking through external website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend at Rottnest

We stayed in a 6 berth cabin in the camping ground area. Great location, an electric large mobile heater and a large wall mounted fan are excellent additions. There is virtually no wifi although they do tell you at check in that it is free, (occasionally it turns up), but it drops out continuously so dont count on having it. There is also no tv in the cabins and you cant hire them any more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
didn’t allocate us beds on arrival and then moved all our belongings didn’t give us baggage tags so we had to cycle back and forth morning of departure very unorganised and unsociable accom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Staff & service
Good price everything need cc lose to everything and to see sunrise and sunset perfect weather for 4 days on the island the stove top didn't work we were able to use microwave it would be nice to include linen and towels in the price but can hire blankets and pillows are provided enjoyed the $65 10 minutes flight over the island worth doing keep watch for the bush trees that spell rotnest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peta

Indoors the property was sufficient, though not very clean. The outdoor area of the cabin was inundated by sand and not particularly usable or pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

masakazu

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックイン方法が分からない。 場所が分からない。 チェックインの場所から宿が遠すぎる。 便所が一つしかない。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for Rottnest sand monsters
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An AMAZING trip on an AWESOME island!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great basic little cottage at an affordable price short walk to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seems bizarre that in an overnight stay when we arrived on the island at 9am and went to our cabin to find it being nicely cleaned that we were then not allowed into the cabin until hours later. In fact there is no guarantee that guests can enter their accommodation until 2pm. To move about the island we needed to leave our bags outside and wait for an SMS to tell us we could collect our keys (nowhere near our cabin) There has to be a better system!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Like - clean and spacious room with functional kitchen and lounge room Dislike - no aircon in room just a fan so it's hot, bunk bed make loud creaky noise every time someone moves in their bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible beach vista! So relaxing and comfortable, perfect for a family/beach/bike stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place, old but clean and well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020