Where to Stay in Western Australia – Houtman Abrolhos

Geraldton offers quality accommodation from modern hotels to beachfront resorts, reflecting its growing tourism industry. The city center provides the most convenient base with several quality hotels, serviced apartments, and motels within walking distance of the marina and dive operators. The beachfront suburbs of Sunset Beach and Point Moore offer holiday houses and B&Bs with ocean views. Geraldton's accommodation is notably affordable compared to Perth, and the city's compact size means that all accommodation is within easy reach of the marina for early morning charter departures. Advance booking is recommended during the peak diving season (February-October) and school holidays. For those who want the ultimate Abrolhos experience, multi-day liveaboard charters are available, allowing you to stay overnight within the island groups. These vessels offer comfortable cabin accommodation and the chance to wake up surrounded by the pristine beauty of the archipelago, far from the mainland. Shore-based accommodation on the islands themselves is extremely limited and primarily reserved for the local lobster fishing community, making the city of Geraldton or a liveaboard boat your best options for a visit. Most local hotels are well-versed in the needs of divers and can provide early breakfast packs or secure storage for equipment upon request.