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Clearwater Motel Apartments
( 08-9071 3587;
www.clearwatermotel.com.au
; 1a William St; s $110, d $140-195; )
The bright and spa-
cious rooms and apartments here have balconies and are fully self-contained, and there's a
well-equipped shared barbecue area. It's just a short walk from both waterfront and town.
MOTEL
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Driftwood Apartments
( 0428 716 677;
www.driftwoodapartments.com.au
;
69 The Esplanade; apt $165-220; )
Each of these
seven smart blue-and-yellow apartments, right across from the waterfront, has its own
BBQ and outdoor table setting. The two-storey, two-bedroom units have decks and a bit
more privacy.
APARTMENT
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Island View Esperance
( 08-9072 0044;
www.esperanceapartments.com.au
; 14-15 The Esplanade; apt from $200; )
It's easy liv-
ing in these architect-designed and tastefully furnished one- to three-bedroom apartments,
some with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront. The kitchens have all the
mod cons, and there's a spacious living area.
APARTMENT
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Eating & Drinking
CAFE
$
Onshore Cafe
(105 Dempster St; mains $7-14; 8am-6pm Mon-Fri & 9am-3pm Sat)
A homewares store-cafe in a
breezy modern space next to the cinema, this place serves light lunches, as well as excel-
lent coffee, croissants and cake. The wraps and Turkish sandwiches are good value.
Taylor's Beach Bar & Cafe
(Taylor Street Jetty; lunch $7-24, dinner $24-32; 7am-2pm Wed, to 9pm Thu-Mon; )
This attractive,
sprawling cafe by the jetty serves cafe fare, tapas, seafood and salads. Locals hang out at
the tables on the grass or read on the covered terrace. Sandwiches ($6.50 to $9.50) are
good value if you're heading for the beach, and it's good for a glass of wine or chilled pint
of Little Creatures.
CAFE
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Ocean Blues
(19 The Esplanade; mains $22-34; 9.30am-8.30pm Tue-Sat & 8am-4pm Sun)
Wander in sandy-footed and
order a simple lunch (burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps) from this unpretentious eatery.
Dinners are more adventurous, representing good value for the price.
CAFE
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