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Old Broome Guesthouse
( 08-9192 6106;
www.oldbroomeguesthouse.com.au
; 64 Walcott St; s/d $265/285; )
Exotically ap-
pointed rooms with a Southeast Asian aesthetic surround a shady common area and leafy
pool. High ceilings, sunken baths, an immaculate common kitchen and drooping palms
create a tropical Eden.
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Bali Hai Resort & Spa
( 08-9191 3100;
www.balihairesort.com
; 6 Murray Rd, Cable Beach; d $298-525; )
Lush and tran-
quil, this beautiful small resort has gorgeously decorated studios and villas, each with in-
dividual outside dining areas and open-roofed bathrooms. The emphasis is on relaxation,
and the on-site spa offers a range of exotic therapies. The off-season prices are a bargain.
RESORT
$$$
Broome Beach Resort
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APARTMENTS
$$$
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( 08-9158 3300;
www.broomebeachresort.com.au
; 4 Murray Rd, Cable Beach; 1-/2-/3-bed apt $300/340/375;
)
Great for families and groups. Large, modest apartments surround a central pool
within easy walking distance of Cable Beach.
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Eating
Be prepared for 'Broome prices' (exorbitant), 'Broome time' (when it should be open but
it's closed) and surcharges: credit cards, public holidays, bad karma. Service can fluctuate
wildly, as most staff are just passing through. Most places close in the Wet.
The back lanes of Chinatown, especially around
Johnny Chi Lane
, have cheap weekday
lunch options. All pubs and resorts have in-house restaurants; some are good value, at oth-
ers you're just paying for the view.
Self-caterers can enjoy well-stocked supermarkets and bakeries at Paspaley and
Boulevard Shopping Centres and
Yuen Wing
08-9192 1267; 19 Carn-
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8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat & Sun)
, an Asian grocery.
arvon St;
Cable Beach General Store
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