Where to Stay in Exmouth

Overview

Exmouth has a good spread of accommodation for a town of 2,500. Everything from well-equipped holiday parks to boutique resorts. The town is small; most accommodation is within walking distance of the marina, shops and restaurants. April–June (whale shark season) is when everything fills up months in advance. Book the moment you fix your dates. The rest of the year is far more manageable.

Holiday Parks

RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park is the largest and best equipped. Powered and unpowered sites, cabins, a pool and excellent facilities. Exmouth Cape Tourist Village is a smaller, quieter option popular with self-contained travellers. Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth has motel rooms and caravan sites. All three are within 5 minutes of the town centre.

Resorts and Apartments

Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort is the standout. On the beach at Sunrise Beach, with a pool, restaurant and excellent sunset views. Exmouth Escape Resort has self-contained villas with pool. Both charge A$250–400 per night in peak season. Potshot Hotel Resort is the most centrally located option for pub meals and budget rooms from A$150.

Cape Range National Park Camping

Camping inside Cape Range National Park requires advance bookings through Parks Direct. Turquoise Bay campsites and Yardie Creek areas are extremely popular. The closest sites to Turquoise Bay fill within minutes of opening on the booking system. Book 3 months ahead minimum for peak season.

What to know

• Whale shark season (Apr–Jun): Book 3–6 months ahead. This is the single most important booking advice for Exmouth.
• Manta ray season (May–Nov): Easier to book than whale shark peak but fills quickly July–August.
• Cape Range camping: Book via Parks Direct as soon as the booking window opens.
• Learmonth Airport: 40 km south of town. Factor in a hire car or shuttle. No regular public transport to town.