Mr & Mrs Smith

Pinctada Cable Beach

Broome, Australia

With an iconic beach on its doorstep, Pinctada Cable Beach hotel in Broome pulls off coastal luxe with pizzazz. Styling in the spacious rooms is relaxed and contemporary, with breezy lounging decks, plantation shutters and multi-culti nods to the town's Asian heritage. Aboriginal-inspired spa treats and fine dining add to the allure.

Need to know

• Rooms 72, including 17 suites.
• Rates Double rooms from $240.82 (AU$247), excluding tax at 10 per cent.
  The price shown represents the lowest nightly rate for a double room available at this hotel over the next 21 days. Any price conversions from the hotel's local currency (AU$247) have been conducted using today's exchange rates from xe.com.
• More details Rates include return airport transfers, but exclude full breakfast at AU$28 a person a day, or AU$18 for a Continental breakfast.
• Facilities Spa, gym, CD/DVD library, concierge, gardens, boutique, WiFi or broadband throughout (from AU$5 an hour to AU$59.95 for a week). In rooms: flatscreen TV with 150 movies on-demand, CD/DVD player, iPod dock, Nespresso coffee machine, minibar, beach towels, organic Mount Romance sandalwood toiletries, aromatherapy bath oil menu (except in Shinju Studios). Some Honjin Courtyard Suites and all Master Pearler Suites sport kitchenettes with Miele appliances.
• Poolside The cleverly designed outdoor Maxima Pool, at the heart of the resort, is surrounded by generous chill-out areas with plenty of sun-beds and shading trees. Knock out a few lengths in the 25-metre lap lane, then kick back with a cool beer from the Brizo Pool Bar.
• Check-out 11am, but flexible subject to availability and time required; after 4pm, a full extra night's tariff applies. Check-in, 3pm.
• Children Well-travelled children are welcome, although there's no kids' club or babysitting. Baby cots are free and extra rollaway beds cost AU$50 a child a night. More...
• Also Pinctada Cable Beach is a non-smoking hotel. Pets are not allowed.

Food and drink at Pinctada Cable Beach

• Hotel restaurant

  With a seasonal menu designed by respected Melbourne chef Greg Malouf and savvy service, the excellent Selene Brasserie whips up spice-trail wonders, blending sharp and sweet North African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours with a taste of the Kimberley. Dukkah, goat's cheese, pistachios and pomegranate seem well suited to the tropical climate, with the pearl meat starter a stand-out. Expect house-made breads, pastas and desserts, with a fine selection of Australian wines. The venue's sleek, too, teaming rattan furniture and timber floors with white tablecloths, bold lighting and art.

• Dress code Floaty white maxi-dresses for her; neutral-toned linens for him.
• Top table Poolside at Brizo, where curvy, rattan lounge chairs are perfect for cosying up with your companion.
• Last orders Snack or sip at Brizo from 11am until 6pm; Selene serves dinner from 6pm until 9pm; Nyx keeps mixing from 4pm until late.
• Hotel bar

  Sofa-scattered Nyx Bar, named after the Greek goddess of the night, tempts guests with cocktail creations come evening. By day, Brizo Pool Bar & Cafe is the go to quaff a chilled glass of white on your poolside lounger, overlooking landscaped gardens and a cascading water feature. It also dishes up Moroccan-style tapas and snacks.

Pinctada Cable Beach 10 Murray Road, Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia 6725