Offering unparalleled privacy and comprehensive personalised service to individuals or small groups, the graceful heritage complex is truly one of the most exclusive places to stay in the tropical north of Australia.
Individually styled rooms feature original artwork and a dedicated veranda lounge area or courtyard garden area.
Pinctada McAlpine House is situated in quiet, relaxing surrounds in the centre of Old Broome with easy access to shops, restaurants, galleries, museums and other attractions. It is ideal for travellers who seek a tranquil and memorable holiday base.
Individually styled rooms feature original artwork and a dedicated veranda lounge area or courtyard garden area.
The premier room of McAlpine House, this graciously appointed suite opens onto a covered lattice verandah overlooking the pool. The McAlpine Suite (pictured below) features a four-poster queen bed and a double ensuite with a free-standing claw foot bath as well as two lavatories and a double vanity.
Capturing the character of ‘old Broome’, these charming rooms (pictured above) feature French doors which allow flow through ventilation from the pool deck on one side to a private furnished lattice verandah on the other. While these rooms are heritage style, they feature a modern bathroom.
Nestled among lush tropical gardens, these graciously appointed suites (pictured below) are a more recent addition to McAlpine House and feature a private outdoor terrace with a daybed built for two and a refreshing shower. The graciously sized bathroom features contemporary finishes and a spacious walk-in shower with a ‘rain’ showerhead. The lavatory is separate.
Each Library Retreat Room features its own furnished
private nook on the first-floor latticed library verandah.
The two Library Retreat Rooms are often booked together
allowing full access of the library verandah.
At McAlpine House you can start and finish each day with a sumptuous dining experience created by our Chef.
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Dining at Pinctada McAlpine House
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You can enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in the BBQ area. Awaken to a full gourmet breakfast daily in high season (Apr – Oct) and a tropical breakfast in the low season (Nov – Mar) featuring home cooked pastries. Al fresco dinner is available in the high season with reservations accepted on arrival. |
Pinctada McAlpine House Bar
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Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar. |
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
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Swimming Pool
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McAlpine House offers an outdoor pool. |
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Based on 152 reviews
5
Sleep Quality
4.4
Location
4.1
Rooms
4.2
Service
4.4
Value
4.1
Cleanliness
4.3
Published Wed, Sep 30, 2025
Pinctada McAlpine House provided such a warm welcome after our two week Kimberly camping tour. The house is extremely well appointed with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. Our bedroom opened...
Published Fri, Aug 31, 2025
So glad we chose McAlpine House! After we’d visited several hotels we were grateful we’d made this choice. Charming turn of the century homestead that’s been renovated into a guest house, while...
Published Sat, Jul 31, 2025
Great hosts and comfortable accommodation in authentic broome lodgings. Close to Broome explorer bus to get you around town.
