Discovery Resorts – Rottnest Island
Discovery Rottnest Island is located on Rottnest Island, approximately a 45-minute ferry from Fremantle or approximately a 90-minute ferry from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty.
Return transfers via Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle or Perth to Rottnest Island are included, as per your package inclusions.
Transfers will be provided by Rottnest Express and cannot be booked via the hotel. Rottnest Express will reach out within one to two business days to book your desired date and departure times. Boarding for all passengers closes 10 minutes prior to departure.
Airport transfers are not included, please plan accordingly.
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Floating 18km off the coast of Perth, ‘Rotto’ — as the locals call it — is nothing short of spectacular. Home to the friendliest marsupials you’ll ever meet (quokkas), 63 idyllic beaches, 20 secluded bays with kaleidoscopic coral reefs and 13 shipwrecks just off the shore, this is a place like no other.
Getting there is easy: Your package includes return ferry transfers from your choice of Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island (includes Rottnest Island Authority Fee) and, when there, getting around is effortless. On arrival, your luggage will be transferred to your accommodation and you’ll receive complimentary bike hire included throughout your stay on this car-free island paradise.
What You’ll Love….
Rottnest Island — Tranquil glamping on the edge of Pinky Beach
Having played host to the likes of Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon within its first two weeks of opening in March 2019, Discovery Rottnest Island offers an environmentally friendly glamping experience worthy of a celebrity.
Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves of the nearby Pinky Beach, watch the orange sunset dip towards the Indian Ocean from the 30m swimming pool and help protect the environment with connected boardwalks and trails woven through the sand dunes and across the native landscape.
Combining a light environmental footprint with understated luxury, Discovery Parks Rottnest Island invites you on an immersive experience where you can enjoy direct beach access and capture a selfie with a local quokka while helping to minimise the environmental impacts with eco-accredited energy, water and waste resources onsite.
Your Glamping Tent — The perfect reprieve from the thrum of daily life
Sitting pretty amid the dunes of Pinky Beach, these eco-friendly tents are romantic havens offering a king-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom and a fully equipped kitchenette with a bar fridge, kettle, toaster and crockery.
At dusk, you’ll find yourself relaxing on the outdoor deck, perhaps with a glass of wine, while gazing towards the horizon at one of Pinky Beach’s stunning sunsets. During the evening, enjoy the spoils of the local BBQ facilities or the à la carte offerings of Pinky’s Beach Club (additional costs apply).
Family Glamping Upgrade: Rottnest Island is renowned as a family-friendly paradise where families can enjoy a relaxing escape. Venture to this island oasis and stay in a Superior Family Tent, featuring all of the luxuries of the Superior Tent with a separate annexe with a bunk bed for the kids. Valid for two adults and up to two children (aged 16 years and under).
The Food — Daily à la carte breakfast at Pinky’s Beach Club
Keep hunger at bay with daily breakfast included at Pinky’s Beach Club, dishing up some of Rottnest Island’s best locally inspired dishes, cocktails and enviable views over the beach and Bathurst Point Lighthouse.
Discover an à la carte menu featuring dishes such as smashed avocado with lemon ricotta on toasted sourdough, house-cured salmon with pickled vegetables and whipped goat cheese, or granola with mascarpone and berries. Paired with a hot cup of coffee or refreshing juice, it’s the perfect way to begin your morning.
Throughout the day, you could return here to enjoy spectacular beachside views and an à la carte menu inspired by the best of Western Australian produce with a distinct Rottnest Island flavour.
See & Do — The island is yours to discover
Life’s simple pleasures await on this secluded island and, with complimentary bike hire included, experiencing them all is effortless. Run barefoot through the waves of Rottnest Island’s 63 beaches, follow a sandy track along the Wadjemup Bidi across spectacular headlands, perhaps encounter the happiest animal on Earth — the quokka — and enjoy unbridled nature.
Find your own corner of paradise with a swim in The Basin, famous for its limestone formations and underwater snorkelling playground, discover the 13 shipwrecks just off the coast and watch the sunset from Discovery Parks’ Thomsons Rottnest Island restaurant — perhaps with a plate of grilled fish tacos and a glass of Western Australian wine.
- Pinky’s Beach Club
- Swimming pool
- Pool bar
- BBQ
- Tour desk
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Surcharges may apply to select services and facilities