Augusta Hotel Motel

Family-friendly hotel with panoramic views of Blackwood River and Southern Ocean

Location & Views

Augusta Hotel Motel sits on Augusta's main street with direct views over the Blackwood River and Southern Ocean. The property is a 5-minute walk from the Cape to Cape Trail, a route included in Australia's Great Walks collection. Nearby attractions include the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, Hamelin Bay for whale watching, and Margaret River wineries, placing guests at the center of an award-winning natural region.

Rooms & Accommodations

The hotel provides self-contained 2-bedroom cottages with kitchenettes, microwaves, and private bathrooms, offering families an option to cook their own meals. Rooms include queen, twin, and family configurations, all with TVs and seating areas; some units feature river or sea views. The Leeuwin family rooms and Calypso cottages give groups extra space, with dedicated parking directly outside each unit.

Dining & Entertainment

The on-site bistro serves bistro meals and family-friendly menus, including a 300g Scotch fillet steak and fish and chip plates; guests can eat in the dining room with river views. The hotel's bottleshop includes a unique open fireplace-a rarity among Western Australian hotels-and stocks local and imported beers. Live entertainment plays some evenings until 11:00 pm, and the lounge bar offers free WiFi from 11:00 daily.

Events & Gatherings

Augusta Hotel Motel functions as a community venue for fundraising events and celebrations throughout the year, hosting up to 200 guests in its indoor function room. The hotel offers multiple function room options suitable for weddings, parties, and group gatherings, with trained staff available to assist with inquiries and bookings. Dedicated parking and private check-in/out services simplify logistics for large parties or event attendees.

Family & Recreation

Families can use the coin-operated laundry facilities open all hours, the nearby IGA supermarket across the street, and the Calypso Cottages with electric stovetops for self-catering. Guests have access to golf and mini golf recreational activities within walking distance, plus the Cape to Cape Trail for hiking. The hotel's central location puts local cafes, bakeries, and the river mouth walkway within a 5-minute walk, making daily outings convenient.

• Location: 5 min from Cape to Cape Trail and river mouth walkway
• Rooms: 2-bedroom cottages & family rooms with river/sea views
• Dining: Bistro with panoramic river views; bottleshop with fireplace
• Entertainment: Live music nights; community events & fundraising gatherings
• Events: Indoor function room for up to 200 guests
• Nearby: Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, Hamelin Bay whale watching, Margaret River wineries