So what’s so special about the Cable Beach Club?

It was built in 1988 by English businessman Lord McAlpine, a charismatic entrepreneur who was one of the first to see the tourist potential of Cable Beach and bought the land that the resort now sits on.

The resort was built on the site of the old Cable Station, which was used to transmit telegraph messages between Broome and Java and the story goes that McAlpine’s original sale contract for the land was signed on the back of a beer coaster in the public bar of the Roebuck Bay pub.

It is a great tale and fits perfectly the image of 1980s Broome in those days as a bit ‘wild west’. Let’s not worry how true that story really is!

I say, ‘if possible’, because it is a super popular resort and often booked out completely during the busy months in Broome between May and September. And nowadays the property insists on a minimum booking stay of 3 nights during that period. Like Kimberley cruising in general the rates for this property are not for the faint-hearted with the lead in rooms starting at $600 per night during the high season.

It is important to note that Cable Beach Club Resort is a 4-star property. Its rooms are very comfortable and beautifully set out in a colonial style but they are not super luxurious. And, to be frank the resort in general did suffer a little in the post COVID period with staffing issues; a common problem for the entire hospitality industry in Australia right now. If you check out the Tripadvisor reviews you will see the occasional grumble about staffing levels even now.

Garden View Studios

These rooms overlook the lush gardens and feature a private balcony or terrace.

Pool View Studios

These rooms have views of the resort’s stunning swimming pool and feature a private balcony or terrace. I love these.

Ocean View Studios

These rooms offer stunning views of the Indian Ocean and feature a private balcony or terrace. And I also love these.

Bungalows

Suites

The Cable Beach Club has a range of suites to choose from, including the Pearlers Suite, which is named after the town’s pearling history and features a private plunge pool.

1. Sunset Grill – Take in the serenity of the iconic Cable Beach while enjoying a premium menu carefully curated by their Executive Chef in the Sunset Grill restaurant.  Ensured to deliver the best of Broome through each dish and your dining experience with them.
2. The Cichetti Club is a tapas-style restaurant that serves up a range of small plates inspired by the flavours of Italy. The menu features dishes such as arancini, calamari, and meatballs.
3. Ikigai – Ikigai, meaning a reason for being, will take you on a culinary journey with a delicately designed Kaiseki menu by Chef de Cuisine Sean Kim, featuring dishes ranging from fresh sashimi and nigiri to items cooked on a traditional Hibachi grill.
4. Sunset Bar – Sunset Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a drink, a taco and unwind for the day as you take in the iconic Broom sunset.
5. Kichi Kichi – This restaurant serves up a range of Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and tempura. The restaurant also has a Teppanyaki table where diners can watch as their food is prepared right in front of them.