Looking for luxury? Head to WA

Berkeley River Resort, The Kimberleys. Picture: Lastminute.com.au

AUSSIE travellers looking for luxury are heading to Western Australia. Bookings are up 44 per cent. So what's so great about WA?

Most people think of the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island or Port Douglas when they think of luxury resorts. But those in the know are booking luxury getaways in WA. 

Five-star hotel bookings in Western Australia through lastminute.com.au increased by 44% in 2012 compared to 2011.

"While it's a destination that can suit all travel tastes and budgets, Western Australia is certainly upping the ante in the five-star market. There is lot to lust over in WA and the buzz is building," Lastminute.com.au General Manager Kirsty Labruniy said. 

"The Kimberleys, for example, featured on the New York Times top travel destinations for 2013 list and that kind of accolade always creates extra interest from those travellers looking to add somewhere new to their bucket list." 

So what are the hottest hotels in WA? Where are people booking?

Here's the top five five-star hotels booked through lastminute.com.au in Western Australia? 

1) Crown Metropol Perth. This hotel has 29 restaurants and bars, a casino, theatre, spa and retail outlets. The pool area even has exclusive cabanas where you can book your own dedicated host to bring you food and cocktails while you soak up the sun. 

2) Berkeley River Resort, The Kimberleys This incredible resort is only accessible by air or water. Stay at this resort and the return boat or plane transfer, ocean villa and all meals and tours will be included in the price. 

3) Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome. This hotel offers adult only villas with private courtyards and plunge pools. Not enough? You can even have your own butler and in-room check in.

Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. Picture: Lastminute.com.au Source: No Source

4) Cape Lodge, Margaret River. This hotel sits on its own eight acre vineyard producing Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz exclusively for hotel guests. The restaurant is award winning. What more can you ask for?

Cape Lodge, Yallingup Source: No Source

5) Injidup Spa Resort, Yallingup. This adults only retreat, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World has just 10 spacious villas. Ten. The best thing? You can book a private chef to cook dinner in your villa. 

Have you been to WA? What's your favourite hotel? Tell us below

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