Bunbury's family-friendly hotels cluster around Koombana Bay and the city centre, offering easy access to the Dolphin Discovery Centre and Bunbury Beach. Budget options start around $120 per night for motels like Ocean Drive Motel, while apartment-style stays at Quest Bunbury (rated 88/100) provide fully equipped kitchens and separate living areas. Most properties include free parking and outdoor or indoor pools-the Lord Forrest Hotel features a heated indoor pool, and Discovery Parks - Bunbury Foreshore has a large children's jumping pillow and tennis court.
For larger families, self-contained apartments at Bunbury Seaview Apartments (score 86) and the Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse offer balconies with ocean or inlet views. The Mercure Bunbury Sanctuary Golf Resort adds an 18-hole golf course and tropical pool set in landscaped gardens. Book ahead during school holidays, as properties like Discovery Parks-with its cabins and villas-fill quickly. Consider staying near the CBD for walkable dining and the cappuccino strip, or choose beachfront accommodation for direct access to Koombana Bay's calm waters.