Margaret River Region, AustraliaYallingup
Smiths Beach Resort
Minimalist national park beach resort
Yallingup Margaret River Region, Australia
Opened
2007
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
Minimalist national park beach resort
Low-slung pavilions sit directly in the national park dunes, letting days revolve around the surf and nearby cellar doors.
“Smiths Beach Resort looks like one of the homes in Big Little Lies – all clean modern lines, big windows filled with ocean and sky.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Clean-lined minimalist pavilions open through expansive glass to ocean skies and coastal dunes.
Listed
Lamont's restaurant pairs Margaret River vintages with southwest Australian coastal produce.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
On the coast of Western Australia, surrounded by the Margaret River wine region, Smiths Beach Resort is nothing if not spectacularly well-located.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The surf breaks of Smiths Beach sit right outside, with Margaret River vineyards a short drive inland.
The rooms
Every apartment and beach house includes a full kitchen, with wide glass walls looking out across the dunes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 15-metre heated infinity pool sits in timber decking, looking out toward the Indian Ocean.
At the table
Lamont's serves seasonal tapas and regional wines. At the entrance, the deli packs picnic hampers and local cheeses.
At the ocean-facing Smiths Beach Resort, you can take a morning dip with the early bird surfers before enjoying a flat white at the buzzy resort restaurant, Lamont’s.
Margaret River Region
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.