This was my 9th time staying at Cable Beach and it never fails to impress. The luxury, great restaurants, location and fantastic ambience make it a sheer joy to stay there. I found the customer service to be superb and the staff really friendly to deal with. Cocktails at sunset at the sunset bar are a must, not just for the views and the well mixed drinks but also because some of the locals come at that time as well, so it's a good mix.

We have stayed mostly at the various studios with the differing views and on one occasion in the bungalows. The bungalows are good to try out for a one off even if it's only a couple staying; expensive, but worth it...

Not sure what "Cooeee's" problem is with all the whinging; it's as though this person stayed at a different resort!

Cable Beach Resort is a great example of why why people go to Asian '5 star' resorts and not Australian ones? 9 hours travel from Sydney, $2400 in airfares (2 economy tickets) and $650 p/night for a bungalow/villa, it is by no means worth the effort or expense when compared to the experience and facilities available to our north. We went to support our own tourism industry but were well disappointed for our almost $10,000 holiday. The full time staff are loely but their efforts are undermined by the more transient 'holiday' staff who are responsible for delivery of your food, beverage and to a lesser extent, housekeeping. No argument that in a distant, hot and boring location it's difficult to get good staff and no argument that Australia's pay rates impact on the prices we pay here, but it's the little things that offend. Dirty windows and dirty cloths on the banisters of the breakfast restaurant a constant, a bathroom that floods when you shower, a menu that meets at best, the average offering of a local pub. I don't know where the previous reviewer eats Thai, but those who know their food would be equally appalled with the Thai Pearl offering at CBR. If you go to a spa resort for a holiday, it's reasonable to expect you can use the spa without having to book days in advance. The vista to the wooden shed from your day bed at the adult pool is not difficult to beat and having the best positioned restaurant open for breakfast, closed for lunch and open for dinner defies rationale for the guests. This resort is likely catering to the families of the mining industry who find the facilities adequate (especially the family pool) and the location convenient, but in my opinion, Cable Beach Resort and Broome for that matter, are definitely not worth the time and expense.

This was our first stay and we will return.

Pros
Great customer service which is frequently lacking in Australia.
Room was cleaned well each day.
Thai restaurant superb.
Pool and general surroundings beautiful.
Fantastic flora and fauna - especially all the animals floating around.
Good breakfast.
Easy to access scooter hire.

Cons
It is a bit tired and in need of some work but I believe that is happening in February.
Staff at the Thai restaurant were inflexible on one occasion and would not give us a table due to not having a booking and apparently being booked out, which we found to be ridiculous and frustrating.
Bar fridge lacked variety and was almost empty with no beer or wine opener anyway - trivial but should not happen at this level.

we recently stayed at CBCR and the rooms were dark and seemed old, as in dated. But giving credit where its due.... the thai restaurant is superb, with great meal sizes. the sunset bar n grill was excllent (tho pricey). But youre paying to stay at the closest accom to cable beach, and seeing the camel walk past at sunset, and having a cocktail (esp a mango mambo) is a great experience.
but we got it for 178 a night, and i must say...full price would be daunting!!! The service is good... but not 300$+ good!
there are other places to stay close by, more modern and lovely, and sunset bar n grill can be visited anyway....
and whats with those seagulls swooping all the tables....they need to do something about that...!!