Where Can a Group of 8 or 10 Stay on Rottnest Island?

Where to Stay on Rottnest Island with a Large Group

Planning a Rottnest Island holiday with a large group can be a brilliant way to experience the island, but securing the right accommodation takes more preparation than booking for a couple or small family.

Groups of up to eight may be able to stay together in one of the island's larger properties with four bedrooms and eight beds. Groups of ten will generally need to book two separate units, ideally within the same bay or accommodation area.

This guide covers the main Rottnest accommodation options for groups of eight and ten, along with practical ways to keep everyone close together and improve your chances of securing the right stay.

Rottnest Accommodation for Groups of Eight

For a group of eight, the simplest option is to target a property with four bedrooms and eight beds. These larger units can allow the entire group to stay under one roof, share meals and use one central living area.

Verified accommodation options with four bedrooms and eight beds may include:

• Bathurst Ocean View, 8 Beds: A larger Bathurst option close to the main settlement and northern beaches.
• Geordie Bay Premium View, 8 Beds: A spacious option in the popular Geordie Bay area, suitable for groups wanting convenient beach access.
• Longreach Ocean View, 8 Beds: A four bedroom coastal option near Longreach Bay.
• Longreach Premium View, 8 Beds: A larger premium property suited to families and groups wanting to stay near Longreach.
• North Thomson Heritage Cottage, 8 Beds: A four bedroom heritage property close to Thomson Bay and the settlement.
• North Thomson Heritage Premium, 8 Beds: A larger heritage accommodation option with updated facilities.
• North Thomson Heritage Superior View, 8 Beds: A spacious heritage property with an elevated accommodation category and bay outlook.
• North Thomson Heritage View, 8 Beds: A four bedroom heritage option in the North Thomson area.
• North Thomson Ocean View, 8 Beds: A larger ocean facing property located close to the main settlement.

Accommodation names, layouts and categories can change, so always confirm the current bedroom count, bed configuration and guest capacity on the official booking platform before proceeding.

Rottnest Accommodation for Groups of Ten

A group of ten will usually need to book at least two properties. The best arrangement will depend on the number of couples, children and individual bedrooms required.

Rather than focusing only on the total number of beds, consider how your group will divide between the properties and whether both units need full kitchen and bathroom facilities.

One Six Bed Unit and One Four Bed Unit

This is one of the most efficient combinations for a group of ten. It provides exactly ten beds across two properties while allowing the group to divide naturally between a larger and smaller unit.

For example, you could search for a property with three bedrooms and six beds, along with a nearby property with two bedrooms and four beds in the same accommodation area.

Two Six Bed Units

Booking two properties with six beds gives your group twelve beds and more flexibility across bedrooms and living areas. This can work particularly well for several couples, families with children or groups who would benefit from extra space.

It may also be easier to secure two properties of the same category in areas with a larger concentration of accommodation.

One Eight Bed Unit and One Four Bed Unit

This combination allows most of the group to stay together in the larger property, while the remaining guests stay nearby in a smaller unit.

The eight bed property can act as the main gathering point for shared meals and activities, while the second unit provides extra sleeping space, privacy and another bathroom.

Choosing the Best Area for a Large Group

Location becomes especially important when your group is staying across multiple properties. Booking within the same bay or accommodation precinct can make it much easier to organise meals, supervise children and move between units.

For larger groups, two suitable properties in the same area may be more practical than chasing the perfect combination across different parts of the island.

North Thomson and Bathurst

North Thomson and Bathurst are strong choices for groups that value convenience. Both areas are close to the main settlement, ferry arrival point, shops, dining options and popular swimming beaches.

Because there are several accommodation types across these areas, you may have a better chance of finding a combination of larger and smaller properties within walking distance of each other.

Geordie Bay and Longreach Bay

Geordie Bay and Longreach Bay can suit groups looking for a quieter coastal stay away from the busiest part of the settlement. Browse Longreach stays to see the larger configurations available there.

Both areas offer convenient beach access, and Geordie Bay has local facilities for basic supplies. Securing two properties in the same bay can allow your group to remain connected without needing to regularly travel back to Thomson Bay.

Tips for Booking Multiple Rottnest Properties

Large properties and suitable combinations of nearby units can be highly sought after, particularly during school holidays, long weekends and summer.

Use these strategies when planning your booking:

1. Confirm your exact group size: Work out the number of adults, children, couples and separate bedrooms required before searching.
2. Choose a preferred area: Decide whether proximity to the settlement or a quieter beach location is more important.
3. Search several configurations: Consider a six bed property with a four bed property, two six bed properties or an eight bed property with a four bed property.
4. Be flexible with dates: Midweek arrivals, shorter stays or slightly different travel dates may reveal more options.
5. Check property proximity: Two listings in the same bay are not necessarily next door, so confirm their locations before booking.
6. Act quickly: Suitable accommodation for larger groups can be booked quickly when it becomes available.

What If Your Preferred Group Accommodation Is Sold Out?

If the properties you need are unavailable, cancellations or booking changes may create another opportunity closer to your travel dates.

You can continue checking the official booking platform manually or use an independent monitoring service such as Quokka Watch to look for matching availability.

Quokka Watch can monitor selected dates and accommodation requirements and send an alert when we detect a potential match. We do not reserve accommodation or guarantee availability, so you will still need to visit the official booking platform and complete the booking directly.

You can create an accommodation alert through our Quokka Watch page.

Explore Rottnest Accommodation by Group Size

Before creating your watch, review the available accommodation categories and bedroom configurations on our Rottnest stays page.

You can also browse our Rottnest Island booking guides for more advice on cancellations, flexible dates, school holidays and planning larger family stays.

Ready to Plan Your Group Getaway?

Large group trips can take extra coordination, but having a clear accommodation strategy makes the process much easier.

Confirm your group size, choose your preferred areas and stay flexible across several property combinations. If your ideal options are currently unavailable, create a Quokka Watch and receive an alert when we detect matching accommodation.

Quokka Watch is an independent accommodation monitoring service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by the Rottnest Island Authority.