Mercedes Cove

Accommodation Eco Retreats Dampier Peninsula

Check In: 14.00 | Check Out: 10.00

Mer­cedes Cove Exclu­sive Retreat trad­ing as Whales Rest is locat­ed in Nation­al Her­itage list­ed Dampi­er Penin­su­la near Pen­der Bay approx­i­mate­ly 160kms from Broome. Enjoy unin­ter­rupt­ed views of the ocean with you own pri­vate sandy beach to swim and fish from or just watch the sun set behind the ancient Chm­ney Rocks. There are two eco tents and two cab­ins to choose from. 

Expe­ri­ence Mer­cedes Cove with just your part­ner, or fam­i­ly and friends. With only min­i­mal guests at one time you can be assured of that stress free escape. Activ­i­ties include swim­ming, snorkelling, bird watch­ing, land based whale watch­ing between July and Sep­tem­ber, bush walk­ing and fish­ing. No pets.

Open for 2024 season!


  • 4wd is required to access the property, there is 33kms of sandy/dirt road once you have turned off the Cape Leveque Rd
  • Check in is at 2pm
  • Check out is at 10am
  • Sorry no pets.
  • No day visits. Booked guests only are allowed on property
  • Boat launch at Mercedes Cove is dependant on tide, swell and size of the boat.
  • You can launch at Middle lagoon for a fee.
  • You need to provide your own food, drinks, fishing gear (inc bait) & beach towels
  • Please do all your shopping in Broome. As there is no supermarket near us
  • We sell fire wood $15 per wheel barrow load & block ice $10
  • Fuel is available 24hrs Djarindjin road house.
  • We don't offer any camping or caravan sites

It is highly recommended that you take out travel insurance for your trip.

Sorry no pets, camping or van sites.

Boat launching is via middle lagoon for a day fee.

Please email Pat to book [email protected]



We have availability this weekend (& during the week)
26th & 27th July ( 2 night min )
New Queen bed eco tent $200 per night (2 person)
Open deck $400 + 4/5 person
Magabala 2 bed cabin $400+

Weekends availability in August
New tent 16th & 17th Aug
Magabala cabin & new tent 30th &31st Aug
Lots of mid week availability.

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