On the horizon
What’s next
for the region?
New hotels, smaller retreats and familiar places being reimagined. A dated guide to what is proposed, what is reported approved and what remains unconfirmed.
Last researched 19 September 2026 · South West House updated 13 October 2026
Gnarabup
Westin / Gnarabup
A proposed 121-room five-star resort and spa at Gnarabup.
No confirmed opening date in the planning record reviewed.
Read the latest position ↗Development approval grantedMargaret River town
Fearn Avenue hotel
An approved 37-key hotel, restaurant, bar, function space and wellness facility at 10–12 Fearn Avenue in Margaret River town.
No construction start, opening date or reservations are confirmed in the planning sources reviewed.
Read the latest position ↗Proposal under negotiationBusselton foreshore
Busselton Foreshore luxury hotel
A proposed luxury hotel for one of the remaining short-stay accommodation sites beside the Busselton Jetty.
No hotel name, development approval, construction date, opening date or reservations are confirmed in the City announcement reviewed.
Read the latest position ↗Under constructionPrevelly / Margaret River
Wallcliffe House
A five-star boutique hotel under construction at the former Wallcliffe House site near Margaret River.
No confirmed opening date or reservations are published in the sources reviewed.
Read the latest position ↗Under assessmentYallingup
Smiths Beach development
The tourism elements include a proposed 65-room hotel and a 36-platform campground, with community and commercial facilities.
No confirmed opening date in the planning record reviewed.
Read the latest position ↗Under assessmentWilyabrup
Moses Rock / Lot 495
The tourism proposal includes 10 chalets, eight seasonal camping sites and a reception centre.
No confirmed opening date in the planning record reviewed.
Read the latest position ↗Developer reports approvalBunker Bay
The Farm, Bunker Bay
A boutique proposal for 10 two- and three-bedroom chalets with a communal pavilion.
Developer targets construction starting in late 2026; an opening date is not confirmed.
Read the latest position ↗Bookings now openDunsborough
South West House
A new hotel, restaurant and wellness destination on Dunn Bay Road in Dunsborough, with bookings now open for its announced summer 2026 opening.
South West House and the regional tourism listing state an opening in summer 2026, with bookings now open. A June 2026 report about its wellness partner says the hotel is expected to open in December 2026; South West House has not independently confirmed that month or a specific opening day.
Read the latest position ↗Temporarily closedYallingup
Cape Lodge redevelopment
The existing lodge is closed while the property is redeveloped.
The operator says it looks forward to welcoming guests back in 2028; treat this as an announced target.
Read the latest position ↗Reopening announcedMargaret River town
Margaret River Hotel reopening
The heritage hotel is preparing to reopen after restoration, with 28 rooms described on its current website.
Not listed as open. A firm reopening date was not confirmed in the current operator information reviewed.
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