Seashells by Season: where to stay and when

Along Western Australia’s coast, no two holidays feel quite the same. Some stays are all about beach days and long summer evenings, and others for cosy winter weekends and slower escapes by the water. The beauty of choosing a Seashells self-contained apartment is that each coastal location has its own feel across the year, so you can match your stay to the kind of escape you want.

Whether you are planning a beachside break, a family-friendly winter escape, a South West weekend or a tropical holiday up north, there is a Seashells stay that fits the season and the pace you want.

Scarborough, where energy meets the ocean

Seashells Scarborough is the stay for when you want bright, beachside energy, easy access to the ocean and a relaxed coastal base near Perth. The sand and surf are right on your doorstep, with cafés, bars and coastal walks all within easy reach, and Perth CBD just a short drive away when you need it. It’s the kind of place where mornings start with ocean views and coastal walks, and evenings finish with sunsets over the water and a lively foreshore.

In warmer months, Scarborough hums with long beach days, balmy nights, festivals and sunset markets along the promenade. Through winter, that foreshore energy continues, with markets, events and dining keeping the coastline feeling vibrant even when the temperature dips. For couples, friends and families who like their coastal escapes to feel contemporary, scenic and full of life, Scarborough is an easy choice for coastal holidays near Perth all year round.

Mandurah, made for family time

Mandurah is made for holidays where family time and space really matter. At Seashells Mandurah, self‑contained apartments sit in a prime waterfront position, with a mix of ocean and marina outlooks that keep the coast close from the moment you arrive. It’s the kind of place where kids can move easily between the beach, the pool and the foreshore, while parents enjoy having everything nearby and the ease of apartment‑style living.

There’s plenty to do all year round, with a blend of indoor and outdoor activities that suit different ages and seasons. Warmer days might be spent between pool time, beach walks and boat cruises watching Mandurah’s local dolphins play in the waterways, while cooler months bring foreshore strolls, cosy café stops and whale‑spotting opportunities off the coast. After each day out, coming back to a spacious, self‑contained Seashells Mandurah apartment means everyone can spread out, slow down and settle into their own rhythm – which is exactly why it works so well for family‑friendly accommodation in Mandurah.

Yallingup, for slow weekends and scenic escapes

Yallingup is the kind of place that quietly encourages you to slow down. Tucked into leafy, heritage‑coastal surrounds, Seashells Yallingup apartments blend refined apartment living with some of Western Australia’s most beautiful beaches and a countryside dotted with cellar doors. Days naturally fall into an easy rhythm of nature walks, swims in sheltered bays, scenic drives and long lunches among the vines.

Cooler seasons are especially inviting here, when crisp air, forested grounds and dramatic coastal views create that unmistakable Margaret River region atmosphere. Fireplaces, wine tastings and cosy evenings in make winter stays feel particularly special, but even outside the cooler months Yallingup holds its own as a destination for people who like their escapes unhurried and beautifully coastal. It’s a beautiful choice for couples, wine‑lovers and anyone who enjoys slow time by the coast.

Broome, for tropical warmth

Broome is where the coast feels distinctly different. The light is brighter, the days are warmer and everything seems to move at a slower, more tropical pace. It’s the kind of place you choose when you want palm‑fringed pools, big skies and a true far‑north escape, with Seashells Broome putting you right in the heart of it.

Here, holiday moments quickly become memories: camel rides along Cable Beach as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean, a wander through Chinatown’s pearl shops, brewery stops and evenings spent outdoors rather than inside. In the dry months, Broome settles into a relaxed, sunlit rhythm that’s made for long stays. When the wet season rolls in, it adds dramatic clouds and a bit of tropical theatre to the mix. Either way, Broome offers a coastal break that feels warm, lush and a little more like an adventure than everyday life.

Choosing the right Seashells stay

The easiest way to choose your next Seashells stay is to think about the kind of coastal break you’re in the mood for. If you’re chasing vibrant beachside energy and sunsets, Seashells Scarborough is a natural fit. When you want space and easy family time by the water, Seashells Mandurah makes everything feel simple. If a slower, scenic weekend away appeals, Seashells Yallingup is ideal for that South West reset. And when you’re ready for warmth, tropical colour and a change of pace, Seashells Broome is the place to head.

Wherever you are, Seashells is there year‑round – with plenty of space, a coastal outlook and that easy “home away from home” feeling whenever you’re ready for a break.