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Pinctada McAlpine House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Broome, Australia, hosting 40 at dinner and 100 standing. Best months: May, June, July, August.

Pinctada McAlpine House

BroomeWestern Australia, Australia

Pinctada McAlpine House is a historic property in Broome with eight rooms sleeping 16 guests, set among gardens with a pool, bar and on-site coordinator.

Guests
40 at dinner100 standing
Rooms
8 rooms, sleep 16
Season
Best weather May–AugAisle estimate
Getting there
BMEabout 5 min by car

About the venue

Pinctada McAlpine House is a historic property in Broome with eight rooms sleeping 16 guests, set among gardens with a pool, bar and on-site coordinator.

Exclusive buyouts are available with a two-night minimum, giving you the run of the house for the wedding weekend.

The venue seats 40 guests for dinner and holds up to 100 standing, with outdoor reception space in the grounds.

Broome International Airport (BME) is about a 5-minute transfer away, and on-site parking is available for guests arriving by car.

  • 8 rooms sleeping 16 guests across suites including the McAlpine Suite, Garden Suite and Pearlers Verandah
  • Seats 40 for a dinner reception or hosts up to 100 standing
  • Full-venue buyout available with a 2-night minimum stay
  • Historic building with gardens, pool and bar on site

Short answers

How many guests does Pinctada McAlpine House hold?
Pinctada McAlpine House holds 40 at dinner and 100 standing.
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Can guests stay at Pinctada McAlpine House?
Yes. 8 rooms, sleeping 16.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Pinctada McAlpine House?
Best weather: May – August.
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How do guests get to Pinctada McAlpine House?
Fly into BME, about 5 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
40 guests
Standing reception
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
8 rooms
Sleeps
16 guests
Room types
7 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
2 nights

House rules

Pets
No
Children
No

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: out of season
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: out of season
  10. October: out of season
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
Best weatherFairWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
BME, 5 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue accommodate?
The venue seats 40 guests for a seated dinner and accommodates up to 100 guests standing. Overnight, the eight rooms sleep a total of 16 guests.
Can we book the whole property exclusively?
Yes. A full buyout is available with a minimum stay of two nights.
Are children or pets allowed?
No. The venue does not accommodate children or pets.
Can we hold the reception outdoors?
Yes, outdoor reception space is available in the gardens, and the property also has indoor meeting and banquet space.
How do we get there, and is parking available?
Broome International Airport (BME) is a 5-minute transfer from the property, and on-site parking is available.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 40 guests

    “Pinctada McAlpine House can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests at a sit down style with an alternate drop or set menu or a maximum of 100 guests at a cocktail style including canapés and finger food.”
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  • Standing reception: 100 guests

    “Pinctada McAlpine House can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests at a sit down style with an alternate drop or set menu or a maximum of 100 guests at a cocktail style including canapés and finger food.”
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  • Rooms: 8 rooms

    “There are just eight guest rooms at Pinctada McAlpine House – each with its own style and private outdoor escape accommodating you and your guests conveniently at the one location.*”
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  • Sleeps: 16 guests

    “Pinctada McAlpine House can accommodate up to 16 guests.”
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  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Garden Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “The entire property will be yours giving you the flexibility of tailoring the Wedding specifically to your requirements.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 2 nights

    “A two night minimum stay applies to the exclusive-use arrangement”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Facilities in their hotel include a guest use gourmet kitchen, 24 hour liquor licence and bar, restaurant catering, swimming pool, library, laundry, BBQ facilities, security parking and Chinese tea house, all in a tropical garden setting.”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets not allowed”
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  • Children: No

    “Catering for adults (and families with young adults, 16 years and over), Pinctada McAlpine House creates a sense of space with a feel of intimacy and an atmosphere of elegant serenity.”
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  • Nearest airport: BME, 5 min by car

    “BME”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The perfect 4-star Pinctada Mcalpine House Hotel offers wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities to cater to people with disabilities.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The lush tropical gardens, lattice verandahs and swimming pool offer enchanting dining settings and intimate nooks.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Pinctada McAlpine House features intimate nooks and enchanting settings – by the swimming pool, on the covered verandas and among the lush tropical gardens.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Set in a peaceful garden in one of Western Australia’s most unique and exclusive accommodation locations.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “McAlpine House is a century-old home providing luxurious accommodation in Broome, Western Australia is the legacy of Master Pearler Captain Herbert Kennedy.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “We will plan and coordinate your reception from start to finish.”
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