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Built in 1936 by Mr Bernard McKeown the Margaret River Hotel was the first public house in town. A true local pub right in the heart of town.
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The Margaret River Hotel is a local landmark… a meeting point for friends, a comfortable place to rest your head for the night and a popular drinking hole. Step outside our front door and you will find Margaret River’s vibrant selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and galleries. A short stroll may take you to the weekend farmer’s markets or down to the peaceful walking trails along the river. Jump in your car and within 10 minutes you will find a vast selection of world famous vineyards, stunning caves and untouched beaches to explore

04/11/2026

Scenes from 125 Bussell Highway today, where the Margaret River Hotel's full façade is now visible from every angle.

COMING SOON. Meet your new old friend, BERNARD'S bar and dining room, named in celebration of regional hotel and hospitality pioneer, Bernard McKeown.

We're on the home stretch. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we share more details about reopening the Margaret River Hotel.

27/08/2026

Join the Opening Team at Margaret River Hotel

We're getting ready to open the next chapter of the Margaret River Hotel and we're looking for passionate locals to join the opening team. Whether you're an experienced hospitality professional, or looking to start your career in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting all levels across:

🔸 Food & Beverage
🔸 Kitchen
🔸 Guest Services / Front Office
🔸 Housekeeping

DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES & APPLY TODAY:
https://margaretriverhotel.com.au/join-the-margaret-river-hotel-opening-team/

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24/07/2026

The transformation of the Margaret River Hotel continues, with an incredible amount of work happening behind the scenes, and builders Valtari coordinating countless trades to bring every detail together. We're thrilled to share a small preview.

📸 1, 2 – The new entrance to the corner bar and dining room is beginning to reveal itself. Garden beds frame a welcoming street terrace where you’ll soon be able to enjoy a glass of local w**e, a cold b**r or a bite to eat.

📸 3-5, 8-11 – Inside, the details are what make this project so special. Restored cornices, freshly painted fireplaces, handcrafted joinery, bespoke tiling and carefully considered finishes all come together to honour the Hotel's Arts & Crafts heritage while celebrating Margaret River's enduring artisan spirit. Every room embodies thoughtful detail, and we can't wait for you to experience them for yourself.

📸 6, 7 – New streetside gardens run the full length of the Hotel, bringing additional greenery to Bussell Highway. It's been a true local collaboration, with Backyard Creations leading the landscaping, Peak Engineering delivering the steel fencing and The Paving Solution laying Donnybrook stone and herringbone brick that wrap the building.

Stay tuned as we begin the countdown to re-opening our town's treasure, the Margaret River Hotel.

20/04/2026

The Margaret River Hotel will be framed by 75 metres of landscaped garden beds, alongside public bike racks and a new front terrace for the corner bar.

The three driveways that cut through the footpath are being reduced to one, and there will be new roadside drop off bays on Bussell Highway, plus longer stay parking bays on Willmott Avenue.

To complete this work, the footpath around the Hotel's perimeter will be inaccessible from today until the end of May. Our neighbours The Little Press, Margaret River Sweet Shop and Mai Tardi Gelateria are open and ready to welcome you.

We’ve stacked multiple trades people to get things done as quickly as possible - we appreciate your patience and understanding.

See you at the Margaret River Hotel later this year.

11/04/2026

A special milestone today, as we honour the 90th anniversary of the Margaret River Hotel, which opened 11 April, 1936 by Mr Bernard McKeown. Following a transformative restoration, Margaret River's treasured heart of town will reopen in late-2026. It's been a monumental job, and the finish line, thankfully, is now clearly in sight.

Enjoy these photos, highlighting the history, the project, and a preview of what's coming at Margaret River's very own jewel of heritage architecture and design. Visit our website to read more - we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

https://margaretriverhotel.com.au

Address

125 Bussell Highway
Margaret River, WA
6285

Telephone

+61897572655

Website

http://www.margaretriverhotel.com.au/

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