WA is quickly becoming one of the world's best tourism destinations, with restaurants and accommodation raking in awards for excellence across the board. Five WA venues received awards in the annual AHA Awards for 2022 - check out the best of the West below.
Hybla Tavern, Middleton Beach, Albany
Australia’s Best Regional Bistro
Hybla Tavern offers casual pub dining in a beautiful setting on the Middleton beach waterfront. With love music two nights a week and meals that are healthy, environmentally sound, and made with ethically raised produce, this is a must visit in WA's South West.
Rose & Crown Hotel, Guildford
Australia’s Best Metropolitan Bistro
Finish off a day in Guildford with this award-winning spot that marries history and modernity. The Rose & Crown Hotel is a beautiful historic venue, built in 1841 (which makes it WA's oldest operating pub!) and is now a hotspot for delicious meals and wood-fired pizza.
Fleur at The Royal Hotel, Perth
Australia’s Best Restaurant (Metropolitan)
Fleur has taken home the award of Australia's Best Metropolitan Restaurant with their next-level food, curated drinks, and fantastic service. Nestled within the heritage-listed Royal Hotel, Fleur is the combination of bold and delicate flavours and contemporary takes on classic dishes. Paired with their carefully curated winelist, Fleur is a must-visit in Perth.
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Australia’s Best Deluxe Accommodation
The Ritz-Carlton is a riverfront hotel channelling timeless luxury. This hotel boasts a stunning view of Elizabeth Quay, overlooking the river, skyline and urban parks. Their restaurant highlights culinary experiences made with local ingredients, and the luxury hotel spa features bespoke pampering rituals. The cherry on top is the infinity pool - for a swim with a view like no other.
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Best Overall Hotel of the Year (Regional Australia)
The Treendale Farm Hotel features a sports bar with TAB, a restaurant, an amazing 48 beer taps with 8 dedicated to rotating craft beers and 3 terrace dining areas. For the little ones, there's three play spaces, and plenty of lawn space. The perfect stop on your trip to Australind - open all day Monday to Sunday.