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Boab Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers unwind poolside with cocktails or challenge friends to billiards at this peaceful garden retreat where relaxation comes naturally

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Boab Inn offers lush gardens, a refreshing outdoor pool, and a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy cocktails at the bar, meals with WiFi at the restaurant, and practical amenities like laundry facilities and luggage storage for experienced travelers.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
98 Loch St, Derby, WA, 6728

What's nearby

  • Old Derby Gaol - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kimberley School of the Air - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Norval Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galvans Gorge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Derby Race Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Derby, WA (DRB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spinifex Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Derby Boab Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪indulgence - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Derby's Sakura Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lwoy's Chinese Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Boab Inn

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Boab Inn. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a billiards/pool table, and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Boab Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • 24-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: AUD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Tuesday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per day
  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per day
  • A damage deposit of AUD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Property is also known as

Boab Inn Motel
Boab Inn Derby
Boab Inn Motel Derby

Frequently asked questions

Does Boab Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:30 PM.

Is Boab Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boab Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Boab Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20.

Where is Boab Inn located?

Situated in Derby, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Old Derby Gaol, Kimberley School of the Air, and Norval Gallery. Derby Visitor Centre and Galvans Gorge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Boab Inn Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying was a good hospitality understandable stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best accommodation in Derby
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff have no eye for detail and not much experience with customer service. Lunch was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old, but clean and very helpful staff. My only complaint is the lack of working dryers and washing machines.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had two rooms at this property. The property is very old and requires repairs; holes in walls, peeling paint, broken tiles, broken bathroom fixtures. Blood on the wall in one room. Beds old and not in great condition. Shower drain blocked in one of our two rooms. Bedding and linen clean and fresh. Water was hot. Very limited options in Derby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good secure parking,. Old but clean rooms. We were well looked after by all staff members. Microwave oven would of been good as lacking in cooking facilities. We stayed 9 nights whilst waiting for caravan repairs. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yusuf

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its like sleeping in a garage shed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Illona

Was not sure what to expect. Was overall happy with accommodation, rooms are nice and big with a cool airconditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Darelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is old but clean and tidy flood damaged skirting boards? Could use some chairs in the room st save sitting on the bed to have a cup of coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nude
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drains were blocked in the bathroom. The floor was dirty. The pool did not look swimmable so didn’t risk it. We will not be staying here again. We don’t usually care to much for where we stay, not much bothers us but definitely won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Polly

Liked: Staff & service
It was okay. Just hard to get into but then it’s really secure. Didn’t like the bond of $200 as there was nothing in the rooms that was worth the bond it pretty basic staff were lovely overall a good place to stay if your not sure of the outback town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t get access to property. Had to ring 7 times and ultimately jumped the fence and spoke with another resident to find the manager. Accommodation air cons not on so rooms hot for a long time. White ants in the skirting boards and pool green
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Grumpy man demander a $200 security deposit. Rooms not very well equiped. Friday night music from the hotel was terrible. Could not watch tv or talk on phone. Music went till after 12.00 then patrons spilled out into car park making a lot of noise till about 2.00
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Leanne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No working TV in the room as advertised. We moved room but still the TV was not working. Rooms were in need of maintenance. Reception was quite difficult to get hold of. Would not stay there again or recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who worked there were awesome, but the facilities are old and dirty. Cockroaches in my room, and generally untidy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary-Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed. Good bed but the rest was very very ordinary. Not a chair to sit on. More like a donga in a mining camp. We wouldn’t return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Septu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was rude and very poor people skills. Absolute terrible manager
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Liz

Disliked: Cleanliness
Affordable, TV not functioning, no chairs in the room, room numbers not visible at night, rooms - tired and worn out. Unable to check in at reception - 1 x Eftpos machine shared between reception and bottle shop, check in completed in bottle shop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Times in website not updated and staff unhelpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Desmond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had booked and paid for two rooms via Expedia. As it turned out, the facility was closed down due to lack of staff and we were not informed of this. We then had to find alternative accommodation. All efforts to get a refund from either Boab Inn or Expedia have to date been unsuccessful. The Boab Inn has since contacted us and we have been told that the refund has to come via Expedia as the original booking was made through them. No assistance has been offered from Boab Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jo-Ann

While the rooms we booked were clean, and the accommodation was relatively inexpensive, it was not the greatest motel. We were not able to get rooms close to each other; the fridge in one room had such a bad ice build up that the door didn't close, and the laundry only had one functioning washing machine, which was very busy. On check-in, we asked a question about the area, and were told there were no brochures. We were also not advised that the dining room would not be open that evening. Overall, it was a place to sleep, but not a great experience. OK sums it up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
I booked 2 rooms on Wednesday 25 September for my husband and me and the second room for an 83 year old gentleman. We were taking him to Derby to visit his old mate who is in a nursing. When we went to pick him up, he was ill and couldn’t go. When we got to Derby, we went immediately to the Boab Inn and explained the situation- they would not give us a refund or even move the booking to a different date. I was told to contact Hotel.com which I did. They said they would contact the owners and get back to me. I have heart nothing- needless to say we are pensioners and can’t afford to throw money away. There was no empathy or compassion! I am extremely disappointed with Hotel.com and the Boab Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024