Smiths Beach Resort a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

What Smiths Beach Resort a Small Luxury Hotel of the World does

Smiths Beach Resort is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property operating a luxury beachfront accommodation resort at 67 Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup, Western Australia, overlooking the Indian Ocean and adjacent to the Cape to Cape walking track. The resort offers 14 distinct self-contained accommodation configurations ranging from Beach Shacks and Apartments through Garden Villas, Ocean View Villas, and Beach Houses of up to four bedrooms; all rooms feature full kitchens, European laundry, private parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and access to a heated infinity pool, children's wading pool, and tennis court. On-site amenities include Lamont's Restaurant and Gourmet Deli & Wine Store, operated under long-term partnership with celebrated chef Kate Lamont AM, plus curated experience offerings (wine tours, truffle hunts, farm tours, surf lessons, spa treatments, private cruises, wellness retreats, conferencing, and weddings). Headcount is 13 employees and the property is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors, or funding history.

Revenue is generated across six distinct streams: luxury accommodation (nightly rates varying by room type, season, and package); food and beverage through Lamont's Restaurant and Gourmet Deli; high-margin ancillaries including in-room hampers ($55-$190), ready-made meals, custom cakes, and native floral bouquets; experience commission revenue from a curated partner network (Bodhi Spa, Eclipse Expeditions, Forage Safaris, Oak Drive Co., Yallingup Surf School, Bask Massage, regional wineries including Vasse Felix, Cape Mentelle, and Leeuwin Estate); corporate events and conferences (Conference Room capacity up to 50, Wine Room up to 40); and special bundled packages such as the Margaret River Gourmet Escape (from $398/night, 2-night minimum, fully pre-payable) and Luxury Romantic Getaway.

Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through a responsive website with online booking, phone reservations, and email enquiries, supplemented by a dedicated trade partner portal for travel agents and tour operators, corporate group bookings (10+ rooms eligible for discounts), and Small Luxury Hotels of the World member channels. Marketing combines SEO-optimized website content, organic social (Instagram), email newsletter, regional event sponsorships (Pair'd Margaret River festival, Open Studios, Harry Perkins Institute fundraising), and earned media placements including the Qantas Travel Insider ranking. Technology stack is limited to standard hospitality SaaS — RMS Cloud for reservations and gift vouchers, Rezdy for experience bookings — with no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or developer-facing APIs.

Name

Smiths Beach Resort a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Legal name

Smiths Beach Resort

Website

https://smithsbeachresort.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smiths Beach Resort operates a Small Luxury Hotels of the World beachfront property in Yallingup, Western Australia, offering self-contained luxury accommodation, Lamont's Restaurant under chef Kate Lamont AM, and curated Margaret River wine, wellness, and nature experiences for leisure and corporate guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Accommodation

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Lakefront Homes (THAMAAAF), Coastal & Island Eco-Resorts (THAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Luxury beachfront accommodation
• Boutique resort hospitality
• Wine region tourism
• Self-contained holiday rentals
• Corporate retreat venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Yallingup

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Luxury Accommodation: Self-contained luxury accommodation including beach houses, villas, apartments, and beach shacks. Rooms are fully self-contained with kitchens, laundry facilities, and private outdoor spaces. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates that vary by room type, season, and package selection.
2. Food and Beverage - Lamont's Restaurant: On-site restaurant partnership with Kate Lamont offering à la carte breakfast, lunch on weekends, and dinner. Also includes a gourmet deli, wine store, and in-room private dining services. Revenue from covers, menu items, and wine sales.
3. Hampers and Ready Made Meals: Gourmet hampers and food products including breakfast boxes, mini bar selections, dessert hampers, and custom pantry orders. Also includes fresh flower arrangements for in-room delivery.
4. Experiences and Tours: Commission or partnership revenue from curated experiences offered to guests including wine tours, farm tours, truffle hunts, surf lessons, spa treatments, private cruises, and wellness retreats. Revenue generated through bookings made through the resort.
5. Corporate Events and Conferences: Venue hire and catering for corporate retreats, meetings, team building events, and celebrations. Revenue from conference room bookings, custom event packages, and group accommodation bookings.
6. Special Packages: Curated vacation packages including the Margaret River Gourmet Escape combining accommodation with dining experiences, wine tastings, and late check-out. Revenue from bundled pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smiths Beach Resort operates a luxury beachfront accommodation property in Yallingup, Western Australia, offering self-contained 1- to 4-bedroom villas, apartments, and beach houses. The resort pairs accommodation with on-site food and beverage through Lamont's Restaurant, gourmet deli, and wine store, plus curated regional experiences including wine tours, truffle hunts, wellness retreats, and water activities in the Margaret River region.

Product overview

Smiths Beach Resort is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World™ offering self-contained luxury beachfront accommodation paired with comprehensive food, beverage, and experience offerings. The core product portfolio comprises 14 distinct accommodation room types (1-4 bedrooms including Beach Shacks, Apartments, Garden Villas, Ocean View Villas, and Beach Houses), the Lamont's Restaurant and Gourmet Deli & Wine Store (operated by Kate Lamont AM), and curated experience packages. Supporting products include hampers and ready-made meals, in-room private dining, custom celebration cakes, specialty packages (Gourmet Escape, Romantic Getaway), and conferencing/wedding event services. All accommodation is self-contained with kitchens, and guests have access to resort amenities including an infinity pool, children's wading pool, and tennis court. The resort serves as a base for exploring the Margaret River wine region with partnerships for wine tours, truffle hunts, farm tours, water activities, and wellness experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Accommodation Rooms Self-contained luxury accommodation rooms ranging from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom configurations including Beach Shacks, Apartments, Garden Villas, Ocean View Villas, and Beach Houses. Each room includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, private parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and access to the resort's infinity pool, children's wading pool, and tennis court. Designed for couples, families, and groups seeking hotel amenities with home-style flexibility.
• Lamont's Restaurant On-site restaurant operated in partnership with celebrated Western Australian chef Kate Lamont AM, serving à la carte breakfast, light snacks, and Australian cuisine dinner. Open daily with flexible service times and seasonal menu variations. Used by resort guests and walk-in diners.
• Lamont's Gourmet Deli and Wine Store Contemporary Australian dining destination offering breakfast, weekend lunch, boxed fish and chips, chef-prepared ready meals, gourmet pantry items, and a curated selection of wines from Margaret River, Australia, France, and Italy. Functions as a deli, café, and retail wine store.
• Hampers and Ready Made Meals In-room gourmet hampers and food products including breakfast boxes, mini bar selections, dessert hampers, custom pantry stocking, and fresh native floral arrangements. Designed for in-house and future-stay guests.
• In-Room Private Dining Private chef gourmet meals prepared and served in-room, ranging from seafood barbecues to 3-course meals, customized to guest tastes and dietary requirements. Delivered through partner Olsens Catering.
• Lamont's Cake Orders Custom celebration cakes in three flavors (Chocolate Fudge, Vanilla Sponge, Lemon Polenta) in small ($55) or large ($85) sizes serving 4-12 people. Orderable through the resort with 48-hour notice required.
• Margaret River Gourmet Escape Package Two-night luxury accommodation package including daily à la carte breakfast, gourmet 2-course dinner at Lamont's Restaurant, complimentary wine tasting at a premium Margaret River winery, and late noon check-out. Prices from $398/night for Apartment or $499/night for 1-bedroom Ocean View Villa. Available in winter months, minimum 2-night stay, fully prepayable, non-refundable.
• Luxury Romantic Getaway Package Romantic stay package including local sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival, 5-course couple's degustation dinner with wine pairing at Lamont's, daily à la carte breakfast, daily housekeeping, and late noon check-out. Minimum 2-night stay in 1-bedroom Apartment, Garden Villa, or Ocean View Villa.
• Conferencing and Events Corporate retreat and event facilities including Conference Room (up to 50 people) and Wine Room (up to 40 people), with flexible catering through Lamont's Restaurant and custom venue arrangements including outdoor marquees. Group discounts available for bookings of 10+ rooms.
• Celebrations and Weddings Wedding and private event venue hire including beach ceremonies, reception venues at Lamont's Restaurant, The Wine Room, or outdoor marquee options, with customizable dining packages and accommodation for guests.
• Lamont's Restaurant Menus Dining menus covering À La Carte, Breakfast, Drinks, Wine List, and Kids Menu, available as downloadable PDFs or through the Foodbooking platform for guest reservations and ordering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 8 in Qantas Travel Insider's Best Summer Holiday Spots in Australia (2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Kate Lamont / Lamont'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term culinary partnership with celebrated Western Australian chef Kate Lamont AM. Lamont's operates the resort's restaurant, gourmet deli, wine store, in-room private dining, and catering services. Kate Lamont brings over three decades of experience and has been awarded Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to tourism and hospitality. Her family business produces over 84,000 bottles of wine per annum across operations in Swan Valley, Margaret River, Perth City, and Cottesloe.
• WELLxflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerWellbeing science venture co-founded by Professor Lea Waters AM, Natasha Taylor, and Claire Fortune. Hosted inaugural wellness retreat at the resort in 2025, bringing 30 guests for a two-day experience grounded in positive psychology and contemplative science. Retreats leverage the resort's beachfront location, bushland surroundings, and access to Cape to Cape Track.
• Bodhi Spa YallingupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning day spa located 5 minutes from the resort offering massage, facials, body treatments, and holistic therapies. Exclusive partnership provides Smiths Beach Resort guests with complimentary luxury KNESKO Collagen Mask (valued at $60) and complimentary 30-minute infrared sauna session for Monday-Thursday bookings of 60+ minute treatments.
• Eclipse ExpeditionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury catamaran cruise operator offering private Southwest cruises from Dunsborough. All-inclusive experiences for up to 12 guests with professional crew, chef, and hostess. Cruises depart from Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club with pricing starting at approximately $1,250 per hour for 6-9 guests.
• Forage SafariscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAgritourism operator led by Jan Stewart offering farm tours, truffle hunts (June-August), food and wine experiences, and customized tours of the Margaret River region. Specializes in connecting visitors with local farmers and producers through authentic behind-the-scenes experiences.
• Yallingup Surf SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAccredited Surfing Australia surf school offering lessons for all ages and skill levels. Provides boards, wetsuits, and instruction for surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding at Smiths Beach. Completes the beachside experience offering.
• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchflagshipOthersFive years of continuous support for cancer research through participation in New Town Toyota Walk for Women's Cancer, MACA Cancer 200 Ride, and annual MACA Golf Day. Supports breast and ovarian cancer research in Western Australia.
• Regional Wineries (Vasse Felix, Cape Mentelle, Leeuwin Estate, Cullen Wines, Voyager Estate, etc.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExtensive network of winery partnerships providing curated wine tasting experiences, restaurant venues, and exclusive events. Featured partners include Vasse Felix (founding Margaret River winery), Cape Mentelle, Leeuwin Estate, Cullen Wines, Voyager Estate, and Domaine Naturaliste. Many featured in Pair'd festival events and package inclusions.
• Bask MassagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-room massage partner offering intuitive techniques, deep tissue, and trigger point treatments. Services include Elixir massages (60, 75, 90 minutes), pregnancy massage, and multiple session bookings for couples or groups. Available in-room with treatments tailored to guest needs.
• Masseria (Larry Cherubino)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian-Mediterranean restaurant at Cherubino's venue, opened in partnership with chef Ben Jacobs. Features casual South West twist cuisine with extensive wine list. Part of region's dining recommendations for guests.
• Miss Chow'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerModern Asian restaurant at Edwards Winery site serving 200 guests. Offers dinner bookings on Friday and Saturday nights. Featured as regional dining recommendation.
• Oak Drive Co. / Oak Driving ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury touring partner providing private wine tours, chauffeured driving, and transfers. Bianchi at Oak Drive Co. offers private Stevens Valley Tour including barrel tastings, Leeuwin Estate lunch, and Voyager Estate tasting. Also provides Perth to Margaret River transfers.
• Eclipse ExpeditionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury catamaran charter operator offering all-inclusive experiences in Geographe Bay from Dunsborough. Professional crew includes captain, chef, and hostess. Up to 12 guests with pricing approximately $1,250/hour for 6-9 guests (all-inclusive).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Louise Barossa Valley: A luxury vineyard-side hotel in the Barossa wine region featuring Appellation restaurant and curated wine experiences - directly comparable as a wine-region luxury property, though inland rather than coastal.
• Halcyon House: A boutique luxury hotel on the NSW Cabbage Tree Creek coast, considered a benchmark Australian boutique-luxury property with strong food-and-design positioning that targets similar affluent leisure guests as Smiths Beach Resort.
• qualia Hamilton Island: A flagship Australian luxury island resort with comparable self-contained pavilions, fine dining, and curated experiences - a benchmark for premium pricing, SLH-tier service standards, and luxury leisure positioning at a similar ADR band.
• Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef: A Western Australian luxury wilderness-safari camp on Ningaloo Reef, comparable on the 'small luxury regional WA' positioning and guest demographic, though its offer centres on guided reef experiences rather than a self-contained resort.
• COMO The Treasury: A flagship urban luxury hotel in Perth operated by the COMO group; comparable on WA luxury positioning and high-end guest expectations, though serving an urban/perth market rather than a beachfront leisure market.
• Saffire Freycinet: A small luxury coastal lodge in Tasmania offering all-inclusive curated experiences, fine dining, and a comparable premium-leisure positioning - useful as a national benchmark for small luxury Australian resorts despite its cooler-climate setting.

Direct peers

• Cape Lodge: A luxury country-house hotel in the Margaret River wine region offering fine dining, vineyard estate setting, and curated wine experiences - directly comparable on the food-and-wine luxury positioning though not beachfront.
• Injidup Spa Retreat: A boutique luxury retreat situated on a private beachfront a few kilometres north along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste coastline from Smiths Beach, offering spa, fine dining, and self-contained villas to a similar high-end couple and wellness audience.
• Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Margaret River: An international-chain luxury beachfront resort located in the same Margaret River region, offering comparable self-contained apartment-style accommodation, F&B, conferencing, and beach access - a direct competitor for the same leisure and corporate guests.

Others

• Cape Mentelle: A founding Margaret River winery and one of Smiths Beach Resort's listed tour partners; included as an ecosystem participant that both competes for and supplies the resort's wine and tourism programming in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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