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Boab Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen. - Boab Inn (Derby)
Two men seated on a black leather sofa and a wooden coffee table in a room with brick walls and large windows. - Boab Inn (Derby)
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a railing, and a few chairs. - Boab Inn (Derby)
A fenced property with a sign for Boab Inn Derby, a reception area, and a no photo ID, no entry, no footwear, no entry sign. - Boab Inn (Derby)
A backyard with a swimming pool, a blue shade sail, and a green trash bin. - Boab Inn (Derby)
At Boab Inn, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A small, compact room with two single beds, a wooden desk with a refrigerator, a mirror, and a small shelf.

Standard Triple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A small, tidy room with a bed, a wooden desk, a mirror, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

Standard Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a trash bin.

Standard Twin Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with striped bedding, a brown pillow, and two folded towels on the bed.

Basic Double Room

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, each with striped bedding, a desk with a kettle and a remote control, and a pair of rolled towels on one bed.

Basic Twin Room

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Derby is home to Boab Inn. Old Derby Gaol and Boab Prison Tree are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galvans Gorge. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Derby travel guide
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Map
98 Loch St, Derby, WA, 6728

What's nearby

  • Old Derby Gaol
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kimberley School of the Air
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Derby Visitor Centre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Norval Gallery
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Derby Race Course
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Derby, WA (DRB)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jila Gallery Cafe
    16 min walk
  • King Sound Resort Hotel
    8 min walk
  • Kettle
    11 min walk
  • Neaps Bistro
    18 min walk
  • Derby Kebabs
    17 min walk

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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: 8:30 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 - 8:30 PM) and Tuesday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 8:30 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

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: 8:30 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Boab Inn Reviews

6.0

6.4

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Grant

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy but floor wasn’t well cleaned. Tap leaked entire time we were there. (Mentioned it on first night). Staff were polite and friendly. Pool was nice - did our own leaf removal! Air conditioning was a godsend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Couteous and helpful staff but room needs improving, for example repairs needed to a damaged wall, mattress springs worn out on one side of the bed and mini fridge in poor condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It has a great chef. The food was excellent and very generous; well priced too.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lachlan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great pub. Accommodation straight out of a horror movie. Stained and torn beds, blood and hair on wall in bathroom. Nothing in the room has been updated in over 20 years.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

I didn't stay despite booking and paying. When i arrived to book in, i asked to see the room first. I waa led down the back by one man and for some ewason anothwr man
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Yusuf

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

4/10 Poor

Natasha

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

anthony

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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