The Cape Lodge Hotel in the south west of Australia has won it's third award of 2008, being crowned as the best boutique hotel in Australia. Earlier in the year it was placed in the Conde Nast 100 best hotels in the world and in the top ten for food.

The location of the hotel looks wonderful surrounded by it's own vineyard. The Indian Ocean coast is only three kilometres away. It takes around three and a half hours to drive there from Perth.

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You can relax in the beautiful gardens and the new swimming pool. Optional extras included riding, fishing and bush eco-tours.

The suites start at 425 Australian dollars a night. There also a self catering two bedroom cottage with rates from $825 a night, The Cape Lodge Hotel also offers retreat, honeymoon and wine tasting packages.