Pinctada Cable Beach, the first new luxury hotel resort in Broome for nearly 20 years, is due to open in April 2009. Designed in the style of a historic pearler residence, it offers a perfect blend of five-star accommodation, the finest service, day spa and cuisine with high-tech renewable energy systems – and a personal butler service. Situated only five minutes’ walk through the dunes to Cable Beach, the 71-room resort will reflect the laidback luxury of Broome while the design reflects the style of the old pearler’s homes. Pinctada Cable Beach is the latest addition to the portfolio owned by Marilynne Paspaley, a member of the Paspaley family who have been master pearlers in the Kimberley since 1935. In keeping with her pearling heritage, Marilynne Paspaley already owns two historic master pearlers’ residences in the centre of Broome, McAlpine House and Captain Kennedy House, both built in the early 1900s, when the town was commonly known as the ‘port of pearls’. Both properties provide unique tourist accommodation, McAlpine House as an 8 room boutique retreat and Captain Kennedy House as a luxury villa.