There are some short-stay arrangements which are specifically excluded from the requirement to register as STRA. The following arrangements are not considered STRA for the purposes of registration with the WA State Government.
| Excluded | Definition | Example |
| Hotel / Motel | Purpose built hotel/motel which may be licensed under the Liquor Control Act 1988 | Hilton, Holiday Inn |
| Serviced Apartments | Self-contained short stay accommodation with associated reception or recreational facilities such as a gym or pool. | Mantra, Quest |
| Tourist developments | A building, or group of buildings used to provide short-term accommodation with onsite facilities and on-site management | Farm-stays |
| Caravan Parks | Premises that fall under the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 section 5(1) | Big 4, RAC Holiday Parks |
The following arrangements are considered STRA for the purposes of registration with the WA State Government.
| Included | Definition | Example |
| Holiday Houses/Units | Individual self-contained houses/units that are provided for short term accommodation for commercial remuneration. | Investment property |
| Bed and Breakfasts | Where short-term accommodation is provided in a house or unit for no more than 4 adults or one family when the resident is present | Renting a room out in your house for short stay |
| Ancillary Dwellings | A premises of less than 70m2 on the same lot as the primary residence used to provide short-term accommodation. | Granny Flat |
| Additional houses | A second house of greater than 70m2 on the same lot as the primary residence which is offered for short-term accommodation on a commercial basis | Old workers cottages |
| Tiny Houses | A caravan or ancillary dwelling on the same lot as a primary residence that is offered for Short-term accommodation on a commercial basis | A caravan in the back yard rented for short stay |
