The 15 Best Fremantle Hotels For Your Next Port City Stay

We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite hotels for your next visit to WA’s favourite port city, Fremantle.

Affectionately known as ‘Freo’, this vibrant seaside city offers a unique blend of old and new. It’s renowned for its eclectic and spirited atmosphere, rich history and burgeoning food and wine scene.

From former prison warder cottages that have been luxuriously restored to hotels made from shipping containers, here are the best hotels to book in Fremantle for every type of holiday and budget (including some pet-friendly ones).

1. The Hougoumont

Best for: Singles or couples looking for a personal, boutique experience.

Innovatively constructed using recycled shipping containers, the Hougoumont is a stylish hotel situated right on the doorstep of Freo’s famous cappuccino strip.

a look inside the living room at The Hougoumont — The Hougoumont is spacious and filled with modern comforts.

Their unique personal touches include a complimentary cheese & wine night to mingle with other guests, in-house spin classes and bike hire for guests to explore Fremantle on two wheels.

the bedroom at The Hougoumont — Bed down at The Hougoumont.

Address: 15 Bannister St, Fremantle

2. New Haus by Hougoumont

Best for: Singles or couples after self-sufficient simplicity.

Directly across the road from the Hougoumont, New Haus the hotel’s modern ‘younger brother’.

Rooms are larger, with lounges and kitchenettes designed for longer stays.

the top angle view of the New Haus by Hougoumont building — New Haus is the Hougoumont’s modern ‘younger brother’.

Address: 22 Bannister St, Fremantle

3. Warders Hotel

Best for: Couples and small families

This small boutique accommodation is in fact the old limestone cottages that were once housing for Fremantle Prison warders.

the property exterior of Warders Hotel, Fremantle — Warders Hotel was once housing for Fremantle Prison warders.

The historic space has been thoughtfully restored to maintain the original character but also offers refined modern details and sophisticated finishes, such as the locally sourced artwork that adorns the walls to the luxury linen on the king-size beds.

a look inside the bedroom at Warders Hotel — The limestone cottages might look old from the outside yet evoke a fresh demeanour inside.

Address: 19 Henderson St, Fremantle

4. Tradewinds Hotel

Best for: Couples and families

Perched right on the riverfront in chic East Fremantle, the Tradewinds Hotel is a fresh, polished venue with a rooftop terrace, sun-drenched pool area and on-site restaurant and bar. Rooms vary from simple studios to spacious two-bedroom apartments.

Address: 1 Sewell St, East Fremantle

5. The Local Hotel

Best for: Singles or couples after a no-fuss stay

Not just a great pub, The Local Hotel also offers eight boutique hotel rooms in its Victorian-era building. Each is individually styled by Fremantle locals, including renowned artist Anya Brock. Rooms are simple and modern with original hardwood floors and beautiful natural light, with shared bathroom facilities for guests.

the front signage of The Local Hotel, Fremantle — The Local Hotel is just minutes away from South Beach.

Address: 282 South Terrace, South Fremantle

6. The Norfolk Hotel

Best for: Young singles or couples

The most iconic pub in Fremantle also has a selection of laid-back, hotel rooms. The Norfolk Hotel is ideally situated right at the end of Freo’s cappuccino strip, and has one of the city’s favourite courtyards featuring tasty pub grub and a wide wine and beer selection.

Address: 47 South Terrace, Fremantle

7. The National Hotel

Best for: Young singles or couples

Another pub-hotel, the beautifully restored The National Hotel sits right in the heart of Fremantle and has 12 individually styled hotel rooms, each with their own ensuite.

the facade of The National Hotel, Fremantle — The National Hotel sits in the heart of Fremantle.

The ground floor pub with live music every night, an on-site restaurant with wrap-around verandahs overlooking the cafe strip, and a spectacular rooftop bar.

the rooftop bar at The National Hotel, Fremantle — Head upstairs to the rooftop bar for city views.

Address: 98 High Street, Fremantle

8. Federal Hotel

Best for: Young singles or couples after a no-fuss, affordable stay

Just off the cafe strip, The Federal is a pub, restaurant, bar and hotel. The accommodation is simple and affordable with communal self-catering facilities, a common balcony area for guests and shared bathroom facilities (although some premium rooms do have an ensuite.) The rooms are accessible via stairs only so ideal for backpacks rather than suitcases.

Address: 23 William St, Fremantle

9. Fremantle B&B

Best for: Couples or families after an intimate stay

This quaint bed and breakfast – inside a Bavarian-style castle, no-less – has a mix of rooms catering to singles, couples and families. Located in Fremantle’s iconic west end, it’s a mere moment from key attractions like the Roundhouse, Bathers Beach and Fishing Boat Harbour. Host Susan warmly welcomes guests and is all too happy to help with things like early check-ins or late check-outs.

Address: 5 Mouat Street, Fremantle

10. Port Mill B&B

Best for: Couples looking for low-key luxury

This historic building was originally a flour mill built in 1862. Now fully restored, it is home to four luxury rooms, each with ensuites and private balconies overlooking Fremantle. Port Mill B&B also has a tranquil courtyard for guests to unwind after a day of exploring.

a room with balcony at Port Mill B&B, Fremantle — Each room at Port Mill B&B comes with a private balcony.

Address: 3/17 Essex Street, Fremantle

11. Fothergills of Fremantle

Best for: Couples after a little luxury

This heritage-listed 19th-century mansion sits upon the slope of Monument Hill overlooking Fremantle and the Indian Ocean beyond.

a sculpture of a woman with upraised hands in front of Fothergills of Fremantle property — Fothergills of Fremantle is nestled on Monument Hill.

The six rooms are artfully filled with a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, glass and pottery.

Breakfast is made to order and served in a sun-filled conservatory, and cheese boards to accompany wine are available on request.

huge chess pieces outside Fothergills of Fremantle property — You’ll find a giant chess set outside the property.

Address: 18/22 Ord St, Fremantle

12. Quest Apartments

Best for: Families (and even pets)

Make yourself at home in one of Quest Apartment’s one, two-bedroom or studio-serviced apartments, perfect for long-term stays and families. There’s a well-equipped gym and laundry on-site, with some of Fremantle’s famous restaurants a short walk away. Plus, there are pet-friendly rooms for those travelling with their furry family members.

Address: Unit 1/8 Pakenham St, Fremantle

13. Pier 21 apartments

Best for: Families (and pets) or long-term travellers

This boutique riverside hotel in North Fremantle is ideal for longer-term visitors looking for a home away from home, but with a touch of indulgence. Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge each morning, while guests also have access to their in-room kitchenette and poolside BBQ facilities. The heart of Freo is a short train or bike ride away.

Address: 7/9 John St, North Fremantle

14. Be. Fremantle

Best for: Families

Be. Fremantle is situated right in Fishing Boat Harbour and offers studio, one, two or three-bedroom apartments, each boasting spectacular water views and kitchens.

an aerial view of vessels docked in the fishing harbour next to Be Fremantle apartments — Stay at the apartment-style Be Fremantle accommodation right next to the fishing harbour.

Guests can access the hotel’s laundry, barbecue facilities, grocery shopping service, bike hire and complimentary cots, high-chairs and stair guards.

a one-bedroom apartment with sea views at Be Fremantle — Wake up to spectacular water views from your one-bedroom apartment.

Address: 43 Mews Rd, Fremantle

15. Fremantle Harbourside Luxury Apartments

Best for: Families or long-term travellers

The Fremantle Harbourside Luxury Apartments are located in Freo’s historic west end, walking distance to a multitude of restaurants, cafes and public transport. Guests can choose from one, two or three-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen, laundry facilities and balcony to take in the ocean views.

Address: 14 Phillimore Street, Fremantle

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Western Australia punches above its weight when it comes to coastal hot spots, but no other town or city has seen a tourism boom quite like Mandurah. Named Australia’s Top Tourism Town in 2023 , it’s the relaxed, beachside break you’ve been searching for. And it’s perfectly placed, sitting between Margaret River and Perth, as it’s just a 55-minute drive from Perth’s CBD. Which is why we’ve put together your ultimate Mandurah guide.

Aerial view of Mandurah. — Plan your perfect coastal escape to Australia’s Top Tourism Town of 2023.

The best things to do in Mandurah

Wetlands and rivers, ocean and inlet; Mandurah’s laid-back lifestyle centres around the aquatic. Its waterways cover twice the ground of Sydney Harbour – measuring some 134 square kilometres in total – and form a unique environment for oceanic and estuarine flora and fauna to thrive.

In the city’s estuary lives perhaps the region’s most famed inhabitants – a resident pod of 100 bottlenose dolphins – and the inlet’s silty bottom is home to the prized blue manna crab. Spot the former breaching and playing on an hour-long dolphin cruise through the channels, or try your hand at catching the latter by wading through the estuary’s shallows with a scoop net in hand.

While swimming at the circular Kwillena Gabi Pool, chance encounters with the local wildlife aren’t uncommon. The sheltered estuarine pool takes its name from the traditional custodians of the land, the Bindjareb people, and directly translates to ‘dolphin waters’. Jutting out of the eastern foreshore, it’s enclosed by a ring of net-free floating pontoons, which allow the dolphins to swim freely through the attraction.

If that’s a little too close for comfort, book a kayak tour with Down Under Discoveries . The dolphins have been known to cruise beside the paddle-powered crafts, which are a fun, family-friendly way to explore the city’s inner waterways.

Dolphins swimming in Mandurah. — Watch dolphins glide by as you explore Mandurah.

You don’t have to be on the water to appreciate the coastal city’s aquatic beauty, with 600 kilometres of cycleways and scenic walking trails traversing Mandurah’s estuary, inlet and coast.

Follow the 30-kilometre coastal trail and you’ll come face to face with one of Thomas Dambo’s headline-making ‘Giants of Mandurah sculptures, Santi Ikto, along the way. There are five sculptures around Mandurah in total, hidden among gum-filled reserves or sitting sentry over the water.

Head to the Mandurah Visitor Centre to pick up a map to pinpoint their exact location and download the traveller’s companion to learn more about the sights along the way. Or join a three-hour e-bike tour from The Bike Kiosk and you’ll stop by two of the giants – Santi Ikto and Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone – as you sightsee central Mandurah.

The towering Santi Ikto, one of Thomas Dambo’s iconic Giants of Mandurah. — Meet Santi Ikto, one of the legendary Giants of Mandurah.

Where to eat in Mandurah

Mandurah’s culinary scene reflects its laid-back lifestyle, with large, honest meals and locally brewed beer. After visiting Lake Clifton’s 2000-year-old thrombolites, head to the peppermint and gum-shaded beer garden at Thorny Devil Brewery . Tuck into a platter of house-smoked meats and an ale pulled fresh from the tanks. Closer to town and right on the waterfront is Boundary Island Brewery ; here, woodfired pizza, pub-style seafood dishes and easy-drinking brews are centre stage.

On a Murray River Lunch Cruise , the focus is as much on the environment around you as the food you’re filling up on. Help yourself to the colourful salads and freshly cooked meats on the buffet as you meander up the winding, jarrah tree-lined waterway, stopping at the heritage Cooper’s Mill for a quick walking tour along the way.

Keep your eyes trained on the Creery Wetlands as you pass – you’ll spot much of the region’s migratory birdlife, and, as always, might see the playful bottlenose dolphins in the inlet.

The most memorable meals aren’t necessarily always the fanciest, and lunch aboard a self-skippered Mandurah BBQ Boat is a testament to that. All food and beverage prep is left up to you as you cruise through the canals, sausages and steaks sizzling away on the central hot plate.

If seafood is more your kind of fare, board the Wild Seafood Experience , where dolphin cruise meets long table lunch. Eight courses of crab, crayfish and scallops await.

A table filled with plates of crab, crayfish, and scallops. — Dine on the water with eight courses of ocean-fresh fare.

Where to stay in Mandurah

With so many waterways comes abundant waterside stays. Like the self-contained Seashells Mandurah on the shores of Comet Bay. The calm, oceanic outlook from the one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and villas is as close to Maldivian as Mandurah gets. Families especially enjoy the property, bouncing between the protected cove and the beachfront pool for endless hours of fun.

The Sebel Mandurah , just a hop, skip and jump from the Mandurah Ocean Marina, has a different outlook entirely, overlooking the estuary and lively foreshore on the other side. It’s also within walking distance of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre , cinema and a swathe of waterfront bars and eateries.

But you can’t get any closer to the water than on a vessel from Mandurah Houseboats . You don’t need a skipper’s ticket to hire one, nor do you need comprehensive boating experience; just a full driver’s license and your undivided attention during the pre-departure tuition will do. Then you’re free to take to the estuaries and tributaries for a few nights of peaceful rest, surrounded by the very element that makes Mandurah so special.

A houseboat cruising in Mandurah along the river — Captain a houseboat to explore Mandurah at your own pace.

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The 15 best Fremantle hotels for your next port city stay