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

Heading to Fremantle? Follow our guide for everything there is to know.

WA might be enormous, but the right insider knowledge brings its mysteries a whole lot closer.

“Western Australia is a land of record-breakers,” says Carolyn Tipper, a Travel Director working on AAT Kings Western Australia tours. “It has the second-longest fault line, the second-largest meteorite crater, the second-fastest flowing river—it just keeps surprising you. And every area has its charm.”

From tropics to deserts, Australia’s largest state is a land of extremes. You can’t see all of Western Australia in a lifetime, but with the right guide, you can discover its hidden pockets of magic.

Carolyn wishes to reach her guests’ hearts. “I want them to enjoy and be in awe,” she says. “I want them to have the holiday of a lifetime.”

1. Mimbi Caves

You wouldn’t expect a Great Barrier Reef in the outback – but that’s what you’ll find at Mimbi Caves. Once part of a 350-million-year-old reef, these caves hold marine fossils, ancient Indigenous rock art, and Dreamtime stories shared by a Gooniyandi guide.

“That’s when the real connection happens,” says Carolyn, who has taken guests through on the AAT Kings Wonders of the West Coast and Kimberley tour . “When guests connect, not just with the land, but with the people who have called it home for tens of thousands of years.”

Eye-level view of traveller exploring Mimbi Caves. — Walk through ancient limestone passages. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

2. Kalbarri National Park

Nothing prepares you for the Kalbarri Skywalk: a 25-metre platform jutting over Murchison Gorge, 100 metres above the red cliffs and river below. From July to October, join the AAT Kings Untamed Pilbara and West Coast tour to see over 1000 wildflower species paint the park, and listen as an Indigenous guide shares their uses, bush foods and medicine plants.

“I want our guests to have an emotional experience,” says Carolyn. “It’s not just about seeing the land, it’s about stepping into the stories.”

An aerial view of the Kalbarri Skywalk, one of the secret places in Western Australia, with visitors on the edge. — Stand on the Kalbarri Skywalk in Western Australia. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

3. Hamelin Bay Wines

Margaret River isn’t just a top wine region – it’s a winner in every category. Where the Indian and Southern Oceans collide, granite cliffs rise, limestone caves sprawl and Karri forests tower. It almost distracts from the world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Almost.

Out of over 100 cellar doors, AAT Kings pick Hamelin Bay Wines as a favourite. Hosted tastings of small-batch wines on the Western Wonderland tour end with a group meal. The menu shifting with the seasons.

“Get off the beaten track to one of WA’s most relaxed venues for some amazing red and white signature wines,” explains Carolyn, “accompanied with upmarket pub food.”

Spectacular views.

A person raising a glass of Chardonnay against a glowing Western Australia sunset. — Sip world-class wines at Hamelin Bay in Western Australia. (Image: Getty)

4. Wildflower Guided Walk, Kings Park

Western Australia is home to 12,000 native plant species – 3000 bloom in Kings Park’s Botanic Garden. Stroll past Kangaroo Paw, Banksia and blooms from the Goldfields, Stirling Ranges and Kimberley. “The diversity of Western Australia is immense,” says Carolyn, who leads guests through on the South Western Escape tour .

Couple enjoying the view from the Lotterywest Federation walkway at Kings Park and Botanical Garden. — Wander among thousands of native plant species. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

5. Hoochery Distillery

Did you know that between Kununurra and Emma Gorge lies the state’s oldest continuously operating distillery? Well, the oldest legal one. Set on a family farm, Hoochery Distillery was hand-built using materials found on the property, conjuring up award-winning rum from local sugarcane, wet season rainwater and yeast.

Today, visitors can sample a hearty nip of rum, along with whiskies and gins – all crafted using traditional, labour-intensive methods. It’s the ideal way to soak up the ‘spirit’ of the Kimberley on the AAT Kings’ Untamed Kimberley tour .

People enjoying a rum tasting at one of the secret places in Western Australia. — Sample award-winning rum. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

6. Geraldton

The wildflowers of the Midwest will make your heart blossom. In Geraldton, the Helen Ansell Art Gallery brings the region’s botanicals to life in vivid colour and intricate detail. In nearby Mullewa, wander bushland trails lined with everlastings and native blooms. Further afield, Coalseam Conservation Park bursts into carpets of pink, white, and yellow each spring. Do it all on the Wildflower Wanderer tour with AAT Kings.

woman walking through Wildflowers, Coalseam Conservation Park — Chase vibrant wildflower trails. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

7. El Questro

Wake up after a night under the stars at Emma Gorge Resort, ready to explore the mighty beauty of the El Questro Wilderness Park. With deep gorges, thermal springs, and cascading waterfalls, time slows here.

Join the AAT Kings’ Wonders of the West Coast and Kimberley tour to drift through Chamberlain Gorge, where sheer sandstone walls glow burnt orange in the sun, archer fish flick at the surface, and rock wallabies peer down from ledges above. Then, step into Zebedee Springs, a secret oasis of warm, crystal-clear pools among prehistoric Livistona palms – a moment of pure, wild stillness.

Emma Gorge Resort at El Questro. — Wake to adventure at Emma Gorge Resort. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

8. Lake Argyle

Once vast cattle country, Lake Argyle now sprawls like an inland sea – Western Australia’s largest freshwater lake, created by the damming of the Ord River. Scattered with over 70 islands, its glassy waters teem with life, like freshwater crocodiles, barramundi, bony bream, sleepy cod and over 240 bird species. That’s nearly a third of Australia’s avian population.

Glide across the lake’s surface on a cruise as part of AAT Kings’ Untamed Kimberley tour , where the silence is only broken by the splash of fish and the call of birds. For Carolyn, this place is a perfect example of how WA’s landscapes surprise visitors. “Lake Argyle is a big puddle of water that became a game-changer,” she says. “Seeing it from a boat, coach, and plane is mind-blowing. It puts time, isolation and the sheer scale into perspective.”

Aerial View of Triple J Tours on the Ord River, near Kununurra. — Glide past islands on Western Australia’s largest freshwater lake. (Image: Western Australia)

Discover more of Western Australia’s hidden gems and book your tour at aatkings.com.

The 15 best Fremantle hotels for your next port city stay