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A local’s guide to the best accommodation in Perth: Hotels, Airbnbs and camping

Kirsty Petrides Kirsty Petrides
From sleek city stays and coastal charm to boutique heritage gems and campgrounds beneath the stars, Perth serves up a hefty mix of accommodation.

Whether you’re chasing a coastal getaway at one of the city’s best beaches, vineyard views or somewhere family-friendly with space to roam, there’s a perfect pillow waiting in WA’s capital.

Here’s our curated guide to the best places to check in – and check out.

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If you only stay at one hotel in Perth (and have a big budget) make it COMO The Treasury – where heritage elegance, world-class dining and a blissful day spa meet in one extraordinary city escape. For something more low key, Alex Hotel in Northbridge is a great base to explore.

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

a woman wearing a hat relaxing by the pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Relax by the infinity pool on the 5th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

Set right on the water’s edge in the picturesque Elizabeth Quay, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth delivers a taste of luxury in the centre of Perth. The 205 refined rooms and suites offer floor-to-ceiling views across the river, city skyline and iconic Kings Park. Hearth restaurant showcases Western Australia’s finest produce cooked over open fire, while the serene wellness centre features a sauna, heated pool and spa with personalised treatments.

Address: 1 Barrack Street, Perth

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Alex Hotel

the bedroom at Alex Hotel, Perth accommodation
Stay in the heart of Northbridge. (Image: Alex Hotel)

This independent boutique property in Northbridge is crafted to be a warm, character-rich sanctuary for urban travellers. Expect thoughtful touches – from a design-forward lobby and mezzanine mini-library, to complimentary sunset rooftop drinks and free-to-borrow bikes. Alex Hotel also embraces sustainable hospitality, with eco-conscious initiatives guests love. Round out your day with a meal and wine at their onsite venue, Shadow Wine Bar.

Address: 50 James Street, Northbridge

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The Cottesloe Beach Hotel

beach views at The Cottesloe Beach Hotel, Perth accommodation
The aptly named hotel boasts sweeping views of Cottesloe Beach. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

Beach lovers will appreciate a stay at The Cottesloe Beach Hotel – affectionately dubbed The Cott by locals. With just 13 rooms, beachfront suites offer private balconies with sweeping views of Cottesloe Beach and Rottnest Island. Guests are within walking distance of cafes, shops, transport and scenic walks. Be sure to visit The Cott Beach Club downstairs for a quintessential Perth Sunday session.

Address: 104 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

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The Melbourne Hotel

the heritage suite at The Melbourne Hotel, Perth
The Melbourne Hotel blends modern and heritage styles.

An icon since 1897, The Melbourne Hotel combines heritage architecture with modern finishes. Choose between sleek contemporary rooms or history-laden Heritage Suites, which feature elegant bathrooms, plush robes, and period charm updated with smart TVs and high-speed wi-fi. It’s a beautiful blend of old and new.

Address: 33 Milligan Street, Perth

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COMO The Treasury

a luxe bathroom at COMO The Treasury, Perth accommodation
Urban luxury at its finest.

Housed in the beautifully restored WA State Buildings, COMO The Treasury offers 48 spacious rooms and suites that epitomise luxury. Guests enjoy access to COMO Shambhala wellness centre – one of Perth’s premier day spas – and top-tier dining including Petition Kitchen, Long Chim and the acclaimed Wildflower restaurant.

Address: 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth

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Camping and caravan parks

Perth Central Caravan Park

glamping tents at Perth Central Caravan Park
Go glamping within walking distance of the Swan River. (Image: Perth Central Caravan Park)

Conveniently located in Ascot, just minutes from both the city and the airport, this well-situated park offers a range of accommodation including pet-friendly cabins and powered sites for tents and caravans. It’s comfortable, has all the basics and even has a flexible option for travellers with pets.

Address: 34 Central Avenue, Ascot

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Lake Leschenaultia, Perth hills

Camping at Lake Leschenaultia immerses visitors in native bushland and tranquil scenery. The lake features a beach, canoes for hire and BBQ areas. Campers can choose from three campground areas, each with amenities. Nearby, Chidlow adds charm with its country-town bakeries, shops, and pubs. The campground itself offers 23 campsites, with bathrooms, BBQs, a playground, kitchen and kiosk. Bookings can be made online, with some sites being unpowered and lacking onsite parking, so specify your needs when booking.

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Karrinyup Waters Resort

the cabins at Karrinyup Waters Resort, Perth accommodation
Retreat into one of the family-friendly cabins at Karrinyup Waters Resort.

Located about 20 minutes north of Perth CBD, Karrinyup Waters Resort is a family favourite. It features a variety of cabins and powered sites, plus standout facilities like heated pools, spa, playground with jumping pillows, and an onsite cafe and restaurant.

Address: 467 North Beach Road, Gwelup

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Perth Hills Discovery Centre at Beelu National Park

A 40-minute drive from the city, this family-friendly site offers shady tent pitches, picnic tables, camp kitchen and access to scenic walking and cycling trails. The ground offers twelve shady tent sites, fire rings, outdoor picnic tables, and high-quality amenities including an ablution block, picnic tables, and a camp kitchen with electric barbecues. It’s close to the Bibbulmun Track and Mundaring Weir, with a seasonal outdoor cinema nearby.

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Swan Valley Caravan & Holiday Park

Modern and charming, Swan Valley Caravan & Holiday Park features stylish cabins and ensuite-powered sites. Guests enjoy BBQ facilities, lush lawns, a pool, playground and dog-friendly options – all within reach of Swan Valley’s wineries. There are the usual amenities like BBQs, laundry and kiosk-come-general store. And the kids will be happy with the playground, swimming pool and big stretches of lush green grass.

Address: 91 Benara Road, Caversham

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Holiday homes and Airbnbs

Heritage meets modern in Leederville

Heritage meets modern in Leederville Airbnb
The property features a sun-drenched deck.

This character cottage blends old-world charm with fresh interiors. Steps from vibrant Oxford Street, it offers three roomy bedrooms, an open-plan living space with fireplace, and a sun-drenched deck perfect for alfresco dining.

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Kings Park oasis

a room with a balcony at Kings Park oasis, Perth accommodation
Kings Park oasis offers a soothing respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Bright and breezy, this newly renovated two-bedroom apartment sits on the edge of Kings Park. A modern kitchen, laundry, balcony with city views, and shared complex amenities (pool, gym, tennis court) make it ideal for a relaxed city escape.

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The Cottesloe cabin

Architecturally designed with Scandi flair, this stylish retreat in North Cottesloe features two ensuite bedrooms and an airy open-plan layout. Guests can make use of the sun-drenched deck and complimentary Lekker bikes to explore the coast.

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Airport Accommodation

Quest Perth Ascot

Just four kilometres from Perth Airport and moments from the Swan River, Quest Perth Ascot is perfectly placed for travellers wanting city access without the bustle. Enjoy riverside walks, cycle trails, or seamless connections to the CBD and Swan Valley via nearby roads. The property features 112 modern serviced apartments, each with a full kitchen and laundry for a true home-away-from-home feel. Studio Executive Apartments offer private balconies, while a well-equipped gym and relaxed communal spaces support both productivity and unwinding.

Address: 266 Great Eastern Highway, Ascot

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Ingot Hotel

Just a five-minute drive from Perth Airport, Ingot Hotel offers four-star amenities including 24-hour reception, a heated outdoor pool and spa, and a fully equipped gym. A complimentary airport shuttle adds extra convenience.

Address: 285 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont

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VetroBlu Airport Apartments

These self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments are located a short drive from the airport, with free 24-hour shuttle service. Each unit is equipped with full kitchen, laundry, and access to a gym – ideal for independent travellers.

Address: 100 Coolgardie Ave, Redcliffe

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Kirsty Petrides
Kirsty Petrides is a writer, wine-lover and cheese enthusiast. Whether she’s hunting down the best restaurant in Albania, foraging the Marrakech markets for spices or camping in the middle of Patagonian wilderness, she loves to seek out the authentic side of the places she visits, and share that with readers through her writing.
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Australia’s second-oldest wine region is also one of its best, but you may not have heard of it

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    A 25-minute drive from Perth is all you need to be amongst generations of grape growers. 

    You might not know Swan Valley, but the vines here twist through almost 200 years of history. Today, plump grapes are still plucked, pressed by juice-stained hands and fermented into wine – a journey led by the same families who will pour it into your glass. And with that first taste, you’ve unknowingly become part of a generations-old tradition. 

    So, sit back and take a sip of a crisp white under that sun-speckled pergola and listen to the warbling of magpies – here’s what makes the Swan Valley so special. 

    Western Australia’s oldest wine region 

    Mandoon Estate bathed in the warm glow of sunset.
    Sip your way through Swan Valley’s rich wine heritage. (Image: Tourism WA)

    In 1829, the very year Europeans settled in Perth, the first vines were planted in the Swan Valley. Later, Croatian and Italian migrants blended their southern European winemaking traditions into the local viticulture, a combination that works so well in the Mediterranean climate here. 

    The result today is crisp, tropical Verdelho, dark, fruity Shiraz and plenty of Chenin Blanc – a third of the country’s Chenin Blanc is crushed here. 

    So where to start uncorking? Mandoon Estate has an Aboriginal art gallery and a sculpture trail, where you can taste an Indigenous food platter of smoked crocodile and emu sausages. 

    For a taste of the valley’s Italian heritage, head to Pinelli Estate Winery. Or, for something indulgent – and a little unusual, considering the inland location – RiverBank Estate Winery serves lobster straight from tanks, paired with that Chenin Blanc. 

    If you prefer something stronger in your glass, Talijancich Wines knows a thing or two about fortified drops: try its aged tawny, Muscat and liqueur Verdelho. 

    Sensational dining 

    A beautifully presented dish paired with champagne.
    Pair great food with a scenic winery setting. (Image: Tourism Caversham)

    The Swan Valley follows that great Australian wine-country tradition, with everything from unfussily fantastic pub meals and beer gardens to unexpected fine dining at cellar doors. 

    Start at Edgecombe Winery, which does brunch as well as drops. Their brioche French toast with raspberry and rhubarb coulis, poached pear and roasted pistachios will taste best when you’re perched at a table outside. Don’t forget to explore their orchard and wetland afterwards. 

    Pick up a box of freshly baked macarons from Maison Saint-Honoré (bien sûr) before heading to Valley Social for a North American barbecue-inspired feed. Chow down on beef brisket burnt ends and wash them down with a hemp-infused craft beer. 

    Baskerville Tavern is brewing beer again in the former Feral Brewpub. Order their Monday special – a classic chicken parmi – and try Slumdog Brewing’s regular range, including a tart blueberry sour made with fresh and freeze-dried berries. In winter, it’s time for their seasonal seven-malt stout, with notes of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel. 

    An unbeatable visitor’s centre

    In Guildford is the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in a restored 1866 courthouse. Its award-winning staff know everything about anything happening in the Swan Valley. Pick their brains (and pick up a free map) before setting off. But, check out the centre’s Welcome to Country mural by local Whadjuk artist Chloe Caylon first. 

    Scenic drives 

    Use that handy Visitor Centre map to get a bit of everything on the Swan Valley’s 32-kilometre scenic loop, which connects over 150 attractions. Think roadside produce stalls, art galleries and historic buildings. Just remember to organise that designated driver if you’re extra keen on the vineyard stops. 

    Other drops 

    If the thought of wine makes your temples pulse, there are plenty of other tipples to tickle your fancy. Txoko Brewing in Baskerville takes its name from a Basque gathering place for cooking, drinking and socialising. Work through its rotating beers and plates of Spanish croquettes and sardines, then settle on the grass while the kids let off steam in the playground. 

    AmberChes Spirits Distillery uses locally sourced botanicals and fruit to make saltbush gin, lemon myrtle gin and Gincello, a twist on limoncello. Try its award-winning sloe gin, which was named Australia’s best at the 2025 Gin Guide Awards. Better yet, have a go at making your own in a hands-on gin-blending and distilling class among the vines. 

    Historic architecture and an arts scene 

    Traditional art celebrating First Nations culture.
    Explore the stories behind the Swan Valley. (Image: Tourism WA)

    Next: Guildford. It is one of WA’s earliest colonial settlements – but the history here goes back much further. The Whadjuk Noongar people are the land’s Traditional Custodians, whose Dreaming tells of the Wagyl serpent creating the gum tree-lined Swan River. Today, Guildford’s original town layout remains largely unchanged. Follow one of four heritage walks past 19th-century buildings, galleries and James Street’s antique shops. 

    Take home pantry staples 

    The display counter at Margaret River Chocolate Company.
    Treat yourself to a chocolate-filled detour. (Image: Tourism WA)

    Sometimes the little stops are just as good as the big hitters. Pull over at Margaret River Chocolate Company for free tastings of white, milk and dark chocolate. Then stop by Harvey Cheese Swan Valley for Lemon Myrtle Ash Brie or St Duke’s Red. End at The House of Honey, where you can sample local honey and get buzzy on honey ice cream pancakes. 

    Nature and wildlife 

    A close-up of a koala in its natural habitat.
    Add a little wildlife adventure. (Image: Tourism WA)

    If the kids have had enough of winery lawns, save the bottles for later and head to Caversham Wildlife Park. Here, you can hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas and wombats. Catch working sheepdogs and sheep-shearing demonstrations at the Farm Show. Elsewhere in Whiteman Park, hop aboard a vintage train or tram, or cool off in the splash pool. 

    Finish at Bells Rapids, where fuchsia grevillea, crimson bottlebrush and yellow wattles bloom each spring. 

    Start planning your culinary escape at swanvalley.com.au.