Let’s get this straight, Fremantle is not full of high rise hotels or 70’s twin share motels. There are options for the stylish, families or budget minded. There's something for wanna be backpackers missing new faces, wanderlust explorers looking for new places or just a short weekender. Nine hotels with over 700 rooms, new or completely refurbished, many with ocean or river views. One thing they all have in common is Fremantle sitting pretty right outside the front door and the Indian Ocean, Swan River and Rottnest Island outside the back door.
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You could be a world away at Be. Fremantle at Fishing Boat Harbour with its unparalleled views from every room with the gentle tinkling of sail boat rigging.
Image: Hougoumont Hotel
In the heart of the city, the Hougoumont Hotel provides the boutique welcome. Celebrating the fascinating history of a ship and with a craft brewery on site, the Hougoumont provides a unique experience.
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The Warders Hotel is a stunning refurbishment of the historic warders cottages on Henderson Street, right next to the Fremantle Markets. The cottages offer a little pocket of calm among the vibrancy of Fremantle. Built into the large rear courtyard of the cottages, Emily Taylor is an Asian inspired kitchen and bar.
Image: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle-by Rydges is Fremantle's largest hotel with a history that dates back to Fremantle’s early days or experience 5 star comforts of the 12 bespoke furnished rooms with views over the West End at the National Hotel on High Street.
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Quest Fremantle Apartment Hotel on Pakenham Street offers a studio style experience with 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
The Swan River is the hero at Tradewinds Hotel or Pier 21 Apartment Hotel. Recently refurbished, Tradewinds Hotel presents a Hamptons style offering to sweep you away with its charm and classic visage. There's nothing better than heading upstairs to the rooftop terrace to watch the sunset, cocktail in hand, enjoying the 360° views, as the sky becomes a picturesque vision of vibrant pink and orange.
The riverside frontage of Pier 21 Apartment Hotel makes it one of the most spectacular places to stay in Fremantle. If you are lucky you might even get a visit from the local pod of dolphins as you sit and have your morning coffee.
Located in the smart new Richmond Quarter in the heart of East Fremantle, you'll find Seashells Fremantle, where apart from your own self-contained apartment with kitchen, laundry and BBQ facilities, you can enjoy a European-style piazza, rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar.
Image: Bar Orient Hotel
Backpackers don’t miss out in Freo. There’s the Trip Advisor's award-winning Old Fire Station Backpackers or the very bohemian Sundance Backpackers Accommodation situated in the historic West End precinct. It’s one big family at Pirates Backpackers Accommodation on Essex Street.
THIS IS FREMANTLE overnight. Book a date to pack your bags for a beaut little weekender in downtown Freo.