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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This remote corner of Australia is one of the world’s last frontiers. This is how to see it properly.

Vast, rugged and deeply spiritual, the Kimberley coast in Australia’s North West feels a world away from everyday Australia – and there are countless ways to explore it. But if you want to reach ancient rock art, hidden gorges and lonely waterfalls, it has to be by boat. Whether you’re aboard a nimble expedition vessel or a luxury yacht with all the trimmings, exploring by the water brings exclusive experiences, shows unique views and makes travel easier than any other mode. And that’s just the beginning of Australia’s North West cruises.

The True North Adventure Cruise in between sandstone cliffs. — Adventure starts where the road ends.

1. Discover Broome, and beyond

Explore your launchpad before you set sail: Broome. Here camels and their riders stride along the 22 kilometres of powdery Cable Beach at sunset. That’s just the start.

At Gantheaume Point, red pindan cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, whose low tide uncovers fossilised dinosaur footprints. Broome’s pearling history runs deep. Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Aboriginal divers once worked these waters, and their legacy lives on in boutiques where South Sea pearls still shine.

If the moon’s right, you may catch the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay. Or simply kick back with a cold beverage and a film under the stars at Sun Pictures , screening since 1916.

Ride a camel along Cable Beach as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, casting golden light across the sand and sea. — Ride a camel along Cable Beach. (Image: Nick Dunn)

2. Unmatched access to The Kimberley

Once you’re onboard, expect a backstage pass to some of the most isolated places on Earth. No roads. No ports. No phone reception.

At Horizontal Falls/ Garaanngaddim, 10-metre tides surge through twin gorges like a natural waterpark ride that’ll make your palms sweat. Then there’s Montgomery Reef/ Yowjab: a giant living platform of coral and seagrass, where the sea pulls back to reveal waterfalls, sea turtles and ospreys.

Up north, King George Falls/ Oomari rage 80 metres down red cliffs. Zodiac boats often nudge in closer so you can feel the spray on your sun-warmed cheeks. You might even fly in to reach Mitchell Falls/ Punamii-unpuu, a four-tiered cascade where you can swim in freshwater pools above the drop.

Come spring, some itineraries veer west to Rowley Shoals: an atoll chain of white sand and reef walls. Then it’s up the winding Prince Regent River to King Cascade/ Maamboolbadda, tumbling over rock terraces, and into a Zodiac to view the Gwion Gwion rock art, whose slender, ochre-painted figures are older than the pyramids.

A cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters. — Get closer to the Kimberley than ever before.

3. Taste the Kimberley with onboard hospitality

You might spend your days clambering over slippery rocks or charging past waterfalls. But when you’re back on the water, it’s a different story. Meals are chef-prepared and regionally inspired: grilled barramundi, pearl meat sashimi, mango tarts, and bush tomato chutney. One night it’s barefoot beach barbecues with your shipmates; the next, alfresco dining on the ship.

Small expedition ships each have their own personality, but many carry just 12 to 36 guests, making being out on the water a whole other experience. You might sink into a spa on the foredeck or sip coffee in a lounge while watching crocodiles cruise by. It’s choose-your-own-relaxation, Kimberley style.

4. Expert-led excursions through the Kimberley

These voyages are led by people who know the Kimberley like the back of their sunburnt hand. Attenborough-esque naturalists might gently tap your shoulder to point out rare birds or tell the story beneath a slab of rock. Historians can explain exactly how that rusted World War II relic came to rest here.

If your ship has a helipad, you might chopper straight to a waterfall-fed swimming hole. If not, you’ll still be hopping ashore for that wet landing at a secret creek.

Then come the evenings: songlines shared by Traditional Owners under the stars, or astronomy sessions that link what’s overhead with what’s underfoot and what’s within.

A small group glides through Kimberley’s rugged coastline by boat, passing ancient cliffs. — Explore with naturalists and historians by your side.

5. Relax in luxurious lodgings

Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to rough it. These Kimberley vessels are small in size, but mighty in luxury. True North’s ships come with their own helicopters and a no-sea-days policy, so you’re always in the thick of it. Try the luxurious offerings from Ocean Dream Charters for exploration in style. Kimberley Quest offers a fast boat for easy, off-ship adventures. On the larger end of the scale, Coral Expeditions has open-deck bars and curated wine cellars. And then there’s Ponant’s luxury yachts – sleek and incredibly stylish French sailing yachts.

A helicopter soars above the sea, with a sleek cruise ship gliding in the distance. — See the Kimberley from sky to shore.

6. The adventure continues with pre- and post-cruise experiences

You’ve already come this far – so, why not go further? Broome makes it easy to ease in before you board, or wind down when your voyage ends, and there is no reason to stop there.

Head an hour and a half south to Eco Beach to stay off-grid and off the clock. Join a Yawuru guide for a mangrove walk or ocean forage. Dive even deeper into Broome’s pearling past at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, where divers and craftspeople still pull the seawater-slicked gems from the deep.

If you’re still craving adventure, it’s time to go further. Soar over the Buccaneer Archipelago, or detour inland with a 4WD trip along the Gibb River Road. Book a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles. Or – because you never know when you’ll be back – do all three.

aerial of people walking on eco beach in the kimberley western australia — Stay off grid at Eco Beach. (Image: Tourism WA)

Find out more about your trip to Australia’s North West at australiasnorthwest.com .

The 15 best Fremantle hotels for your next port city stay