Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges stands at the corner of Marine Terrace and Essex Street in Fremantle, the port town about half an hour from Perth by train. It has two outdoor pools with sun loungers and umbrellas, a poolside bar and two restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a buffet breakfast available for an extra charge. Eleven room types are offered, from Superior rooms with a queen bed to park-view rooms, Executive rooms, Deluxe and Premier suites and a King Pool View Spa Suite. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee, subject to availability. We have not confirmed a formal star class, so the rating field is left at zero.
Location and getting around
Fremantle is compact and walkable, and the hotel puts you close to the old town, the harbour and Fremantle Prison, with the markets and the train station within reach on foot. From here you can catch the ferry to Rottnest Island from the harbour terminals, and the train runs back to Perth. A stay here suits visitors who prefer to wake up in Fremantle's cafes and heritage streets rather than commute from the city each day.
The rooms and the feel
The room list is varied, and it helps to choose by what matters most. Park-view rooms look over the green space across the road, pool-view rooms face the courtyard pools, and the suites add space for families or longer stays. The spa suite is the romantic option.
Two restaurants and a poolside bar mean you can eat on site, though Fremantle's own cafe and pub scene is the more interesting choice for dinner. Parking is not specified on the property page, so confirm it, because one guest review says parking could be added to the hotel bill.
Who it suits and what to know: it is a good match for families, couples and travellers planning to see Rottnest, the prison and the markets over a couple of days. The outdoor pools are a bonus in the warmer months. Ask about quieter rooms if you are a light sleeper, since the hotel is on a main street, and check what is included in your rate.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Buffet breakfast (extra charge)
- ✓Park-view rooms
- ✓Spa suite
- ✓Eleven room types
- ✓Walk to Fremantle old town
Good questions
Where is the hotel?+
It is at the corner of Marine Terrace and Essex Street in Fremantle. The old town, harbour and train station are within walking distance.
What facilities are there?+
The hotel has two outdoor pools, a poolside bar and two restaurants. A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Early check-in and late check-out carry a fee and are subject to availability.
