some have sitting and dining areas. theres a snack bar. parking is complimentary, as is use of laundry facilities. breakfast is available for a fee and served in an unpretentious cafe. upgraded rooms add minifridges. streamlined rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and en suite or private bathrooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. near several shops and few restaurants, this modest budget hotel in a low-rise building is less than 1 km from highway 1 and 8 km from the bustling indoor 19th-century fremantle markets Perth Airport 31 min
WA Museum Boola Bardip (25 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. The Perth Mint (26 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. The Roundhouse (15 min) Former prison dating to 1831, now open to the public for visits, with entry by donation. Elizabeth Quay (25 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Adventure World (3 min) Spacious park with adventurous rides, including a huge roller coaster & a waterslide, plus eateries. Fremantle Prison (13 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. WA Maritime Museum (16 min) Waterfront museum featuring a guided submarine tour, a range of iconic vessels & history exhibits. Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (13 min) Vibrant marina featuring seafood eateries, a brewery & a memorial to the iconic AC/DC frontman. Perth Zoo (20 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Fremantle Arts Centre (14 min) Built by convicts, the Australian Gothic site offers displays & live music, plus a cafe & gift shop. South Beach (10 min) Famed neighborhood of Miami Beach with glitzy nightlife, luxe oceanfront hotels, dining & beaches. The Bell Tower (24 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (20 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. Fremantle Markets (13 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Cottesloe Beach (22 min) Long, patrolled white-sand beach offering swimming, diving, snorkeling & surfing. |