Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

4.5 star property
VIP Access

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Cnr Marine Terrace and Essex St, Fremantle, WA, 6160
  • Place, Fremantle Markets
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremantle Prison
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremantle Passenger Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Perth, WA (PER)
    ‪31 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, Park View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Pool View Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Pool View Spa Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a conference center are onsite.
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges offers 300 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Perth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Esplanade Hotel. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Marine Lounge Bar, a bistro that serves international cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Fremantle Markets and 5 minutes by foot from University of Notre Dame Australia
A private beach is featured. Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 10 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges.

This Colonial Perth hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Marine Lounge Bar - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Atrium Garden Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open select days.
Ball & Chain Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 29 to 36 for adults and AUD 14.50 to 18 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Atrium Garden Restaurant
  • Ball & Chain Bar
  • Marine Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1850
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - November 2015
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 29 to 36 for adults, and AUD 14.5 to 18 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per day (164 ft away)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Esplanade Fremantle Rydges
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle Rydges
Esplanade Fremantle By Rydges
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges Hotel
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges Fremantle
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges Hotel Fremantle

Reviews

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay. Everyone very welcoming and helpful. Good breakfast choices. Comfortable rooms. Well placed for all amenities and attractions.
Atrium restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNGMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It waa nice and clean. Also staff are so kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and easy walk to lots of areas in Fremantle. Room was on the small side for 3 people and bathroom was a bit outdated with shower in bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MRR IAN P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, ideally located. Food was very good. My room needed a lick of paint, here and there. Overall would use again with no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Trish

The property was fine , a beautiful building but I had sent a email before we left home with queries ..no answer . I have since sent another , still no reply .I realise we are just a number .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the building and the foyer is very grand . Its close to most of the attactions in Fremantle Shops ,Cafes etc restaurants,Fremantle Market The views the Esplanade are spectacular The staff were lovely & Helpful & accomodating they went out their way to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aznive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located hotel

The hotel staff was very professional. Unfortunately, the hotel is due for a good face lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esplanade Freeo

This is a gem of a hotel in walking distance to the wharf, shopping precinct and food. Comfortable, clean and just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and checkout process was seamless, staff were so friendly and helpful. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew, Williamstown

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Rooms are tired and no VIP support unless a Rydges member too
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here once a year. Never disappoints. Easy access to things like shopping, tourist sites, restaurants and parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

adelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They lie about the room they give you with a view Balcony hadnt been cleaned in weeks unwelcoming plastic furniture No soap to wash hands No milk f or coffee No microwave go heat drinks Ill nevervreturn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, two double beds and a lovely balcony. The corridor to get to our room was very dated and dull, but overall the hotel was good. Staff were lovely and brekkie the next morning was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fredrick

Business traveller
The rooms are dated the windows are filthy in the rooms . Just a few upgrades will go a long way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Notch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025