Hotel Review
Fremantle's only 5-star, on Fishing Boat Harbour
From
$350
/night
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Be. Fremantle is the best hotel in Fremantle, full stop. The harbour-view apartments at Fishing Boat Harbour combine genuine luxury with the self-contained practicality that makes extended stays comfortable. The pool, spa, and gym tick the resort boxes. The kitchenettes in every room mean you can eat in or eat out , your choice. The only question is whether Fremantle's restaurant and bar scene justifies a $420/night stay compared to what that money buys in Perth. For most visitors spending 2-3 nights to explore Freo and catch the Rottnest ferry, it does.
The apartments range from studios (45sqm) to two-bedroom units (85sqm). All include a kitchenette with cooktop, oven, dishwasher, and full-size fridge , a step above most hotel kitchenettes. Harbour-view rooms face Fishing Boat Harbour and the Indian Ocean beyond. Interior finishes are modern and clean: stone benchtops, quality fixtures, comfortable beds. The apartments feel more like a well-appointed holiday rental than a traditional hotel room. Balconies in most harbour-facing units.
Room Type | Size | From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Studio Apartment Most Popular | 45 sqm | $350 | Couples, short stays |
One Bedroom Harbour View | 60 sqm | $420 | Couples wanting space and views |
Two Bedroom Apartment | 85 sqm | $580 | Families, groups, longer stays |
Fishing Boat Harbour, about 500 metres south of Fremantle CBD. The harbour's seafood restaurants (Kailis, Cicerello's, Bathers Beach House) are at your doorstep. Little Creatures brewery is 3 minutes walk. The Cappuccino Strip and Fremantle Markets are a 10-minute walk north. Rottnest Express ferry terminal is 10 minutes on foot. The location suits people who want harbour life; those who prioritise the main Fremantle strip should stay at Hougoumont instead.
Outdoor pool with sun loungers and harbour views , heated, clean, and rarely crowded. Spa and sauna. Gym with decent equipment. On-site parking (included , worth $15-25/day in saved parking fees). Free WiFi. BBQ area. Guest laundry. No dedicated concierge or room service, but staff are helpful and can arrange local bookings.
At $420/night for a harbour-view apartment, Be. Fremantle is Fremantle's most expensive stay. The value proposition rests on the combination of luxury finishes, harbour views, self-catering capability, pool, and parking. Comparable quality in Perth CBD (Crown Towers, COMO The Treasury) starts at $400-550. If you're specifically in Fremantle, Be. is worth the premium over Hougoumont ($280) for the pool, views, and apartment space. For quick business stays, Hougoumont or Quest offer better per-night value.