Waterfront Hotels in Perth, Australia
Perth sits on the Swan River, and the best waterfront stays here are the ones that put you beside it: at Elizabeth Quay in the city, or on the river's edge in East Perth. This page covers three hotels, so the choice is short and each listing deserves a careful read. Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront has a rooftop infinity pool above Elizabeth Quay, East Perth Suites Hotel offers serviced apartments with a heated outdoor pool looking over the Swan River, and Quest Joondalup is a family apartment hotel in the northern suburbs whose listing carries a waterfront access label. We describe each as its listing does and say plainly where the label needs a caveat.
Perth's personality is defined by its harmonious blend of urban sophistication and an outdoor, water-centric lifestyle. The city embraces its natural surroundings, with the Swan River acting as a central artery for leisure and activity. From the vibrant Elizabeth Quay to the tranquil stretches of East Perth, the waterfront areas are integral to the city's charm. This creates an atmosphere where city dwellers and visitors alike can easily transition from a bustling CBD experience to a relaxing riverside stroll or a ferry ride, all while enjoying the region's abundant sunshine.
Swan River stays and one northern suburb option
Perth's waterfront is the river rather than the ocean, and the two river stays here suit different trips. One is a city hotel with a skyline view, the other a quieter apartment base with a pool and a kitchen.
Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront is the city choice, set at Elizabeth Quay with easy access to local attractions. Its listing describes panoramic city views, a rooftop infinity pool, spa and wellness facilities and dining that highlights fresh, local produce, and it welcomes families. It has a guest score of 8.8 from more than three thousand six hundred reviews. For a first visit to Perth this is the most straightforward base, because the city centre, the water and the evening restaurants are all within a short walk of the hotel door.
East Perth Suites Hotel offers luxurious waterfront serviced apartments on the Swan River, and it has a guest score of 8.9, the highest of the two most reviewed hotels here. The listing describes a fitness centre, a heated outdoor pool with views of East Perth and the Swan River, and barbecue facilities, with basic kitchen amenities in the rooms. It suits families and longer stays, because an apartment with a kitchen and a barbecue area saves money and time. It is a calmer riverside setting than the city centre, so you trade nightlife for space and quiet.
Quest Joondalup is the unusual entry, and it needs a plain description. It is in Perth's northern suburbs, near Joondalup Health Campus, Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre and Neil Hawkins Park, and its listing carries a waterfront access highlight. We cannot confirm from the listing that it sits on the river or the coast, so check the exact location before you book if the water matters to you. It does offer studios with kitchenettes and one and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and laundry facilities, a fitness centre and a spa and wellness area, and it scores 9.0.
Choosing between the three comes down to the kind of trip. Pick Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront for a short city stay with views and a rooftop pool, East Perth Suites Hotel for a longer riverside stay with a kitchen, and Quest Joondalup if your plans are in the northern suburbs and you want self-catering space. All three are described as family-friendly in their listings. With only three hotels on this page, it is worth reading each one in full and comparing the facilities that matter most to your group.
A traveler's takeIf I were visiting Perth for the first time, I would choose Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront for the rooftop pool and the Elizabeth Quay location. For a longer family stay, I would book East Perth Suites Hotel and use the kitchen, the heated pool and the river view. My advice is to treat Quest Joondalup as a suburban apartment base rather than a riverside hotel, and to confirm its exact position before you rely on the waterfront label.
WaterfrontQuest Joondalup
★4.5Family-friendly apartments with spa and wellness, close to the waterfront
Why guests love itQuest Joondalup is a family-friendly property in Perth's northern suburbs, and I would recommend it for the choice of layouts. You can book a studio with a kitchenette, or a one or two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and laundry facilities. Free high-speed WiFi, a fitness centre and a spa and wellness area are included, and parking is available. Joondalup Health Campus, Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre and Neil Hawkins Park are all close.
WaterfrontEast Perth Suites Hotel
★4.5Waterfront serviced apartments with a heated pool and city views
Why guests love itI would book East Perth Suites Hotel for a family city stay with a kitchen and some space. The waterfront serviced apartments have basic kitchen amenities, an iPod dock and satellite television, and the hotel has a fitness centre, barbecue facilities and a heated outdoor pool looking over East Perth and the Swan River. An 8.9 score from 2,458 guests marks it out as a dependable choice.
WaterfrontDoubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront
★4.4Rooftop infinity pool with city views in Elizabeth Quay
Why guests love itI would book DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront for a city stay with a view. The hotel stands at Elizabeth Quay with panoramic city views and a rooftop infinity pool, and spa and wellness facilities are available. Dining highlights fresh, local produce, and local attractions are easy to reach. An 8.8 score from 3,686 guests is strong, and it works well for families and couples alike.
Local tips
- 1Decide between the city and the river: Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront is at Elizabeth Quay, while East Perth Suites Hotel overlooks the Swan River from East Perth.
- 2Ask for a higher room at Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront if the city view matters, since the listing highlights panoramic views.
- 3For a longer stay, choose East Perth Suites Hotel or Quest Joondalup, where the apartments include kitchen facilities.
- 4Check the exact position of Quest Joondalup before you book if you want to be on the water, because it is in the northern suburbs.
- 5Use the barbecue facilities at East Perth Suites Hotel for an easy family dinner beside the river.
- 6Confirm parking at the property you choose: Quest Joondalup lists on-site and off-site parking, which is useful if you are driving.