At the end of a wharf, these 4.5-star sandstone studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments have had a stylish makeover to reopen as the Be.Fremantle complex. The more expensive Marina View apartments enjoy the best ocean vistas, and bikes are available to explore Fremantle. A further 24 new apartments opened in mid-2017, so ask about scoring one of those.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Fremantle attractions

1. To the Fishermen

0.2 MILES

Poignant bronze by sculptor Greg James of fishermen landing their catch.

2. Bon Scott Statue

0.23 MILES

The most popular of Fremantle's public sculptures is Greg James's statue of Bon Scott (1946–80), strutting on a Marshall amplifier in Fishing Boat Harbour…

3. Bathers Beach

0.23 MILES

In late 2016 Bathers became the first beach in WA to be granted an alcohol licence – you can drink cocktails on the sand if you're in a deckchair in front…

4. WA Shipwrecks Museum

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Located within an 1852 commissariat store, the Shipwrecks Museum is considered the finest display of maritime archaeology in the southern hemisphere. The…

5. Esplanade Reserve

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A large park shaded by Norfolk Island pines between the city and Fishing Boat Harbour. Attractions include a soaring Ferris wheel and a skateboard park…

6. Round House

0.35 MILES

Completed in 1831, this 12-sided stone prison is WA's oldest surviving building. It was the site of the colony's first hangings, and was later used for…

8. Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

0.39 MILES

Various classes and workshops, including language, art and crafts, are held at this interesting Aboriginal cultural centre. Booking ahead for most is…