The Federal Boutique Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (1901 reviews)
23 William Street , Fremantle , au

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
ATM/cash machine on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Noise from nearby venues
Lack of air conditioning
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Shared bathroom facilities were clean and satisfactory.
Service
8.21
Staff were lovely and helpful. The service was supportive during our stay.
Location
8.25
Very central location with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
6.7
The room was comfortable but some needed improvements.
Amenities
6.73
Lacked air conditioning and a bar fridge, facilities were basic.
Value for Money
7.69
Great value for the price given location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Good food options available on-site and good quality.
Overall Experience
7.11
A comfortable stay but with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:32

Property Description

Central Location in Fremantle
The Federal Boutique Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of Fremantle, just steps away from the Town Hall and visitor centre.

Charming Accommodations
Each elegantly decorated room at The Federal Boutique Hotel features classic wooden furniture, a TV, and access to a furnished common balcony. Guests can choose between rooms with en-suite bathrooms or shared facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every preference.

Delightful Dining Options
Guests can enjoy Australian specialties and a variety of local and international beers at the on-site restaurant and bar. Additionally, the communal Tea Room provides convenient self-catering facilities for added comfort during your stay.

Experience the charm of Fremantle at The Federal Boutique Hotel - book your stay today for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note all rooms are accessible via stairs only. There are no elevators at this property.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club or American Express credit card.

All bookings placed without valid credit card details will be void and canceled without notification. All no-shows will be charged the amount applicable to the booking.

Please note that the Federal Hotel is located in the entertainment precinct of Fremantle. Please expect some music/noise from downstairs and surrounding venues on weekend nights.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: PER

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1901 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 8.21
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 6.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 7.11
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Geralda couple au
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nathan solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

The location, the pub underneath, the balcony seating, the eateries around the hotel

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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rob solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Teri solo_traveller au
6
Nice location but uncomfortable
Pros:

Location is good and staff are friendly.

Cons:

The hotel doesn't have a carpark and the overnight parking opinions are expensive. Really loud to stay there, they give you earplugs, but they don't block out enough noise. The bed was old and not very comfortable. We both slept really poorly.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Mick solo_traveller au
7
Awesome but cold in room
Pros:

Was a great stay and budget friendly , but I got the rooms to back of hotel looking over beer garden , no heating and was very cold and tv not working . All though I’m certain the rooms in main section would have been a lot warmer , I’ve stayed same rooms in summer and thay were perfect as coldness of rooms then obviously isn’t a problem . Cheers

Cons:

Heating /apart from that no problem at all

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple au
10
A perfect stay for one night close to a party.
Pros:

Beautiful old time decor - loved it.

Cons:

The stairs! Twisted my knee! Ah well!

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Rod solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Great Freo pub. Wonderful rooms and very reasonable price

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Kane solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Teena couple au
9
Pros:

Fantastic location in the centre of Fremantle. The heritage touches are exquisite, and we love that there are books from Elizabeth's bookshop in each of the rooms that we've stayed in.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple ph
10
😜
Pros:

👍

Cons:

🤔

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Hope solo_traveller au
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Malcolm solo_traveller ph
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller au
5
Honest review. Staff and bar are great !!!
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

Super small tv in room.

The bed is verrrrrry squeaky, not a sex bed at all 🤣

The tea room had no bowls or cups or spoons.
Weird thats like a minimum for the money I spent staying here. There's also no casual chill TV room for guests. Just your smaller room. And a tea room with no cutlery.

There was no extra blankets for when it got really cold.

The shared bathroom was ok just old but the shower curtain was so annoying, it would blow onto you as you had a shower, had no space but to be touched up by a wet curtain as I showered.( gross..)

The overall review is - its just old. Carpets old everything is old and not really maintained its just cleaned.
The pub downstairs is super nice but honestly would love to se them throw some actually money into the people that are staying there.
It seems to be the case for all fremantle hotels and backpackers. Very high price but no money going back into the rooms or shared spaces for guests.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Keanu couple au
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Clinton couple au
7
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Stacie solo_traveller au
2
Pros:

Staff are nice

Cons:

The shower smelt funky like its never been introduced to decent cleaning. Mould around plug drain in hand basin. Toilet was like someone had used it before we went into room. However bed was comfortable.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Todd solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Brad solo_traveller au
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lindsay couple au
10
Great comfortable bed and pillows
Pros:

Central location. Friendly staff and lovely old style hotel

Cons:

No kettle or tea coffee facilities in your room

2026-07-04 via Nuitee