The Federal Boutique Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (1932 reviews)
23 William Street , Fremantle , AU

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1932 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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Linda • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Quaint bit of history, which serves Freemantle well. Staff went out of there way and were exceptional. Food was great but the historical atmosphere made the stay memorable.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Clark • couple • au
7
Comfortable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tired bathroom and no lift

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
Inexpensive Comfy Bed with a Good Restaurant and Rowdy Bar in the Heart of Downtown
Pros:

We love Fremantle and wanted to end our 3 months in Australia with a long stay downtown (8 nights). This place worked very well. Inexpensive, in the heart of restaurants and other bars downtown, short walk to the ferries and museums. Staff was wonderful, whether serving us in our room or in the bar/restaurant. Beds were firm and comfortable, each of us had a good pillow and a crap pillow. Responded very well to cleaning requests, no scheduled cleaning except on check out. Accommodations level were secured. Common use balcony to look over the beer garden behind the hotel. Food was surprisingly good. We'd do this place again.

Cons:

Bathroom was not very good. Skinny, door opened in and got in your way, drain in the floor could get a bit whiffy. Tiny shelf above a tiny sink for storing toiletries. The shower was bad - wide angle needle spray didn't deliver much water, water temperature was difficult to regulate and water went everywhere. We finally got good at sticking the shower curtain to the walls to keep it from dripping outside, but it was a pain. As they mention, Friday and Saturday nights this is a late night party place. Didn't bother us (they do supply ear plugs, but expect this, they are not kidding. Only place we stayed in Australia that didn't have a fridge in the room, the common fridge in the Tea room was quite small and people had crammed it full of stuff and left it when they checked out. They didn't manage throwing out old stuff very well.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jay • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • cz
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location and value for money. A lovely older style building.

Cons:

As others had said, this is a busy pub so please be aware of the noise, especially if you stay on the weekend. They do provide earplugs.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Location is good. Room is big.

Cons:

It is very hard to get the staff to answer the phone. I tried more than 10 times from overseas but no one answer the phone calls. Feel frustrated.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tomoko • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Zabala • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • couple • sg
6
Cons:

Trying to sleep above a place where the party goes on until late is impossible

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Mano • solo_traveller • au
6
Convenient location.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Noisier than I expected but appreciated the earplugs that were provided. Chairs in room were not very comfortable.
Very small ensuite

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Jayde • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location, excellent vibes in bar)lounges, food very good, older style of renovations preserved well. Bed really comfortable

Cons:

Shower curtain instead of glass walls

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • au
1
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • au
9
Great room, good location for a quick getaway
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • couple • au
10
Alway my favorite Fremantle stay
Pros:

I absolutely love the Fremantle Heritage building. The staff are very friendly , shout out to Rachael who is always so accommodating and people like her make people like me return

Cons:

Nothing I dislike

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • au
7
Room is small and simple, but clean and comfortable, and for reasonable price, Excellent location.
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

It is a beautiful heritage hotel right in the centre of Fremantle. Comfortable beds and very large room

Cons:

The stairs, there was no lift

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee