Fremantle, Australia
Garde Hotel
Convict-era limestone quarters
Convict-era limestone quarters
Limestone quarters built for nineteenth-century prison guards put guests right inside Western Australia's convict history.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored 1851 limestone cottages and turn-of-the-century police quarters in Fremantle's historic Convict Quarter.
Notable
Foolscap Studio set warm timber joinery against original limestone and textured brick.
Notable
Original portraits by Western Australian painter Tessa MacKay and interpretive plaques tracing convict history.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Warders’ Cottages, built in 1851 for the guards of Fremantle Prison, are among the city’s most significant heritage buildings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Fremantle Prison and Fremantle Markets sit directly across the street. The cafes of South Terrace are a short walk away.
The rooms
Original cottages keep their thick limestone walls and timber beams. Newer rooms have textured brick and floating king beds.
The sauna
The timber infrared sauna and contrast ice shower provide hot-and-cold therapy in private recovery suites.
The spa
Dedicated treatment rooms host full-body massages and scrubs, with curved wooden loungers set against grey slate walls.
Restaurant
Anglesea
Modern Australian dishes take cues from Japan and Korea, served across rust-toned banquettes facing the original limestone walls.
At the table
Emily Taylor serves dumplings under courtyard jacarandas. Intimate cocktail bar Gimlet pours drinks within the historic limestone walls.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from its previous life as Fremantle's police headquarters, the longtime guardian of the city.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.