Sullivans Hotel Perth

Rooms and decor

Sullivans has rooms in several shapes, from standard up to family size, and every one comes with air-con, a TV, a fridge, tea and coffee gear, and an en-suite bathroom. The part worth booking around is the outlook: plenty of rooms face the Swan River or look onto Kings Park, and some add a balcony. For a budget hotel, getting a view of that calibre is genuinely good value. The feel throughout is simple and clean rather than designed.

Food and amenities

There is an outdoor pool for cooling off after a day out, a reception desk, and free Wi-Fi. The standout perk for the price is free on-site parking (subject to space) — a real saving in a city where most hotels charge to park. This is a budget address run by a family, so the kit is practical rather than plush, but it covers what you need for an easy stay.

Location and getting there

Sullivans sits on Mounts Bay Road, right on the Swan River at the foot of Kings Park, on the southwest edge of the area — a quiet, green riverside spot, a world away from the bustle of the shopping streets. The travel trick is a free city CAT bus that stops near the property, so you can ride into the CBD without paying a fare. The riverside path is about a 2-minute walk, and it is roughly 8 to 10 minutes on foot up into Kings Park for a panoramic view over the city and river. Perth airport is around 11 to 13 km away.

Things to know before booking

The facilities are basic and functional, not luxurious — fair for the price, but worth knowing if you want polish. There are no accumulated Trip.com reviews for the property yet, so you have less guest feedback to lean on than at the bigger hotels here. And it sits away from the Hay Street Mall shopping strip, so reaching the main shops means a longer walk or a short ride.

Our take

Sullivans Hotel Perth is at its best for travellers and families on a budget who still want a riverside base near Kings Park. If you want a clean room with a Swan River or Kings Park view, free parking, and a free bus into town — and you are not hung up on luxury — this is the value pick we would point you to. Guests score it 8.0/10, with rates from about $99 a night.