Sandwiched between the iridescent Indian Ocean and the snaking Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan), with a feast-worthy foodie scene and awesome arts, Perth (Boorloo) is a must-visit destination for travellers of all abilities. Start planning your Perth visit now, with this selection of hotels and outdoor activities, all offering enhanced access options.
Words by Carolyn Beasley
Northern choice
Just northwest of the city, near fashion hub Karrinyup Shopping Centre and homewares hotspot IKEA, Quest Innaloo is committed to improving the hotel experience by removing barriers to travel.
Quest spokesperson, Anthea Dimitrakopoulos, explains that Quest properties seek to exceed minimum building code requirements. Quest has joined independent accreditation scheme Accessible Accommodation, and hotels are vetted against three established levels of accessibility.
“For us, it’s about providing peace of mind,” Anthea says. “Certification ensures travellers with access needs can enjoy their stay with dignity, comfort and independence, knowing their experience has been validated by an external authority, not just by us.”
Quest Innaloo offers five accessible studio rooms, meeting Accessible Accommodation Tier 2; suitable for an independent wheelchair user who can self-transfer to the toilet and bed. The accessible rooms include a king bed and optional interconnection with another studio room, perfect for family or carers. Rooms are packed with accessible features including at least one metre of maneuvering space around the bed, spacious bathrooms with a lower vanity, a pull-down shower bench seat and easy-open doors.
Quest Inaloo Studio Apartment
City stays
Right in the heart of Perth, close to car-free shopping malls and Elizabeth Quay (Goomup), Novotel Perth Murray Street prioritises accessibility. The hotel proudly offers 17 accessible rooms, and some interconnect with larger room types, meaning the whole family can stay together.
The hotel’s website lists all accessibility features, and for clarity, those that are not offered. Expect plenty of space around the bed, a wheel-in shower with a fold down seat, and space underneath the hand basin to wheel-up. Facilities for the hearing impaired include telephones and alarms that vibrate or are visible.
Fancy a dip? Even the heated indoor swimming pool is accessible, with a hoist available, and the gym has an enhanced access exercise bike with a low step-through.
Accessible Pool at Novotel Murray Street
Enhanced access with five-star luxury is on offer at The Westin Perth, just east of the CBD. The hotel’s 15 accessible rooms all feature dual bathrooms, with a spacious accessible bathroom including press-button sliding door, hand rails and lowered fixtures, plus a standard bathroom for companions. Other accessible features like lower electrical outlets and door locks are clearly listed on the website.
Accessible rooms are available in the deluxe king category, and all may interconnect to a standard deluxe king. During the online booking process, check the box for an accessible room or call the hotel to discuss your needs.
The Westin Perth’s upmarket dining is fully accessible, and Italophiles will love Roman-inspired restaurant Garum by Guy Grossi, set in historic Hibernian Hall. For delectable high tea, head to the elegant Haven Lounge.
Bathroom at Westin Perth
Port-side digs
Just 30 minutes from Perth, the port city of Fremantle (Walyalup) offers an eclectic cultural mash-up. Check into the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, a grand old dame first established in 1850.
Today, it’s a bustling, modern hotel, offering 11 accessible rooms. Step-free access is available throughout, including the bar and restaurant, where an accessible toilet is found. The pool deck area is suitable for wheelchairs and hand rails are supplied for the steps into the pool.
Accessible adventures
With accommodation sorted, the fun begins. Sitting pretty on the banks of the Swan River, Optus Stadium offers the ultimate spectator experience for AFL, cricket, and mega concerts. Built with accessibility in mind, the stadium offers 450 wheelchair positions, 327 enhanced amenity seats, 60 universal access toilets and three Changing Places adult change rooms.
Beyond sports, OZONE at Optus Stadium is the onsite experience hub, and whether you chose the Aboriginal Cultural Tour or the rooftop Halo tour, all experiences are accessible. Wheelchair users can even join the Vertigo tour, daring to dangle 42 metres above the ground. Phone ahead to discuss accessibility needs and companion tickets.
Ozone at Optus Stadium
Mandurah Cruises
For something less heart-pumping, connect with nature in sparkling Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap), about an hour south of Perth. Mandurah Cruises offers a front row seat for wild dolphin theatrics on the calm Mandurah Estuary for the Dolphin Cruise and Views tour. Alternatively, the Murray River Lunch Cruise is a half-day gourmet trip through historic settlements and unique jarrah forest.
The company’s boats Mandjar and Dolphin Dancer are wheelchair accessible, and Dolphin Dancer has an accessible toilet. Call for reservations, and to arrange a free ticket for Companion Card holders on the Dolphin Cruise and Views tour.
From accessible adventures to stress-free hotels, all of these Perth tourism operators are united in their mission to provide inclusive travel experiences for all. As Anthea Dimitrakopoulos of Quest says, accessible travel speaks to the heart of hospitality.
“Our role is to remove barriers so our guests can focus on what really matters: connecting with people, places and experiences.”
Published September 2025