Garde Hotel vs The National Hotel
Both are in Perth, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelFremantle
Garde Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★½Fremantle
The National Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick The National Hotel
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 370 m apart.
Choose Garde Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.1)
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 23 / 12)
Choose The National Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (550 m / 830 m)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 23)
Why is Garde Hotel better than The National Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2Has a spa
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4330 m closer to the area centre−330 m
- 5More guest reviews (322 vs 127), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 1886)+137y
Why is The National Hotel better than Garde Hotel?
- 1280 m closer to the beach (550 m vs 830 m)−280 m
- 2270 m closer to public transport−270 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Garde Hotel vs The National Hotel: which hotel is better? | Garde Hotel | The National Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 7.2 | 8.0 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +2.5 | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.5 | 8.4 +0.9 |
| Public transport | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.2 | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 322 +195 | 127 |
| Rank in Perth | top 2% +14% | top 16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 8.0 +0.8 |
| Distance to Fremantle centre | 840 m −330 m | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 830 m | 550 m −280 m |
| To public transport | 560 m | 300 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 +2 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 23 | 12 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +137y | 1886 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +2 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Garde HotelThe National Hotel
- The National Hotel is cheaper in 7 of 9 months
- Garde Hotel: €237 a night on average · The National Hotel: €208 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Perth by month
All months
| Month | Garde Hotel | The National Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €349 | €262 |
| December | €245 | €204 |
| January | €198 | €231 |
| February | €204 | €234 |
| March | €241 | €233 |
| April | €198 | €167 |
| May | €233 | €189 |
| June | €232 | €164 |
| July | €232 | €185 |
| August | €233 | – |
| September | €236 | – |
| October | €268 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
370 m apart
Garde Hotel: city centre: 15 km, nearest station Fremantle railway station, Perth: 560 m, Perth International Airport (PER): 24 km, beach: 830 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.
The National Hotel: city centre: 15 km, nearest station Fremantle railway station, Perth: 300 m, Perth International Airport (PER): 24 km, beach: 550 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
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Garde Hotel or The National Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Garde Hotel or The National Hotel?
The National Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Garde Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Garde Hotel or The National Hotel?
Over the year The National Hotel costs about €208 a night on average against €237 at Garde Hotel, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Garde Hotel is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for The National Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The National Hotel is 550 m from the nearest beach; Garde Hotel is 830 m.
How far apart are Garde Hotel and The National Hotel?
The two hotels are 370 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score