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title: "The National Hotel vs Tradewinds Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The National Hotel or Tradewinds Hotel in Perth? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# The National Hotel vs Tradewinds Hotel

Both are in Perth, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Fremantle
## [The National Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-national-hotel-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2208348/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Fremantle
## [Tradewinds Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tradewinds-hotel-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2240626/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The National Hotel

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose The National Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
-   to be closer to the beach (550 m / 1.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 23)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 83)

### Choose Tradewinds Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (13 km / 15 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 83 / 12)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 1886)

### Why is The National Hotel better than Tradewinds Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6) (+0.5)
2.  1.0 km closer to the beach (550 m vs 1.6 km) (−1.0 km)
3.  1.3 km closer to public transport (−1.3 km)
4.  127 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+127)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 59) (+30)
6.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)
7.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (12 vs 83 rooms) (−71)

### Why is Tradewinds Hotel better than The National Hotel?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  More guest reviews (676 vs 127), so the rating is more reliable (×5.3)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 1886) (+130y)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  11 more listed amenities (24 vs 13) (+11)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The National Hotel | Tradewinds Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.5) | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.0  (+3.8) | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 9.2  (+6.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 4.0  (+4.0) |
| Beach access | 8.4  (+3.6) | 4.8 |
| Public transport | 9.2  (+6.9) | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.5) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 127 | 676  (+549) |
| Rank in Perth | top 16%  (+35%) | bottom 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0  (+3.8) | 4.2 |
| Distance to Fremantle centre | 1.2 km  (−140 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 550 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 300 m  (−1.3 km) | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 24 km | 23 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+127) | 23 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m  (−220 m) | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8  (+6) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10  (+5) | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 12 | 83 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1886 | 2016  (+130y) |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 24  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

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Sep

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-   Tradewinds Hotel is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
-   The National Hotel: €210 a night on average · Tradewinds Hotel: €161 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Perth by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/perth/prices/)

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

2.0 km apart

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.

Tradewinds Hotel: city centre: 13 km, nearest station North Fremantle railway station: 1.6 km, Perth International Airport (PER): 23 km, beach: 1.6 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Perth

[Perth weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/western-australia/perth/weather)

## The National Hotel or Tradewinds Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, The National Hotel or Tradewinds Hotel?

The National Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Tradewinds Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, The National Hotel or Tradewinds Hotel?

Over the year Tradewinds Hotel costs about €161 a night on average against €210 at The National Hotel, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The National Hotel is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Tradewinds Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The National Hotel is 550 m from the nearest beach; Tradewinds Hotel is 1.6 km.

### How far apart are The National Hotel and Tradewinds Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-national-hotel-perth-vs-tradewinds-hotel-perth/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/