302 Wonderful Waldorf Poolgym

Overview

First Impressions

Pulling up to 302 Wonderful Waldorf Poolgym on Mounts Bay Road, you get this immediate sense that you’re right in the thick of things — Perth CBD is literally on your doorstep. It’s a four-star property that doesn’t try too hard to impress you on arrival, which honestly I kind of appreciated. There’s something refreshingly straightforward about it. You check in, you settle in, and the city just sort of opens up around you.

Location & Neighbourhood

Honestly, the location here is the real headline. With a location score of 9.1, it’s hard to argue — you’re sitting right on Mounts Bay Road, which puts you within easy reach of the Swan River foreshore, Kings Park, and the general buzz of the CBD. Couples especially seem to love it here, and I get why — it’s the kind of spot where you can walk out the door and feel like you’re actually in Perth, not just passing through it. The Elizabeth Quay precinct is close enough to stroll to, and there are decent coffee spots and restaurants nearby that locals actually use.

The Room

Rooms here are comfortable in that practical, no-nonsense way — well-sized, reasonably well-appointed, and they do the job without any fuss. The kind of place where you’re not spending all your time in the room anyway, which sort of suits the location perfectly. I mean, you’re in Perth, you should be out exploring. That said, it’s nice to come back to something that feels clean and calm after a day on your feet.

The Pool & Gym

The name gives it away — the pool and gym situation here is genuinely a selling point, not just a checkbox. The pool is a good size and actually usable, which isn’t always a given at this price point. The gym is functional and well-equipped enough that you won’t feel like you’re just going through the motions. If you’re someone who likes to keep a routine while travelling, or just wants to decompress with a swim after a long day of meetings or sightseeing, this setup works really well.

Why Guests Love It

The overall guest rating sits at 7.6, which is solid for a four-star in a competitive city like Perth — it’s not blowing anyone away, but people consistently come back to the location and the facilities as the standout reasons to book. You’re getting a reliable, well-located base with genuine perks like the pool and gym, and you’re not paying through the nose for it. For couples especially, the combination of that riverside-adjacent setting and the ease of getting around the city makes it a genuinely smart choice. It’s the kind of hotel where you might not rave about every detail, but you’d absolutely recommend it to a friend planning a Perth trip — and that, honestly, counts for a lot.