Quest Joondalup

Overview

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels in Perth’s northern suburbs, and Quest Joondalup honestly surprised me. It’s tucked away on Boas Avenue – you know, that quiet street that runs parallel to the main shopping strip – so you get all the convenience without the traffic noise that plagues some of the hotels closer to Joondalup Drive. The building itself is pretty modern, nothing too flashy, but when you walk into the lobby there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about the design instead of just slapping beige paint on everything.

What really got me was how well they understand that most people staying here aren’t just passing through for one night. The apartment-style rooms are genuinely spacious (not that fake spacious where they show you photos taken with a wide-angle lens), and the kitchenettes are actually functional. I mean, you can cook a proper meal if you want to, not just heat up instant noodles. The staff mentioned that a lot of their guests are relocating for work or staying extended periods, and it shows – there’s a washer and dryer in the rooms, decent Wi-Fi throughout, and they don’t give you those tiny hotel towels that barely cover anything. The beds are comfortable too, though I’d say the pillows are a bit on the firm side if that matters to you.

The location is honestly perfect if you need to be in the Joondalup area. You’re literally a five-minute walk to Lakeside Joondalup shopping center – and I actually timed it because I’m obsessive like that. The train station is just as close, which is brilliant if you need to get into the city without dealing with Perth’s parking situation. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re so close to everything. The soundproofing is solid, and the area itself just settles down after about 9 PM. Parking is free and covered, which seems obvious but you’d be surprised how many places around here charge for it or leave you exposed to the elements. The whole setup just feels like they’ve thought about what business travelers and extended-stay guests actually need, rather than what looks good in marketing photos. With an 8.9 rating, I expected it to be decent, but it’s one of those places that actually delivers on the promise without any nasty surprises at checkout.