RIVERSIDE CITY VIEW PARKING NETFLIX WIFI WINE FREE

Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about this place on Mounts Bay Road – it’s one of those apartments that tries to cram every selling point into its name, which honestly made me roll my eyes at first. But you know what? They actually deliver on most of it, which surprised me.

The location is genuinely solid if you want to be right in the thick of Perth’s CBD without paying those ridiculous hotel prices along St Georges Terrace. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Swan River foreshore, and I mean the good part where all the food trucks set up on weekends. The Netflix and WiFi situation is legit – I streamed three seasons of something forgettable during a rainy weekend and never had buffering issues. The parking thing is huge here because, let’s face it, finding a spot in Perth CBD that won’t cost you $30 a day is like finding a decent coffee after 3pm (nearly impossible). There’s actually secure parking included, which saves you from circling the block like a vulture every time you want to grab groceries.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room, if that makes sense. The wine they mention is just a bottle of local stuff waiting when you arrive – nothing fancy, but it’s a nice touch that shows they’re thinking beyond the basics. The city views are real, though honestly, you’re looking at office buildings and construction cranes mostly. I mean, it’s Perth CBD, not the French Riviera. But during sunset, when the light hits the river in the distance, it’s actually pretty decent. The space is bigger than most hotel rooms you’ll find in the area, with a proper kitchen that’s equipped well enough to cook real meals. I spent a week there last winter and found myself making breakfast every morning instead of wandering around looking for somewhere decent that opens before 8am.

What really works about this place is that it feels like you’re living in Perth rather than just visiting. You’re close enough to walk to Northbridge for dinner (though be prepared for the sketchy bit along William Street), and the weekend farmers markets at Forrest Place are just a short stroll away. The building itself is nothing special – standard Perth apartment block from the 2000s – but the unit is well-maintained and actually clean, which isn’t always a given with these short-term rentals. The 7.1 rating feels about right, honestly. It’s not luxury, but it’s solid value for money, especially if you’re staying more than a couple nights and want the freedom to do your own thing. Just don’t expect hotel-level service or daily housekeeping – this is more like borrowing a friend’s apartment, complete with the quirks and personality that comes with it.