Cottesloe Travel Guide
Perth
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Popular places to visit
Cottesloe Beach
Ride the waves, swim in the clear water or have a picnic on the terraced lawns overlooking the ocean at one of Perth’s best family beaches.
Peter's Pool
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Peter's Pool during your trip to Perth? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through native scrubland, learn about plant species, have a barbecue or find a spot on the grass to enjoy the view of the Perth skyline.
Things to do
Margaret River and Busselton Jetty: Day Trip from Perth
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Perth City Lights Instagram Tour with Dessert
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Top hotels in Cottesloe
Ocean Beach Hotel
Friendly professional staff. Good breakfast. Good view from upper rooms. rooms were clean and comfortable but getting a little dated.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Duxton Hotel Perth
Lovely stay, my room was perfect and the staff were exceptional.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Pan Pacific Perth
Great Hotel. 5 star service.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Novotel Perth Langley
Everything was good/ great, the swipe cards and the elevators reduced my experience. Swipe cards were unreliable in the elevators, at least one elevator out of service daily, all three broken down for 2 1/2 hours at dinner time, with me stuck on floor 10 making me seriously late to a dinner meeting. ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
We really enjoyed the hotel and the staff are great 💕
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Great Southern Hotel Perth
Breakfast was included, tasty and good value. Room was large and clean but rather sparse, plenty of room for sofa or armchairs but none available also no hand towels, out of stock apparently
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cottesloe
Fremantle
Fremantle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Esplanade Hotel and Round House while in the area.
Subiaco
Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Australian Medical Museum and Subiaco Arts Centre.
South Fremantle
Waterfront views, beaches and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of South Fremantle. Make a stop by South Beach while you're exploring.
South Perth
South Perth is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Perth Zoo or South Perth Observation Deck.
Perth Central Business District
Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and London Court.
Northbridge
Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Chinatown or Russell Square while you're exploring the area.
