Conference Venue
The Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 will be held over Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 March 2025 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges in Walyalup/Fremantle.
The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges iconic location means guests can savour the culture and tradition of Walyalup/Fremantle one of WA’s premier tourist destinations when staying. The hotel site has been established since 1850 and the hotel pays tribute to the rich history of our building, whilst incorporating references to Walyalup/Fremantle as an iconic port city, creating an environment that is rich, warm and sophisticated for business and leisure travellers alike.
Hotel Bookings
The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges has kindly allowed rooms to be booked at 15% discount from the Best Flexible room only rate.
To receive the discounts, guests are kindly requested to use the provided link only to secure the agreed-upon discount; discounts cannot be offered over the phone.
All bookings are subject to price & availability at time of booking.
Directions & Hotel Parking
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges sits in the heart of cosmopolitan Walyalup/Fremantle and is less than 30 minutes from Perth.
Address: 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160
Nearby parking options include:
Self parking is available at the DRIVO Carpark located at 11 Essex Street.
Take a left out of the hotel driveway
Turn right into the carpark approximately 50m from the hotel
Paying for parking: Our hotel guests receive a discounted Parking rate of $30 per night, subject to availability.
Check in with our Concierge or Front desk teams to confirm availability and pre-register your licence plate before heading over to the carpark.
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Visitor Parking Options
There are numerous parking options available to Conference guests in and around Walyalup/Fremantle.
City Of Fremantle Parking
Parking in the City of Fremantle
Esplanade Reserve located at 56 Marine Terrace
Turn right onto Essex Street
Take a left onto Marine Terrace
Turn right into the carpark (just past the crosswalk)
Paying for parking
Don’t forget to get a ticket at the machine, or set up your parking with the City of Fremantle PayStay parking app.
Find out more about how to pay for parking in the City Of Fremantle
Secure Parking
Secure Parking in the City Of Fremantle
Secure Parking is located at 25 Collie Street.
Take a right out of the hotel driveway
Turn right onto Marine Terrace
Turn right onto Collie Street (at the corner of the hotel)
Turn right into Secure Carpark
Paying for parking
Payment is taken upon exit of the carpark – for the best rates we recommend pre-booking your parking here.
Pre-book your parking here
Other Parking options
Pay’n’Display options are available through the City of Fremantle along the street, and directly opposite the hotel.
Parking is signposted, and available to book/pay via the PayStay app.
Public Transport
The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges is easily accessible by publc transport – just a ten minute walk from Fremantle Station and a three minute walk from nearby bus stops.
We encourage you to consider public transport and soak up the relaxed Walyalup / Fremantle atmosphere as you stroll to and from the conference.
The Transperth Journey Planner can help you find the best public transport route.
Accessibility
Provides general access facilities and services for people with access needs.
These include:
- Offers multiple options for booking, including website, email and phone.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
- Employs people with disabilities
- Staff trained in disability awareness
- Detailed accessibility information and photos can be provided on request
- All visitors are asked if they have any specific needs
- Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance.
Facilities and services include:
- Floors / coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Facilities and services include:
- Step free outdoor pathways
- Doorbells or intercoms at an accessible height and display a contact number
- Step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons and buttons are at accessible height
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles
- Accessible public toilet which is unlocked
- Wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
- Wheelchair access to spa /gym
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity
- Provide a choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms
- Space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed
- Wheelchair accessible bathroom, hobless (step free) shower recess and a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in the shower
- Shower curtain instead of a door
- Grab rails in shower recess
- Handheld shower hose
- Space around toilet for a wheelchair
- Grab rails provided adjacent to the toilet
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Facilities and services include:
- Modified cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances
- Staff trained to respond to allergic reactions
- Adherence to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
- Chemical and fragrance free toiletries available on request
- Chemical and fragrance free linen is available on request
- Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
- Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms
Source: Tourism WA (Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges – Accommodation – Tourism Western Australia)