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Garde and Warders Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Fremantle, Australia, hosting 200 standing. Best months: March, October, November, December.

Garde and Warders Hotel

FremantleWestern Australia, Australia

Set in a historic building in Fremantle, Garde and Warders Hotel offers 106 rooms across suites, terrace rooms and heritage cottages, with an on-site bar, gardens and both indoor and outdoor reception options.

Guests
200 standing
Rooms
106 rooms
Cost
A$8,500 to A$10,500as a package
Season
Best weather Oct–DecAisle estimate
Getting there
PERabout 30 min by car

About the venue

Set in a historic building in Fremantle, Garde and Warders Hotel offers 106 rooms across suites, terrace rooms and heritage cottages, with an on-site bar, gardens and both indoor and outdoor reception options.

Wedding packages run from AUD 8,500 to AUD 10,500 and include accommodation, in-house catering and reception space, with drinks charged separately.

The meeting and banquet space holds up to 200 standing guests, while smaller celebrations are welcomed from a minimum of 12.

Perth Airport (PER) is about a 30-minute transfer away, and an on-site coordinator works with couples through the planning process.

  • 106 rooms, including family cottages sleeping up to 4 guests
  • Packages from AUD 8,500 to AUD 10,500 covering rooms, catering and reception space
  • Capacity for 200 standing guests, with a minimum of 12
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options, gardens and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Standing reception
200 guests
Smallest party taken
12 guests

Staying over

Rooms
106 rooms
Room types
15 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
2 nights
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: best
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
PER, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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What is included in the wedding package price?
Packages range from AUD 8,500 to AUD 10,500 and include rooms, in-house catering and the reception space. Drinks are not included.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 200 standing guests, and the venue takes bookings from a minimum of 12 guests.
Can we book the whole property exclusively?
Yes, a buyout is available with a minimum of 2 nights. It is not required, and exclusive use is not a condition of booking.
Is there a minimum stay for guest rooms?
Yes, the minimum stay is 2 nights.
How do we get in touch about a wedding?
Contact the events team on +61 8 9239 3300 or at events@gardehotel.com.au. Package details are also listed at https://www.wardershotel.com.au/events.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Standing reception: 200 guests

    “Step inside the Warders Hotel Fremantle, a restored 1851 heritage limestone venue with a walled courtyard, gin bar and alfresco function space for weddings and events of up to 200 guests, explored in an immersive 3D virtual tour.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 12 guests

    “Weddings, functions and events catered for from 12 to 200 guests”
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  • Rooms: 106 rooms

    “When Garde Hotel opened its doors in September 2025 it added 83 new rooms and suites to Fremantle’s accommodation line up, while also taking the heritage-listed cottages from the formerly known Warders Hotel under its wing for a total of 106 rooms.”
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  • Room types: 15 listed

    “Helen Accessible Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “The Warders Cottages are available for exclusive hire, including full use of all hotel rooms for two nights, a five-course long-table dinner and access to the Emily Taylor courtyard for after-dinner drinks.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 2 nights

    “The Warders Cottages are available for exclusive hire, including full use of all hotel rooms for two nights, a five-course long-table dinner and access to the Emily Taylor courtyard for after-dinner drinks.”
    Read the source for shortest whole-property stay

  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “The Warders Cottages laneway and garden is the perfect space for celebrating life’s special moments – whether it be a wedding, anniversary or birthday celebration.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “The in-house team manages catering and styling, working with organisers to match menus and floor plans to the rhythm of each space.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “A small corner bar located at the front of the Warders Cottages, Gimlet is reminiscent of classic gin and apertivo bars from a time gone by.”
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  • Price: A$8,500 to A$10,500 as a package

    “This package is available for $8500 A surcharge of $1,000 applies per night for Friday and/or Saturday bookings (i.e. $9,500 total for one weekend night, or $10,500 for both Friday and Saturday nights).”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 2 nights

    “The Warders Cottages are available for exclusive hire, including full use of all hotel rooms for two nights, a five-course long-table dinner and access to the Emily Taylor courtyard for after-dinner drinks.”
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  • Included: Rooms, catering and reception space

    “The Warders Cottages are available for exclusive hire, including full use of all hotel rooms for two nights, a five-course long-table dinner and access to the Emily Taylor courtyard for after-dinner drinks.”
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  • Not included: Drinks

    “Please note: Beverages for the meal are not included.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “The Warders Cottages laneway and garden is the perfect space for celebrating life’s special moments – whether it be a wedding, anniversary or birthday celebration.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: PER, 30 min by car

    “For interstate and international visitors, Perth Airport lies roughly 22 kilometres away, around a thirty-minute drive, making the Warders genuinely accessible for destination weddings and corporate retreats alike.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “For hotel guests who have a car, Garde offers on-site parking bays for reservation.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The king bed with step free access, and an accessible bathroom provides a comfortable and stylish stay that honours both heritage and inclusive design.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Garde offers a variety of event and function spaces, including private dining and corporate function rooms.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The signature courtyard is the heart of the venue, a walled outdoor room where long tables can be dressed for a banquet beneath the changing Fremantle sky.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “The Warders Cottages laneway and garden is the perfect space for celebrating life’s special moments – whether it be a wedding, anniversary or birthday celebration.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Built on the site of Fremantle’s old police headquarters, Garde is intrinsically linked to Western Australia’s colonial and convict history, just as Warders was before it.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding or a corporate event, our dedicated event services team will be on hand to assist with planning every detail to make your event unforgettable.”
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A$8,500 to A$10,500as a package

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