Albany Harbourside Apartments And Houses

You are choosing a self-contained apartment or house rather than a conventional hotel room, with room to spread out, cook, wash clothes and settle in properly. Albany Harbourside Apartments & Houses brings several properties together around Albany, with town accommodation near the harbour and a smaller group of apartments by Middleton Beach.

That makes this a practical base for divers travelling as a couple, with family or in a small group. The appeal is straightforward: your own living space, a kitchen for the meal you actually fancy, and somewhere to sit when the day has left you pleasantly useless. Some accommodation also has harbour views.

The main Albany accommodation is in town, at 10A Festing Street, around 400 metres from the harbour and a five-minute walk from York Street. Shops, restaurants and the main street are close enough for you to leave the car behind when you want dinner without turning it into an expedition.

The property is spread across several addresses, so the exact setting depends on the accommodation you choose. The Harbourside Cottage, bungalow and selected apartments are together near reception; other houses and apartments sit closer to the waterfront or towards Mount Adelaide. Middleton Beach is 2.7 miles away on foot from the listed location, while the Beachside apartments are in Middleton, 2.5 miles from Albany's main street and 400 metres from the ocean.

For a change of scenery, the National Anzac Centre is around 2 miles away, Eyre Park around 2.5 miles away and Torndirrup National Park around 9 miles away. Albany Regional Airport is 6 miles from the property, roughly a 12-minute drive.

The useful distinction here is not a decorative one; it is how much living space you want once everyone is back from the water. The two-bedroom apartments suit couples who want a separate room for kit bags and wet-weather clutter, while the three-bedroom houses and bungalows make more sense for a group that would rather share one base than divide itself between hotel rooms. The largest house gives you two bathrooms, which is exactly the sort of detail that stops a relaxed morning becoming a queue.

Every apartment is air-conditioned and includes a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and seating area. There is a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, toaster, kettle and kitchenware, so you can keep breakfast simple or make a proper evening meal rather than rely on restaurant opening times. A washing machine and tumble dryer are included too. After several days of salt, sand and damp clothes, that is not a luxury; it is administrative competence.

Private entrances, wardrobes, linen, towels and a bathroom with shower or bath keep the arrangements uncomplicated. Depending on the property, you may also have a private courtyard, patio, outdoor furniture and dining space. Some accommodation has harbour views. Air conditioning is joined by heating, a fan and electric blankets, giving you more control over the night when Albany's weather refuses to follow the holiday brochure.

There is no hotel restaurant or breakfast service to build your day around. Instead, you have the equipment to make your own breakfast, pack something for later or cook dinner at home, with a dining table indoors and outdoor dining space at selected properties. A barbecue is also available, which gives you another sensible option when you have eaten enough restaurant food for one trip.

The town location does the rest. Rustlers Steakhouse & Grill is around 600 feet away, while Lavender Cottage Tearooms is around 1,100 feet away and Vancouver Street Cafe around 1,700 feet away. York Street, with its shops and restaurants, is a five-minute walk from the main complex. You can therefore choose between cooking in, walking out or doing what divers often do best: making the decision only when hunger becomes impossible to ignore.

The courtyard, garden and outdoor furniture give you somewhere to sit outside without turning relaxation into an organised activity. A private patio or courtyard comes with some of the accommodation, and a barbecue can make the evening as low-key as you need it to be. There is no timetable to chase, which is useful when your idea of entertainment is a shower followed by a horizontal position.

For families, the garden playground, children's books, DVDs or music and baby safety gates make the accommodation easier to share. Children of any age are welcome, and cots and extra beds can be requested according to the accommodation selected.

When you do want to get out, Albany offers more than another waterfront photograph. The National Anzac Centre, Eyre Park, The Bird Sanctuary, Lake Seppings and Torndirrup National Park are all within driving distance, with the Anzac Centre around 2 miles away and the national park around 9 miles away. Middleton also brings beach access, parkland and bike paths, with the Beachside apartments positioned for that side of Albany.

Free parking is available on site, with an electric vehicle charging station. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms, and the apartments include private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions and DVD players. Express check-in and check-out are available, which keeps the arrival routine brisk when you would rather unpack than perform a ceremony at reception.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00 and check-out from 06:00 to 10:00. You need to give the property your expected arrival time; outside reception hours, a key safe can be used once you have arranged the access details. That matters if your flight or road journey does not respect office hours.

Smoking is not permitted, pets are not allowed and parties or events are not accepted. The property is in a residential area, so excessive noise is out of bounds. Cash is not accepted, and the minimum age for check-in is 18. Children are welcome, with cot and extra-bed arrangements depending on the accommodation you select.