Getting to your terminal

A stay only makes sense for some terminals. Here is what the journey takes from the hotel to check-in at each one.

Terminal	How you get there	Hotel to check-in	Cost
Best forTerminals 1 and 2	Hotel shuttleA$10 a person each way, 24 hours. Drop-offs every 45 minutes, so book ahead. Call the hotel after you collect your bags	25 min	A$10
Terminals 3 and 4	Hotel shuttleSame shuttle and fee, 24 hours. The hotel lists T3 and T4 as covered	25 min	A$10

Our view

Who it suits: Families, small groups and longer stays that want a kitchen and laundry, and anyone arriving at an awkward hour.
Why we would choose it: A full kitchen and free laundry in every apartment, and a shuttle that runs 24 hours to all four terminals.
The compromise: The shuttle is not free, and for four people each way adds A$40. Drop-offs run every 45 minutes, so you need to book a seat.
Worth paying more?: Usually yes for a family, because the kitchen and laundry save more than the shuttle costs. For one person on a single night, a cheaper room may do.

The practical details that matter for one night before or after a flight.

Address: 100 Coolgardie Avenue, Redcliffe WA 6104. Phone (08) 9475 3400.
Apartments: 52 fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments with a full kitchen (dishwasher, oven, hob and full-size fridge), a workstation and free Wi-Fi.
Laundry: Free laundry facilities.
Outdoor space: Every apartment opens to a private courtyard or balcony. The grounds are landscaped and the hotel says they are away from the flight path.
Shuttle fee: A$10 per person per journey, including children and infants. For a family of four, a pick-up and a drop-off is A$80.
Pick-up: Call the hotel on 08 9475 3400 after you collect your luggage. It sends a seven-seater to the pick-up zone.
Drop-off: A regular service every 45 minutes, with up to six guests a trip. Book in advance.
Parking: Undercover parking is available at the hotel. Confirm the price.