Albany Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Albany Airport is a small regional airport about 11 km from the city centre: there are no dedicated trains or scheduled buses, so a taxi, a 20-minute ride for 35-45 AUD, is the simplest way into town. Those who want the harbour, restaurants and shops should head for the centre, which looks out over the marina; those who prefer the sea can move a few kilometres to Middleton Beach, the city's best-known beach.

Albany Town Centre

City centre · About 11 km from the airport, a 20-minute taxi ride for 35-45 AUD; no direct scheduled bus from the terminal.

Best for: Those who want the harbour, the Albany Entertainment Centre and the town centre's restaurants within walking distance.

Pros

Views over the Albany Waterfront Marina and the Albany Entertainment Centre, a two-minute walk from the hotel
Shops and restaurants in the centre within walking distance, handy even without a car

Cons

No direct public transport to the airport: a taxi is always needed
Evening life is limited compared with a bigger city, with few options after dinner

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Albany, WA: The first Hilton Garden Inn in Australasia, on the Albany Waterfront Marina next to the Albany Entertainment Centre; six deluxe rooms with ocean views.
ibis Styles Albany: On Albany Highway, a cheaper option than the hotels on the harbour; spacious rooms, but some reviews mention road noise.

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Middleton Beach

Neighbourhood · About 6 km from Albany town centre (10 minutes by car) and about 17 km from the airport (25-30 minutes by taxi).

Best for: Those who want the beach right outside and a quieter stay, accepting a few extra minutes to reach the centre.

Pros

Middleton Beach 200 metres away, one of the area's most popular beaches
A quiet residential area, away from the traffic of the centre

Cons

A car or a taxi is needed for the restaurants and shops in the centre
In winter the beach is windy, with few amenities open

Recommended hotels in this area

Dolphin Lodge Albany - Self Contained Apartments at Middleton Beach: Self-contained apartments with a balcony or private courtyard, about 200 metres from Middleton Beach; 4-star AAA Tourism rating.

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