Burswood Family Stays
Crown Perth Family Review: Pools, Swan River Walks & Stays
We look at Crown Perth from a family budget perspective. Sitting on the Burswood peninsula along the Swan River, the complex brings together three distinct hotels, extensive swimming areas, quick food outlets and direct park access within a short walk of Optus Stadium.
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Ranking · The ten · Crown Perth
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Getting thereHow it scores for a family
- Pools and water23 / 25Crown Metropol provides dedicated family pools with waterslides, alongside expansive outdoor lagoon pools at Crown Towers.
- Non-gaming and outdoors17 / 20Direct access to Swan River parklands, Burswood Park playgrounds, Crown Theatre and a 15-minute walk to Optus Stadium.
- Family rooms and policies as published13 / 15Three hotel tiers offer twin beds, multi-room suites and villas, though extra rollaway charges apply.
- Beach/waterfront/setting13 / 15Riverfront Burswood peninsula setting with manicured lawns and city skyline views across the Swan River.
- Food for a family14 / 15Urban Food District offers low-cost casual meals alongside high-end buffets like Atrium and Epicurean.
- Transparency8 / 10Clear transit and shuttle schedules published; precise room counts relies on secondary sources.
Understanding the Crown Perth Complex and Three Hotel Options
When planning a family getaway to Perth, Crown Perth presents three separate hotel towers set on a single riverfront footprint in Burswood. Each hotel targets a different budget level and holiday style, but all three share access to the broader resort estate, dining precincts and riverfront parklands.
The flagship property is Crown Towers Perth. Secondary sources record 500 rooms here, taking total complex capacity to roughly 1,200 rooms across the three towers. Rooms at Crown Towers include Deluxe King and Twin configurations, Premier rooms, and multi-bedroom suites or villas with butler service. It houses the high-end Crystal Club on the 15th floor, which serves complimentary breakfast from 6:30 am to 11 am on weekdays and 7 am to 12 pm on weekends for club guests.
Crown Metropol Perth offers 405 rooms by secondary listings. This tower holds the strongest appeal for families travelling with children because of its specific pool deck setup and dedicated indoor play amenities. Room types range from Luxe King and Twin rooms up to larger penthouse and loft layouts. The resort notes a lobby revitalisation project is underway to convert the ground floor entry into a new lounge area.
Crown Promenade Perth provides 291 rooms by secondary records, positioned as the modern, mid-scale accommodation option on site. Rooms include Superior King, Superior Twin, Superior King Balcony and larger Studio or Suite options. It sits slightly back from the main lagoon pools but remains connected via internal walkways and paved outdoor paths across the estate.
Minors are welcomed throughout all three hotels, hotel pools and public dining spaces. Under Western Australian regulation, children under 18 years of age are strictly prohibited from stepping onto the main casino gaming floor. Hotel corridors and car park access lifts from Level 2 clearly enforce this boundary.
Swimming Pools, Waterslides and Outdoor Spaces for Children
Pool facilities are a major focal point for families staying at Crown Perth. The water amenities differ substantially depending on which hotel tower you select for your stay, so it helps to check pool rules before booking.
Crown Towers features expansive outdoor lagoon pools set against the Burswood backdrop. The area includes the Poolside Bar & Grill for casual outdoor dining. Nearby, the Crown Spa Perth indoor pool is complimentary for adult guests who book treatments lasting an hour or longer, though day spa areas are designed primarily for adult relaxation.
Crown Metropol houses the resort's main family swimming zone. The Metropol pool area features a large main pool, a shallow relaxation pool, and a dedicated family pool equipped with children's waterslides. Adjacent to the pool deck, Metropol includes The Kids Hub, an indoor activity space designed for children aged 12 and under. Families comparing options across lagoon pools and swim-up stays will find Metropol's waterslide setup among the most practical setups for primary school-aged children in Western Australia.
Crown Promenade maintains its own outdoor swimming pool and well-equipped fitness centre, offering a quieter pool setting for guests staying in that tower.
Beyond the swimming pools, the estate connects directly to Burswood Park along the Swan River. Paved walking trails run beside the water, offering open grass lawns and playground areas. Optus Stadium sits a short 15 to 20-minute walk to the north across the park grounds. According to Western Australian government park details, pedestrian access across the river toward the Perth CBD is available via the Causeway or the Matagarup Bridge.
Family Dining Options: From Quick Bites to Celebration Buffets
Dining with children can quickly become expensive, but Crown Perth offers a broad spectrum of dining formats ranging from fast-casual food courts to formal chef-driven venues.
For budget-conscious families, the Urban Food District provides quick meal choices without requiring restaurant reservations. Outlets in this district include Burgers by ES, Chatime, Saigon Story, Side Piece Pizza, Taco Daddy and Tekka Bar. Casual dining options also include 88 Noodle Bar for pan-Asian comfort dishes, Junction Grill for everyday Australian meals, and Cotta for morning coffee and baked goods inside the central complex.
The Merrywell serves as the venue's hero pub, offering traditional pub classics, indoor seating, and outdoor tables next to the beer garden. For casual drinks or light meals near the water, guests can visit the HI-LINE Rooftop Bar or the Poolside Bar & Grill.
When celebrating special occasions, the resort features two notable buffet dining venues. Atrium Buffet sits in the Crown Metropol lobby, recognized for its extensive buffet and seafood spreads. At Crown Towers, Epicurean offers global cuisine cooked across open kitchen stations. Note that Epicurean serves weekend and holiday breakfast exclusively for registered Crown Hotels guests. Fine dining options across the estate include Nobu for Japanese cuisine, Rockpool Bar & Grill for steaks, Silks for Cantonese dishes, and Modo Mio for Italian sharing plates. You can review how these options compare to other casino venues on the family comparison table.
Parking, Shuttle Services and Transit Connections in Burswood
Navigating arrival and daily transport is straightforward at Burswood, thanks to generous parking provisions and public transit links.
The complex offers over 4,000 car parking bays operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Families looking to save on vehicle expenses can use the three complimentary outdoor public car parks, designated as P3, P6 and P8. Paid undercover options include the P2 Multi-Level car park, P4 Riverside, and P1 Undercroft, all of which provide a 15-minute grace period for drop-offs. Guests spending $50 or more at participating restaurants—such as Atrium Buffet, Epicurean, Nobu, Rockpool, 88 Noodle Bar or Junction Grill—can validate their parking ticket for free parking in P2 or P4. Valet parking is available at the Crown Towers entrance across all three hotels.
For public transport users, Burswood train station on the Armadale/Thornlie line sits on the northeastern edge of Burswood Park. Crown Perth runs a complimentary shuttle bus connecting the resort directly to Burswood station. The shuttle picks up passengers outside the food court and operates Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:55 pm, and Friday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 8:55 pm. Service pauses on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and ANZAC Day morning until 12:00 pm. Dedicated taxi ranks are situated at the Riverside Entrance and nearby along Victoria Park Drive.
For visitors flying into Western Australia, secondary sources state Perth Airport is located about ten kilometres east of the Perth central business district, making the Burswood site convenient for short taxi or rideshare transfers upon arrival.
Entertainment, Shows and What Families Need to Know
Live entertainment at Crown Perth centers around the Crown Theatre, a two-tiered auditorium with seating for up to 2,260 people. The venue hosts touring musicals, concerts, comedy shows and children's theatrical productions throughout the year. Ticketmaster is the sole authorised ticketing agent, with the box office located opposite The Merrywell near the glass entry doors.
Parents planning a trip should remember that while the hotel towers, restaurants, theatre and parklands are family-friendly, Western Australian law strictly bans anyone under 18 from entering the casino gaming floor. The resort uses carded play systems and security checkpoints at all floor entry points. Families travelling across states can consult what kids can do to understand age rules across all Australian integrated resorts.
If you want to evaluate where Crown Perth sits against alternative Western Australian or interstate options in our nationwide editorial assessment, read the family ranking page or examine how we rank each resort based on six objective criteria.
To review exact room layouts or secure family rates for your preferred dates, see the hotel on its official page at Crown Perth or contact our team to assist with your itinerary.
Getting there as a family
Crown Perth is on the Burswood peninsula, across the Swan River from the city. A train station, a free hotel shuttle and a lot of free parking make it one of the easier arrivals on our list.
- From Perth Airport (PER)by car
The airport sits about 10 km east of the CBD, and Burswood is on that side of the river, so a taxi or hire car is a short run. Cabs use the rank by the Riverside Entrance, which is also the door you want with suitcases.
Route in Google Maps - From Burswood Stationon foot
Burswood Station, on the Armadale/Thornlie line, is at the north-eastern end of Burswood Park. Crown's free shuttle links it with the food-court entrance (Sunday to Thursday 9am to 7:55pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 8:55pm, not on Christmas Day or Good Friday), or you can push the pram along the park route on the map.
Route in Google Maps - From Perth city centrepublic transport
Burswood is about 3 km from the CBD. The planner usually offers a train out to Burswood and the shuttle or a park walk for the last stretch. If you would rather drive in, the complimentary car parks are P3, P6 and P8.
Route in Google Maps
Routes and map: Google Maps. Quoted times are the hotel's or operator's own, checked 29 October 2026.
Our verdict
Pack the car when
Book if you want an all-in-one resort stay in Perth with excellent pool choices, easy free outdoor parking, and quick access to river walks and Optus Stadium events.
Keep looking when
Think twice if you prefer a quiet boutique hotel away from large entertainment precincts or want direct ocean beach frontage without taking public transport.
Perth's best casino resort for families thanks to Metropol's waterslides, free parking and river parklands.