Rendezvous Observation City Hotel - Perth

The Esplanade, Scarborough Beach, Perth, WT, 6019 Australia
Hotel Info: 866-539-0036
Guest rating 3.0 / 5
50% Recommend
3.0 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 2 guests
"Good Location , Good Service"
Good Location. Service was overall good.
07/09/09
-31.89333, 115.75633
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  • 3.0 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 50% Recommended
  • 2 Reviews
  • 4.0  Hotel Service
  • 3.5  Room Comfort
  • 2.5  Hotel Condition
  • 3.5  Room Cleanliness

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All Trip Types (2) 3.0
Business (1) 1.0
Romance (0) 0
Family (0) 0
With Friends (1) 5.0
All Others (0) 0

Overview

Location.
This spa property is situated on a Perth beach. Area attractions include Hillarys Boat Harbour and Subiaco Oval.

Features.
Rendezvous Observation City Hotel has tennis courts, a health club, an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness facility. This 4.5-star Perth property features massage and treatment rooms and beauty services. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and secretarial services. Rendezvous Observation City Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities.

Guestrooms.
Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. In addition, amenities available on request include wake-up calls. Guestrooms have satellite television with premium TV channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks, direct-dial phones, and voice mail. All guestrooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms provide hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guestroom services include in-room massage and housekeeping. Rollaway beds are available on request.

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Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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Amenities

Services

  • ATM/banking
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Beauty services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Steam room
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Secretarial services
  • Translation services

Accessibility Features**

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Handicapped Parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Pay movies
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Satellite television service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 23;
  • Number of rooms: 333;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Swimming pool - children's;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor;
  • Television in lobby;
  • Tennis on site
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Spa information

Open seven days, the Vanilla Face & Body Spa encompasses two floors and comprises eight treatment rooms, including a Vichy shower room and a rainshower room. Facilities for couples include double massage rooms, couple's lounge, steam room, and rainshower room. A VIP suite for families or groups is also available. A manicure/pedicure area, steam rooms for men and women, and relaxation lounge are also offered. The facility specialises in massages, facials, and a full range of body treatments. Signature treatments include Vanilla Slice, Vanilla Suite for Two, Mala Mayi, and Ocean Dreaming. There are also treatments specifically dedicated to younger teenage customers. Click the link(s) below for more details. The Vanilla Face & Body Spa is dedicated to the promotion of wellbeing and relaxation through the healing powers of spa and water treatments, and has influences from native Aboriginal culture. Kodo Melody Massage (1 hour): AU$90–$95
Rhythmic Kodo body massage inspired by traditional Aboriginal techniques designed to tone and re-align energy flow, and relieve stress. Native aromatic oils are used for rejuvenation, harmonisation, or detoxification.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Gubbera Kodo Rocks Therapy (1 hour): AU$110–$115
Hand-carved Gubbera stones, unique to the northwest Kimberley region of Australia, are warmed and combined with rhythmic Kodo body massage to relieve muscular, physical, and emotional tension.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Pregnancy Massage: AU$80–$85
Gentle massage using safe techniques to ease puffiness, aching limbs and discomfort, and promote relaxation and calm. Recommended from the second trimester until delivery.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Footprints in the Sand Treatment (30 minutes): AU$50–$55
A deep foot soak is followed by a stimulating exfoliation treatment using sea salt. A nourishing aromatic pepperberry foot mask is then applied before smoothing Pearl Feet Treat foot lotion. Finally, a soothing foot massage is given to rejuvenate the entire body.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice. Sea Salt Body Buff (45 minutes): AU$70–$75
Treatment designed to stimulate the circulation system, soothe tired muscles, invigorate the skin, and revitalise the spirit. An energising full body wet room exfoliating therapy, using aromatic oils, is followed by sea salts to cleanse and purify. Finishes with a warm water massage to relieve stress.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Vanilla Slice (90 minutes): AU$120–$125
An exfoliating treatment for the back is followed by a 20-minute back massage and Balinese palming. A facial and scalp massage follows, finishing with a towel wrap for the feet.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Traditional Swedish Massage (60 minutes): AU$75–$80
A traditional massage adapted to individual requirements (strong or light) and comprising either a full body massage or back, neck, and shoulder treatment.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Vanilla Suite for Two (2 hours): AU$300–$310
A ritual footbath, steam room, and rainshower begins this treatment. Then guests design their own ritual with a tray of salts and masques, which they apply to each other. A massage follows. A complimentary fruit platter and sparkling wine round off the experience.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Mala Mayi (2 hours, 30 minutes): AU$225–$235
Complete rejuvenation with a full body massage using aromatic oil and desert salt exfoliation, then a body mud wrap and Aboriginal massage. A Vichy shower and scalp massage are also included. The treatment ends with a light meal platter.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Ocean Dreaming (3 hours, 30 minutes): AU$350–$360
A head to toe treatment comprising sea wrap, body massage, scalp massage, facial, and hand and foot treatments. Aboriginal healing techniques are used. The treatment ends with a light meal platter.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice. The Vanilla Face & Body Spa uses the Australian skin care ranges Li’Tya and Uspa, which use indigenous plants and minerals such as lillipilli, rosella flower, and pink desert salt.

Dining

Pines Buffet Restaurant - International buffets including seafood, carvery, salads, and desserts. Located on lobby level. Floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views. Informal red and blue décor. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Dôme Café - Casual dining venue offering soups, sandwiches, salads, and cakes. Teas and coffees. Located on lobby level, with outdoor patio and ocean views. French style café décor with marble-top tables and wrought iron furniture. Wooden floors and counters. Open daily from early morning to late afternoon.

Stamford Arms Pub - Hot and cold bar snacks, British and other imported beers, cocktails, and soft drinks. British-style pub décor with outdoor terrace overlooking ocean. Big screen shows live sporting events. Open daily from noon until late. Lobby Lounge - Wines by the glass, beers, cocktails, and spirits. Located off the lobby. Low seating as well as bar area with stools. Blue and purple décor. Grand piano provides occasional live entertainment. Open daily from late afternoon to late evening.

Cascades Pool Bar - Poolside bar offering snacks, drinks, and options from the room service menu. Open daily from mid-morning to late afternoon during the summer only.

Recreation

The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel features a heated, outdoor lagoon-style pool with an adjacent spa and kid's wading pool. A poolside bar, serving drinks and snacks, operates during the summer months. There are two floodlit tennis courts, with complimentary racquets and balls available through the concierge. The fully equipped fitness centre is one of the largest hotel fitness centres in the city, with a separate weights room and steam rooms for men and women. The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel stands right on Scarborough Beach, which is renowned for its surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. Several shops along the waterfront, within a block of the hotel, offer equipment hire. A walking/cycling tracks travel from here along the coastline for 10 km. There is also a children's playground outside the hotel, on the edge of the beach. The nearest golfing is at Hammersely or Wembley Golf Courses, each less than 10 minutes by taxi from the hotel, while jet skiing and motor boating is available at Hillarys, a suburb just a 10 minute drive away. The nearest location for good scuba diving and snorkelling is Rottnest Island, a popular daytrip that can be reached by ferry from the city, departing Barrack Street Jetty. Whale-watching trips also leave the jetty. Also in the city centre, helicopter sightseeing tours are offered at Causeway. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

America Suite

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed. Desk. Satellite television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Pay movies
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Satellite television service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
Accessibility features Accessibility features
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Handicapped Parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

Azzure Suite

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed. Desk. Satellite television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Club Spa Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed. Desk. Satellite television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Deluxe Beachfront Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed. Desk. Television - Satellite service. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

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Deluxe Ocean View

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

One king or two double beds. Balcony with ocean and coastline views. Located on floors 12–22. 33 square metres. Sofa and side table. Desk with direct-dial phone, lamp, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge) on request. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and premium channels. Minibar, toaster, and tea/coffee makings. Iron and ironing board. Bathroom with separate tub and shower. Hair dryer.

All rooms include
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Deluxe Spa Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed. Desk. Satellite television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

All rooms include
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King Bed

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

All rooms include
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Liberty Suite

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed. Desk. Satellite television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

All rooms include
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Plaza Club Hotel Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

One king or one single bed. Balcony with ocean and coastline views, furnished with table and two chairs. Located on floors 23–25. 33 square metres. Two armchairs and side table. Desk with direct-dial phone, lamp, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and premium channels. Minibar, toaster, and tea/coffee makings. Iron and ironing board. Bathroom in tan and brown, with granite-style bench top. Separate tub and shower. Hair dryer and bathroom scales. Plaza Club guests receive complimentary self parking, access to an observation deck with coast views, and use of the Club Lounge. The lounge offers Continental breakfast, snacks, and coffee throughout the day, and pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Full complimentary breakfast in Pines Restaurant is a further option.

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Superior Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

1 king bed or 2 queen beds. Desk. Satellite television service. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

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Rendezvous Observation City Hotel Scarborough Beach

A short guide to Scarborough Beach

One of Perth's best beaches, located 14 km (9 miles) northwest of the city centre, Scarborough has long been associated with maritime sports, and especially surfing. Its Amphitheatre off the beach is often a venue for sporting events such as the National Surf Life Saving championships. The suburb is characterised by opulent homes and many British immigrants, with cafés and restaurants scattered along the beachfront.

see all hotels in Scarborough Beach

Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • City Centre Scarborough Beach - 200 yards

3.0+ mi

  • Hillarys Boat Harbour - 4.7 miles
  • Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) - 4.7 miles
  • Subiaco Oval - 5.7 miles
  • City Centre West Perth - 6.3 miles
  • SCITECH Discovery Centre - 6.4 miles
  • Kings Park and Botanic Garden - 6.5 miles
  • Perth Parliament House - 6.6 miles
  • Perth Entertainment Centre (PEC) - 6.9 miles
  • Cottesloe Beach - 7.0 miles
  • Fremantle Heliport (JFM) - 11 miles
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 12 miles
  • Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) - 15 miles

Reviews

Rendezvous Observation City Hotel 2009.07.09
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Good Location , Good Service"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 9, 2009

Good Location. Service was overall good.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Rendezvous Observation City Hotel 2007.12.03
Not recommended Trip type: Business "A Has Been"

Reviewed by Kelly of Sacramento on Dec 3, 2007

This hotel may have been three and a half stars ten years ago, but it is sorley in need of maintenance and updating now. We had to call housekeeping to clean our windows so we could see the view. It's no more than two stars.

Overall Rating

1.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness

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