Wake venues in Perth with free room hire
Five venues say on their own websites that at least one room has no hire fee, for wakes or for all functions. Food and drink are still charged, and conditions apply.
Below is what each venue publishes, as recorded on 7 October 2026. Words in quotation marks are the venue’s own. Offers change, so confirm with the venue before you book.
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Joondalup Sports Association (JSA)
Iluka, Northern suburbs
From the venue’s website
Complimentary venue hire offered for wakes: “Offer complimentary venue hire in recognition of this emotional time.”
No food or drink prices published
Its own website publishes a wake or celebration of life package, price or free room offer.
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The Left Bank
East Fremantle, Fremantle
From the venue’s website
“For wakes, we’re happy to offer our Brian’s Bar Function Area free of charge, saving you the cost of room hire.”
Other areas: “Minimum spend and room hire applies” (amounts not published)
Its own website publishes a wake or celebration of life package, price or free room offer. Space for up to 250 standing.
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Swan Yacht Club
East Fremantle, Fremantle
From the venue’s website
Celebration of Life Package: “Complimentary Venue Hire”; “STANDARD PACKAGE $25 PER PERSON”; “PREMIUM PACKAGE $30 PER PERSON”; “Minimum catering for Mondays & Tuesdays is 60 people”
Its own website publishes a wake or celebration of life package, price or free room offer. Space for up to 220 seated or 320 standing.
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Tradewinds Hotel
East Fremantle, Fremantle
From the venue’s website
Heritage Room and Garden Terrace: “No venue hire”
Plympton Room: “Venue hire reduced by 50% to $500”
“canapé menu for $40pp for two hours” (minimum 30 people)
Its own website publishes a wake or celebration of life package, price or free room offer. Space for up to 170 seated or 220 standing.
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The Windsor Hotel
South Perth, South of the river
From the venue’s website
FAQ: “Cocktail or sit-down, indoor or outdoor, all with no room hire fee.”
Every function must pre-order a set menu or canape package for all guests (except Garden Bar Table)
Its website does not mention wakes, so ask the venue whether it hosts them. Space for up to 80 seated or 500 standing.
Other free room hire offers
These venues also publish free or no-fee room hire, but not for wakes in particular, or only for some days or rooms. They are not marked with the free room option label.
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Sweetwater Rooftop Bar
East Fremantle, Fremantle
“FREE ROOM HIRE Book & hold your event before end of October 2026 with no minimum spend required” (T&Cs apply)
This offer is time-limited. It was on the venue’s website on 7 October 2026.
Its website mentions wakes or funerals only in passing.
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Victoria Park Hotel
Victoria Park, South of the river
Functions page banner: “FREE ROOM HIRE Enjoy free room hire on functions before end of October 2026. ... T&Cs apply.”
This offer is time-limited. It was on the venue’s website on 7 October 2026.
Its website mentions wakes or funerals only in passing.
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Gosnells Hotel
Gosnells, East and the Hills
‘We don’t charge a room hire fee for the majority of our function spaces’
‘The Balcony Bar will have a $200 room hire fee as it’s a private function space’
Its website does not mention wakes, so ask the venue whether it hosts them.
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The Bassendean Hotel
Bassendean, East and the Hills
Gallaghers bar: ‘this space is free from Sundays - Thursdays’
Its website mentions wakes or funerals only in passing.
What else to ask
Free room hire usually comes with conditions, such as a set menu for every guest, a minimum number of guests, or certain days only. Ask the venue what you will pay for food and drink, and whether there is a minimum spend. See what a wake costs in Perth for every price the venues publish.