SIX DEGREES MOTEL, Albany

Six Degrees Motel sits right in the middle of Albany's central strip, placing you within easy walking distance of the Albany Entertainment Centre (7 min), the Waterfront Marina (1 km), and the National Anzac Centre (3 km). The motel is a 7-minute drive from Albany Regional Airport. Motel rooms come with a private parking bay directly outside the door, so loading and unloading are quick and hassle-free. Given the central location, you can easily park once and explore the cafés, bars and shops on foot. The street behind the motel is quiet, and nearby parking is accessible for those with limited mobility.

The motel units are separate from the pub building and offer a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, carpeted floors, and a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and basic crockery. Each unit includes a work desk and tea/coffee-making facilities. Beds are set up as a queen with a bunk set (two singles), suitable for families; a cot can be added for an infant. Free Wi-Fi is available in the room. A separate, more basic hostel-style accommodation (small rooms with shared bathrooms) also exists; book carefully if an en-suite is required. Rooms away from the pub can be very quiet, while those above the bar will hear live music until 11:00 pm. The units are practical, clean and functional - best for travellers prioritising location and self-catering over luxury.

The restaurant at Six Degrees offers a modern Australian menu with a focus on pub classics - burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and daily specials. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets are catered for, and a children's menu is available. The bar hosts live music or broadcasts live sport events most evenings. Happy hour drinks and wine/champagne by the glass are offered at an additional charge. Breakfast is not served at the motel, but several cafés (e.g. The Store on Frederick, Gourmandise & Co) are within a 3-minute walk. The pub kitchen closes at 2:00 pm and does not reopen until dinner, so plan lunch elsewhere if you arrive after that time. For a quick self-catered meal, the kitchenette in each room lets you prepare simple breakfasts and snacks.

Leisure is centred on the lively bar and restaurant downstairs. Evenings typically feature live music or a DJ, and live sport (footy, racing) is shown on the TVs. Happy hour is held at an additional charge. There is no swimming pool, spa, gym or sauna on site. For a relaxing alternative, the beer garden at the back offers outdoor seating overlooking the car park, and a short walk leads to the Albany Waterfront Marina and the National Anzac Centre. Pool tables and pinball machines are available inside the bar for casual entertainment.