Summer season · Perth · December to February
Burswood Summer Post
Surviving and Enjoying a High-Heat Day at Crown Perth
When a severe summer heatwave rolls across Western Australia, your approach to a resort stay changes completely. Rather than fighting the intense midday sun, a successful summer visit relies on timing: taking early morning walks along the foreshore, retreating into air-conditioned comfort, resting by the water in the afternoon, and stepping out again once night falls over the water.
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Early Morning on the Swan River Foreshore
When you wake on a particularly hot day, the coolest hours arrive right at dawn. Stepping outside early lets you experience the Swan River foreshore while the air remains fresh and gentle. The paved pathways of Burswood Park offer uninterrupted views of the Perth city skyline across the water. It is the perfect hour for a calm morning walk or ride along the riverbank before the sun begins to bite.
You can follow the pedestrian path toward the Causeway or head north toward Matagarup Bridge. By eight or nine in the morning, the ground begins to warm up rapidly, signalling that it is time to return to the climate-controlled comfort of the resort.
Heading back inside early means you avoid the high UV radiation of late morning. Whether you are staying at Crown Towers, Crown Metropol, or Crown Promenade, returning indoors for a sit-down breakfast allows you to ease into the rest of the day without feeling drained by the heat.
Midday Indoors: Cooling Off and Dining
When the sun reaches its peak, staying indoors is not just practical—it is essential to beating the heat. The Crown Perth complex offers an expansive indoor environment where you can comfortably spend hours without ever stepping into the sun. The interconnecting promenades and air-conditioned lobbies mean you can wander between different venues in total comfort.
For lunch, the resort offers 17 distinct dining options among its restaurants. If you want a casual, fast bite, the newly opened Urban Food District features outlets like Burgers by ES, Saigon Story, Side Piece Pizza, and Tekka Bar. For a long, seated lunch out of the sun, Atrium Buffet inside the Crown Metropol lobby or Epicurean inside Crown Towers provide quiet refuge and extensive international menus.
Midday is also an ideal time to retreat to your room for a rest. If you are comparing the three hotels on site, you will find air-conditioned sanctuaries across all categories—from the Superior King Balcony Rooms at Crown Promenade to the high-level suites at Crown Towers that look out across the shimmering river grid.
Afternoon Water Strategy and Spa Hours
By mid-afternoon, attention naturally turns to the pools. Each hotel at the complex maintains its own dedicated swimming area suited to different mid-heat moods. Crown Towers features expansive lagoon-style pools bordered by daybeds and palm trees, giving guests a secluded area to dip into the water during the warmest hours.
Crown Metropol operates a main pool, a relaxation pool, and a family pool fitted with children’s waterslides, making it the central hub for families travelling with children. Crown Promenade offers a quieter outdoor swimming pool where guests can unwind with a book away from the larger crowds.
If you prefer an entirely indoors water experience, Crown Spa Perth inside Crown Towers houses the Aqua Retreat. Available to guests booking treatments of an hour or longer, it features a therapeutic rain shower, steam room, sauna, vitality pool, and an indoor swimming pool, providing a cool, sheltered sanctuary away from the harsh summer sun.
Late Dinners, Evening Walks, and Nightlife
As the afternoon heat breaks and dusk arrives, the Burswood foreshore cools down rapidly. The late evening light across the river creates ideal conditions for stepping outside once again. If a fixture or event is scheduled nearby, taking a walk over the footbridge toward stadium nights offers a memorable way to experience the illuminated Burswood peninsula.
Dining options remain lively late into the evening. You can reserve a table for late-night Japanese dishes at Nobu, enjoy steak and seafood at Rockpool Bar & Grill, or head to 42 by Don Julio—a late-night retreat hidden inside TWR bar. For a casual pub meal and cold drink by the outdoor area, The Merrywell serves classic hero pub dishes.
Ending a hot summer day with a stroll along the dark water of the Swan River brings the stay full circle. With over 4,000 car parking bays on site and direct connections to public transport, returning to your room at the end of the night is always simple and seamless.