Bondi Beach Studios Suite

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about Bondi Beach Studios Suite? It’s actually got this perfect sweet spot location that most tourists completely miss. While everyone’s fighting for beachfront spots right on the sand, this place sits just far enough back on Bondi Road where you can still hear the ocean but you’re not dealing with the absolute chaos of peak summer crowds stumbling past your window at 2 AM.

The studios themselves are honestly what I’d call “no-frills done right” – clean lines, decent kitchenettes that actually work (shocking, I know), and enough space to spread out without feeling like you’re camping in someone’s closet. The 3-star rating is pretty spot-on; you’re not getting marble bathrooms or fancy robes, but everything feels fresh and well-maintained. I mean, the shower pressure was actually impressive, which is more than I can say for some pricier places I’ve stayed around here. The beds are comfortable enough that I wasn’t counting sheep, and there’s decent natural light streaming in during the day. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – being slightly inland from the main Campbell Parade strip makes a huge difference for sleep quality.

Here’s the thing about this location that makes it work so well: you’re literally a three-minute walk to the beach, but you’re also right near the better local spots that aren’t tourist traps. There’s this great little café just down the road that does proper flat whites, and you can duck into the Bondi Junction shopping center if you need actual groceries instead of overpriced beachside snacks. The bus connections are solid too – the 380 and 381 stop basically outside, so getting into the city or exploring other beaches is pretty straightforward. Parking can be a bit of a dance (welcome to Bondi), but honestly, you probably won’t need a car much once you’re settled in. The whole area comes alive in the morning with joggers and dog walkers, then settles into this nice rhythm where you can actually move around without feeling like you’re in a theme park. The 7.7 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $163. Standard Studio with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Glenn from Australia – 26 July 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: It was a little small, but very well laid out

• Pleasant. – Jayanne from United Kingdom – 2 October 2022 (8/10)

  Location was good for cafe's and eventually I found open dinner places. About 20 minutes from Bondi Beach and one bus to downtown. Nice decor — all white and fresh. There was a washer and dryer (and a dishwasher).
  
  What could be improved: I didn't realize one machine was as dehumidifier and I should have had that on. I would next time pick a suite that was higher up in the building.

• Good – Brad from Australia – 11 March 2024 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Ther was moldue on the roof in multiple areas and the filters in air conditioner wasn't cleaned and the mattress was not very comfortable

• Pleasant enough, small studio. Excellent location. Note extra credit card surcharge is additional to quoted cost. – Gabi from Australia – 7 November 2022 (6/10)

  Great location, clean, with basic facilities.
  
  What could be improved: Pleasant, clean studio, although it would benefit from some smaller touches. For example, it needs a coffee machine or plunger, it’s hard to get fresh air unless the blinds were up (so hard to rely on aircon), the shower took 4-6mins to get hot water, and they were stingey on the body wash and shampoo/conditioner (i.e. they provided 40ml body wash and 40ml of a ‘conditioning shampoo’ for two people for a three-night stay). Note, they deduct a $280 bond on arrival from credit card, I’ve been told to wait up to 7days to get back- which is annoying.

• Loved my stay at bondi beach studio – Lilly from Norway – 12 September 2022 (10/10)

  gorgeous place, with everything you need. clean and modern
  
  What could be improved: loud neighbours

• Disappointing – Sommer from Australia – 13 August 2024 (4/10)

  Good location
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was really dirty. The hallway smells bad. We found a cockroach behind the bathroom door. For you to take a shower you will have to flood the bathroom. First time ever that I needed to tap my card for a $280 deposit even after having already paid for the accommodation. Really expensive for what we got.

• Location great, but don’t stay here if you need a good nights sleep. – Michaela from United States – 13 August 2024 (5/10)

  Location was great
  
  What could be improved: Our studio was right next to the entrance of the building. You could hear every word of people coming in and out. Very loud, especially at night when you are trying to sleep. Fridge very noisy at night as well. Bedding and pillows very thin.

• Disappointing and not to be repeated. – Marina from Australia – 8 November 2023 (2/10)

  What could be improved: I chose Bondi Suites because of its location and the photo on booking.com. The reality is a little different. Met by the manager Eli who showed us through some fire doors, down a flight of stairs and into a basement, right next to the bins and the water butts and a very unsightly drain. Not what we expected. See photo.
  It rained on our last night. The drops of rain on a perspex roof just outside our door were so loud we could not sleep all night. It was not pleasant. When I complained to Eli, first he feigned he hadn't seen the emails, then he said he had never had a complaint like that before ( there is always a first time ) and finally he said he was only the manager so could not decide on a requested reimbursement. I was polite and fed back nicely but he was nothing short of evasive and dismissive. Sometimes it is not only about making money from a crappy property but also admitting that you did not provide the best experience to your customers. Sadly he was not even able to do that.

• bien – Marylou from France – 15 February 2024 (9/10)

  l’emplacement été bien, dans la rue on a tout à porte de main plusieurs resto, laverie, supermarché.
  La douche et grande et le lit confortable
  
  What could be improved: Dommage que le sèche linge n’est pas fonctionné

• ボンダイの最高の宿 – Manaka from Japan – 24 November 2023 (10/10)

  広いし綺麗！
  
  What could be improved: 洗濯機が壊れたけど直してくれた

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