Cremorne Point Manor

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about Cremorne Point Manor – it’s one of those places that looks pretty standard from the outside but actually gets everything right once you’re inside. The building sits on Cremorne Road in this quiet residential pocket that honestly, most tourists never discover, which is kind of the point. You’re technically still in Sydney, but it feels like you’ve escaped to some leafy suburb where the biggest decision is whether to walk left or right along the harbor.

The thing about staying here is the location – and I don’t mean that in the generic “convenient location” way travel sites always say. I mean you can walk about eight minutes down to Cremorne Point Reserve and suddenly you’re staring at probably the best harbor views in the city that aren’t crawling with tour groups. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge are right there across the water, but you’re experiencing them from this peaceful little point where locals bring their dogs and kids ride bikes. There’s actually a small wharf there where you can catch ferries into Circular Quay, which honestly beats dealing with Sydney traffic any day. The ferry ride itself is half the experience – you’ll see million-dollar houses clinging to the shoreline and get that classic Sydney harbor feeling without paying harbor-front hotel prices.

What I really appreciate about this place is how it handles the details. The rooms are comfortable without trying too hard – you know what I mean? Clean lines, decent beds, and they actually have proper blackout curtains (thank god, because Sydney sunrise can be brutal when you’re jet-lagged). The staff seems to genuinely know the neighborhood, not just the tourist spots. They’ll tell you about the Saturday farmers market at Neutral Bay or where to grab decent coffee that isn’t $7 a cup. Parking can be a bit tricky around here – it’s street parking mostly, and the locals are pretty protective of their spots, but the hotel helps sort that out. The whole Cremorne area gets pretty quiet after dark, which is perfect if you want to actually sleep, though you might hear the occasional late ferry chugging past.

The 8.3 rating makes sense to me because this isn’t trying to be some flashy five-star experience with marble everything and a doorman in a top hat. It’s more like… well, imagine if your well-traveled aunt had a really nice guest room and knew all the local secrets. You’re staying somewhere that feels connected to actual Sydney life, not the tourist version of it. Plus, you can walk to Military Road in Neutral Bay for dinner – there’s this whole strip of restaurants and cafes that actually cater to locals, so the food is better and cheaper than what you’ll find in The Rocks. I mean, you’ll still want to do the touristy stuff, but you’ll come back each evening to this quiet corner where you can pretend you’re a local, at least for a few days.

Rooms

• Double Room with Private Bathroom with 1 full bed for 2 adults
• Queen Room with Private Bathroom with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• Queen Room with View with 1 queen bed for 2 adults
• King or Twin Room with Private Bathroom with 1 king bed and 2 twin beds for 2 adults
• Deluxe King Suit with Slipper Bath with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• King Room with Harbor View with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• Family Room with Private Bathroom with 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed and 1 queen bed for 4 adults
• Luxury Two Bedroom Penthouse with 1 twin bed, 2 × 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Triple Room with 1 twin bed, 1 queen bed and 3 twin beds for 3 adults
• Double Room with Shared Bathroom with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Economy Single Room with 1 twin bed for 1 adult

Reviews

• Exceptional – Krawczyk from Poland (9/10)

  The room was clean and comfortable. Everyday we received new water and tasty Tim tam 😍 also the employees were very helpful and nice.

• Love the old world atmosphere of the manor. We like to stay there as it is away from the hustle but – Heather from Australia (9/10)

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• Relaxing night at Cremorne Point Manor – Florent from Australia (8/10)

  As always relaxing night at Cremorne Point Manor.

• Uniquely Sydney! – Deb from Australia (9/10)

  It was lovely to stay somewhere that was homely and uniquely Sydney. The breakfast was lovely too.

• Incredible location, highly recommended – Craig from Australia (9/10)

  Gorgeous property in an amazing location, literally a minutes walk to a breath taking view of the harbour.

• Exceeded our expectations. As Texas travelers – we felt right at home at the Cremorne Point Manor. – Gina from United States of America (9/10)

  What a delightful surprise! Having never visited Sydney to stay a night (we're from Texas) and to walk into the Cremorne Point Manor, we were greeted by a mix of traditional Victorian elegance and updated contemporary design. Stephanie the receptionist was very helpful as we arrived way before check-in. She took care of our luggage so we could explore the walking path along Mossman Bay and have lunch at the Mossman Rowing Club along the path way. We discovered there was a ferry stop close to the restaurant that could take us to the Sydney opera house. We had matinee tickets to see Sunset Blvd. We took a step in faith and rode the ferry which took only 20 minutes. A quick 10 minute walk from drop-off to the opera house. Everything was so convenient in conjunction to our hotel. Our room was on the second story and overlooked the bay area. The bed was super comfortable and there was plenty of warm water for a long shower after our extended walkabouts throughout the day.

• Very Good – Janet from Australia (8/10)

  Excellent position for my short trip to Sydney. Easy to get to on the beautiful old ferry. Safe for a single person.
  Thank you

• Wonderful – Lisa from Australia (9/10)

  The staff were so friendly and helpful.
  The room was well presented and clean.
  We loved the free water and Tim Tams every day. The Breakfast Room was great! The location was so peaceful and the walk along the edge of the harbour was beautiful with impressive old trees and pretty flowers.

• Great location and good value. – David from Australia (8/10)

  The location of this accommodation is excellent. Panoramic views of sydney harbour, a short walk to the ferry to circular quay (with a cafe at the terminal), and a free nearby swimming pools and parklands all highlights. The twin basic room was small, and without views, had a comfortable bed, aircon and enough space to be comfortable. Staff were friendly. The price i paid for the room seemed quite reasonable. Vending machines provide snacks and drinks at reasonable prices which is helpful as there aren't any nearby shops.

• Spectacular Stay – Beatle from United States of America (9/10)

  This hotel was simple & basic with average rooms, but what a great place to stay! The beds were comfortable, the staff is so nice & highly accommodating and it’s such a perfect location. It’s in a residential neighborhood, but surrounded by beauty. The views are spectacular! The park behind the hotel is any traveler’s dream. The view of the water, opera house & the city was beyond what I expected. The Hotel is less than a 1/4 mile from the ferry but be warned it’s all up hill, although there is always a bus waiting at the bottom to take you up the hill. Get off at the “Rialto” stop & you’re right around the corner from the hotel.
  We took the ferry every day, so convenient, easy to read schedules & goes almost every half hour. It takes you right into the heart of the city.
  Although there really isn’t any amenities within walking distance of the hotel we took the bus into the business district of Cremorne Point, it’s only a short ride away, for everything we would need. Drinks, food, grocery, etc.
  We also used Uber a few times but mostly relied on their Transportation system. Very easy to use.
  The only complaint I had was when our room was cleaned, they never emptied our trash cans, which was weird, and forgot to put in extra toilet paper. It might have been rectified had we said something so that’s our fault. We were just happy to be there!
  Photos are from our walk from the Hotel to the marina for lunch. About the closest restaurant from the hotel, views were amazing.

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