Fully equipped Bondi Stay

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place on Shaw Street? It’s actually *quiet* – and I mean that in the best possible way, especially considering you’re literally a three-minute walk from Bondi Beach. The street itself is this peaceful residential strip that locals love because it’s close enough to everything but far enough from the Campbell Parade chaos that you can actually sleep at night without earplugs.

The “fully equipped” part isn’t just marketing fluff here – I’m talking proper kitchen setup with everything you’d need if you want to cook (which honestly, you might, given how expensive eating out in Bondi can get). The coffee machine is decent quality too, not one of those sad pod things that make terrible espresso. What I really appreciated was the attention to small details that most places overlook – proper hangers in the closet, enough power outlets near the bed, and blackout curtains that actually work. The bathroom’s got good water pressure, which… look, after staying in enough Sydney accommodations, you learn not to take that for granted.

Location-wise, this is where the place really shines. You’re on the quiet end of Bondi, closer to the Icebergs end of the beach rather than the backpacker hostel madness up north. If you walk down Campbell Parade toward the beach, you’ll hit all the good stuff – Speedos Cafe for breakfast (get there early), the weekend markets, and honestly some of the best people-watching in Sydney. But here’s the thing locals know: Shaw Street puts you walking distance to the coastal walk toward Tamarama and Coogee, which is absolutely stunning and way less crowded than the main beach scene. There’s decent street parking too, though like anywhere in Bondi, you’ll want to move your car for street cleaning – just check the signs.

The whole setup feels more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed apartment than a typical hotel room. I mean, you’ve got space to spread out, proper seating beyond just the bed, and windows that actually open for cross-ventilation (crucial during Sydney’s humid summers). The building itself is pretty typical for this part of Bondi – nothing fancy from the outside, but solid and well-maintained. Check-in was straightforward, though I’d recommend confirming arrival times ahead of time since it’s not a big hotel operation with 24-hour front desk staff.

What really sold me on this place was how it strikes that perfect balance between being close to all the Bondi action while still feeling like a proper retreat. You can walk to the beach in your flip-flops, grab groceries at the Woolworths on Curlewis Street, or catch the 380 bus into the city center when you want to explore beyond the Eastern Suburbs. But when you come back at the end of the day, you’re not dealing with noise from drunk backpackers or tourists trying to figure out where they are – you’re just in this comfortable, well-thought-out space where everything works as it should.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $273. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Great location, very comfortable accommodation with everything we needed. Loved it. – Pe from Australia – 8 April 2025 (10/10)

  The property was fantastic and I would definitely stay there again.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing all was great.

• Exceptional – Alejandro from Argentina – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

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