Harbourside Style, 2 Bed, A/C, Pool -Elizabeth Bay

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment you walk into 20-22 Onslow Avenue, you’re not in some sterile hotel lobby – you’re in what feels like a really well-designed friend’s apartment building. I mean, Elizabeth Bay has this reputation for being all fancy harbourside living, but honestly, this spot manages to feel both upscale and actually livable. The two-bedroom setup is perfect if you’re traveling with family or friends who don’t want to be crammed into a single hotel room, and the air conditioning – trust me on this – is a godsend during those Sydney summers when the humidity just sits on you like a wet blanket.

The pool area is where this place really shines, though. It’s not huge (let’s be realistic, you’re in the middle of Sydney, not some resort), but it’s perfectly positioned and maintained. I actually spent most of my early mornings there before the city heat kicked in, and the whole vibe is just… relaxing in a way that’s hard to find in the city. The Elizabeth Bay location is honestly brilliant – you’re close enough to Potts Point that you can walk to some incredible restaurants and bars, but far enough from Kings Cross that you’re not dealing with the weekend chaos. The harbor views aren’t just marketing fluff either; depending on which way your unit faces, you really can catch glimpses of the water between buildings, especially from the upper floors.

What I really appreciated were the little things that show someone actually thought about how people live. The kitchen is properly equipped – not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation – so you can actually cook if you want to save money or just prefer eating in. Parking was surprisingly straightforward for this area (Elizabeth Bay can be a nightmare for street parking), and the whole building feels secure without being fortress-like. The neighborhood itself has this interesting mix of locals who’ve been there forever and young professionals, so you get great coffee shops and the occasional excellent hole-in-the-wall restaurant that only people who live there seem to know about. I stumbled across this tiny Lebanese place just two blocks down that became my breakfast spot – that’s the kind of discovery you make when you’re staying somewhere residential instead of in a tourist bubble. The 8.9 rating makes sense to me; it’s not trying to be the flashiest place in Sydney, but it delivers on comfort and location in a way that feels genuine rather than manufactured.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 queen bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Exceptional – Victoria from Russia (9/10)

  The place is lovely, very comfortable. In the kitchen there is everything you might need for cooking. There is a free underground parking (very clean and nice) which is a huge bonus for this area. The green balcony is so cute.

• Location, quiet, value for money – Alison from Australia (8/10)

  We liked the leafy balcony and the quiet aspect of the property and the location is fabulous- a stroll to Rushcutters Bay, and Macleay st going the other way and lots of cafes nearby

• Lovely, clean, well-stocked and cosy apartment – I would definitely stay again. – Saibh from Ireland (9/10)

  Superb little apartment for 5 days stay. It had everything we needed for our stay, including some shampoo and body wash in the bathroom, as well as detergent liquid for our clothes. The kitchen was fully equipped and even had some tea/coffee in the press when we arrived, which was great. Overall, it was a really clean and well kept apartment, only 8 min walk from nearest train station in nice quiet neighborhood. There was also plenty of hot water all the time, in the shower and bath. I would definitely stay again!

• Great apartment, although some improvement points – Martinus from Netherlands (8/10)

  Location, spacious apartment

• Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable accommodation and hostess available for any issues or questions. Grea – Steven from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property was in a great location. Everything accessible. Metro and buses. Lots of facilities in the area.

• Great apartment, pool needs better maintenance – Jo from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The apartment itself was perfect for what we wanted. Clean and spacious and well equipped, beds were really comfy. Good communication.

• Ideal location for enjoying the best of Sydney – Jo from Australia (9/10)

  The location of the apartment is fabulous. Great coffee, food and shopping is on your doorstop. Easy walking distance to the train, bus or on foot into the CBD.

• Great stay and good value for 2 couples sharing – Peter from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great facilities all the appliances were good quality and worked well. Good location just needed to workout bus routes with bus just 5minutes away. Lots of good cafes right by apartment and restaurants up road at Kings Cross.

• Great location needs to be freshened up – Jackie from New Zealand (6/10)

  Location was great and it was well equipped. George’s communication was excellent

• Exceptional – Hgdc from France (9/10)

  Lieu très agréable et très bien placé pour accéder à toutes les curiosités de la ville. Métro à 10 minutes a pied, de meme quun Woolworths. On se sent chez soi et accueilli. Tous les équipements sont fonctionnels et récents. Le lieu est calme et accessible.

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