Jet Flamingo

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve walked past the Jet Flamingo on Roscoe Street probably a dozen times before I actually stayed there, and honestly, I was kicking myself for not booking it sooner. It’s tucked away just far enough from the Bondi Beach chaos that you’re not dealing with the backpacker crowds stumbling home at 3am, but close enough that you can still hear the ocean if you really listen – especially from the upper floors.

The thing that got me right away was how the staff actually remembered my name after check-in. Not in that forced, corporate way, but like they genuinely cared that I was having a good time. The lobby’s got this sort of retro-modern vibe going on (hence the flamingo theme, I suppose), with these amazing terrazzo floors that somehow don’t feel cold under your feet. My room was on the third floor facing Campbell Parade, and while you can’t see the beach directly, you get these glimpses of blue between the buildings that somehow make it feel more special than a full ocean view would. The bed was one of those memory foam situations that I’m pretty sure ruined me for sleeping anywhere else, and the shower – I mean, the water pressure was actually incredible, which you don’t always get in Sydney hotels.

What really sold me on this place was the location intelligence, if that makes sense. You’re a two-minute walk to Bondi Beach, sure, but you’re also right around the corner from那些 locals-only spots that most tourists never find. There’s this tiny coffee place on Hall Street that the front desk guy mentioned – best flat white I had in Sydney, no joke. And if you’re into the whole Bondi to Coogee walk (which you should be), you’re literally at the starting point without having to navigate through the tourist maze near the main beach entrance. The hotel doesn’t have its own parking, but there’s street parking that’s actually reasonable if you’re willing to walk a block or two – just avoid the weekends when the whole eastern suburbs descends on Bondi. I stayed during a Tuesday-Thursday stretch in March and it was perfect – warm enough for swimming, but without the summer insanity. The 4-star rating feels about right; it’s not trying to be the Langham, but everything works properly and feels thoughtfully designed. That 9-point rating makes sense too – I can’t think of anything that genuinely bothered me, which is rare for someone who usually finds something to complain about.

Rooms

• Six-Bedroom Villa – Rockstar with 4 bunk beds, 2 twin beds, 4 × 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for 16 adults
• Five-Bedroom Villa – Luxe with 3 × 1 king bed, 2 full beds and 4 bunk beds for 12 adults
• Six-Bedroom Villa with 5 × 1 king bed, 4 bunk beds and 2 sofa beds for 16 adults
• Villa with 4 × 1 queen bed, 4 queen beds and 2 twin beds for 12 adults

Reviews

• Very Good – Vivin from Indonesia (8/10)

  the location is very near to Bondi Beach, lots of good foods and shops.

• Exceptional – Mary from Ireland (9/10)

  Great location, walk to Bondi beach and amenities with a couple of minutes. House was clean and well equipped. Stayed as a large group with children and it was spacious! Would recommend to large family or friend groups!

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

  Location, courtyard, dining area with large table for entertaining a large group.

• Wonderful – Melanie from Australia (9/10)

  Great house and close to everything loved our stay

• Big house, great for families but cold downstairs where the kids sleep and has a few issues. – Christine from Australia (7/10)

  Location was amazing. The house is really big, great for large families and lots of space. Beds are really comfortable and had warm blankets.

• Wonderful – Raylene from Australia (9/10)

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