kookaburra beach house coogee

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Kookaburra Beach House? It’s that perfect sweet spot where you’re literally a two-minute walk from Coogee Beach but tucked away enough on Bay Road that you’re not dealing with the weekend crowds stumbling past your window at 2am. I mean, you get the ocean breeze without the chaos – honestly, that’s harder to find in Coogee than you’d think.

The place has this laid-back coastal vibe that actually feels authentic, not like someone’s Instagram version of beachside living. The rooms are clean and comfortable (proper comfortable, not just “looks good in photos” comfortable), and they’ve got that slightly weathered charm that makes sense for a beach house. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – you can actually hear the waves when the traffic dies down, which is pretty magical. The staff knows the area inside and out too, which saves you from those awkward tourist moments. They pointed me toward the good coffee spot on Carr Street and warned me about the weekend parking situation near the beach, stuff like that.

Here’s the thing about the location – and this is where it gets really good – you’re walking distance to everything that matters. The coastal walk to Bondi is right there (honestly one of Sydney’s best kept secrets if you time it for early morning), plus you’ve got proper restaurants within a few blocks, not just overpriced beachfront tourist traps. The bus connections are solid if you want to head into the city, and there’s actually decent street parking if you’re driving, though good luck finding a spot on summer weekends. I stayed in March and it was perfect – warm enough for the beach but not so packed you feel like you’re at a music festival. The whole area has this neighborhood feel where locals are just going about their business, getting their morning swim in, walking their dogs along the promenade. It’s refreshing, especially after you’ve been in the city center for a while. The 9.1 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to be fancy or revolutionary, it’s just really, really good at being exactly what it should be.

Rooms

• Apartment with 2 × 1 full bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Exceptional – Theresa from Germany (10/10)

  excellent location
  friendly and helpful hosts
  nice and quiet backyard/garden
  well stocked kitchen
  tasteful interior

• Loved our stay, great location and close to the beach. Only negative – accessibility not great. – Chloe from Australia (8/10)

  Lovely apartment.
  Owners very helpful and were onsite to meet us and let us in.
  Immaculately clean and attractive decor.

• Highly recommend this flat – Susan from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Stunning flat in a great location.
  The host was very responsive to any questions we had prior to our visit. Check in was thorough and friendly on the day.

• Perfect place to stay in Coogee near the beach – Katherine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lots of space . Very nicely decorated . Fully equipped kitchen. Perfect location

• A fabulous experience in Coogee. If you can afford it then book this property. – Brenda from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The decor and attention to detail are second to none. We love this apartment and the hosts were excellent. They helped get our luggage up and down the numerous outdoor steps and were quick to respond to any query.

• Wonderful – Ben from Ireland (9/10)

  Perfect location. Excellent range of cooking utensils and equipment supplied in the kitchen.
  Great access to 2 outdoor areas.

• Excellent location, two bedroom apartment was lovely and comfortable – Janz from Australia (10/10)

  Excellent location, beach, shops and restaurants a short stroll away and the two bedroom apartment was lovely, comfortable and nicely renovated. The hosts were friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again should we visit Coogee again.

• It was a fabulous apartment and if we ever return to Coogee we will definitely be staying again. Highly recommend you wi – Karalyn from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The hosts where so welcoming and friendly. The apartment was fabulous so tastefully decorated and extremely clean. Every thing we needed was there. It was so close to the town and beach and also walking distance to the tram

• Exceptional – Francis from Singapore (10/10)

  Beautifully appointed apartment in a great location. Tracy and Deyan were very welcoming hosts and could not have been more helpful.

• Exceptional – Mark from Australia (10/10)

  bright and colourful. friendly host

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