Manly Beach Stays

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Sydney, but Manly Beach Stays hit different – and I mean that in the best way possible. Walking into Unit 203 on South Steyne, you’re literally steps from the beach (I’m talking maybe 30 seconds if you’re moving slow), but here’s what actually surprised me: it doesn’t feel like one of those cramped beachfront boxes you usually get stuck with. The space breathes, you know? Big windows that actually open properly, and when that ocean breeze hits around 3 PM, honestly, you won’t need the air con.

The location is pretty much perfect if you know Manly at all. You’re right on the main strip but high enough up that you’re not dealing with the weekend crowds stumbling around at 2 AM – though I’ll be real with you, Friday nights can get a bit lively down there. What I loved is how you can walk to the Corso in about two minutes for your coffee run (there’s this little spot called Barefoot Coffee that locals actually go to), but you can also head the other way toward the quieter end of the beach where the serious swimmers hang out. The ferry wharf is maybe a five-minute walk, which is clutch because – let’s be honest – driving into the city from here is kind of a nightmare, especially on weekends.

The apartment itself feels like someone actually lives there, not like those sterile hotel rooms that smell like industrial cleaning products. I mean, it’s clean (really clean), but there’s character to it. The kitchen’s properly stocked if you want to grab groceries from the Woolies down the street, and the couch is actually comfortable enough to crash on after a long beach day. Parking was easier than expected – there’s a spot that comes with the unit, which in Manly is basically gold. The 8.6 rating makes sense to me; it’s not trying to be fancy, but everything works well and the location just can’t be beat. You wake up, walk to the beach, grab dinner at one of the restaurants along the Corso, maybe catch the sunset from the balcony with a beer – that’s pretty much the perfect Manly day right there. For a 4-star place, it delivers exactly what you’d want without any of the pretentious stuff that usually comes with beachfront accommodations.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Great apartment will come back again – Michelle from Australia (9/10)

  It was in an excellent location. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed including coffee tea milk provided.. couldn’t fault it

• Loved our stay and only wish we had booked for longer. – Andrea from New Zealand (8/10)

  Location was great, apartment had everything we needed. Location to cafes and restaurants and the ferry was brilliant.

• My wife and I and our two boys (8,11) had a wonderful stay, lots of beach fun, snorkeling, surfing, and trips to Sydney. – Austin from United States of America (9/10)

  Fantastic location close to beach and the ferry to Sydney! Very clean and self sufficient apartment.

• Fabulous beach stay – Amy from Australia (9/10)

  Fantastic location, couldn’t beat it. Really accommodating hosts. Great little apartment in the heart of Manly. Seconds from the beach and restaurants , couple of minutes from the ferry and Cole’s a few metres down the road.

• As close to a holiday as we could manage with 2 small kids :-/ 🙂 – Rebecca from Australia (9/10)

  The location was fabulous and the customer service was really helpful and friendly. They really went the extra mile with advice and locating a cot and high chair for our stay.

• Exceptional – Michelle from Australia (9/10)

  Location was fabulous – a bright, breezy apartment directly on the beach front. Husband and I got to enjoy cafes whilst teenagers enjoyed the beach and shopping area. Apartment was fully equipped, very clean and we needed nothing. And, daily ferry rides across harbour was a bonus. Would definitely stay again.

• Very enjoyable – Gloria from Australia (8/10)

  Closeness to beach and shopping facility.Very grateful to guy who by phone 100k from Manly helped set up TV station. Very comfortable, clean facility. Bedside table in bedroom would be handy.

• Exceptional – Naomi from Australia (9/10)

  Beautifully presented, great location, very helpful hosts.

• One of my favorite places to stay anywhere! – Helen from United States of America (9/10)

  Beautiful, sunny, well-appointed apartment in one of the most convenient locations in Manly! Plenty of plates, serving pieces, towels, pillows. Light filled spaces. Incredibly peaceful. I love staying there.

• Beautiful Apartment and Beach front living – Francis from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Fantastic location and beautiful apartment with everything you need right on Manly Beach. You have access to all the shops and Main street and wharf to Sydney CBD, couldn't be a better location to experience Manly and beachfront living. Great stay with our family. Hosts were wonderful and helpful. A must stay and definitely great choice if you want to get out of the city. Great spot!

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