XQ Collection Saltwater Bondi Beach

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places around Bondi, and XQ Collection Saltwater honestly surprised me. When you first walk up to 79 Roscoe Street, it doesn’t scream “fancy hotel” – it’s more like a sleek apartment building tucked into one of those quieter residential streets that locals actually prefer. Unit 6 might sound weird in the address, but once you’re inside, you get it. This isn’t some massive resort complex; it’s boutique in the best possible way.

The thing about this spot is the location genius that most tourists miss. Everyone fights for Campbell Parade addresses right on the beach, dealing with the crowds and noise, but Roscoe Street? You’re literally a three-minute walk to the sand, tucked away from the weekend chaos. I mean, you can still hear the distant hum of Bondi life – which is part of the charm – but you’re not dealing with drunk backpackers stumbling past your window at 2 AM. The building itself has this modern, almost minimalist vibe that feels more like staying at a design-conscious friend’s place than a traditional hotel. The saltwater theme isn’t just marketing fluff either; they’ve actually incorporated it into the aesthetic in subtle ways that work.

What really got me was how they’ve nailed the details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The kitchenette setup is proper – not those sad hotel mini-fridges and instant coffee situations. You can actually cook breakfast or grab groceries from the IGA down on Curlewis Street without feeling like you’re roughing it. The Wi-Fi is solid (tested it on video calls), and honestly, the shower pressure is better than my apartment back home. Parking can be a bit of a dance around there – typical Bondi street parking rules apply – but they give you the local intel on where to find spots. During peak summer (December through February), you’ll want to book way ahead because places like this fill up with people who’ve figured out the sweet spot between beach access and actually being able to sleep. The 8.9 rating makes sense once you’ve been there; it’s not trying to be the flashiest place in Sydney, but it gets the fundamentals right in a way that makes you want to extend your stay. You know what I mean? Sometimes the best travel experiences come from places that feel like they’re designed by people who actually understand how travelers want to live, not just sleep.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $452. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Loved the apartment met the host she was lovely also – Tracy from United Kingdom – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Stairs!

• Exceptional – Samantha from Australia – 31 March 2025 (10/10)

  The host Qimmy was very quick to answer and accommodate our request to check in a little bit earlier as it was raining and we couldn’t do the coastal walk..

• Bondi has changed, very pricey, lots of low level eating places but surf hasn’t – Adam from Australia – 28 February 2025 (8/10)

  Great location which is a given since it’s 3 mins to the beach. Also quiet. All the utilities functioned. Access to property guide was clear and timely.
  
  What could be improved: It was what it was. Can’t really complain as there’s not much they can do about not having a lift which can be a bother if u r not able to carry own suitcase two levels. Otherwise no big deal. Exercise is good.

• Lovely apartment in great location – Laura from United Kingdom – 12 January 2025 (10/10)

  Great location and surrounded by restaurants and close to beach

• Exceptional – Van from Vietnam – 19 October 2024 (10/10)

  Location; Cleaning

• Great stay. – Daniel from United Kingdom – 30 September 2024 (10/10)

  location was great. Property was spacious and extremely comfortable.
  
  loved staying there.
  
  What could be improved: nothing.

• Superb – Sherry from Australia – 4 June 2024 (9/10)

  Great location! Nice apartment to choose right next to bondi beach

• Elegant comfort in the heart of bondi – Kerri from Mexico – 5 May 2024 (10/10)

  Everything

• We enjoyed our stay. Apartment is in a great location. Less than a block from beach. The host was great and the apartmen – Viva from New Zealand – 8 January 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and so close to Bondi Beach. It’s less than a block walk. The apartment has everything you need. We didn’t cook as planned as so many great places to eat around Bondi Beach so we ate out every day, but the kitchen was fully equipped.
  
  Qimmy was extremely helpful and responsive and tried to get us into apartment early.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom is dated but was very clean . The overall building is dated but the apartment is spacious and clean

• Excellent location – Riaan from Australia – 7 October 2024 (9/10)

  The locations is excellent and the place was neat.
  
  What could be improved: One bathroom was tough for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. But that was our decision.

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