The Best Beach Hotels in Sydney

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Sydney

Sydney, Australia Sydney, Australia

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Sydney, Australia? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Sydney for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Sydney based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Sydney's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

There are more than 100 beaches near the city with everything from hidden coves to world famous destinations. Bondi Beach is the most famous beach in town and it has all of the tourist sights and activities that you could need. Surfers often head to Bronte Beach, which isn't too far away. Divers and snorkelers love Gordons Bay. Manly is also a nearby suburb with family-friendly beaches that can be reached by ferry.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 20-26 The Kingsway, Rydges Cronulla Beachside has great rooms from $119 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 21 km from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa at this beach hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave


Manly Bunkhouse

Hostel with prices starting at $24 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.

A great place to stay is Manly Bunkhouse which has nice rooms starting at $24. Offering scuba diving, snorkeling, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 35 Pine Street. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.1 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Jonahs Restaurant & Accommodation Whale Beach

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $563 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Sydney
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Jonahs Restaurant & Accommodation Whale Beach to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $563. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.11 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 69 Bynya Road Whale Beach. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 31.1 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $140, The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach, at 8-13 South Steyne provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub. It's located just 10.7 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Narrabeen Sands Hotel by Nightcap Plus

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Narrabeen Sands Hotel by Nightcap Plus has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $123 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1260 Pittwater Rd. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a game room, which is nice for visitors. Just 18.7 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Sydney
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $152, and it's located at 242 Arden Street. We also love the parking, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and kids meals which are great for travelers. And since it's just 7.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

Motel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments because it has great rooms that start at $121. It has an outdoor pool, snorkeling, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 54 North Steyne. Only 10.9 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love golf, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bondi Beach House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Sydney
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Bondi Beach House offers a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, parking, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $178 (before taxes). It's located at 28 Sir Thomas Mitchell Road, Bondi Beach and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.6 km from the city center. The kids will love the water park, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Mad Monkey Coogee Beach

Hostel with prices starting at $23 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.

Located at 186 Arden Street, Mad Monkey Coogee Beach has great rooms from $23 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and golf. It has a terrific 7.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and fishing which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 7.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Adults only
  • Picnic area


Sydney Pittwater YHA

Hostel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Sydney Pittwater YHA which has nice rooms starting at $27. Offering a restaurant, snorkeling, hiking, cooking classes, and kids meals, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bona Crescent, Morning Bay. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, a tour desk, and massages. It's located just 27.7 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms


Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Wollongong.

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How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Sydney?

Sydney Average Beach Hotel Price
$124

After analyzing 26 beach hotels in Sydney, Australia, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $124. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sydney.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $563
  • 4-star hotels: $145
  • 3-star hotels: $98
  • 2-star hotels: $20


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