Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
$216
/ night
Avg. for September
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$216
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel average $201 in May, the cheapest month, and $296 in December, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $293 |
| February | $255 |
| March | $237 |
| April | $210 |
| May | $201 |
| June | $210 |
| July | $224 |
| August | $207 |
| September | $216 |
| October | $253 |
| November | $252 |
| December | $296 |
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About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney (Watsons Bay), you'll be steps from The Gap Park and 7 minutes by foot from Camp Cove. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hornby Lighthouse and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Macquarie Lighthouse.
What's nearby
The Gap Park(0.2 miles)
Camp Cove(0.4 miles)
Hornby Lighthouse(0.8 miles)
Macquarie Lighthouse(0.9 miles)
Vaucluse House(1.2 miles)
Bondi Golf Club(3.9 miles)
Bondi Markets(4 miles)
Bondi Icebergs(4.5 miles)
Westfield Bondi Junction Shopping Centre(4.7 miles)
Bondi Beach(5.1 miles)
Centennial Park(5.2 miles)
Oxford Street(5.8 miles)
Bronte Beach(5.8 miles)
Entertainment Quarter(6 miles)
St Vincent’s Hospital(6.3 miles)
Sydney Airport (SYD)(15 miles)
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)(44.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
Dry Cleaning
Location
10 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The Gap Park (0.2 miles)
Camp Cove (0.4 miles)
Hornby Lighthouse (0.8 miles)
Macquarie Lighthouse (0.9 miles)
Vaucluse House (1.2 miles)
Bondi Golf Club (3.9 miles)
Room options
7
Grand Suite, Terrace, Harbor View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
388 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Grand Suite, Balcony, Harbor View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
603 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Standard Loft, Harbor View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 5
603 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Watsons Loft
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 5
474 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Apartment, 1 King Bed, Harbor View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Standard Room, Harbor View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
344 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Standard Room (Watsons King Room)
Room details
1 King Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
388 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 1,002 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
46%
Family
37%
Group
11%
Solo
1%
What guests think
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At Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, travellers praise the scenic harbourfront location by the ferry, spacious well decorated rooms with lovely views, and friendly staff, with a lively on site bar and dining that make short getaways and family stays easy.
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What guests think
At Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, travellers praise the scenic harbourfront location by the ferry, spacious well decorated rooms with lovely views, and friendly staff, with a lively on site bar and dining that make short getaways and family stays easy.
Common downsides are noise from the busy pub or early bottle collections, occasional event spillover, and a basic continental breakfast. Some guests also note tired or inconsistent maintenance and sporadic service issues, while the setting is a fair trip from the CBD. Expect a scenic, laid back base with vibrant public spaces and comfortable rooms.
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Facilities
Lively on-site bar and restaurant with harbourfront seating; a simple continental breakfast is included. Free parking is available but limited, room service has restricted hours and some events or bottle-collection noise affect certain stays.
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Amy
Jan 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I was excited to stay here because it was outside of the city with the beach and ferry just steps from the hotel. The interior of the hotel is very coastal chic - very well done. I was put in a room overlooking the kegs and refuse from the bar/restaurant -- so that was not great mostly because of the noise of glass bottles being dumped. The hotel was very busy with private events, so the common spaces were not available and it was quite loud. It was great to be so close to the ferry and beach - just be careful to double check the ferry schedule. Download the Opal app - it shows all transport options. I ordered food a couple times, it was good, but nothing special.
I was excited to stay here because it was outside of the city with the beach and ferry just steps from the hotel. The interior of the hotel is very coastal chic - very well done. I was put in a room overlooking the kegs and refuse from the bar/restaurant -- so that was not great mostly because of the noise of glass bottles being dumped. The hotel was very busy with private events, so the common spaces were not available and it was quite loud. It was great to be so close to the ferry and beach - just be careful to double check the ferry schedule. Download the Opal app - it shows all transport options. I ordered food a couple times, it was good, but nothing special.
10
Cathy
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
10
Jonathan
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel rooms are fantastic, well appointed and comfortable, and the setting of Watson’s Bay beautiful. One thing they could improve on is that there was no minibar at all in the room, and it is not possible to order alcohol (or any food) from room service after 9pm, nor can you bring alcohol back from the downstairs bar/restaurant after 9pm.
The hotel rooms are fantastic, well appointed and comfortable, and the setting of Watson’s Bay beautiful. One thing they could improve on is that there was no minibar at all in the room, and it is not possible to order alcohol (or any food) from room service after 9pm, nor can you bring alcohol back from the downstairs bar/restaurant after 9pm.
10
Victor
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location easy access to ferries and buses. Hotel courtyard bar and food service is excellent no charge for room service. Food at the hotel is far superior to the overpriced restaurants next door.
Great location easy access to ferries and buses. Hotel courtyard bar and food service is excellent no charge for room service. Food at the hotel is far superior to the overpriced restaurants next door.
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MR C
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The thing to understand about this place is that the bar and restaurant on the harbour front terrace are its focal point, and open to all. The menu is focused on quick dining. The food is pretty good and the prices are fair. Locals refer to WBH as ‘the pub’. The two best rooms in the hotel have a balcony with a view over the terrace and the harbour beyond. You pay extra for these, but ‘the pub’ is pretty noisy, as it is rammed in the evenings, and it was still very early in the season when we were there. There’s no priority for hotel guests. At weekends, there is a big sound system with a DJ facing the hotel, pumping out dance music. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, this was in full swing, and with the doors to the balcony open it was like being in a nightclub in our room. At the end of our four night stay, the hotel asked for feedback, and I pointed out that this level of noise wasn’t conducive to relaxing after a long journey. The response was basically that if you don’t like it, get a room without the view. In some peculiar way, it seems the Pub and the Hotel are under separate management. “The noise levels are something we have put forward to the owners….” It looks to me as though WBH wants to maximise the revenue from a boutique hotel offering a tranquil location - but also a rowdy hotspot for the affluent young of the City. Ultimately, I’m not sure that is going to work.
The thing to understand about this place is that the bar and restaurant on the harbour front terrace are its focal point, and open to all. The menu is focused on quick dining. The food is pretty good and the prices are fair. Locals refer to WBH as ‘the pub’. The two best rooms in the hotel have a balcony with a view over the terrace and the harbour beyond. You pay extra for these, but ‘the pub’ is pretty noisy, as it is rammed in the evenings, and it was still very early in the season when we were there. There’s no priority for hotel guests. At weekends, there is a big sound system with a DJ facing the hotel, pumping out dance music. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, this was in full swing, and with the doors to the balcony open it was like being in a nightclub in our room. At the end of our four night stay, the hotel asked for feedback, and I pointed out that this level of noise wasn’t conducive to relaxing after a long journey. The response was basically that if you don’t like it, get a room without the view. In some peculiar way, it seems the Pub and the Hotel are under separate management. “The noise levels are something we have put forward to the owners….” It looks to me as though WBH wants to maximise the revenue from a boutique hotel offering a tranquil location - but also a rowdy hotspot for the affluent young of the City. Ultimately, I’m not sure that is going to work.
10
Iain
Oct 21, 2023
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Amazing stay would stay again in a flash- the room is so comfortable and relaxing - not the usual sterile hotel bedroom. The attached restaurant and entertainment were spot on, modern, simple , unstuffy. Bar closes at 9pm so no issues with noise. I was going to stay longer but the weekend was fully booked.
Amazing stay would stay again in a flash- the room is so comfortable and relaxing - not the usual sterile hotel bedroom. The attached restaurant and entertainment were spot on, modern, simple , unstuffy. Bar closes at 9pm so no issues with noise. I was going to stay longer but the weekend was fully booked.
10
Susan
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in beautiful location with bar and food options right on the premises. Rooms were large and nicely decorated; Bed comfortable. The only downside was the noise at 7.30am on Sunday from the clean up crew/bottles and rubbish compacting. Apart from that, great. I'd stay there again.
Lovely hotel in beautiful location with bar and food options right on the premises. Rooms were large and nicely decorated; Bed comfortable. The only downside was the noise at 7.30am on Sunday from the clean up crew/bottles and rubbish compacting. Apart from that, great. I'd stay there again.
10
Michael
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything just superb! And morning view down the harbour on a sparkling cloudless blue morning was glorious. The only slightly challenging bit was parking, which although free for hotel guests is limited.
Everything just superb! And morning view down the harbour on a sparkling cloudless blue morning was glorious. The only slightly challenging bit was parking, which although free for hotel guests is limited.
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Vicky
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The poverty was very nice. it was a special stay for a 21st birthday however we had alarms and had to evacuate the hotel at 12.30pm which interrupted our sleep and we could not get back to sleep after that. Sadly we were very tired in the morning.
The poverty was very nice. it was a special stay for a 21st birthday however we had alarms and had to evacuate the hotel at 12.30pm which interrupted our sleep and we could not get back to sleep after that. Sadly we were very tired in the morning.
10
Nancy
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Luckily for us, our room was ready for an early check-in. Restaurant has good pizza and is very lively!!
Luckily for us, our room was ready for an early check-in. Restaurant has good pizza and is very lively!!
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Cleanliness
Most guests found rooms clean and well presented. A minority noted lapses or wear (e.g., shower/toilet edging, cracked sink, tired common areas, and other maintenance issues).
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Sandra
Jan 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was very old and run down. Overdue for renovations. Staff was excellent. Couldn’t access our room on one night due to batteries going dead in the electronic key lock
Property was very old and run down. Overdue for renovations. Staff was excellent. Couldn’t access our room on one night due to batteries going dead in the electronic key lock
10
Aaron and Rhiannon
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful rooms with great view, very clean and staff very helpful
Beautiful rooms with great view, very clean and staff very helpful
10
Lynne
Oct 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay. Watsons Bay is such a lovely location and the hotel was perfect. Modern facilities with great character. Our room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was good. Parking was easy. Beautiful walks with breathtaking views are right on the doorstep. The only thing that could have been improved was the shower - the shower head wasn’t great. We would definitely stay again, and for longer next time around.
We really enjoyed our stay. Watsons Bay is such a lovely location and the hotel was perfect. Modern facilities with great character. Our room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was good. Parking was easy. Beautiful walks with breathtaking views are right on the doorstep. The only thing that could have been improved was the shower - the shower head wasn’t great. We would definitely stay again, and for longer next time around.
10
Dianne
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view, cleanliness and friendly staff
Beautiful view, cleanliness and friendly staff
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Roger
Dec 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We love the Watsons Bay hotel and have been there on a number of occasions. We were disappointed to find that the property looked tired. There were chips off the walls in the common areas, our room needed the ceiling painted due to many marks, 4 downlights didn’t work and 2 were missing their covers, the towel rail in the bathroom fell off a few times and the toilet seat wasn’t connected properly. Outside the window, the awning was full of tree bits and leaves. This property is in need of some maintenance.
We love the Watsons Bay hotel and have been there on a number of occasions. We were disappointed to find that the property looked tired. There were chips off the walls in the common areas, our room needed the ceiling painted due to many marks, 4 downlights didn’t work and 2 were missing their covers, the towel rail in the bathroom fell off a few times and the toilet seat wasn’t connected properly. Outside the window, the awning was full of tree bits and leaves. This property is in need of some maintenance.
6
Vanburn
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property was nice however both rooms had issues with cleanliness. Did not receive VIP Expedia benefits as described despite availability of room upgrades.
Property was nice however both rooms had issues with cleanliness. Did not receive VIP Expedia benefits as described despite availability of room upgrades.
10
Sheree
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All the staff we encountered were very friendly & extremely helpful. Pleasantly surprised at the size of the room, very clean & comfortable. We will be returning.
All the staff we encountered were very friendly & extremely helpful. Pleasantly surprised at the size of the room, very clean & comfortable. We will be returning.
10
Bernadette
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully refurbished. Clean, spacious and most welcoming. Delightful views of the harbour! Very friendly obliging staff…thank you. We will make this Hotel our “go to” hotel.
Beautifully refurbished. Clean, spacious and most welcoming. Delightful views of the harbour! Very friendly obliging staff…thank you. We will make this Hotel our “go to” hotel.
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Judith
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully decorated rooms and good quality furnishings. Great location, close to ferry and a good coffee shop close by. The room was fairly clean. Shower could have been cleaner and the toilet floor around the edges. Staff friendly at reception and helpful. When our room was cleaned there was no replacement of milk or sugar and I had requested regular tea as there was only green tea or peppermint tea on offer. Replacement was not done and I had to chase down the tea and some some extra coffee and sugar at reception. We stayed for 2 nights however had to go to reception to have our card reset when we found we couldn’t get back into our room When we went to the hotel bar it was crowded, noisy- no where to sit and a very poor selection of alcohol so we went to Doyle’s garden bar and enjoyed the quieter atmosphere with a better selection of drinks. Overall a nice experience and only small setbacks but we probably won’t be back due to the abrupt bar staff and spending time following up issues
Beautifully decorated rooms and good quality furnishings. Great location, close to ferry and a good coffee shop close by. The room was fairly clean. Shower could have been cleaner and the toilet floor around the edges. Staff friendly at reception and helpful. When our room was cleaned there was no replacement of milk or sugar and I had requested regular tea as there was only green tea or peppermint tea on offer. Replacement was not done and I had to chase down the tea and some some extra coffee and sugar at reception. We stayed for 2 nights however had to go to reception to have our card reset when we found we couldn’t get back into our room When we went to the hotel bar it was crowded, noisy- no where to sit and a very poor selection of alcohol so we went to Doyle’s garden bar and enjoyed the quieter atmosphere with a better selection of drinks. Overall a nice experience and only small setbacks but we probably won’t be back due to the abrupt bar staff and spending time following up issues
8
Brett
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location helpful staff room was immaculate
Great location helpful staff room was immaculate
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable and stylishly decorated, many with harbour views and good loft options for families. Some report noise from the pub or early clean-up, and a few note dated fixtures or missing conveniences like a minibar or microwave.
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Cath
Mar 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel exceeded expectations. The rooms were large, clean and very comfortable. Our harbour view room was gorgeous. We really enjoyed our stay.
This hotel exceeded expectations. The rooms were large, clean and very comfortable. Our harbour view room was gorgeous. We really enjoyed our stay.
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Cathy
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
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katie
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location!! I walked miles everyday on different routes and enjoyed all the trails and views. The room was large and spacious and clean and tastefully decorated. The restaurant and room service was perfect! Every thoughtful detail I wanted in the room!
Perfect location!! I walked miles everyday on different routes and enjoyed all the trails and views. The room was large and spacious and clean and tastefully decorated. The restaurant and room service was perfect! Every thoughtful detail I wanted in the room!
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MR C
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The thing to understand about this place is that the bar and restaurant on the harbour front terrace are its focal point, and open to all. The menu is focused on quick dining. The food is pretty good and the prices are fair. Locals refer to WBH as ‘the pub’. The two best rooms in the hotel have a balcony with a view over the terrace and the harbour beyond. You pay extra for these, but ‘the pub’ is pretty noisy, as it is rammed in the evenings, and it was still very early in the season when we were there. There’s no priority for hotel guests. At weekends, there is a big sound system with a DJ facing the hotel, pumping out dance music. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, this was in full swing, and with the doors to the balcony open it was like being in a nightclub in our room. At the end of our four night stay, the hotel asked for feedback, and I pointed out that this level of noise wasn’t conducive to relaxing after a long journey. The response was basically that if you don’t like it, get a room without the view. In some peculiar way, it seems the Pub and the Hotel are under separate management. “The noise levels are something we have put forward to the owners….” It looks to me as though WBH wants to maximise the revenue from a boutique hotel offering a tranquil location - but also a rowdy hotspot for the affluent young of the City. Ultimately, I’m not sure that is going to work.
The thing to understand about this place is that the bar and restaurant on the harbour front terrace are its focal point, and open to all. The menu is focused on quick dining. The food is pretty good and the prices are fair. Locals refer to WBH as ‘the pub’. The two best rooms in the hotel have a balcony with a view over the terrace and the harbour beyond. You pay extra for these, but ‘the pub’ is pretty noisy, as it is rammed in the evenings, and it was still very early in the season when we were there. There’s no priority for hotel guests. At weekends, there is a big sound system with a DJ facing the hotel, pumping out dance music. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, this was in full swing, and with the doors to the balcony open it was like being in a nightclub in our room. At the end of our four night stay, the hotel asked for feedback, and I pointed out that this level of noise wasn’t conducive to relaxing after a long journey. The response was basically that if you don’t like it, get a room without the view. In some peculiar way, it seems the Pub and the Hotel are under separate management. “The noise levels are something we have put forward to the owners….” It looks to me as though WBH wants to maximise the revenue from a boutique hotel offering a tranquil location - but also a rowdy hotspot for the affluent young of the City. Ultimately, I’m not sure that is going to work.
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Kirsty
Jan 31, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The rooms are decorated beautifully, beds are comfortable and the proximity to the waterfront, transport, restaurants and bars is unbeatable. The front desk staff (especially Emma) are all wonderful - friendly and so helpful. They gave us fantastic tips on where to eat, swim, access transport, walk and shops . The loft rooms are perfect for a family of 4 and our stay overall was exceptional.
The rooms are decorated beautifully, beds are comfortable and the proximity to the waterfront, transport, restaurants and bars is unbeatable. The front desk staff (especially Emma) are all wonderful - friendly and so helpful. They gave us fantastic tips on where to eat, swim, access transport, walk and shops . The loft rooms are perfect for a family of 4 and our stay overall was exceptional.
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scott
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Told breakfast available from 7 am Get there and told eggs not available until after 8 am . Pathetic offering for Continental breakfast. Room 112 sink has huge cracks in it . Prices are now high but rooms are tired. Love the location and previously stayed here many times in the past . I’ll try something else next time .
Told breakfast available from 7 am Get there and told eggs not available until after 8 am . Pathetic offering for Continental breakfast. Room 112 sink has huge cracks in it . Prices are now high but rooms are tired. Love the location and previously stayed here many times in the past . I’ll try something else next time .
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Jeffrey
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great views , location is a long way out . Large spacious room. Continental breakfast was a bonus.
Great views , location is a long way out . Large spacious room. Continental breakfast was a bonus.
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dana
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful spacious room with amazing view. Super friendly staff and a great continental breakfast included .
Beautiful spacious room with amazing view. Super friendly staff and a great continental breakfast included .
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Brian
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great room with magic harbour view. Only negative was noise from downstairs beer garden, late into Saturday night
Great room with magic harbour view. Only negative was noise from downstairs beer garden, late into Saturday night
10
Mieszko
Feb 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I have visited this place with my wife and two young daughters, for four days. We were impressed with everything, exceeding our expectations, despite it wasn’t 5 star hotel. Very good breakfast, good dining, amazing interior - maritime style. Suitable connection with Sydney centre by ferry, which is just behind corner. I would like to back again to Watson Bay Boutique Hotel. Highly recommended. :)
I have visited this place with my wife and two young daughters, for four days. We were impressed with everything, exceeding our expectations, despite it wasn’t 5 star hotel. Very good breakfast, good dining, amazing interior - maritime style. Suitable connection with Sydney centre by ferry, which is just behind corner. I would like to back again to Watson Bay Boutique Hotel. Highly recommended. :)
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-ins and thoughtful touches. A few guests reported slow or unresponsive front desk or patchy restaurant service.
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Aaron and Rhiannon
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful rooms with great view, very clean and staff very helpful
Beautiful rooms with great view, very clean and staff very helpful
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Donna
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the time we walked into reception until the time we checked out the staff were friendly and welcoming and helpful. The rooms are beautiful with comfort and quiet. Options of restaurants were no shortage. Water views only steps away.
From the time we walked into reception until the time we checked out the staff were friendly and welcoming and helpful. The rooms are beautiful with comfort and quiet. Options of restaurants were no shortage. Water views only steps away.
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Dave
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted by Chelsea and JB who were a wonderful introduction to this hidden gem. In fact the staff overall were wonderful but Chelsea and JB were there to help us everytime we needed something. The hotel itself is wonderfully set out and the rooms had everything needed. There were 3 weddings on during our stay and when we retired to the room you would never had known an event was even taking place. Which gave us a great night's sleep. The location is wonderful, surrounded by beautiful scenery in every direction. The ferry arrives and departs 1 minutes walk from the hotel which will take you into the heart of the city. We loved this place and on our 3 weeks travelling around NSW and Canberra this was our favourite place. From management to breakfast staff everyone was polite and helpful. The hotel and location were spot on. We will definately be back.
We were greeted by Chelsea and JB who were a wonderful introduction to this hidden gem. In fact the staff overall were wonderful but Chelsea and JB were there to help us everytime we needed something. The hotel itself is wonderfully set out and the rooms had everything needed. There were 3 weddings on during our stay and when we retired to the room you would never had known an event was even taking place. Which gave us a great night's sleep. The location is wonderful, surrounded by beautiful scenery in every direction. The ferry arrives and departs 1 minutes walk from the hotel which will take you into the heart of the city. We loved this place and on our 3 weeks travelling around NSW and Canberra this was our favourite place. From management to breakfast staff everyone was polite and helpful. The hotel and location were spot on. We will definately be back.
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michelle
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was totally underwhelming and disappointing. The hotel is rundown there was no sign of any management whatsoever, the staff were very sweet but totally untrained and I would not even consider recommending it to anyone else
Our stay was totally underwhelming and disappointing. The hotel is rundown there was no sign of any management whatsoever, the staff were very sweet but totally untrained and I would not even consider recommending it to anyone else
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Tom
Dec 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Waited forever for front desk help. They overbooked so I didn't get the room I paid for and had to move multiple times. The manager said I would get half of my night stay which was a blatant lie and now they are unresponsive. Horrible experience.
Waited forever for front desk help. They overbooked so I didn't get the room I paid for and had to move multiple times. The manager said I would get half of my night stay which was a blatant lie and now they are unresponsive. Horrible experience.
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Nic
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and accommodating staff, particularly with an early check-in request on the day. Lovely room and well maintained. Only downside was other noisy guests later in the evening
Very friendly and accommodating staff, particularly with an early check-in request on the day. Lovely room and well maintained. Only downside was other noisy guests later in the evening
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rachel
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Peaceful. Great service.
Peaceful. Great service.
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Lois
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely hotel with attentive, friendly staff. Easy access to Circular Quay via the ferries. Easy drive to the airport. Rooms are spacious and great for families. Hopefully we will be back!
Lovely hotel with attentive, friendly staff. Easy access to Circular Quay via the ferries. Easy drive to the airport. Rooms are spacious and great for families. Hopefully we will be back!
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Suzanne
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This property is in a great spot and is fabulously appointed but what gives it five stars is its enthusiastic and ever helpful young staff. Special thanks to Piper but they were all good.
This property is in a great spot and is fabulously appointed but what gives it five stars is its enthusiastic and ever helpful young staff. Special thanks to Piper but they were all good.
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Mark
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Truly helpful, friendly and fun staff.
Truly helpful, friendly and fun staff.
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Location
Waterfront setting by the ferry with beautiful harbour views, great walks and beaches nearby. Several note it is a longer trip to the CBD and that nearby dining/shops are limited.
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Patricia
Oct 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A small boutique hotel with excellent personal service. On the beautiful Sydney Harbour next to the local ferry - so convenient .
A small boutique hotel with excellent personal service. On the beautiful Sydney Harbour next to the local ferry - so convenient .
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Chris
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is a hidden gem. It's a bit of a drive to get to the CBD, but that's what's great about it. The staff and the vibe at this place are great. Loved the beachside location and access to the ferry. Rooms and hotel were all super clean. Rooms are more spacious and updated than we expected. The walk to the lighthouse and the views of The Gap are incredible! Had breakfast twice at the restaurant and it was excellent.
This place is a hidden gem. It's a bit of a drive to get to the CBD, but that's what's great about it. The staff and the vibe at this place are great. Loved the beachside location and access to the ferry. Rooms and hotel were all super clean. Rooms are more spacious and updated than we expected. The walk to the lighthouse and the views of The Gap are incredible! Had breakfast twice at the restaurant and it was excellent.
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Cathy
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
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Cameron
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Located on the shore of Sydney Harbour with a view to the city. Friendly staff and good amenties for food and drinking. Good walking trails around South Head, The Gap and The Coastal Walk to Bondi.
Located on the shore of Sydney Harbour with a view to the city. Friendly staff and good amenties for food and drinking. Good walking trails around South Head, The Gap and The Coastal Walk to Bondi.
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Anisia
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A bus ride to Bondi made it convenient, walkable to trails around.
A bus ride to Bondi made it convenient, walkable to trails around.
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John
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very peaceful stay, felt like you were on an island with minimal traffic. Lovely room, friendly and helpful staff and excellent food. Easy access to ferry and lovely walks around the area
Very peaceful stay, felt like you were on an island with minimal traffic. Lovely room, friendly and helpful staff and excellent food. Easy access to ferry and lovely walks around the area
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Mary
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful harbour view and a lovely room. Great walks and Camp Cove beach just up the road. A lovely break away without travelling too far.
Beautiful harbour view and a lovely room. Great walks and Camp Cove beach just up the road. A lovely break away without travelling too far.
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Jeffrey
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great views , location is a long way out . Large spacious room. Continental breakfast was a bonus.
Great views , location is a long way out . Large spacious room. Continental breakfast was a bonus.
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Lois
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely hotel with attentive, friendly staff. Easy access to Circular Quay via the ferries. Easy drive to the airport. Rooms are spacious and great for families. Hopefully we will be back!
Lovely hotel with attentive, friendly staff. Easy access to Circular Quay via the ferries. Easy drive to the airport. Rooms are spacious and great for families. Hopefully we will be back!
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Grahame
Mar 5, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Property was in a quiet location with very friendly and helpful staff. Property was convenient for ferry terminal to Circular Quay and had comfortable accommodation. Close to good swimming facilities with a good choice of local dining facilities. Overall we would recommend staying at this hotel.
Property was in a quiet location with very friendly and helpful staff. Property was convenient for ferry terminal to Circular Quay and had comfortable accommodation. Close to good swimming facilities with a good choice of local dining facilities. Overall we would recommend staying at this hotel.
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Dining
On-site dining is convenient and many enjoyed tasty meals, coffee and the vibrant bar. Breakfast quality and variety are inconsistent, venues can be crowded, and some found pricing or service disappointing.
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Amy
Jan 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I was excited to stay here because it was outside of the city with the beach and ferry just steps from the hotel. The interior of the hotel is very coastal chic - very well done. I was put in a room overlooking the kegs and refuse from the bar/restaurant -- so that was not great mostly because of the noise of glass bottles being dumped. The hotel was very busy with private events, so the common spaces were not available and it was quite loud. It was great to be so close to the ferry and beach - just be careful to double check the ferry schedule. Download the Opal app - it shows all transport options. I ordered food a couple times, it was good, but nothing special.
I was excited to stay here because it was outside of the city with the beach and ferry just steps from the hotel. The interior of the hotel is very coastal chic - very well done. I was put in a room overlooking the kegs and refuse from the bar/restaurant -- so that was not great mostly because of the noise of glass bottles being dumped. The hotel was very busy with private events, so the common spaces were not available and it was quite loud. It was great to be so close to the ferry and beach - just be careful to double check the ferry schedule. Download the Opal app - it shows all transport options. I ordered food a couple times, it was good, but nothing special.
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Mark
Jul 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was absolutely fantastic. The hotel is great and the staff were excellent. The restaurant was so average. Our pizza was cold and the wait staff were rude. The pub was great and so was the bar tender. Would stay again at the hotel in a flash.
The stay was absolutely fantastic. The hotel is great and the staff were excellent. The restaurant was so average. Our pizza was cold and the wait staff were rude. The pub was great and so was the bar tender. Would stay again at the hotel in a flash.
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Cathy
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
Fantastic location, lovely room and a great bar area. Complimentary basic breakfast is included too.
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Vincent
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful property with ferry terminal directly outside. Easy to get to central Sydney while able to enjoy quiet waterfront location. Multiple walking trails around the peninsula. Not many shops close by the but the restaurant hotel was very reasonably priced and had lots of options. Upscale seafood restaurant just next door, fish and chips at the ferry terminal. Very nice breakfast. Staff very attentive. Highly recommended.
Beautiful property with ferry terminal directly outside. Easy to get to central Sydney while able to enjoy quiet waterfront location. Multiple walking trails around the peninsula. Not many shops close by the but the restaurant hotel was very reasonably priced and had lots of options. Upscale seafood restaurant just next door, fish and chips at the ferry terminal. Very nice breakfast. Staff very attentive. Highly recommended.
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Victor
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location easy access to ferries and buses. Hotel courtyard bar and food service is excellent no charge for room service. Food at the hotel is far superior to the overpriced restaurants next door.
Great location easy access to ferries and buses. Hotel courtyard bar and food service is excellent no charge for room service. Food at the hotel is far superior to the overpriced restaurants next door.
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Susan
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in beautiful location with bar and food options right on the premises. Rooms were large and nicely decorated; Bed comfortable. The only downside was the noise at 7.30am on Sunday from the clean up crew/bottles and rubbish compacting. Apart from that, great. I'd stay there again.
Lovely hotel in beautiful location with bar and food options right on the premises. Rooms were large and nicely decorated; Bed comfortable. The only downside was the noise at 7.30am on Sunday from the clean up crew/bottles and rubbish compacting. Apart from that, great. I'd stay there again.
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Richard
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
very poor breakfast choices. night dining area exposed to draughts in winter
very poor breakfast choices. night dining area exposed to draughts in winter
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Gordon
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Accomodation was fantastic,reception & breakfast staff were great. ALL DOWN HILL AFTER THAT. Restaurant staff are on a bigger holiday than guests. boys behind bar to busy eating while attempting to serve..POOR. Pizza cook flat out doing her best, to bad she had no backup 8 pizzas on counter for 5 min, not sliced when put on table,Sent back still not sliced properly,now cold. Had 3 SORRY ABOUT THAT. The night before had to ask 3 workers to get info on daily special deal gave up in the end. Heard the G/MANAGER staying shortly maybe he should do an undercover meal, or maybe not he would have to let go of half the staff.
Accomodation was fantastic,reception & breakfast staff were great. ALL DOWN HILL AFTER THAT. Restaurant staff are on a bigger holiday than guests. boys behind bar to busy eating while attempting to serve..POOR. Pizza cook flat out doing her best, to bad she had no backup 8 pizzas on counter for 5 min, not sliced when put on table,Sent back still not sliced properly,now cold. Had 3 SORRY ABOUT THAT. The night before had to ask 3 workers to get info on daily special deal gave up in the end. Heard the G/MANAGER staying shortly maybe he should do an undercover meal, or maybe not he would have to let go of half the staff.
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Mieszko
Feb 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I have visited this place with my wife and two young daughters, for four days. We were impressed with everything, exceeding our expectations, despite it wasn’t 5 star hotel. Very good breakfast, good dining, amazing interior - maritime style. Suitable connection with Sydney centre by ferry, which is just behind corner. I would like to back again to Watson Bay Boutique Hotel. Highly recommended. :)
I have visited this place with my wife and two young daughters, for four days. We were impressed with everything, exceeding our expectations, despite it wasn’t 5 star hotel. Very good breakfast, good dining, amazing interior - maritime style. Suitable connection with Sydney centre by ferry, which is just behind corner. I would like to back again to Watson Bay Boutique Hotel. Highly recommended. :)
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Fiona
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our hotel room was lovely, but overall the value for money was hideous. Everything at the hotel was a total ripoff. I tried to buy a bottle of wine from the bottle shop- they had only Chardonnay, I wanted Sauvignon blanc. I questioned that surely he can grab a bottle from one of the bars and sell it to me at bottle shop prices as a guest. No - I had to pay $65 through room service. The included breakfast is only toast and cereal. On day 1 there was only raspberry jam to put on your toast. On day 2 I ordered a side of scrambled eggs for my 7 yr old daughter but was told I couldn’t order just a side, I had to pay $15 for scrambled eggs that came with tomato and whole grain sourdough - and she eats neither of those things. I paid $60 for 2 children to eat a few mouthfuls of eggs and bacon and hash brown. My dad got terrible food poisoning from the fish pie on the first night too.
Our hotel room was lovely, but overall the value for money was hideous. Everything at the hotel was a total ripoff. I tried to buy a bottle of wine from the bottle shop- they had only Chardonnay, I wanted Sauvignon blanc. I questioned that surely he can grab a bottle from one of the bars and sell it to me at bottle shop prices as a guest. No - I had to pay $65 through room service. The included breakfast is only toast and cereal. On day 1 there was only raspberry jam to put on your toast. On day 2 I ordered a side of scrambled eggs for my 7 yr old daughter but was told I couldn’t order just a side, I had to pay $15 for scrambled eggs that came with tomato and whole grain sourdough - and she eats neither of those things. I paid $60 for 2 children to eat a few mouthfuls of eggs and bacon and hash brown. My dad got terrible food poisoning from the fish pie on the first night too.
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Stacey
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location, beautiful hotel. Would 100% stay again
Beautiful location, beautiful hotel. Would 100% stay again
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Julie
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room they gave us an upgrade..the only problem we had was loud music playing most of the night..it was a weekday and hotelvwas closed ??
Lovely room they gave us an upgrade..the only problem we had was loud music playing most of the night..it was a weekday and hotelvwas closed ??
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Amanda
Aug 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptional views along side great room fabulous food and attentive staff. This place is a must to stay.
Exceptional views along side great room fabulous food and attentive staff. This place is a must to stay.
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Kuang-Yin
Jul 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the harbour view loft. Check-in was relatively straight forward. Apart from the view the room and amenity are very average. Probably an equivalent of a 2.5-3 star hotel. Don’t expect too much for breakfast, just toast and jam, milk and fruits. A nice weekend away though.
We stayed in the harbour view loft. Check-in was relatively straight forward. Apart from the view the room and amenity are very average. Probably an equivalent of a 2.5-3 star hotel. Don’t expect too much for breakfast, just toast and jam, milk and fruits. A nice weekend away though.
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Donna
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely spot on the water and to the ferry across to Circular Quay. New restaurant on site Missy K is beautiful food. Bar onsite. Staff at reception are great. Room was clean with view of water and partial view of Harbour Bridge.
Lovely spot on the water and to the ferry across to Circular Quay. New restaurant on site Missy K is beautiful food. Bar onsite. Staff at reception are great. Room was clean with view of water and partial view of Harbour Bridge.
FAQs about Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, though it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located steps from The Gap Park and 7 minutes by foot from Camp Cove. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Hornby Lighthouse and 1.1 miles from Macquarie Lighthouse.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 60.00 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Lockboxes behind reception desk]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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