Is parking available at the property?

Limited parking is available on-site at the property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available for an additional fee, and requests can be made at the front desk.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Neutral Bay, within a 15-minute walk of May Gibbs’ Nutcote and Ensemble Theatre. It is approximately 1 mile from Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk and 1.2 miles from Olympic Pool North Sydney.

Neutral Bay Lodge - Comfortable Stay in Sydney

Average nightly price at Neutral Bay Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$90
February	US$95
March	US$95
April	US$94
May	US$101
June	US$88
July	US$81
August	US$86
September	US$85
October	US$82
November	US$86
December	US$87

What guests think

Neutral Bay Lodge draws praise for its convenient harbour-side location near the ferry and buses, budget-friendly rates, and generally comfortable, simple rooms, while feedback is mixed on cleanliness, staffing presence, noise, and the lack of air conditioning in many rooms.

Shared bathrooms are frequently described as clean, and the communal kitchen is handy but accessed via narrow, steep stairs. Service is warmly reviewed when staff are around, yet reception can be unstaffed and after-hours check-in or key collection occasionally causes confusion or security concerns. Overall, expect a simple stay in an older property with limited amenities and variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Communal kitchen is useful but reached via narrow, steep stairs, and occasional cooking smells travel; parking is limited or relies on street spaces, so access can be tricky.

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Julie

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old rustic building, lots of stairs shared amenities.

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Rachel

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was in a downstairs bedroom. Which although the building was old was very clean. There was some noise from people upstairs as it is a multi-story building, however overall the experience was good. It is perfectly placed. There is free street parking (if you are good at parallel parking) and the 12 minute ferry to Circular Quay is only a 3 minute walk.

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Nicole

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Budget accommodation close to the ferry and circular quay. Rooms are old and need a makeover. Kitchen is down a steep narrow staircase. Beds were very comfortable

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Stewart

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were as expected, adequate and comfortable. Bathroom was clean and functional. Location was very pleasant, make sure you checkout your surrounds. There were only 2 negatives, parking, 6 spots is reasonable but it requires other guests to park well, during our stay one of the guests did not leave room to access the park, maybe lines are required.. 2nd issue was that on arrival the rooms stunk, this was fixed by opening the windows and airing out.

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Christian

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Des efforts ont été faits sur les équipements mais il manque de plus en plus de vaisselle. C'est un peu compliqué pour cuisiner. L'utilisation importante de détergent chloré indispose. La situation géographique de l'hôtel avec l'obligation d'utiliser le ferry rend le séjour agréable.

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David

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No staff there and no parking avalible

8

Nicola

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central, Clean rooms, Good kitchen facilities great for an overnighter.

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David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was a nice change from anodyne modern hotels. Also the shared kitchen was well equipped. Conversely, the stairs down were narrow and dangerous. Overall though, a pleasant enough stay.

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Donald

31 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

After hours checkin was easy though wasn't explained before we arrived. Ensuite bathroom was very small but clean and functional. No air conditioning but fan was supplied. Some cooking smells permeated from kitchen area on floor below. Great location a few minutes walk from Neutral Bay ferry wharf and bus stop. Overall reasonable value for central Sydney. Recommend Mum & Dads Place restaurant just down road towards ferry. Very friendly great Lamb pack takeaway for $28 easily feeds 2.

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John

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to ferry, easy walk. Reasonable Price. I have a stuffed knee so stairs were an issue, especially narrow stairs down to kitchen.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms and shared bathrooms, but others note dust, hair, mould or damp smells, worn carpets, and occasional lapses like unchanged sheets.

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Maxence

29 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s really clean and calm

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Susan

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to ferry and bus service. The rooms were clean and basic inclusions. A sink would be great. Overall good value. Would stay again.

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Megan

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the second time i've stayed at Neutral Bay Lodge and found it just as great. The beds are very comfy and the shared facilities are always clean. The area itself is quite with good transport links to the city centre and airport. It doesn't take long at all to get around. I would definifelt stay again 😊

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Christian

4 Apr 2022

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Stayed 9 nights

Habituellement très satisfait de la prestation, nous allons envisager un autre établissement pour notre prochain séjour. Ce séjour a été le plus mauvais en terme de propreté et d'état. Les murs, les portes n'étaient pas nettoyés, les poussières non faites (la moquette pas aspirée). Un drap, que nous avons taché de sang en raison d'une petite blessure, n'a pas été changé pendant 2 jours). Il ne peut pas être invoqué le protocole COVID puisque les lits étaient quand même refait. Nous avons nettoyé tous les jours le service à thé (tasses, bouilloire...) en raison de la poussière provenant de la moquette. La moquette n'a jamais été aspirée de la semaine.

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Michelle

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, reception not staffed but clear check in instructions. Quiet and comfortable.

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Radzhata

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They didn’t change the covers and sheets

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Mark

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a clean, well run and affordable lodge serviced by bus and ferry

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Clare

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Yes it’s an older property, however it’s dirty and noisy. Paint peeling off walls, mould in the bathroom, we had a silverfish in the bed sheets, and there is very limited staffing. For the $160 we paid, it was overpriced for what we got. Also next to no security with room keys being left outside the building once staff had gone home. While I understand they are not 24/7 staffed, anyone could have seen the basket there and known who was staying at the hotel or due to check in and let themselves into the building. Would not recommend.

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Celine

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Die Lage und der Preis ist bei der Unterkunft sehr gut. Sauberkeit war ok bis schlecht. Es wurde zwar geputzt, jedoch war schon beim ankommen in den Zimmern schmutz und fremde Haare. Der Zustand ist schon heruntergekommen. Wir waren in einem Zimmer im Untergeschoss. So wie auf den Bildern sah es nicht mehr aus. Das Gemeinschaftsbad wurde neu gemacht. Irgendwas riecht allerdings komisch, für mich riecht es nach Feuchtigkeit bis Schimmel. Die unteren Zimmern sind schwer über den Haupteingang zu erreichen, da eine sehr enge (~70cm) verwinkelte Treppe kommt. Zu manchen Zimmern muss man wieder raus gehen, was da ein Teil unüberdacht bei Regen blöd ist.

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Kristen

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

A nice area, near the wharf. Shower head was broken and made it difficult to have a shower. Not fully clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and older with comfortable beds in several reviews, but many note no air conditioning and heat in warm weather, compact ensuites, noise from doors, roads or upstairs, and some maintenance issues like worn carpet, tripping hazards or broken fixtures.

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Jenni

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no aircon, pedestal fan only, and it was really hot. Ensuite was tiny. Staff were amazing. Location is awesome, just meters from the Ferry wharf, good coffee and small beach area.

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Darrin

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Television did not work properly could not get all channels other than that everything was good

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Daniel

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A hostel, and the king room with ensuite doesn't share any facilities but it's still a hostel room. The mattresses are pretty well-worn, no air con and the room is really humid, you can hear all the footsteps from upstairs and they make the fire sprinkler pipe rattle against the fluro light, and the road noise is pretty bad. The staff were really nice and we were able to check in early, which was a big help. We stayed in room #1 (all the pictures online are from other rooms). It's just up the road from a good Indian restaurant, a good cafe, and the ferry.

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Digby

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location - we had a party at The Rocks and this was super convenient. Room was comfy and ensuite was small - but shower was amazing!!!

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Tracy-anne

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Triping hazards in middle of floor on eithet side of bed, the carpet a as piled up, tripped many times, windows couldn't be left open overnight as safety latch was broken amd missing. Fan provided didnt keep room cool, there was hair in the corner of the shower, shower water leaks out onto bedroom carpet,. No face wshers.Only bonus was the location for those without cars to ferry.

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Sara

31 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, comfortable bed, good facilities in the room. Close to Neutral Bay shops, Kirribilli, Milsons Point, easy to walk to shops, trains, ferries. Bit noisy as the property is on the corner of two roads, and my room was right at the front of the building. Room could do with a freshen up, carpet was worn / torn in a few places. Otherwise a comfortable and convenient place to stay.

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meduline

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a scaffolding in the front of the building just where our room was with workers working after business hours. Charging full price based on that is not ok. We were in room 2 which is ground level just next to the entry door. Early leavers would not hold the door to shut so it would slam.

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Kristen

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

A nice area, near the wharf. Shower head was broken and made it difficult to have a shower. Not fully clean.

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Deborah

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old, hole in ceiling, door obviously door changed opening as security chain on wrong side. Patches of wall needing to be painted. No table or chairs to sit. No bench space in bathroom and fan in bathroom did not work. Also no aircon, just a stand fan.

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JF

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was hot as no air conditioning and very light as hallway light came in through gaps around door. No notification of how to check in as no staff on desk. A note to advise how to find key would have been hellful

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet reception is often unstaffed and after-hours check-in or key pickup can be unclear, with one review raising security concerns.

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Gilberto

3 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The property is showing its age, it's an old house, but the room was clean and everything was working properly. The staff was very helpful and professional.

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Daniel

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A hostel, and the king room with ensuite doesn't share any facilities but it's still a hostel room. The mattresses are pretty well-worn, no air con and the room is really humid, you can hear all the footsteps from upstairs and they make the fire sprinkler pipe rattle against the fluro light, and the road noise is pretty bad. The staff were really nice and we were able to check in early, which was a big help. We stayed in room #1 (all the pictures online are from other rooms). It's just up the road from a good Indian restaurant, a good cafe, and the ferry.

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Kanako

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed at this motor lodge for 2.5 weeks while my bathroom was being renovated, and it was a really comfortable and convenient place to stay. The room was simple but had everything I needed, and the shared bathrooms were always clean and well-kept. What stood out most was the friendly and welcoming staff—they made the stay much easier and more pleasant. Really appreciated the hospitality!

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Rochelle

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful greeting very welcoming after a long drive. Comfortable stay. Thank you.

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Vanessa

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We list our brother during this stay.The owner was fantastic,she fixed immediately some things that broke during our stay ,and was so comforting. Lovely place with a very attentive owner .

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Clare

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Yes it’s an older property, however it’s dirty and noisy. Paint peeling off walls, mould in the bathroom, we had a silverfish in the bed sheets, and there is very limited staffing. For the $160 we paid, it was overpriced for what we got. Also next to no security with room keys being left outside the building once staff had gone home. While I understand they are not 24/7 staffed, anyone could have seen the basket there and known who was staying at the hotel or due to check in and let themselves into the building. Would not recommend.

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Randall B

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were wonderful and my room was clean and comfortable.

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vince

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff lady was very friendly and helpful. The bus is very close by.

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Robyn

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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JF

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was hot as no air conditioning and very light as hallway light came in through gaps around door. No notification of how to check in as no staff on desk. A note to advise how to find key would have been hellful

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Location

Location is widely praised: a short walk to Neutral Bay ferry and buses, with cafes, parks and easy access to Circular Quay, The Rocks and nearby neighbourhoods.

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Jenni

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no aircon, pedestal fan only, and it was really hot. Ensuite was tiny. Staff were amazing. Location is awesome, just meters from the Ferry wharf, good coffee and small beach area.

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Rachel

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was in a downstairs bedroom. Which although the building was old was very clean. There was some noise from people upstairs as it is a multi-story building, however overall the experience was good. It is perfectly placed. There is free street parking (if you are good at parallel parking) and the 12 minute ferry to Circular Quay is only a 3 minute walk.

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Geoffrey

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

older style residence in quite area of neutral bay Close to ferry and a few restaurants Walkable to Kirribilli

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David

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Three minutes to ferry and two lovely cafes and a tiny grocery store. Very nice.

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Carl

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

No AC but otherwise excellent value, ferry literally down the street, good food, grocery, pubs and parks all walking distance.

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Heather

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location! Location! Location! A very short walk from Neutral Bay Wharf to Neutral Bay Lodge. Perfect spot to stay & very convenient to jump on a bus from the wharf to Neutral Bay Junction for dining & shopping. Would highly recommend.

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Mark

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a clean, well run and affordable lodge serviced by bus and ferry

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George

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some great views and coffee ahops nearby.

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Gerald

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet location, walk to waterfront cafes with views of the harbour, short Uber to other venues for dinner, etc.

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Kees

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Nice and cosy lodge. The location is very close to the ferry and a short walk to Milsons Point train station

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