Name: The Alison Randwick
Address: 136-138 Alison Road, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Price range: $63–$194 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At The Alison Randwick, travellers highlight friendly staff, a convenient Randwick location near light rail and UNSW, and generally clean, simple rooms, while noting small room sizes, shared bathrooms, and mixed noise levels from thin walls or the main road.

Many guests find the beds comfortable and appreciate easy, well-communicated self check in, plus useful extras like a communal kitchen, laundry and optional secure parking, though spaces are tight and may incur a fee. Cleanliness is generally solid, but housekeeping and restocking can be inconsistent, and a few reports mention pests or minor maintenance issues. Expect a budget-friendly, well-located stay with basic comforts and potential noise if facing the street.

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Facilities

Shared kitchen and coin-operated laundry are useful. Secure off-street parking is available, but spaces are tight, paid, and may require prebooking.

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Christina

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was very comfortable and clean. We had an ensuite bathroom so can’t comment on the shared facilities. A little noisy as it’s on a main road, but this would not stop me staying here again. The location was convenient with light rail as we had an event at Moore Park. If you don’t pre book your parking here you will struggle to get unrestricted parking as it’s limited.

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peter

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and helpful, beds were great as were all other conveniences including secure off street parking.

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Adriana

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed for a total of 3 nights- & even though the sign stated that ‘room servicing’ would occur every other day- I had absolutely no servicing done- no option to replace my towel which I used to wipe the communal bathroom (no laundry shoot to place dirty & wet towels). Disappointed at the extra cost for car parking- which should come with a warning as extremely difficult to access.

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Deborah

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

the room was lovely good size and clean. bed was very comfortable, i liked that the room.had a sink. the shared bathroom was right outside door and i never had to wait. i arrived late and they hat the key ans instructions in lock box. The laundry was convenient ans.the kitchen was good for utensils although i didnt cook

8

Linnet

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location and access to public transport are great. Availability of (paid) off-street parking is a boon

10

Annika

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place to stay and the nearby light rail was very convenient. Contacted hotel to book a parking spot which was also valuable.

10

Anna

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely cooking and cleaning facilities. Parking facilities could be improved as were very tight and really only suited to a small car.

8

Sofia

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Me sorprendió gratamente ya que estaba muy limpio, tenia un lava manos dentro de la habitación, nos dejaron toallas, y algunas infusiones para desayunar. Además, tiene una cocina con todo lo necesario para cocinar, junto con la lavandería completa. Lo único que no me agrado fue que quisimos ussr la lavadora pero necesitaba una moneda especial, la cual debían dárnosla en recepción pero luego de las 18 hs no había nadie allí por lo que no pudimos utilizarla. La ubicación es muy buena, estando a menos de una calle del centro de Randwick.

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Paula

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location great. Needs proper housekeeping services they didn't fix bed properly and cups were still dirty. Is not that cheap considering you have to share a bathroom. Shared kitchen is convenient with coin operated laundry facilities also. $7 surcharge if you pay through hotel keep in mind which should be stated before paying.

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Louise

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small, door hit bed on opening but bonus was it had its own ensuite and was very clean. Staff were very friendly. Although on main road, traffic noise was minimal but we were disturbed by loud foot traffic in late hours of night on street outside window both nights. Secure On site parking was a great bonus too.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is rated well, including shared bathrooms, but housekeeping and restocking can be inconsistent, and a few guests reported pests or minor upkeep issues.

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Katelyn

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Location and tidy, well equipped rooms. Bathrooms could be improved by more frequent cleaning/restocking but ok

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Rachael

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great balance between an Airbnb and a hotel - nice private rooms with cleaning service/bed linen changes every 2 days, room had a fridge, kettle with tea/coffee etc and a sink. Shared bathrooms were kept clean - fantastic shower (dual head - waterfall and regular shower head) with great power, also lovely and hot! All the shampoo/shower gel etc had a gorgeous fragrance (and was also in refillable bottles - great from an eco conscious point of view). The shared kitchen had all the amenities you would need and there are also food shops/restaurants/takeaways nearby. The staff were lovely - very friendly and helpful plus the location was great - short walking distance to Randwick and The Spot and also a few minutes from the tram (to the city) and buses (to the beach). Had a lovely stay and would definitely come again!

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Paula

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location room clean upon check in. However housekeeping only tidied up very roughly. Bed wasn't made properly, cups weren't clean. Dirty towels weren't removed and we had to ask for more bath matts. Hotel charged $7 surcharge which wasn't mentioned to me when taking out funds over phone.

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Georgia

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was fine, however I came in, there was a dirty plate near the kettle on arrival, the mattress was severely damaged, and uncomfortable, we struggled to sleep. I also put the sign on the door for the room to be cleaned. My husband and I were out all day morning to evening and we came back and it had not been touched.

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Nabila

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed a total of 3 nights. 2 nights in the double room with the shared bathroom and 1 night in the premium room with the ensuite. I made the decision to upgrade as I returned to my room on night 2 and was greeted by a cockroach on the bed. Not sure if it was in the room already, or if it came in from the shared bathroom. While the room was reasonably clean, the bathroom facility just depended on how considerate the other guests are. I was very happy with the premium room and if I stay here again I would choose this option for the whole stay.

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Patrick

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cockroaches in apparent

8

Vinh

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic clean room

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Owen

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

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Dean

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the staff were great.

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Paula

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location great. Needs proper housekeeping services they didn't fix bed properly and cups were still dirty. Is not that cheap considering you have to share a bathroom. Shared kitchen is convenient with coin operated laundry facilities also. $7 surcharge if you pay through hotel keep in mind which should be stated before paying.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally small, with some larger or ensuite options; beds are often comfortable. Noise is mixed, with several reviews citing thin walls or traffic in front rooms.

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Haylee

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was close to public transport, within just walking distance from the tram which made it amazing to stay at. Only downfall was our room faced out to the Main Street and you could hear the cars passing by quite loudly. Didn’t bother us too much as it was just a one night stay for a concert so we were barely in the room, so it suited us well

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Justin

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was quiet and comfortable, and location was great

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Ahmed

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Only good thing about this property is location,otherwise tiny room and noisy

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Yuto

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was small but alright. The bed sank a bit too much. There was a creepy man standing in front of the hotel at night. The wall and the door are thin. Given the price it was not the best choice but it was OK.

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Kate

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at The Alison was quite good. Reception lady was very friendly & helpful. Parking was secure & very convenient. Lovely comfy bed, clean bathroom( although tiny ). Great proximity to the light rail. The only downside was that our room was at the front & traffic noise was very loud & constant. We’d stay again but request a room further back, if possible.

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Marie

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I found the room was very small. The shared bathroom was just Ok. There was lack of toilet paper, so guess used hand paper and made the bathroom untidy.

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jessica

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved this property! The room was spacious and clean. This was my first time sharing a bathroom and didnt have high expectations but I was honestly blown away. I never had to wait for the bathroom and the bathroom itself was clean and lush. The only downfall was the rooms are not very sound proof and the parking is extremely tight.

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Yayoi

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tidy room but such thin walls and it was too noisy. We could hear everything from outside. I read the review afterwards and many people complained about the same thing from years ago so obviously nothings is done about it. I should have checked the review before booking.

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Ciara

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in the family room with 3 adults plenty of room. Bathroom was lovely, had heating. Comfortable bed, room was clean. Was ground level beside the road bit noisy but not too bad. Easy to find, great location beside shops/restaurants. Easy to access if out late. Lovely staff. Close to public transport.

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Louise

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small, door hit bed on opening but bonus was it had its own ensuite and was very clean. Staff were very friendly. Although on main road, traffic noise was minimal but we were disturbed by loud foot traffic in late hours of night on street outside window both nights. Secure On site parking was a great bonus too.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, and communication for late or self check-in is smooth. Some guests experienced limited onsite presence, unaddressed issues, or unexpected surcharges.

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Adriana

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed for a total of 3 nights- & even though the sign stated that ‘room servicing’ would occur every other day- I had absolutely no servicing done- no option to replace my towel which I used to wipe the communal bathroom (no laundry shoot to place dirty & wet towels). Disappointed at the extra cost for car parking- which should come with a warning as extremely difficult to access.

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Jye

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing!! Would love to visit again Clean, tidy and comfy stay Wonderful service, as well as friendly and super helpful staff

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David

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was exceedingly clean and neat Though the sheets werent changed at all during our stay. Towels were changed while we were out, but the new ones were simply dumped on the bed, and the dirty ones not even taken away. The cleaning staff also didnt close the room door properly so we came home to an unlocked room... not good given it had all of our personal items, laptops etc in there. We were also a bit disappointed by not being informed that we had to pay extra for parking. We deliberately searched for and selected this hotel on expedia, for its location and because we new we needed parking. Street parking is crowded in the area, so not really a viable reliable option. Staff are very casual if there at all and no will or power to address complaints. So would we come again... mmm hard to say really... If we had another event within walking distance and didnt need a car probably yes, otherwise almost certainly not

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Veronica

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very kind and helpful.

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Maria

Oct 13, 2025

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Centennial park was close by. The staff was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The hotel was located two blocks from relatives so it was ideal. Could walk to the shops. Convenient.

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Shota

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Check in went very well even though I have arrived late. The room and bathroom were clean and comfort. Staff replied quickly when I needed support!! Thank you.

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Marcus

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great little Hotel near to Randwick - perfect. Thanks to the great staff onsite there both at checkin - and even more so when I had to go back to pickup an item I forgot.

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TUAN

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

All was perfect! The staff is very kindly and helpful.All in all it has been a good experience.

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Sofia

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Me sorprendió gratamente ya que estaba muy limpio, tenia un lava manos dentro de la habitación, nos dejaron toallas, y algunas infusiones para desayunar. Además, tiene una cocina con todo lo necesario para cocinar, junto con la lavandería completa. Lo único que no me agrado fue que quisimos ussr la lavadora pero necesitaba una moneda especial, la cual debían dárnosla en recepción pero luego de las 18 hs no había nadie allí por lo que no pudimos utilizarla. La ubicación es muy buena, estando a menos de una calle del centro de Randwick.

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Dean

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the staff were great.

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Location

Very convenient for UNSW, Centennial Park, shops and eateries, with light rail and buses a short walk away. Front or street-facing rooms can pick up traffic noise.

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Haylee

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was close to public transport, within just walking distance from the tram which made it amazing to stay at. Only downfall was our room faced out to the Main Street and you could hear the cars passing by quite loudly. Didn’t bother us too much as it was just a one night stay for a concert so we were barely in the room, so it suited us well

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Justin

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was quiet and comfortable, and location was great

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Linnet

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location and access to public transport are great. Availability of (paid) off-street parking is a boon

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Maria

Oct 13, 2025

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Centennial park was close by. The staff was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The hotel was located two blocks from relatives so it was ideal. Could walk to the shops. Convenient.

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Joe

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Surprisingly quiet given it's on Alison Rd. Conveniently close to UNSW and tram

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Kate

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location. Clean and clear communication if late check in.

10

Nicole

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to restaurants and also centennial park

10

Georgia

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really appreciated being lucky enough to get an early check in. I appreciate how close it is to everything as well.

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Neil

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, great location, light rail to the city, better than it looks on the Website

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Lynda

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. Tidy place, reasonably priced

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$127
March	$110
April	$87
May	$85
June	$75
July	$73
August	$105
September	$76
October	$99
November	$116
December	$115

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $92	2 $185	3
4 $141	5 $92	6 $89	7 $85	8 $93	9 $114	10
11 $75	12 $82	13 $86	14 $93	15 $106	16 $194	17
18 $77	19 $91	20 $94	21 $93	22 $95	23 $134	24
25 $77	26 $83	27 $96	28 $91	29 $95	30 $134	31

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27 $69	28 $72	29 $83	30 $74