The Clovelly Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1169 reviews)
381 Clovelly Road , Sydney , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
Security alarm
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Nice food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Small room
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
The cleanliness was noted as lacking in some reviews, citing dirty rooms and bad smells.
Service
9.45
Staff were reported as friendly and helpful in most reviews.
Location
9.45
Multiple reviews praised the great location close to the beach and attractions.
Room Quality
7.95
Some rooms were small, with reports of issues like bad odors and barn door problems.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities were generally good, though parking was limited.
Value for Money
8.95
The value appears fair considering location and amenities, but some issues were noted.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Food quality received praise, although there were complaints about service in the bistro.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall experience was positive despite some issues with cleanliness and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:07

Property Description

Beachside Retreat
The Clovelly Hotel offers a prime location just steps away from Clovelly Beach, with easy access to other popular beaches like Gordons Bay and Coogee Beach.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our non-smoking rooms equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. Some rooms even boast stunning sea views.

Dining Delights
Indulge in a variety of Australian cuisine at our on-site restaurant, with special dietary options available upon request.

Ready to experience beachside luxury and exceptional service? Book your stay at The Clovelly Hotel now.

Important information:

Please note that guest accommodations rooms are located above a busy Hotel venue and will experience noise on the weekends from the bar and function spaces below.

The Clovelly Hotel does not provide daily room servicing. Rooms are fully serviced (including linen change) every third day of your stay.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1169 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Chanana • couple • ca
5
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Bronwyn • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Rooms were beautiful and very clean, and we were offered a free upgrade with a sea view. Receptionist was a lovely woman, staff friendly.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
6
Good location but they need to up their game with cleaning
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

The room was not clean on arrival, nor was it cleaned each day of our stay. The tables in the hotel were always dirty

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia Saccuti • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Chantelle • couple • au
10
Cozy, comfortable and perfect coastal stay.
Pros:

I liked the accomodation as it was quite cozy and spacious, had everything i could of needed and the pub downstairs which was perfect. Close to transport and the beach, cute cafes with coastal view.

Cons:

I don’t have any negative things to add about the accomodation, apart from waiting for a staff member for check in and out, who weren’t too far away at the bar.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Mollee • couple • au
9
Pros:

We liked the location, view and room amenities (King family room). The bed was comfortable and the room had good air conditioning. It was also easy and convenient to get to the city via the bus.

Cons:

The noise from the pub was quite loud on Friday night until around 11pm. You could also hear your neighbour through the wall occasionally - though that may just be because we had a young family next door.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosalie • extended_group • de
5
Pros:

nobody was there to check us in, we were not informed when they closed down the hotel for the night. there is no one at the property during the night

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Large room with well equipped bathroom in an excellent location for the beach and coastal walks.

Cons:

Secluded outdoor space would be a bonus.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Genial am Meer gelegen.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
9
Another incredible stay at this absolute gem.
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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patrick • couple • fr
10
Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir
Pros:

La proximité de la plage , l’ambiance

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Joaquin • couple • au
10
Excellent stay near the beach. Good coffee around. Clean and tidy room. Thanks
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • be
9
Great location for short visit to Clovelly.
Pros:

Location was good. Room very modern and spacious modern bathroom with fabulous shower.

Cons:

The garden bar and other bars on the ground floor were a bit noisy.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • au
8
Great value for money and was a way better stay then we thought it would be.
Pros:

Comfy bed. Great location. Rooms clean and recently renovated. Fresh and clean

Cons:

Was a little loud but we knew that would be part of the deal

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • couple • it
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Breda • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly helpful staff, good food

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • ie
8
Lovely location to start our trip to Sydney
Pros:

Fantastic location in proximity to Clovelly Beach. Room was very bright and comfortable. Staff were very relaxed and friendly and even though we only stayed two week nights there were no issues with noise from the busy bar below.

Cons:

Not a dislike but it would have been a bit cramped with our luggage if we were staying long term.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
9
Classic Aussie! Super chill and relaxed near the beach. We loved it!
Pros:

Loved the relaxed beachy vibe! Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were freshly renovated and comfy and so close to the beach 😎 Food and bevvies were also tasty and good value.

Cons:

The stairs could be a challenge with a large bag. Fortunately a very athletic member of staff carried my bag up! Also, it’s a shame there’s no possibility of brekky in the morning because the pub doesn’t open until 10am

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Margot • family_with_children • au
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee