Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (985 reviews)
10 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay , Sydney , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor food quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Room was amazing with great facilities, but cleanliness issues were noted.
Service
9.58
Staff were praised for being happy, polite, and helpful.
Location
9.62
Amazing location with proximity to attractions and workplaces.
Room Quality
9.07
Rooms are spacious and well-equipped, although some furniture could be improved.
Amenities
9.1
Amenities were good, though breakfast options were limited.
Value for Money
8.06
Perceived as overpriced given the service and amenities quality.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Breakfast quality was poor and food at the eatery was disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.58
Guests have shared a generally positive experience, with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:01

Property Description

Waterfront Location
Located just a 2-minute walk from Watsons Bay Baths, Camp Cove, and Hornby Lighthouse, Watsons Bay Hotel offers stunning waterfront views of Sydney Harbour. Guests can enjoy the city skyline while staying in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel's guest rooms feature flat-screen cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Relax in a cozy atmosphere with the convenience of free WiFi access in public areas.

Convenient Access
With free parking provided, guests have easy access to explore the nearby attractions and the rest of Sydney. Only a 20-minute drive to Circular Quay and a short 30-minute drive to Sydney Airport, Watsons Bay Hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing and convenient stay.

Book your stay at Watsons Bay Hotel now for a memorable waterfront experience!

Important information:

Rise and shine with a complimentary Australian continental breakfast in our Sunset Room for all registered adults and children. Included is coffee and tea made to order, along with light cold dishes such as pastries, fresh fruit, and yogurts. Additional substantial hot items are available to add on at a cost. This is available between 07:00 and 10:00 during the week and until 11:00 on weekends. For later risers, our Kiosk is open from 09:00 with limited take-away breakfast options for purchase.

Please note that the property will be undergoing construction from 28 April to early October 2025, and rooms may be affected by noise from 07:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 985 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.07
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Jo extended_group au
6
Is a lovely spot but I feel service could be improved and the rooms are a little tired.
Pros:

View and location lovely

Cons:

There was a guy putting in a speaker in the restaurant across breakfast time (with a drill!!) this should have happened after breakfast had finished!
The room phone didn't work and the fridge froze everything including water / milk - rock solid!

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
C
Claudia family_with_children au
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Glynese solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Lovely clean rooms and views

Cons:

Only 1 little milk in fridge for 2 night - no top up when staff came in. Same with sugar. Only 2 sugars available over the 2 night stay. Asked if Skim milk was available. Never got any. Music was ridiculously loud on first night. It was like the speakers were in our room. Not good for Someone who had been up and working since 4am

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Justin solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Bielby couple nz
10
Very special.
Pros:

Gorgeous spot. Got a room upgrade from kind front desk staff and felt like royalty the whole time. Love that room service is just same as restaurant but delivered free to room, and there a small bottle-o with very reasonable prices just downstairs rather than overpriced minibar.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
P
Penny couple au
10
Wonderful weekend stay
Pros:

Great location and facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group au
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple au
7
Pros:

Beautiful location within an easy walking distance of the beach and little shops and food. It was a beautiful view!!

Cons:

It was really noisy on the Saturday night until very late. Into the early morning. Even after the pub closed there was a lot of people talking and it was easily heard from our room. To be expected though, but I didn’t realise when we booked we would be directly above the DJ/pub area.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Brandie couple au
5
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Tanya family_with_children au
9
Pros:

The location was amazing and the Hotel was beautiful. I loved that they had a family room option. The Mezzanine level with two single beds was a great layout when you are travelling with kids.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
M
Maarit couple au
8
Watsons bay hotel is a little
Pros:

Location. The look of the building and deco
The staff

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Teresa family_with_children au
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Leah family_with_children au
9
Incredible location, pretty rooms with charm on one of the most beautiful locations in Sydney!
Pros:

It was very quiet considering we were there on a Saturday and it is above a busy pub with a dj.
The room was very nice and big for a family of four, the loft was a hit with the kids.

Cons:

Maybe for the price we are used to a hotel that has a pool and a gym and so maybe the breakfast could have been a little fancier to make up for those things.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple au
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Location

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Brooke extended_group au
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Renee solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
T
Toni family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Beautifully decorated

Cons:

The first room we were in was looking out to the bin/delivery area, my daughter had worked night shift so i asked to be moved they were very accommodating and moved us to a room on the other side of the building. also, would suggest complementary umbrellas.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
S
Sai couple au
10
Pros:

The property was so close to all public transports like ferry and bus to the Sydney CBD and off course very close to restaurants and cafes.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike about the hotel and the lovation

2026-06-09 via Nuitee