The Clovelly Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1233 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1233 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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jake • couple • au
10
Pros:

didn't have breakfast, checked out at 7:30AM, steak was good at the bar the night before.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Domingo • couple • au
7
Excellent location near Clovelly Beach and good value for money, despite some noise from the pub
Pros:

Great location and excellent value for money. As expected given how popular the pub is, the venue is not the quietest place to stay, with noticeable noise from the pub below, particularly in the evenings. While this was communicated after the reservation was made, it would have been helpful to receive that information earlier in the booking process.

That said, the price point reflects this, and overall I found the stay enjoyable. The location was convenient, the accommodation met expectations, and the overall experience was positive. I would happily stay again, particularly for a short stay where location and value are the main priorities.

Cons:

The main issue was the noise from the pub below, which was noticeable late into the evening. While I understand this is part of staying above a popular venue, it would have been helpful to receive clearer information about the expected noise levels before completing the booking rather than after the reservation was confirmed. Other than that, the stay met my expectations.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • au
8
Great location and easy check in and out process. Good meals and nice staff. Would stay again
Pros:

Fantastic location
Not noisy given it was in a hotel
Comfortable room despite being very small

Cons:

Someone using fire escape next to our room smoking which meant smoke entered our room - very unpleasant

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sheree • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ashleigh.00 • solo_traveller • au
7
Cons:

Staff were unhelpful eith baggage storage. Offered to leave it sitting in the lobby.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Rohan • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Katie • extended_group • gb
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Billyoscar • couple • au
10
Awesome tranquil place full of lovely people
Pros:

Calmness

Cons:

Zero

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Roy • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
9
I would stay again. Lovely
Pros:

Location, aesthetics, clean comfy

Cons:

Stairs no lift with bags

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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kevin • couple • au
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • au
4
Cheap but quality reflects this. Beautiful location a shame as with a few teouches and attention to detail it would ate
Pros:

Location, very close to beach and coastal walk

Cons:

Grubby rooms mildew around window and toiletries dispensers. Wet stairs in the morning creating hazard for entry and exit

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • au
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Scally • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • au
9
Love the Cloey - near the beach and great transport connections to Sydney
Pros:

Great location, good pub and food

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • au
9
Fab location, nice rooms, very comfortable bed, great sound proofing from pub noise. Good value for money. Lovely staff
Pros:

Fab location, nice rooms, very comfortable bed, great sound proofing from pub noise. Good value for money. Lovely staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Janette • solo_traveller • gb
10
Had a wonderful stay at the Clovelly, staff very helpful.
Pros:

The location was perfect for what we needed. The facilities were excellent.

Cons:

The was nothing not to like.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Alicia Maria Marlies • couple • de
8
Pros:

For first-time visitors to Sydney, it was amazing. My husband and I walked along the beach and cliffside path to Bondi almost every morning. There is a great coffee place across the street and plenty nearby. Overall, it’s not a quiet accommodation, which we were aware of. Everything was clean and went smoothly. Private parking is available. We also took the bus a couple of times, which stops right in front of the hotel.

Cons:

The air conditioning was leaking water besides that all good

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • gb
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee