The Clovelly Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1269 reviews)
381 Clovelly Road , Sydney , AU

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1269 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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Brett • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • au
10
Cute couple spot if you like the beach/snorkelling
Pros:

Great location right in front of Clovelly beach with a great atmosphere especially when the footy is on. Food is tasty and the rooms are quiet even with a loud crowd in the bar area.

Cons:

Ability to reserve a parking space for guets with booked rooms would be nice for peace of mind but luckily we were able to park right outside if the space underground wasnt available.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lynrob696 • solo_traveller • au
7
Cold shower 🥶
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful. Great location and nice pub..

Cons:

Stayed 2 days and no hot water. It was very cold when we were there and really looked forward to a lovely hot shower. It was Luke warm and not fixed after we reported it. Very disappointing 😞.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Davina • solo_traveller • mt
7
Nice location, a bit of bar noise
Pros:

Lovely room everything seemed new and very clean, very comfortable bed. A great base for exploring the local area around Bondi and Coogee, close to the coastal walk, and well connected by the buses.

Cons:

Quite a bit of noise from the bar, more than I expected. Didn't think there'd be no soundproofing or any doors separating the bar from the upstairs rooms. My window overlooked the front entrance and there was a lot of noise from people standing around outside the bar in the evening. No hot water one morning. Overall a good base to explore this area of Sydney but not my cup of tea.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • au
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Annabelle • couple • au
1
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • au
7
Great experience if you have never been there.
Pros:

Style, location, all inclusive facility.

Cons:

Parking / checkin is a bit tricky. Cold shower in the morning but i daresay this was unusual.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • extended_group • de
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • extended_group • de
9
Kann man empfehlen
Pros:

Die Lage so nah am Strand ist super. Das Zimmer war groß genug für 4, das ganze Hotel wirkte sehr gepflegt und gut in Schuss.

Cons:

Am letzten Morgen kam leider kein warmes Wasser mehr aus der Dusche.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ava • couple • au
9
A great location for a short stay!
Pros:

Great location, close to beach, cafes, restaurants.
Close to public transport and easy to access.
Room and bathroom were very clean.
Included soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, water bottles, tea, coffee.
Heater/air con if needed.
Lots of closet space.
Mini fridge was great to have in room.
Comfortable bed and pillows.
Bathroom window opened slightly for some fresh air.

Cons:

Room was quite small, was fine for our 5 nights but if any longer would be annoying and crowded.
No view from our room or bathroom. Bedroom window had film over it so couldn't see out at all and had an extra soundproofing barrier, which was actually good, but just meant you couldn't open the window to get any air flow.
No early check in and no bag drop until after 10am.
A bit noisy on weekend nights as expected, but with ear buds we couldn't hear anything.
Toilet in our room needed multiple flushes per use.
Did have wifi but was suuuper slow so we used our data the whole time.
Doona was placed in between two flat sheets, not in a doona cover, little bit gross to think about, but still felt clean nonetheless.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
8
Great location, friendly staff
Pros:

The location and the staff, everyone were so friendly and nothing was a problem.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • au
9
Friendly, extremely clean, lovely facilities and great food. Recommended
Pros:

My room was upgraded. The staff were incredibly kind and so helpful. Dinner was exceptionally good and reasonably priced. Will definitely stay there again and recommend the Cloey to others.

Cons:

I have no suggestions. I was very happy with my whole experience

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • solo_traveller • au
10
Absolutely love the Clovelly and has now become my number place to stay in Sydney
Pros:

The rooms are beautifully appointed, comfortable, clean and the view stunning. Staff are helpful, food is excellent with a fun atmosphere.

Cons:

My only feedback would be a bench to put your suitcase and a high table to work from and see the view

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • au
10
We arrived at the Clovelly and checked in , on checking in the friendly staff member asked us what we staying at the clo
Pros:

Amazing view , everything you needed ,pub downstairs with excellent food

Cons:

Nothing amazing

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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MARIAN • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lady at reception very helpful and friendly. Bar and restaurant on site. Good food and drinks. Location near to lovely Clovelly beach and beautiful sunrises

Cons:

No lift to room

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • au
7
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Family room was great. Lots of space and super comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
8
Work stay
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Stairs

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee