Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (965 reviews)
10 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay , Sydney , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 965 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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Melissa • couple • au
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
10
Nice place to spoil yourself
Pros:

Beautiful location, easy check-in, nice size rooms and great outdoor verandah/bar looking across the harbour

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
7
Pros:

Lovely room and property decor. Location and views are amazing.

Cons:

Noise and music from the bar courtyard was very loud in the room, the windows could really do with some soundproofing.
Unfortunate that the harbour view rooms (which are more expensive) are directly above the bar area.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Kerrie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • extended_group • au
6
it was ok
Pros:

all ok

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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rob • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • au
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Raelene • couple • au
10
Beautiful hotel and well worth the price. The decor in both the rooms and hotel is stunning
Pros:

We loved everything , the staff were friendly & courteous, the room was gorgeous and the continental breakfast gave us a wide selection to choose from.

Cons:

The meal at the bistro in the evening was disappointing. The prawn linguini was probably the worst Ive had. The steak was good.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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angela • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
5
Never again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff were rude
Room was dirty
Loud music last night below our room until 11.30pm
Spoke to manager - could not care less

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Angelo • couple • au
9
Great stay with good dining options, big rooms, beach and walks all nearby
Pros:

Beautiful clean, sunfilled spacious rooms and bathroom, included parking and continental breakfast is a great bonus, staff super friendly and got us into the room much earlier than check in time.

Cons:

Location can be a little tricky to get back too later at night, but doing a little research on public transport will help.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • au
10
Perfect location, very relaxing
Pros:

Beautiful views and pub

Cons:

The breakfast

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • au
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le design, le calme,la vue.

Cons:

Le bruit de l'extraction de la cuisine du restaurant d’acoté juste près de notre terrasse.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Bec Viney • couple • au
10
Staycation Heaven
Pros:

Nice breakfast and good coffee included all with a view of the Harbour

Cons:

Leaving!

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Great venue, amazing views
Pros:

The views from the restaurant outside are amazing. The Hotel is a perfect location looking out over the city skyline to the bridge which we can travel via ferry to circular key and back. It’s a lovely area to relax. Would definitely stay there again.

Cons:

It can be a little noisy at the property at night, but it all adds to the atmosphere

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • ca
9
Pros:

Location was fantastic as was the ferry ride to get there. Great spot to watch the sunset and the restaurant was good

Cons:

We found the included breakfast to be just average with very little variety in choices

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Ha • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee