The Best Hotels in Manly, Sydney

As if it’s not enough to have world-famous Manly Beach steps away, the Sebel has two outdoor pools to soak up the Australian sun without going anywhere. It’s worth leaving your lounger to visit the on-site Manly Wine restaurant though – famous for its breakfast pancakes – as it serves food all day with beach views, live entertainment and a fantastic local wine list.

Holidays don’t have to mean a cramped hotel room. Directly opposite the Manly Ferry and close to the Q Station and Manly Beach, this property has 53 serviced apartments including studios and one and two-bedroom apartments perfect for families or friends travelling together. They’ll even fill your fridge before checking in if you ask. Just be sure to request a room with views of Sydney Harbour if you can.

Accommodation in Manly doesn’t get more unique than this former Quarantine Station on a hillside on the edge of Sydney Harbour. Now transformed into a sprawling National Park retreat, rooms available include former officers’ cottages, family-sized rooms once used as doctors’ quarters and retreat suites in the former Isolation Precinct. Unexpected extras include kayak hire, history and ghost tours, a free quarantine-themed museum and concerts on the lawn.

Locations don’t get much better than at this boutique motel and serviced apartment building right in the centre of Manly – on the beach. All the area’s best shops, restaurants and bars are right on the doorstep but if you prefer to stay put, opt to lounge by the rooftop swimming pool and private sundeck so you can enjoy the rays in style. The accommodation comes in the form of contemporary motel rooms or two and three-bed apartments.

You won’t need to wander the streets looking for a decent restaurant if you check in here for your visit to Manly. The budget hotel overlooking Manly Beach has two restaurants to suit all cravings. For casual dining and local seafood, head to Bistro Manly while Daniel San Restaurant serves Japanese street food with ocean views. Upstairs, there are 213 minimalist, modern rooms, many of which have private balconies.

Staying a while or just want a little more room on holiday? This selection of apartments in prime waterfront locations in Manly is the perfect solution. Ranging from standard one-bedroom units to luxury three-bedroom suites, all have balconies, laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens so you can save cash and cook for yourself. To secure the best views, choose a penthouse property for the wraparound floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the ocean.

If you want to maximise time on the beach, this apartment building on Sydney Road will make it easy to get up and go. These two-bedroom properties both have separate dining areas and kitchens stocked with fridges, hobs and microwaves so you can grab a quick breakfast and hit the surf. There are also laundry facilities to keep your beach gear clean and even a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool for al fresco drinks any time.