Sydney Beach Hotels

"I’ve stayed in many hostels before and understand you sometimes get what you pay for, but my stay at Wake Up! Sydney Central was disappointing. We booked a private room for three with a shared bathroom. The room had a strong “slept-in” smell which seemed to come from the actual pillows and bedding rather than the sheets. The shared bathrooms were also quite dirty, and during our five-day stay I only saw them cleaned once. The kitchen on the first floor is far too small for the number of guests. Fridges and cupboards were completely full, and with only a few cooktops, sinks and microwaves it’s very difficult to cook or find a place to eat. The hostel is very focused on partying, with events like pizza nights and free drinks in the kitchen area. It’s also quite noisy, with partying and heavy doors slamming day and night, so don’t expect much sleep. Considering how expensive Sydney is, this place still felt overpriced. The building is run down (cracked sinks), beds have thin mattresses, and we even saw a large cockroach one day. Staff simply said, “this is Australia.” There’s also no ramp at the entrance, so heavy luggage has to be carried up the stairs. The only real positive is the great location."

"Although this hotel is very conveniently located, just 5 minutes away from Bondi beach, I wouldn’t recommend staying there. We paid just over 1,000 Australian dollars for two nights, since it is a four star hotel; however what we got was far from the expected. During my stay I didn’t see anyone and the communication was done through WhatsApp. The check-in process was messy, they send you the information via email, the wifi was not accessible so I needed to connect on the internet of the bakery next door to be able to receive the check-in information. The room itself is spacious (We booked the King Suite room) but the room wasn’t too clean, the bed was not properly made, and the duvet was very dirty, the furniture was old and rugged. The internet in the room kept dropping, which was very inconvenient. There is no cleaning service unless you pay extra (and this information I only found out after reading reviews online). The checkout is at 10, which is too early, we had to pay extra 50 dollars to stay two more hours. Once again, when you pay 500 AUD a night, the expectations are those of a four star hotel, not what feels more like a hostel."

"Excellent location for the perfect view of the beach. Plus sunrise. Clean room with clean beds. Toilets is usually a challenge for many guests including me. Their toilet is clean with minimal amenities. Water pressure is great. Balcony is wonderful. Room door to balcony is not very secure and tight thus the wind will sips through and do not feel scared during the night if you hear “sounds”… Only 1 lift to all levels. No breakfast available, many restaurants around at a few mins walk offers. Mac is only 1 min away. Security: after 8/10pm, the main door will be locked and need key card to tap. This is very good! There is a casino which has jackpots machines at main level. Can contribute to their economy. I did. Dinner at the hotel is decent with good pricing. Worth trying. Overall, this is a hotel I will recommend. Go for it!"

"The hostel was perfectly located near Bondi Beach and restaurant/bar/shops. Quiet neighborhood, quiet hostel, and great staff. Cleaning wasn't spotless but very decent if you consider that is a backpackers hostel. I've got a room upgrade which enhanced the experience. Everything is through the phone. Don't forget to download the app before hand. Was a bit stressful to be sure to don't run out of battery."