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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Watsons Bay on Hotels.com. These Watsons Bay hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 12 October 2026.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a city skyline in the distance.

1. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Watsons Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful harbour view and a lovely room. Great walks and Camp Cove beach just up the road. A lovely break away without travelling too far."
Australia
Mary
The price is £221
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
A room with a view of a beach and ocean through large windows, a white chair, and a small table with a glass.

2. Elysium Manly

Elysium Manly
4.5 star property
Manly, 3.1 mi from Watsons Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (386 reviews)
"Fantastic location at the beach. Nice breakfast and service-minded staff. The fitness was absolutely great."
Denmark
Christian
The price is £219
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Elysium Manly
An outdoor dining area with a long wooden table surrounded by chairs, a stone-tiled floor, and greenery.

3. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

lyf Bondi Junction Sydney
4.0 star property
4.1 mi from Watsons Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (325 reviews)
"Great location and neat community kitchen facility."
Australia
Diana
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
lyf Bondi Junction Sydney
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a white table set for a meal, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

4. The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach
4.5 star property
Manly, 2.8 mi from Watsons Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (912 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, with exceptionally friendly staff. Our room was superb, with its own mini kitchen area and sofa and the wireless charging ports were an added bonus. Highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Catriona
The price is £166
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a person walking.

5. Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach Sydney

Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach Sydney
4.5 star property
Bondi Beach, 3.5 mi from Watsons Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,200 reviews)
"Great location and nice amenities"
Australia
Sean
The price is £200
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach Sydney
A table set for dinner with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

6. Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney
5.0 star property
The Rocks, 4.6 mi from Watsons Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,877 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay and the staff was great"
United States
Philip
The price is £166
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Shangri-La Sydney
A view of Sydney's skyline with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and numerous boats.

7. View Sydney

View Sydney
4.0 star property
North Sydney, 4.2 mi from Watsons Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,599 reviews)
"Great views when booking superior harbour view room as opposed to a regular harbour view room as it is a higher floor overlooking Sydney harbour. Recommended"
United Kingdom
Graeme
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
View Sydney
A balcony with a table, a bottle of champagne, a glass, a bowl of strawberries, and a view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour.

8. Meriton Suites North Sydney

Meriton Suites North Sydney
5.0 star property
North Sydney, 4.1 mi from Watsons Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,438 reviews)
"I stayed at the Meriton Suites North Sydney for the Sydney Marathon. It was a short walk to the start line, and the Metro station. My suite had a panoramic view of the harbor, Opera House, and the bridge. You can also walk to Lavender Bay and enjoy the expansive view of the bridge, the boardwalk, the secret garden, and lots of good restaurants nearby. There is laundry, kitchen, fridge, microwave which made my stay very convenient. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend...
United States
Sabrina
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Meriton Suites North Sydney
A staircase with a dark wooden railing, a wall with a distressed brick pattern, and two chandeliers.

9. Hotel Coronation

Hotel Coronation
3.5 star property
Sydney Central Business District, 4.8 mi from Watsons Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, clean, and just perfect for my one night stop in Sydney"
Australia
Kathryn
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Coronation
A table set for two with a view of a cityscape and water in the background.

10. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
5.0 star property
The Rocks, 4.5 mi from Watsons Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,272 reviews)
"The room was clean. It is a well located hotel for site seeing."
United States
Zachary
The price is £237
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

11. Macleay Hotel

Macleay Hotel
4.0 star property
3.8 mi from Watsons Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We took the room with harbor view, and it was amazing. The small kitchen is not fancy, but it has everything to quickly cook/prepare some food. It is pretty convenient, because the grocery store is located across the street."
United States
Aleksei
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Macleay Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and signage for 'citi' and 'E.W. Walker'.

12. Citadines Walker North Sydney

Citadines Walker North Sydney
4.0 star property
North Sydney, 4.2 mi from Watsons Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (818 reviews)
"As a first time traveler to Sydney for a cruise I couldn’t have picked a better hotel! Excellent location near Sydney Harbor, clean and comfortable! Friendly accommodating staff! Stayed before and after the cruise!"
United States
susan
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Citadines Walker North Sydney
A modern living room with a staircase, large windows, and a colorful striped rug.

13. ADGE Hotel & Residences

ADGE Hotel & Residences
4.5 star property
Surry Hills, 4.8 mi from Watsons Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,128 reviews)
"Great stay - and very convenient location."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
ADGE Hotel & Residences
A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, leather chairs, and pendant lighting.

14. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

Vibe Hotel North Sydney
4.0 star property
North Sydney, 4.3 mi from Watsons Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"perfect North Sydney stay. Modern, clean & with supermarket on doorstep"
Australia
Sarah
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Vibe Hotel North Sydney
A grand staircase with red carpet and black and white checkered steps, leading to an ornate ceiling with a central emblem marked '99'.

15. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
5.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District, 4.7 mi from Watsons Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,735 reviews)
"Coming back to the Fullerton is always a joy. The staff are very professional and friendly. The lemon tart in the lobby cafe is just wonderful. Our favorite Sydney hotel."
Australia
Joanne
The price is £176
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
A night view from a balcony with a cityscape, including a bridge and waterfront buildings.

16. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

InterContinental Sydney by IHG
5.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District, 4.3 mi from Watsons Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our first trip to Sydney and a large part of that experience is based upon our stay at the Intercontinental. It's proximity to the harbour and all activities of interest coupled with the excellence of the property itself was a true comfort."
United States
Tina and Dave
The price is £211
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
InterContinental Sydney by IHG
A waterfront bar with a city view, wooden deck, and modern seating.

17. Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney
5.0 star property
Darling Harbour, 4.9 mi from Watsons Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,191 reviews)
"The location was perfect for us being close to Darling Harbour and just a short walk to train and light rail. The room was clean and very comfortable and the view of the harbour was amazing."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Regency Sydney
A modern living room with a sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

18. Meriton Suites Bondi Junction

Meriton Suites Bondi Junction
5.0 star property
4 mi from Watsons Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,598 reviews)
"Great location, easy check in, nice harbour view"
Australia
Melanie
The price is £153
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Meriton Suites Bondi Junction
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

19. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG
4.0 star property
4.2 mi from Watsons Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (496 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff at reception, great room, excellent breakfast and parking at very reasonable rates"
Australia
Bernard
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

20. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
5.0 star property
Sydney Central Business District, 4.4 mi from Watsons Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,433 reviews)
"Fantastic location and a great hotel"
Australia
Brad
The price is £184
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
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When is the best time to visit Watsons Bay?

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Top landmarks in Watsons Bay

Hornby Lighthouse

9.4/10 (13 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Hornby Lighthouse – just one of the monuments in Watsons Bay. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Sydney has lots of other important landmarks that you might want to see, such as Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a city skyline in the distance.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
Watsons Bay

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay here,staff were very friendly and views across to Sydney were fantastic.
United Kingdom
john
Reviewed December 6, 2016
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

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Is Watsons Bay expensive to stay in?

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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Watsons Bay hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Watsons Bay hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

What are some of the best Watsons Bay beach hotels?

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is one of the best Watsons Bay beach hotels. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel has a high average guest score of 9.4 out of 10, and offers guests a beach nearby and a free beach club.

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Is it worth staying in Watsons Bay?

There are 8 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Watsons Bay makes it easy to explore Sydney, including the areas of Sydney Central Business District and Darling Harbour.

What are some great hotels in Watsons Bay with balconies?

There are some top hotels in Watsons Bay that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel which has a high guest score of 9.4 out of 10, and furnished balconies in some rooms.

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