Front desk and the staff were all super friendly. There was a bar and restaurant downstairs with good food. I didn't mind the noise and liked the energy but if u r looking for a quiet place, this may not be the place for you since sound travels easily. The bar quietens down after 11pm The area around the hotel is very nice! Loads of good food options and nice beaches

Felt like the staff wasn't too responsive on booking.com site to my requests but was very helpful in person. So i guess if u need anything, ask in person instead of on the app Location isn't ideal if you dont have a car. Expect to take 30min to get into the city and another 30min to get wherever u want to go. The only bus that can take u into the city comes in 20min intervals

Everything, the staff were so helpful and friendly, the room was spotless and very comfortable. Although a popular meeting place it didn’t impede on our stay and we were there for 8 nights. We ate a few times in the evening and the food was great. Its location by the beach and the coastal path was ideal, with a coffee shop across the road for breakfast. We didn’t need a car as the location for several different bus routes was perfect. The village was only up the road with a choice of 2 launderettes, great coffee and bakery shops too. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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Location just near the beach was lovely. We had three rooms for my family of five. Only one night, as part of a layover in Sydney on our way back home to Perth after a month in South America. The alternative was an airport hotel. This worked so much better, and totally worth the twenty minute taxi ride there. It was so nice to be in the lovely suburb of Clovelly, wake to an early morning coastal walk followed by a beach swim then a delicious breakfast at the cafe across the road, before heading back to the airport. Rooms are small but adequate, very clean, and the bed was very comfortable. We had no issue with noise personally.

Rooms are small. Not much room around the bed for suitcases etc. Fine for a single person or a couple if they only had weekender bags but tight with suitcases and not a lot of cupboard space. My husband and I had a regular room. My two sons shared a family room which had a room of similar size to ours but had another room attached ( like a small suit) with a sofa bed in as well as chairs and cupboard space. For a couple with suitcases or any longer than a couple of nights stay I would suggest paying the extra for the family room. Would make the stay much more comfortable. Although we had no issue with noise, it is attached to a pub, so I can’t, of course, be sure this will be the case for everyone.

Very comfortable if no-frills stay out on the beach. We made the most of our two days there, walking the coastal trail. A/C kept the room comfortable, the bed was nice, and the restaurant is great for a quick meal! Nothing fancy, just pub food, but well-executed. We were there on Halloween and there were lots of families as well as other apparent locals gathering so there was a nice community feel. Staff is very helpful. Some reviews mention noise, and you can hear the pub until they close at 10 pm, but it wasn't terribly loud in our room (which did face over the beer garden) and it got quiet promptly after 10 pm. Good value for what we paid, overall.

The room was tiny enough that that there was only maybe 40 cm clearance between the wall and the bed, so I had to turn to the side and take care not to bump the TV on the wall when going to the far side of the bed. Not a big deal for me, but a patron with limited mobility might have trouble. Location is a bit of a challenge to get to on public transit from the airport. There is no elevator to the guest rooms, although staff were very helpful with carrying our suitcases up the stairs. Do be aware that the front door is closed when the pub is closed, so although you do have 24h access with your keycard it's

We loved our night at The Clovelly Hotel and wished we had booked for the entire week of our stay in Sydney. It was the highlight of our trip. It had a relaxed, quiet, beachy atmosphere, friendly staff, dinner was delicious too. After a busy week in Sydney it was the perfect place to relax. We enjoyed walking to Coogee after dinner along the coastal path to enjoy some gelato. Sea Salt Cafe, a short walk from the hotel overlooking the bay and sea pool was brilliant for breakfast too after a morning swim. Bus to Bondi junction or the city is easy from here. We took an Uber to the airport (around $42). Highly recommend the Clovelly Hotel. Incredibly comfortable bed & they thought of everything. Nespresso coffee, beach towels, hairdryer, even an ironing board in the room. Thanks for a perfect end to our holiday in Sydney.

The room was beautiful, we had ocean view. Spacious, clean, and nicely decorated with a cute beach vibe.

It is definitely quite noisy as clearly stated in the hotel description. The hotel pub is vibrant, you can loudly hear people chatting and having fun. It can be annoying if you spend much time in the room. It wasn’t our case, after 10 when we got back from dinner it was lovely quiet. They find a bit uncomfortable that they are not present in the service desk and you have to wait until the person is called by other staff members at the bar. Additionally, they were having a private event the day of our check out so we couldn’t arrange a late check out and it was a bit annoying that we had to pick up our bags at a specific time restricting our last day plans because nobody would be there after 2pm.

Great location and frequent bus service to explore the area. I walked the coastal path from Clovelly to Watsons Bay which was spectacular and caught 2 buses back without a long wait. I found my room surprisingly quiet as there is no through traffic and apart from some fun laughter at closing time the only sound was from the ocean. The room was very comfortable and I enjoyed opening the windows in the morning for the ocean breeze. The public bar and restaurant was perfect to grab a meal and drink and watch the cricket. Overall a very lovely and friendly safe atmosphere for a mature woman to travel solo. Thanks Cloey!

I recently had a wonderful experience at a friendly and welcoming hotel. A few days ago, I lost my phone on a bus, and I was feeling incredibly stressed. With only two days left in Sydney before my departure, I found myself in a difficult situation. However, the silver lining in this story came when I confided in Katy, a member of the hotel reception team. She took it upon herself to assist me, making numerous calls to the transportation authorities in Sydney. After a few minutes, she located my phone at one of the lost property stations. It was a tremendous relief for me, and I am deeply grateful for her support.

Great location. Friendly staff Room had everything I needed (the coffee machine is exactly what I have so it’s almost like being at home) Ocean views Comfortable bed. Really good value in my opinion.

I traveled with my elderly parents who struggled with the stairs, the lift doesn’t go up to the floor where the rooms are. Can be a bit loud due to pub downstairs but my neighbours are just as loud. Bring earplugs if you are noise sensitive. Finding parking can be tricky.

The hotel was beautifully decorated in line with its location. The room was well appointed. We had a room with an ocean view upgraded from our booking. The bed was super comfy and had all the amenty of a five star hotel which we regularly stay at, even the block out curtains were beautiful. The staff were wonderful. Really great value. I highly recommend this place. We have been won over and will be regulars now :)

I could not think of anything that needed improving. Everything exceeded our expectations.