This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Randwick, Sydney. We have also included accommodation in apartments, historic buildings, holiday homes, boutique hotels, guest houses, romantic hotels and mansions. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in the heart of Surry Hills in Sydney, Crystalbrook Albion offers accommodation with an eclectic mix of heritage and contemporary details. It features a 24-hour desk with a team of hosts available to offer individualised service, a rooftop garden oasis with views over Surry Hills and Sydney city and an honour bar featuring top-shelf beverages and gourmet nibbles. The hotel is also partnered with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, TerraCycle, OzHarvest and Containers for Change. The boutique hotel is housed within a unique heritage building, full of history, dating back to its original construction in 1903 as a former school convent. Cyrstalbrook Albion offers sustainability initiatives, including no plastic straws, water bottles or guest-room key cards, using technology to reduce paper and providing large-pump amenities bottles. Cyrstalbrook Albion features a variety of guest rooms, which all feature air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. The property was transformed into a modern boutique hotel in 2018, largely influenced by 1920's and 1970's styles of interiors. Cyrstalbrook Albion is located in the vibrant inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, which is home to a range of food and beverage offerings a short walk away, such as Chin Chin, Firedoor and Nomad. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 7 km from Crystalbrook Albion.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great value. This 4-star boutique hotel is located in Randwick, close to Sydney's CBD (Central Business District) and Coogee Beach. It offers peaceful surroundings and a relaxed setting. Avonmore on the Park Boutique Hotel is housed in a restored Victorian mansion. It offers a variety of rooms and suites, each with private bathroom facilities and some with a basic kitchenette. Most include air-conditioning, ceiling fans, heating, work desks and LCD HD TV's. Children under 12 stay free when using existing bedding. Complimentary WiFi vouchers are available from reception. Conference facilities are available. Sports lovers will enjoy the close proximity to Randwick Racecourse, Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Sydney.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Popular among couples. Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 650 metres from Cockle Bay. It offers modern rooms, some with views over the city skyline, while others look towards Pyrmont and surrounding suburbs. The rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod docking station, minibar, tea-and-coffee maker and safety deposit box. Each air-conditioned room features luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. The Darling Sydney is 8 minutes’ drive from Sydney Opera House and The Rocks historic district. Sydney International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The Sydney International Convention Centre is just 10-minute walk away. Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, or enjoy swimming in the scented outdoor pool with its own bar. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and valet parking. The hotel has a wide range of restaurants such as celebrity chef Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle. Rock Lily Bar offers live music and an extensive selection of tequilas.Show full description
This luxury hotel is one of the most popular in Sydney among couples!
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among women. Nestled within Taronga Zoo and overlooking Sydney Harbour, Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is an eco-retreat offering stylish accommodation in a relaxed bush setting. Located in Sydney, the property features a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms and suites offer bush land, animal or harbour views. All rooms have a private bathroom, a seating area, flat-screen TV, a safe and free WiFi. Included for guests is complimentary access to Taronga Zoo. guided tours, parking, and buffet breakfast. Dinner is also available at the on-site Me-Gal restaurant with views of Sydney Harbour. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga also features a shared lounge area which includes a bar and an outdoor terrace with city and harbour views. Taronga Zoo is a not-for-profit organisation and all revenue from the Retreat goes towards Taronga’s important wildlife conservation programs. Circular Quay is 4.2 km from Wildlife Retreat at Taronga and the nearest airport is Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Popular among couples. Spicers Potts Point is situated in Sydney, 1.7 km from Circular Quay. Guests can enjoy a drink in the guest bar, breakfast in the garden courtyard or host a small meeting in a private room. Sydney Opera House and Capitol Theatre are both 1.8 km from Spicers Potts Point. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, just 8 km from the property. Spicers Potts Point is comprised of 20 guest rooms housed within the 1880 Victorian Terrace House with a textured laneway outlook. These former Sydney townhouses are surrounded by fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants and offer convenient access to Sydney’s world class attractions.Show full description
Apartment. In a central area of Sydney, located within a short distance of The Royal Botanic Gardens and Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Terrace Boutique in the Heart of The Rocks offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. It is set 1.6 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales and provides a lift. The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Harbour Bridge. Australian National Maritime Museum is 3.3 km from the apartment, while International Convention Centre Sydney is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 13 km from Terrace Boutique in the Heart of The Rocks.Show full description
Apartment.Romantic. Great views. Right in the heart of Sydney, situated within a short distance of Hyde Park Barracks Museum and Central Station Sydney, Sydney Cosmopolitan CBD Apartment offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The apartment features an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and a lift. The spacious apartment with a balcony and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruits. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Sydney Cosmopolitan CBD Apartment include Art Gallery of New South Wales, The Royal Botanic Gardens and International Convention Centre Sydney. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Rooftop pool. Popular among women. SKYE Suites Green Square offers boutique suites with the convenience of apartment-style living. Located south of the Sydney CBD, the property is just a 4-minute train ride from Kingsford Smith Airport, while Green Square station is located just 100 m from the hotel, just 10 minutes’ drive from Sydney CBD and Sydney International Airport The rooms offer free unlimited WiFi and a flat-screen Smart TV. Each of the large, open plan suites offer plush bespoke bedding, a full kitchen/kitchenette and an internal laundry. Included in all rooms are Kevin Murphy bathroom amenities. This luxury property is located just a 5-minute drive away from Moore Park Golf Course, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Royal Randwick Racecourse.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Great bar. Popular among women. Situated in central Sydney, 700 metres from the Capitol Theatre. The hotel has a sun terrace and a bar where guests can enjoy an evening drink. Darling Harbour is 1.3 km from The Old Clare. Each air-conditioned room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. You can have a meal with friends in the on-site restaurant. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and bike hire is also available for those wishing to explore the surrounding area. Allianz Stadium is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 6 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has an amazing hotel bar, a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool.
Apartment.Charming. Great value. Offering barbecue facilities and free WiFi, Stunning Views To Beat Lockdown Blues is set in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs district in Sydney, 1.6 km from Bondi Beach. The property was built in 2010 and has air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower. If you would like to discover the area, windsurfing is possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a bicycle rental service. Allianz Stadium is 7 km from Stunning Views To Beat Lockdown Blues. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CHARMING apartment in Sydney. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY.
Apartment.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Located in Sydney, 600 metres from Coogee Beach and 1.4 km from Gordons Bay Beach, kookaburra Down Under Coogee Beach provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property was built in 1920 and has accommodation with a patio. The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Clovelly Beach. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Bondi Junction Station is 4.2 km from the apartment, while Central Station Sydney is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 8 km from kookaburra Down Under Coogee Beach.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, well designed and stylish apartment in Sydney. WOW!
Holiday Home.Newly opened, February 2024. In the Coogee district of Sydney, close to Coogee Beach, COOGEE BEACH HOUSE-100m to the beach-courtyard-AC features a garden and a washing machine. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Gordons Bay Beach. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Dining options are available close to the holiday home. Clovelly Beach is 1.8 km from COOGEE BEACH HOUSE-100m to the beach-courtyard-AC, while Bondi Junction Station is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Popular among women. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Darling Harbour, The Langham Sydney offers luxurious accommodation with panoramic city or bay views. It features a day spa, a tennis court and a hot tub. In luxurious surrounds, the Observatory Bar offers some of the most unique and curious cocktails, the finest shared style food and a comprehensive and exclusive wine list, all served by the glass. The Langham Sydney is only 10 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and The Rocks historic district. The Museum of Sydney is a 15-minute walk away. The stylishly decorated rooms feature mahogany furniture and a lavish marble bathroom. Each room boasts flat-screen satellite TV. Guests can take a dip in the swimming pool, or exercise in the well-equipped fitness centre. The sauna is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. Kitchens on Kent is bringing culinary excitement, theatre and extravagance to the city by redefining the concept of the traditional buffet. The elegant open-kitchen buffet experience will feature an array of interactive and live cooking stations where diners can observe and engage with the multicultural culinary experts. Enjoy the very best local produce, carefully prepared by Chefs from around the globe.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Sydney.
Holiday Home. Set in Sydney, 1.8 km from Coogee Beach and 2.7 km from Gordons Bay Beach, Randwick Oasis (ISYD) - Hosted by: L'Abode offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This holiday home also has a private pool. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. This holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Bondi Junction Station is 4.9 km from the holiday home, while Central Station Sydney is 6.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 6 km from Randwick Oasis (ISYD) - Hosted by: L'Abode.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great bar. Popular among couples. Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a 5-star hotel located in Sydney. All accommodation offers Google Chromecast and unique historic fittings. Each boasts ultra-modern furnishings, a LCD Smart TV and luxurious bedding. Guests enjoy an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The hotel is located in Woolloomooloo, next to the Royal Botanical Gardens. It is a 15-minute walk from Sydney Opera House. Accommodation options include private rooms and loft suites. All rooms and suites include a free minibar, free WiFi, access to a fitness centre and pool and free self-service laundry throughout the stay. Guest facilities include a personalised concierge service, in-room massages and a valet laundry and dry cleaning service.Show full description
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Coastal Bliss Coogee (IH) - hosted by L'abode is situated in Sydney. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. This apartment has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Coogee Beach. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool at the apartment. Gordons Bay Beach is 1.5 km from Coastal Bliss Coogee (IH) - hosted by L'abode, while Clovelly Beach is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great bar. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour, Ovolo 1888 is a restored heritage building offering modern accommodation with free WiFi and access to a 24-hour fitness centre. Sydney International Convention Centre and the Powerhouse Museum are both within 10 minutes’ walk of The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo. Mister Percy specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves a range of fresh dishes designed to be shared. The property is a 20-minute bus ride to The Rocks and Circular Quay, where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Whether you are staying in a contemporary suite or a stylish room, you will find 3-metre high ceilings, exposed brick walls and restored vintage furniture. Both include a flat-screen TV, and selected minibar. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and self-service laundry for your convenience.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most LIVELY boutique hotel in Sydney.
Boutique hotel. Located in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), on Kent Street, SKYE Suites Sydney offers 73, designer boutique suites. Guests have access to an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre. The apartment complex is 5 minutes’ walk from Barangaroo and the Queen Victoria Building. Unlimited free WiFi is available. Darling Harbour, Pitt Street Mall and Westfield Shopping Centre are all within 10 minutes' walk. Kingsford Smith Airport is 8 km from the property. Each of the large, open plan suites offer plush bespoke bedding, a full kitchen/kitchenette and an internal laundry. Included in all rooms are Kevin Murphy bathroom amenities.Show full description
Guest House.Great location. Randwick City Lodge 2 in Sydney provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property has inner courtyard views and is 2.6 km from Coogee Beach and 3 km from Gordons Bay Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. All units come with air conditioning, a dishwasher, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Units come with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a balcony and some have garden views. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. If you would rather not eat out, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Bondi Junction Station is 3.3 km from the guest house, while Central Station Sydney is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 7 km from Randwick City Lodge 2.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. In the Manly district of Sydney, close to Delwood Beach, Waterfront on Manly Harbour has a garden and a washing machine. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.6 km from Store Beach. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sydney, like hiking. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Taronga Zoo is 11 km from Waterfront on Manly Harbour, while Luna Park Sydney is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most RELAXING apartments in Sydney.
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