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Budget accommodation: $50 and below
Cheap accommodation Randwick: Mad Monkey Coogee Beach
This recently-launched hostel is in the heart of Coogee Beach and near Randwick. Mad Monkey Coogee Beach is found where the sun is always beaming brightly. The sound of the crashing waves will lull you to sleep every night you stay here. There are dorm and private rooms, and the hostel has plenty of common areas including a kitchen and lounge. Mad Monkey Hostel Coogee Beach also hosts regular and fun events where you can meet your fellow backpackers. Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire property and surfboards are available for rent. The staff is also madly (pun intended) fun, crazy, yet helpful, so you will definitely make friends and memories if you choose to stay here. Beds in a shared room start at $34.
Location: 186 Arden Street, Coogee, NSW, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 02 9315 7888 | Website | Instagram
Randwick accommodation: Coogee Beach House
30 meters away from Coogee Beach, the sand and sea are literally in your front yard when you stay at Coogee Beach House. This hostel is equipped with fast Wi-Fi, an internet kiosk, an outdoor barbeque area, and cable television. You can even use surfboards, bodyboards, and snorkeling gear for free. There are a total of seven types of accommodation options available. They offer private rooms with shared bathrooms and dorm beds starting at $30.
Location: 171 Arden St, Coogee NSW, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 02 9665 1162 | Website | Facebook
Near Coogee shopping center: Coogee Beachside Accommodations
Located next to the Coogee Bay Village Center, Coogee Beachside Accommodations offers guests both comfort and convenience. As a backpacker, you will have everything you need for a great stay: clean beds, a kitchen to show off your master chef skills (and save some cash), Wi-Fi, and an outdoor garden area. It is here you can enjoy a bottle or two of your favorite beer on a sunny day. Coogee Beachside has shared rooms, twin and double rooms, and single rooms. Prices start at $36 per night.
Location: 178 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee NSW, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 02 9315 8511 | Instagram
Mid-range accommodation: $100-150
Alison Lodge
The Sydney Lodges own several accommodation options around Sydney, and seven of them are located in Randwick: Alison Lodge is one of them. All of its rooms feature modern facilities including premium beds, flat screen televisions, minibars, and air-conditioning. It is also centrally located and is a few minutes’ walks from the University of New South Wales, two hospitals, and Randwick’s crowd hotspot, The Spot. A single room with shared bathroom facilities is $105.
Location: 136-138 Alison Rd., Randwick, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9399 3883 | Facebook
Randwick lodge: Perouse Lodge
Also owned and managed by Sydney Lodges, Perouse Lodge was recently renovated and now offers large and bright rooms with stylish furnishings. It is the perfect place if you are looking for fresh digs with more privacy. You can also enjoy the shared kitchen, dining, and laundry facilities here. If you want to grab some grub, you can pop in at Kokkino Café, which is just next door. It has indoor and outdoor sitting areas that are best for relaxing afternoons. A small double room with a shared bathroom starts at $143.
Location: 6 Perouse St., Randwick, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9314 6686 | Website | Instagram
Coogee Prime Lodge
This iconic accommodation option has a rich heritage. Its location dates back to early 1980s. Today, the hotel has three buildings and 35 brightly-lit rooms and suites. Situated between Coogee Beach and Clovelly Beach, it provides guests a chance to experience both the city and beach. Those who are fond of big open spaces will love its five outdoor terraces. It is here you can subtly smell and feel the ocean breeze. The kitchen facilities and television lounge area are also open for guests to enjoy at all times. Coogee Prime Lodge’s twin room costs around $102.
Location: 272 Clovelly Rd., Clovelly, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 8065 9796 | Website | Facebook
Randwick hotel: St. Mark’s Lodge
St. Mark’s Lodge is an older hotel that is simply oozing with charm. This hotel’s interior was recently upgraded in 2017, but the building’s original design was maintained on the exterior. Located in the quiet suburb of Randwick, it offers new, stylish, and elegant furnishings in every room. Each one also features premium bedding, air-conditioning, a flat-screen television, free Wi-F-, a mini refrigerator, and an ensuite. It has a total of six different types of rooms available. The cozy attic single room is only $113 per night. If you want to stay longer, there is a chance you can get a 10-15 percent discount when booking directly on their website.
Location: 37 Rae St., Randwick, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9310 0752 | Website
Near Coogee accommodation: Coogee Bay Hotel
No visitor to Sydney will regret staying at Coogee Bay Hotel. It is popular amongst the locals because it has been around for over 140 years. It also has five dining areas and bars to choose from. The hotel offers a 15 percent discount to those who book directly on their website, and guests can choose between its three or four-star accommodations. All rooms have their own ensuite, television, air-conditioning, and mini-fridge. The pub-style standard room has three single beds or a double bed with a single bed for only $125 a night.
Location: 253 Coogee Bay Road, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9665 0000 | Website | Facebook
Luxury accommodation: $150 and up
The Blenheim Hotel
Another property by Sydney Lodges, the Blenheim Hotel offers premium accommodation options featuring large rooms with balconies and cool furniture. It is well-situated in the center of Randwick and is within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, and pubs. It is also across from Sydney’s Children Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital and a few minutes away by foot from University of New South Wales. Coogee Beach and Bondi Beach are also a quick ride away. Blenheim Hotel’s queen rooms start at $163 per night.
Location: 26 Blenheim St., Randwick, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 8435 8400 | Website
Dive Hotel
Found right across Coogee Beach, you will be spoilt rotten with beautiful early morning views thanks to Dive Hotel. This also means that you will be surrounded by hip cafes, trendy and local designer stores, and cool bars. Small but charming, the hotel offers free breakfast. This is served in an open courtyard where the sun always seems to shine. There are five room types available and the standard queen room is only $165 per night. For those of you staying for four nights, you will only need to pay for three if you book directly on its website, as well!
Location: 234 Arden Street, Coogee, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9665 5538 | Website | Facebook
Avonmore on the Park
Avonmore on the Park is a restored, three-level Victorian mansion that dates back to 1888. It has one of the grandest terraces in Sydney. Currently rated as a four-star property, this hotel will provide you with nothing short of luxurious hospitality. The hotel is big enough to accommodate families and even large conference meeting. There are 23 heritage rooms and seven suites. Some even include kitchenettes. A garden room with fan starts at $170. The heritage suite with air-conditioning costs $210 a night.
Location: 34 The Avenue, Randwick, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9399 9388 | Website | Facebook
Royal Hotel Randwick
The Royal Hotel Randwick was built with history and heritage in mind. It is a National Trust Building and was built in 1887. It is now a premium accommodation located in a convenient and prominent location. If you do not feel like going out, the hotel has a bistro, three bars, and an outdoor courtyard for you to choose from. There is a total of 40 rooms with five different room types available. These include single and family-sized bedrooms. All of the rooms have luxury bedding, elegant ensuite amenities, well-designed furniture, free Wi-Fi, and a telephone. Room rates start at $210 per night.
Location: 2 Perouse Rd., Randwick, Sydney, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 9399 3006 | Website | Facebook
Randwick accommodation apartments: Waldorf Randwick Serviced Apartment
The advantage of staying in a luxury apartment is that you have all the comforts and amenities you need without the stiffness of a typical hotel. The Waldorf Randwick Serviced Apartments is certainly visitors’ home away from home. It has one-bedroom and two-bedroom options that are perfect for families and large groups of travelers. Each one has spacious living rooms, flexible beddings, and kitchen and laundry facilities. Depending on which room you decide on, you will enjoy a view of either the garden and pool or the Randwick Racecourse. A one-bedroom apartment starts at $189 a night.
Location: 34-52 Alison Road, Randwick, Australia — VIEW MAP
Contact: +61 2 8837 8000 | Facebook
More information about Randwick
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