Manly stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manly hotel, you'll find Manly Beach and The Corso. Curl Curl Beach and Shelly Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Manly Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Curl Curl Beach - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Circular Quay - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
Sydney Opera House - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Sydney North Sydney Station - 13 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Pilu at Freshwater - 14 min walk
The Cumberland - 12 min walk
Sensational Seafood - 3 min walk
Kazzi Beach Greek Manly - 5 min walk
Manly Bowling Club - 13 min walk
About this property
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments
3.5-star hotel near Manly Beach
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.
7 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
No smoking on site
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive lockbox codes and check-in instructions via text message.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets: AUD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Self parking fee: AUD 20 per day
Pet fee: AUD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 27462729537
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 27462729537. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Alcohol isn't served at Manly Waves Studios & Apartments.
Property is also known as
Manly Designer Studio's
Manly Waves Studios
Manly Designer Studio's
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments Hotel
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments Manly
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments Hotel Manly
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 242 reviews
10 - Excellent
73
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 242 reviews
8 - Good
73
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 242 reviews
6 - Okay
51
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 242 reviews
4 - Poor
22
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 242 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
William
Jan 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Upgraded on a surf club weekend in Sydney .. WOW
Thank you Roxanne for the impromptu upgrade .. beachfront magic . Parking and within walking distance to manly ..
I'm so glad I stayed here. The setting was fantastic, just 1 minute from the beach and a 5 minute walk from the center of everything. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful. When my air conditioner wasn't working they replaced it immediately.
Also, the room was fabulous. A outdoor terrace, room inside to cook, a big bed. It was really, really great. So much so I was sad to leave!
James
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Maree
Dec 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, bed comfortable, sheets were clean but doona cover needed a wash and could do with replacing as could the cushions. The room itself is somewhat worn out and was not quite like in the photo.
Our stay was great, we booked the day we arrived.
The accommodation manager ROXANNE was fantastic.
She upgraded us as a family to a two room apartment and helped us out with parking.
The room was spotless, just a two minute walk to the beach. We will definitely stay there again.
Thanks Roxanne, you were amazing.
Pros - location in terms of proximity to beach and a few shops/cafe etc. Studio room thoughtfully decorated in a vintage kitsch way. Clean and tidy. Very comfortable bed.
Cons- this place has a motel/hostel feel (and odour) and was not quite what I expected from the way it was advertised. The building is probably circa 1960 and feels old. There was a light from the stairwell shining in to the room all night so it was very bright and the blinds and curtains did little to block out street light. Security is flimsy, the door/s needs a more adequate lock. The pillows need to be replaced as they were old and the bedspread and cushion covers on the bed need proper laundering to remove old odours. The shower head was leaky and kept spraying in my face. Being an old building it was noisy, could hear street activity and neighbours movements, shower etc.
This place would suit young travellers who are in Manly for the beach experience and who are not too concerned about their accom.
The Manager Harry was very accommodating....we would defiantly come back for a stay.
Wayne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
David, Eleebana
Travelled with partner
Sep 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms. Finishes are a bit tired but this is compensated by the inclusions- microwave, plates, cutlery, kettle, toaster, iron, fridge, balcony with table and chairs, sofa and comfy bed. Not the ritz but has all you need. Only a block of so from the beach. Plenty of good food nearby. Fast efficient check in.
The staff weren’t helpful at all. I stayed in a room on the beachfront and in the middle of the night find people in my room. Do not stay here, it is dangerous and extremely unsafe.
We really enjoyed our stay at Manly Waves Studios and Apartments. At check in we got a really nice surprise of a free upgrade from a Designer Family Apartment (Courtyard) to a two bedroom apartment. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Manly Waves Studios and apartments is located a short walk away from Manly beach, Manly shops, Manly restaurants and the Manly Ferry. We will definitely stay at Manly Waves Studios and Apartments again next time we have a break in Manly.
We had a mixed stay, we didn't get the room we booked online and was supposedly an upgrade due to it being a bigger room. Problem was that it was very run down, bedding was awful, filthy stained couch, no shower curtain, very mouldy. Manager was decent enough to upgrade us to a much better apartment which was very clean and well presented. I know it's not the fault of management but the street we were in was very sketchy. We were terrified on the last night as we were heading out for ice cream and a man was screaming and chasing another man that he was going to kill him and started to beat him. My daughter was very upset. Both mornings there were Police investigating several complaints. Not really a great place for families with young children.