Hotel Bondi sits at 178 Campbell Parade, the main street of Bondi Beach, and its biggest asset is how close it is to everything. Bondi Beach is about a three-minute walk away, the Bondi markets and the Pavilion about two, and the Icebergs pool and the start of the coastal walk towards Bronte and Coogee about nine. The hotel has eleven listed room types, ranging from a single room with a private bathroom and standard twin and queen rooms to a Queen Room with a private balcony and ocean views, a Junior Suite with panoramic beach views, a Superior Suite with a beach view, a Studio Family Suite, and one and two-bedroom Family Suites. Bathrooms have rainfall showers, there is free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace and a safe at the front desk, and parking is available for a nightly fee. On site, there is one restaurant and two bars, which gives the hotel a sociable character that suits the beachfront atmosphere. There is no pool, as the beach is the pool.
Why stay here
Bondi's appeal lies in its rhythm: dawn surf, an early swim, coffee on Campbell Parade, brunch, an afternoon on the sand and a sunset drink. Staying right on the strip means you can follow that rhythm without transport. The hotel offers a wide range of rooms, so couples, solo travellers and families can all find something, and the beach-view rooms give a perspective that is worth paying for. The coastal walk to Coogee starts nearby, and the Bondi Pavilion, the markets and the Icebergs pool are close at hand.
Choosing a room
The ocean-view balcony rooms and the suites with beach views are the highlights, and the family suites with one or two bedrooms suit groups. Because the hotel includes a restaurant and two bars, rooms facing Campbell Parade can have more street and evening noise, particularly on weekends, so ask about quieter rooms if you sleep lightly.
Parking is available for a daily fee, which can be useful in an area where street parking is scarce. Rates are higher in summer and during school holidays, and the beach is crowded at weekends, so book ahead.
Who it suits and trade-offs
Couples, families, surfers and travellers who want to be in the middle of Bondi. The trade-offs are no pool, a livelier setting than a quiet resort and a journey of 20 to 30 minutes by bus or train and bus to the city sights.
Visitors who want a boutique feel might prefer a hotel on a side street; those who want the harbour should stay at Circular Quay or the Rocks. If you want the beach at your doorstep, with food and drink on the premises, Hotel Bondi is a practical choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Three minutes to Bondi Beach
- ✓Beach-view rooms and suites
- ✓Family suites
- ✓Restaurant on site
- ✓Two bars
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Parking available for a fee
Good questions
How far is Hotel Bondi from the beach?+
Bondi Beach is about a three-minute walk, and the Bondi markets and Pavilion are about two minutes away.
What room types are there?+
Eleven types, from single and standard twin and queen rooms to rooms with balconies and ocean views, suites with beach views and one and two-bedroom Family Suites.
Does the hotel have parking and a pool?+
Parking is available for a nightly fee, and there is no pool. The hotel has a restaurant and two bars.
