The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach is a beach-oriented hotel in Manly, close to South Steyne and the sand, and set up for a relaxed holiday stay with two outdoor pools and a hot tub. Guests can also use a terrace and garden, barbecue grills and a bar, and the on-site restaurant is Little Pearl Bar and Dining, serving Asian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner with ocean views. Free Wi-Fi is provided, self-parking is available for a fee, and there is luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning and business services. The hotel is a short stroll from South Steyne Beach and Fairy Bower Beach, and the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are easy to reach by the ferry from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay. Guests rate the property highly, with a score of 8.6 out of ten across more than 900 reviews. For travellers who want to wake up in Manly and still reach the city sights easily, it is a practical, comfortable base with plenty of facilities.
Why stay here
Manly is a seaside village with a harbour attached, and the ferry makes it a sociable base. In the morning, you can swim, surf, walk the promenade or hire a kayak, and by lunchtime you can be at Circular Quay if you want city sightseeing. The Corso, the pedestrian street between the harbour and the ocean beach, is full of cafes, pubs and shops, and the walks to Shelly Beach and the North Head headland are a short distance away.
The two pools and hot tub are useful when the surf is rough, and for families with children who want to splash in a safe place.
Planning
The Sebel's check-in arrangements may differ from the property location, so read your confirmation carefully and ask the hotel when you book if you are unsure where to go. Parking is available at a charge, but Manly is easy to reach by ferry, and many guests leave the car at home.
Rooms vary in layout, so ask about balconies and views if they matter to you. Summer weekends are busy and rates rise, and the last ferries in the evening limit very late nights in the city, so plan your return. A restaurant on site makes dinner simple, though Manly has many alternatives.
Who it suits and trade-offs
Families, couples and groups who want a beach holiday with city access. The trade-offs are the half-hour ferry ride each way if you plan to sightsee in the city every day, and no spa is listed. If you want to be in the harbour precinct, choose the Rocks or Darling Harbour; if you want Bondi's surf and brunch scene, choose a Bondi hotel. For a mix of pools, sea views and the ferry ride, the Sebel is a comfortable choice in Manly.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Little Pearl Bar and Dining
- ✓Ocean-view restaurant
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Barbecue grills
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Close to Manly Beach and ferry
Good questions
Does The Sebel Manly Beach have a pool?+
Yes. There are two outdoor pools with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a hot tub.
How do I get to the city from Manly?+
Take the ferry from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay, which takes around half an hour. Check timetables for the last return service.
Where is check-in?+
The booking information indicates that check-in arrangements may differ from the property location, so check your confirmation or ask the hotel when you book.
