Sydney’s best staycations for summer 2020/21
With international travel still off the cards there has never been a better time to explore our beautiful city with a staycation. Here are our top ten for this summer.
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As we enter a strange but welcome holiday period in what has been an all-round unprecedented year, our Christmas vacations (and future vacations) are going to look a little different.
But don’t be deterred, there are plenty of beautiful stays in the heart of the city and in Sydney’s surrounding suburbs that can make it feel like you’re a million miles away.
Plus, it’s a great time to support domestic tourism.
Here’s our list of the top ten staycations in Sydney.
The Albert, Mosman
For a slice of stately suburban luxury
This stately 1886 home has been turned into a luxury boutique hotel with 26 rooms ranging from “cosy to palatial”. And it’s six minutes from Balmoral Beach. For details and to book click here.
Little Albion Hotel, Surry Hills
For minimalists
A pet-friendly guesthouse where no two rooms are the same. This homely, modern, local guesthouse is in walking distance of plenty of Surry Hills cafes and restaurants. Travelling as part of a big group? You can even book out the entire house. Rooms from $225 per night. For details, click here.
Ovolo 1888, Darling Harbour
For luxury lovers and solo staycationers
Ovolo Hotel Darling Harbour is 5-star boutique accommodation located in the heart of the city in Pyrmont, with beautifully designed loft suites and private rooms. The hotel also offers social hour sundowner drinks, complimentary breakfasts and gym access. Rooms from $242 per night. For details, visit here.
Paramount House Hotel, Surry Hills
A piece of film history for movie buffs
Located in the former headquarters of Paramount Picture Studios, this chic hotel is a mix of new and heritage. It shares a tenancy with the Paramount Coffee Project (serving some of the city’s best coffee), the rooftop Paramount Recreation Club and the Golden Age Cinema. Right now you can get five nights for $150 per night until Jan 31. For details, click here.
Jonahs, Palm Beach
For those wanting to escape the city
There is nothing quite like Jonahs. The ocean retreat located at Whale Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches oozes luxury.
Pick from rooms with 180 degree ocean views and enjoy the outdoor terrace and clifftop garden.
It also features a destination restaurant serving up some of the best food in NSW.
For details, visit: https://www.jonahs.com.au/
Quarantine Station, Manly
For families and those who want to feel a million miles away
For a different, more pleasant kind of quarantine you need to make your way to North Head. Manly’s Quarantine Station is a National Park retreat only 30 minutes from the CBD.
Expect a unique relaxation experience with panoramic views of the harbour.
There’s plenty to do with direct access to walking tracks, bike hire, stand-up paddleboards, as well as ghost and history tours.
And Manly is just a stone’s throw away.
During the summer holidays, get a Queen Deluxe Suite for up to four guests (two adults and two children) for $339.00 per night. For details, visit: https://www.qstation.com.au/
Hotel Palisade, Millers Point
For those who want harbour views
Expect bright, cosy rooms in a beautiful 104-year-old hotel with stunning Harbour views. Located at the foot of the newly-opened Barangaroo Park and just a short walk from the Rocks. The hotel is spread across the middle floors with Hotel Palisade Public House on the ground floor and Henry Deane on the rooftop. Rooms currently priced from under $200 per night. For details, visit: http://hotelpalisade.com.au/thehotel/
The Hughenden Boutique Hotel, Woollahra
A Victorian mansion for history lovers
Housed in a beautiful Victorian residence designed by Frederick Quaife in 1878, the Hughenden Boutique Hotel in leafy Woollahra offers old-world charm with a modern twist. The Hughenden is close to shopping, cafes, restaurants and pubs on Queen Street. For details and prices, visit: https://www.thehughendenhotel.com.au/
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, Watsons Bay
For a coastal retreat near the city
The Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel boasts a laid-back, contemporary coastal culture close to some of Sydney’s most beautiful Harbour beaches, walking tracks and the Watsons Bay ferry. It features 32 freshly renovated, sun-filled rooms. Between October 1 and April 30 get 20 per cent off stays. Check website for prices here.
QT, Bondi
For pet friendly patrons in need of a beachside holiday
Feel the sea air as you open the sliding doors in your artistic, beachside pad. The rooms are pet friendly so you can bring your furry friend along. And as far as location goes, it doesn’t get much better.
For details and prices, visit: https://www.qthotels.com/bondi-beach
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