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A modern lounge area with a circular seating arrangement, a central fire feature, and a view of a city skyline.

A restaurant with a view of a city skyline, including a bridge and a famous opera house.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of a cityscape through large glass windows.

A multi-level outdoor area with a pathway, greenery, and a rock formation.

1. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Mosman, 3.5 km from South Head

Lewis

￥45,899

￥60,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a bathroom with a white sink and toilet, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

The North Sydney Hotel with a prominent entrance, a signboard, and a visible street corner.

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a wall with framed pictures.

A wooden staircase with a reception desk and a potted plant at the bottom.

2. North Sydney Hotel

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Raghavan

￥12,295

￥13,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A view of Sydney's skyline with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and numerous boats.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a vase of flowers, a cup, and a plate with a croissant. A large window offers a view of a city skyline and a bridge.

A dining table set for two with a cityscape view, including a bridge and skyscrapers.

A terrace with a view of a bridge and city skyline, featuring potted plants and outdoor seating.

3. View Sydney

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Rebekah

￥20,516

￥22,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, a window with a view, and a television on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a white chair, a microwave, a kettle, and a window with a view of buildings.

A view from a high floor looking down at a reception area with a 'Welcome' sign, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a microwave, ironing board, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

4. Olympic Paddington Budget Hotel - across Allianz Stadium

7.8 km from South Head

Amber

￥9,671

￥10,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A deck with a sofa and potted plants, overlooking a city skyline and a bridge.

A table with crystal glasses, a candle, and a vase with flowers, reflecting a modern building with large windows and a metal structure in the background.

A dining area with tables set for a formal event, overlooking a river with a bridge in the background.

A table set for a wedding reception with a view of a bridge and cityscape.

5. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

7 km from South Head

James

￥32,840

￥36,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A table set for two with a view of a cityscape and water in the background.

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a small table, and a framed artwork.

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, indoor plants, and a bar area.

A modern bar with a wooden counter and shelves of bottles.

6. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

The Rocks, 7.4 km from South Head

HONGYI

￥41,724

￥45,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a lamp on the desk and a picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a glass partition, a red chair, and a view of tall buildings.

A modern reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a waiting area with seating.

A restaurant interior with a herringbone wood floor, green cushioned chairs, marble-top tables, a buffet area with various food items, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV displaying a fire scene.

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction by IHG

7.2 km from South Head

Michaela

￥15,472

￥17,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a view of the Sydney Opera House.

A waterfront hotel with a view of the Sydney Opera House and a marina.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a body of water and the Sydney Opera House at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A large window offers a view of the Sydney Opera House.

8. Park Hyatt Sydney

The Rocks, 7 km from South Head

Daniel

￥137,750

￥151,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern interior with a central open space, benches, hanging lights, and a view of an outdoor area with plants and tables.

A bar area with a long counter, various bottles, and decorative items.

A large indoor swimming pool with white columns, sunlit ceiling, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a clock tower and high-rise buildings. There is a round table with books and a lamp.

9. Capella Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from South Head

Christina and Rudolf

￥98,821

￥108,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with tables and chairs, a counter with a bartender, and a ceiling fan.

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A plate of food with a fish fillet, vegetables, and a sauce.

A spacious lounge area with a round table, bar stools, sofas, and a patterned carpet.

10. The Occidental Hotel

7.8 km from South Head

Jennifer

￥10,180

￥11,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wooden reception desk, a vase with pink flowers, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a dark-colored ottoman.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the interior through glass walls.

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a rocky coastline, and buildings in the background.

11. Mrs Banks Boutique Hotel

7.5 km from South Head

Brad

￥27,757

￥30,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern house with a sloped roof, a covered patio, and a visible interior with a dining area.

A hallway with a wooden desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door leading outside.

A modern interior with a dining area, a bar, and a seating area with a view.

A dining area with a glass table and wire chairs, overlooking a cityscape.

12. Cremorne Point Manor

4.9 km from South Head

Heidi

￥12,849

￥14,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a view of a beach and ocean through large windows, a white chair, and a small table with a glass.

A cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

An interior with a bar area, seating, and a large vase.

A coastal view with a beach and forested area.

13. Elysium Manly

Manly, 4.3 km from South Head

Chrystal Diane

￥40,526

￥44,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a large wooden column, a circular seating area, and a glass facade.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and a famous opera house.

14. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from South Head

Janice

￥30,844

￥33,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and potted plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a glass partition, a reception desk, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and toilet.

A bedroom with a large bed, a blue armchair, a bathtub, and a wooden dresser.

15. The Albert Hotel Mosman

4 km from South Head

Daniel

￥22,340

￥31,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern kitchen with a bar area, green chairs, and a wine cooler.

A multi-story building with ornate balconies and arched windows.

A modern interior with a long table, chairs, and a person using a laptop.

A building with a sign reading "SPICERS POTTS POINT".

16. Spicers Potts Point

6.8 km from South Head

David

￥35,027

￥38,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large indoor swimming pool with a starry ceiling, lounge chairs, and a spa area.

A spacious living room with a round coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, and a red armchair. Large windows offer a view of greenery and buildings.

A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and a glass of champagne on a glass table.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, marble flooring, and modern furniture.

17. The Langham, Sydney

7.7 km from South Head

Indra

￥38,730

￥42,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A night view from a balcony with a cityscape, including a bridge and waterfront buildings.

A pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

A modern living room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A spacious atrium with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a checkered floor pattern.

18. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 7.1 km from South Head

Nicole

￥38,530

￥42,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A table set for dinner with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

A family of three on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with a large cruise ship and the Sydney Opera House.

A person sitting by a window with a city view, holding a glass of wine.

A cityscape with the Shindor Hotel and the Sydney Opera House.

19. Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 7.5 km from South Head

Aisla

￥31,045

￥34,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with two black chairs, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of trees through a glass door.

A hotel room with a view of a city skyline through a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

A reception desk with a framed cityscape picture, a vase with pink flowers, and a patterned wall.

20. City Budget Hotel

Darlinghurst, 7.8 km from South Head

Andrew

￥14,709

￥16,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to South Head

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga	9.8 Exceptional 966 reviews	View
North Sydney Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 555 reviews	View
View Sydney	9.2 Wonderful 1,579 reviews	View
Olympic Paddington Budget Hotel - across Allianz Stadium	8.2 Very good 47 reviews	View
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top South Head Hotel Reviews

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, with exceptionally friendly staff. Our room was superb, with its own mini kitchen area and sofa and the wireless charging ports were an added bonus. Highly recommend."

Stay At Ivanhoe Apartments Manly Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful rooms. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Above expectations. Great central spot. Great Mexican bar close by. Short walk from the ferry. Loved it."

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

8/10 Good

"Location could not be beat but expected better service from a Four Seasons. Room was a bit cramped as well."

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. The Animal View room was lovely, and seeing the koalas up close from our room was such a highlight. The sanctuary tour was awesome, especially the breeding pair of geese ladies! Dinner at Me-Gal was super tasty, although service was a bit slow. Breakfast at Me-Gal was included with our stay and was delicious. Such a unique experience and definitely more than just a hotel stay. Would absolutely stay again!"

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely spot, good view of the beach. Very happy with our stay. We'll be back next year!"

Elysium Manly

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous hotel! Amenities were great and the property has an excellent staff! Proximity to the beach is amazing! Highly recommend!"

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

8/10 Good

"It helped that I had a magnificent 180 degree harbour view and I was fascinated by the conversion of the old Quarantine Station into a hotel. It has been beautifully done without losing the history. The bed was very comfortable and the shuttle buses work flat out to move guests around because it is not possible to drive yourself to your room. The only problem is that unless you bring food, you have to buy it at one of the pricey restaurants or the cafe at the wharf. One breakfast and one small dinner added almost another $100 to my bill for a one night stay. But I would go there again; it was very pleasant."

The Albert Hotel Mosman

8/10 Good

"Our stay was fine but we had no parking. After attending a wedding we returned to the hotel in the late evening and had to find street parking before heading to room."

Stay at Hotel Steyne

8/10 Good

"The rooms were Comfortable and very clean. Very helpful staff at reception. It was very noisy though. Loud music until early morning hours. I had to use earplugs. Toilets were not very clean at the restaurant/ bar area."

Other attractions near South Head

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a view of the ocean and a distant shoreline at sunset.

Hornby Lighthouse

9.4/10 (13 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Sydney with a visit to Hornby Lighthouse. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A sunset over a harbor with boats and a city skyline in the background.

Watsons Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Watsons Bay Beach during your trip to Sydney? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A large steel arch bridge over water with a crowd of people on the adjacent walkway.

Port Jackson Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Port Jackson Bay during your travels in Sydney. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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A coastal cliff with waves crashing against it and a clear blue sky.

Watsons Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Watsons Bay during your travels in Sydney. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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A cruise ship named 'Queen Mary 2' docked near Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk.

North Harbour

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at North Harbour during your travels in Sydney. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Camp Cove

10.0/10 (9 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Camp Cove during your travels in Sydney? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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The Gap Park

9.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit The Gap Park during your travels to Sydney. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Gibson's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gibson's Beach during your trip to Sydney? Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Head?

South Head is located in a scenic area of Sydney known for its renowned opera house and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to South Head?

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Head. Other good options within a few miles include Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor and Wildlife Retreat at Taronga.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Head?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Head.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Head, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to South Head.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Head?

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What can I see and do near South Head?

You'll want to browse the collections at Vaucluse House, Manly Quarantine Station, and Art Gallery of New South Wales. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Q Station, and North Head Quarantine Station. You can check out the local talent at Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Hayden Orpheum.

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Our top choices for South Head hotels

1. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

2. North Sydney Hotel

3. View Sydney

4. Olympic Paddington Budget Hotel - across Allianz Stadium

5. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

6. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Sydney Bondi Junction by IHG

8. Park Hyatt Sydney

9. Capella Sydney

10. The Occidental Hotel

11. Mrs Banks Boutique Hotel

12. Cremorne Point Manor

13. Elysium Manly

14. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

15. The Albert Hotel Mosman

16. Spicers Potts Point

17. The Langham, Sydney

18. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

19. Shangri-La Sydney

20. City Budget Hotel

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Top South Head Hotel Reviews

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

Stay At Ivanhoe Apartments Manly Beach

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

Elysium Manly

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

The Albert Hotel Mosman

Stay at Hotel Steyne

Other attractions near South Head

Hornby Lighthouse

Watsons Bay Beach

Port Jackson Bay

Watsons Bay

North Harbour

Camp Cove

The Gap Park

Gibson's Beach

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