The Best Hotels Closest to South Head in Sydney for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for South Head hotels

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a city skyline in the distance.

A bar area with green walls, a variety of bottles, and stools.

A beachfront hotel with multiple dining areas, outdoor seating, and a sandy beach area.

A room with a white sofa, a striped pillow, a round wooden table, and a view of a city skyline and water through a large window.

1. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

1 km from South Head

Annelisa

￥42,890

￥47,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A waterfront café with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A tented event space with tables set for a formal occasion, featuring white chairs and floral centerpieces.

A wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and ferns.

A beach with kayaks, people, and a forested cliff.

2. Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

Manly, 2.3 km from South Head

Craig

￥18,776

￥20,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

3. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Mosman, 3.5 km from South Head

Lewis

￥44,272

￥59,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, marina with numerous boats, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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

4. View Sydney

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Rebekah

￥20,295

￥22,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and signage for 'citi' and 'E.W. Walker'.

A modern bar area with wooden tables and bar stools, a bar counter with a bartender, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "your cityides journey starts here."

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, and a modern design.

5. Citadines Walker North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Tracey

￥21,960

￥24,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a table, a bottle of champagne, a glass, a bowl of strawberries, and a view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of a city skyline.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

6. Meriton Suites North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.6 km from South Head

Mike

￥20,862

￥22,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor dining area with a long wooden table surrounded by chairs, a stone-tiled floor, and greenery.

A modern gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a wooden accent wall, a stone floor, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and pendant lighting.

7. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

7.2 km from South Head

Hayley

￥22,427

￥24,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of a bridge through large windows.

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

8. Cremorne Point Manor

4.9 km from South Head

Heidi

￥12,849

￥14,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, glasses, and a menu. There are two round tables with stools.

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

9. 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

A conference room with a round table, chairs, a projector screen, and a large window.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of buildings and trees through a large window.

10. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

7 km from South Head

Clayton

￥23,358

￥25,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a small table, and two nightstands with lamps.

A building with a modern design, featuring a balcony with a metal railing and a potted plant.

A courtyard with a palm tree, ferns, and a decorative metal fence.

A building with a sign for "Mariners Court" and "Accommodation."

11. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

6.8 km from South Head

Victoria

￥20,350

￥22,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, two chairs, and a small table with glasses.

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

12. 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 modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small coffee table, a large window with curtains, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden herringbone floor, a reception desk with marble top, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a round mirror.

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

13. Rydges North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.6 km from South Head

Fay

￥18,127

￥19,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception desk with a sign reading "The BAXLEY BONDI" in a modern interior with wooden flooring and a staircase.

A modern boutique hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Baxter Bondi Boutique Accommodation."

A two-story building with a sign reading "The BAXLEY BONDI Boutique Accommodation."

A person standing in a doorway with a patterned blouse and striped pants.

14. The Baxley Bondi

6.8 km from South Head

Joshua

￥13,456

￥14,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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 modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bartender preparing drinks.

15. 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 modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, leather chairs, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a marble reception desk, modern pendant lighting, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

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

A modern spiral staircase with a wooden finish and glass railings, leading to an upper floor with a view of the cityscape.

16. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.8 km from South Head

Deborah

￥22,858

￥25,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A coastal town with a beach, ocean waves, and buildings in the background.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk and a wall adorned with various photographs.

A modern hotel lobby with a large wall of vibrant artwork, a blue sofa, a red stool, and a glass door leading outside.

17. QT Bondi

Bondi Beach, 6.2 km from South Head

natan

￥27,397

￥30,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

18. Spicers Potts Point

6.8 km from South Head

David

￥35,027

￥38,530 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 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.

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

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

19. Park Hyatt Sydney

The Rocks, 7 km from South Head

Daniel

￥152,594

￥168,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A city street with buildings, cars, and a clear sky.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a city skyline in the background, and calm water.

An elevator with a 'Quiet Please' sign, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a 'No Elevator' sign.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, a tree with green leaves, and a clear blue sky.

20. Edgecliff Lodge Motel

6.5 km from South Head

Stan

￥14,708

￥16,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to South Head

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga	9.8 Exceptional 967 reviews	View
View Sydney	9.2 Wonderful 1,580 reviews	View
Citadines Walker North Sydney	9.2 Wonderful 816 reviews	View

Top South Head Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing"

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."

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."

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near South Head, click here.

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.

Find hotels near South Head, Sydney from ￥13,725

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for South Head hotels

1. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

2. Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

3. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4. View Sydney

5. Citadines Walker North Sydney

6. Meriton Suites North Sydney

7. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

8. Cremorne Point Manor

9. North Sydney Hotel

10. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

11. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

12. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

13. Rydges North Sydney

14. The Baxley Bondi

15. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

16. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

17. QT Bondi

18. Spicers Potts Point

19. Park Hyatt Sydney

20. Edgecliff Lodge Motel

Compare popular hotels close to South Head

Top South Head Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

Stay At Ivanhoe Apartments Manly Beach

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

Elysium Manly

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

The Albert Hotel Mosman

Stay at Hotel Steyne

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

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

Frequently asked questions