The Best Hotels Closest to Watsons Bay in Sydney for 2026

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A balcony with a bed, two chairs, a table with a book, a glass of wine, and a glass of beer.

A variety of pastries, desserts, and fresh fruits arranged on wooden serving boards.

A giraffe being fed by a person through a fence.

A compact, well-lit tent with a bed, a small table, and a chair.

1. Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Mosman, 3.2 km from Watsons Bay

Erin

￥59,175

￥92,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

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

2. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

0.3 km from Watsons Bay

Neil

￥49,665

￥54,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A bar area with a bartender, wooden bar counter, and multiple shelves of bottles.

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

A modern house with a curved glass facade, wooden exterior, and a landscaped garden with rocks and plants.

3. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Mosman, 3.2 km from Watsons Bay

Kaitlin

￥46,302

￥61,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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.

4. View Sydney

North Sydney, 6.5 km from Watsons Bay

Marjorie

￥20,272

￥22,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 long counter, multiple stools, and pendant lighting.

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

5. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

6.1 km from Watsons Bay

Hayley

￥23,949

￥26,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

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

6. Cremorne Point Manor

4.6 km from Watsons Bay

Heidi

￥14,092

￥15,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A modern interior with a blue sofa, patterned chairs, a round table, and potted plants.

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

7. Mrs Banks Boutique Hotel

6.6 km from Watsons Bay

Sally

￥29,697

￥32,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

8. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 6.5 km from Watsons Bay

Stephanie

￥39,815

￥43,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

9. Park Hyatt Sydney

The Rocks, 6.6 km from Watsons Bay

Daniel

￥149,782

￥164,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and mirrors.

10. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

6.2 km from Watsons Bay

Clayton

￥26,843

￥29,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A white exterior of The BAXLEY BONDI Boutique Accommodation with a wooden floor, a white door with glass panels, and a wicker chair with a potted plant.

11. The Baxley Bondi

5.7 km from Watsons Bay

Kusalya

￥14,866

￥16,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a modern design.

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.

12. Meriton Suites North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.4 km from Watsons Bay

Mike

￥25,595

￥28,155 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 hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "your cityides journey starts here."

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

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

13. Citadines Walker North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.5 km from Watsons Bay

Tracey

￥20,856

￥22,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hallway with a wooden cabinet, a blue sofa, and a potted plant.

14. The Albert Hotel Mosman

4.4 km from Watsons Bay

Daniel

￥23,493

￥32,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A dog standing at the entrance of a building with a door labeled "14".

A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and hanging plants.

A two-story building with a balcony, a gated entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hallway with a fireplace, a mirror, a chandelier, and a door with decorative glass panels.

15. The Hughenden Boutique Hotel

6.5 km from Watsons Bay

Ann Elizabeth

￥19,237

￥21,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

16. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

6 km from Watsons Bay

Victoria

￥25,428

￥28,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a white armchair.

A spacious indoor area with long tables and chairs, arched windows, and hanging orange lamps.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles, a ladder, and a cash register.

17. Hotel Bondi

Bondi Beach, 5.1 km from Watsons Bay

Mindy

￥23,238

￥25,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, two sinks, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

18. QT Bondi

Bondi Beach, 5 km from Watsons Bay

Craig

￥31,253

￥34,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

19. Rydges North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.6 km from Watsons Bay

Fay

￥19,578

￥21,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

A hotel reception area with a glass door, a reception desk, and a key box labeled 'A' and 'B'.

20. Edgecliff Lodge Motel

5.6 km from Watsons Bay

Stan

￥14,547

￥16,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Watsons Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga	9.8 Exceptional 976 reviews	View
View Sydney	9.0 Wonderful 1,606 reviews	View
lyf Bondi Junction Sydney	9.4 Exceptional 331 reviews	View

Top Watsons Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Bondi

10/10 Excellent

"HIghly recommend Hotel Bondi as a place to stay. Staff people were very helpful and kind. I really enjoyed my talks with the front desk people. They made me feel like I belonged and safe, which is important as I was travelling alone to Australia. Room was outstanding, very clean and quite comfortable. Food was excellent, bar staff was very attentive. Can't say enough about the beach view!! The veranda was my favorite spot in the evening."

Park Regis Concierge Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and nice room"

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the stay. Although the hallway carpets had abit of smell"

Mosman Luxury Studio

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay here. The communcation with Wayne was excellent and he was always ready to help. It is just a short walk to the ferry, which is a nice way to start the day. We enjoyed the feeling of having lived for a week in Mosman, rather than just beig a tourist. Great facilities in the apartment. The cafe at the wharf has some tasty food, just be aware that there isn't a supermarket for quick supplies just around the corner, although you can take a bus into Mosman shops. Overall, highly recommended! Thanks, Wayne :)"

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staffs and hotel. But just too expensive to stay"

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"We had a terrific time even though it hailed just before our tour. Luckily it stopped and we were still able to see plenty of animals. The staff are passionate about the animals and the talks are very entertaining and interesting. It rained at the end of the tour but the tents were dry and the amenities are not far away. We heard the lions roar during the night! We woke up to the birds singing and the stunning harbour view. I could not fault it and it feels good knowing that some of the money goes to animal conservation."

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."

Ballantyne at Mosman Serviced Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Great location , lovely clean air conditioned apartment , fully equipped. Plenty of parking available with cafes and shops nearby. Great communication from our host . "

Other attractions near Watsons Bay

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 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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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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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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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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Macquarie Lighthouse

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sydney with a stop at Macquarie Lighthouse. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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South Head

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sydney when you take a trip to South Head. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Vaucluse House

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Vaucluse House during your travels in Sydney. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watsons Bay?

Watsons Bay is located in Sydney. Travelers love the area for its renowned opera house, major shopping area, and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Watsons Bay?

Adjacent to Watsons Bay, 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. Other good choices within 5 miles include Wildlife Retreat at Taronga and Four Seasons Hotel Sydney.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Watsons Bay?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Watsons Bay.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Watsons Bay.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Watsons Bay, click here.

What can I see and do near Watsons Bay?

Study the collections at Vaucluse House, Manly Quarantine Station, or 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 Metro Theatre.

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Our top choices for Watsons Bay hotels

1. Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

2. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

3. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4. View Sydney

5. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

6. Cremorne Point Manor

7. Mrs Banks Boutique Hotel

8. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

9. Park Hyatt Sydney

10. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

11. The Baxley Bondi

12. Meriton Suites North Sydney

13. Citadines Walker North Sydney

14. The Albert Hotel Mosman

15. The Hughenden Boutique Hotel

16. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

17. Hotel Bondi

18. QT Bondi

19. Rydges North Sydney

20. Edgecliff Lodge Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Watsons Bay

Top Watsons Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Bondi

Park Regis Concierge Apartments

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Mosman Luxury Studio

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

The Albert Hotel Mosman

Ballantyne at Mosman Serviced Apartment

Other attractions near Watsons Bay

Watsons Bay Beach

Hornby Lighthouse

Gibson's Beach

The Gap Park

Camp Cove

Macquarie Lighthouse

South Head

Vaucluse House

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