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This luxurious all-suite hotel has an unbeatable location at Bondi. It has full resort and day spa facilities, a rooftop swimming pool, and four bars and restaurants.

This lovely boutique hotel has recently been refurbished. Split-level suites cost more but are gorgeous, opening onto private terraces with ocean views. There is also a popular bar and a restaurant downstairs.

A stylish hotel featured in design magazines, its rooms have high ceilings and designer bathrooms. Complimentary breakfast and unlimited tea and coffee are available. The two front rooms have spectacular views.

The raucous pub (see Eastern Suburbs) is a beacon for backpackers, who can’t resist the beachfront beer garden. While the heritage rooms above the pub are noisy, the boutique hotel is peaceful and very comfortable. Rooms are excellent value, particularly those with ocean views.

Choose a lovely ocean view room or suite at this four-star hotel. The Kestrel is close to Fairy Bower Beach (see Cabbage Tree Bay) and a delightful coastal walk.

A striking Federation-era mansion has been converted into a B&B with antique furniture and tasteful colour schemes. Rooms with a view attract only a small premium.

Most rooms in this great value hotel have views of the ocean. A great place to use as a base when exploring the Royal National Park, Cronulla is also packed with groovy restaurants and bars.

This apartment-style hotel offers fabulous ocean views. Rooms have Internet connections, fully equipped kitchens and laundries, and the hotel can arrange to stock up your pantry or to have dinner at a local restaurant charged to your room.

At this hostel on the northern beaches, spend days lounging by the pool, surfing or cycling. There are free didgeridoo lessons, there’s a cinema next door, and Manly is only a bus ride away.

Have dinner at Jonah’s and stay at their wonderful guesthouse. Each of the eight deluxe rooms has a private balcony with ocean views, a king bed and Jacuzzi.