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Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guest house near Manly Beach in Sydney

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Garden Studio with Courtyard (4 Guests)
Deluxe Twin Room | View from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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6 Steinton Street, Manly, NSW, 2095
  • Place, Manly Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Corso at Manly
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manly Wharf
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Ocean Glimpse and Kitchenette

Queen Room with Ocean Glimpse and Kitchenette

  • Partial sea view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Garden Studio with Courtyard (4 Guests)

Garden Studio with Courtyard (4 Guests)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room - Kitchenette

Queen Room - Kitchenette

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Beach View

Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Sydney

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manly guesthouse, you'll find Manly Beach and Corso at Manly. Also, Manly Wharf is within half a mile (1 km) and Curl Curl Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manly Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Corso at Manly - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Steyne Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queenscliff Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manly Wharf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 13 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JB & Sons Manly - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Steyne - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cibaria Manly - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pantry Manly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway's Manly - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse

Guest house near Manly Beach in Sydney
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse. A complete renovation of Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse was completed in November 2019.

This Sydney guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1915
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse offers 21 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. This Sydney guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 27.50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of AUD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 27.50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Guest House Manly
House Manly
Manly Guest House
Manly Guest House Hostel
Manly Guest House Hotel Manly
Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse Manly
Sandy Bottoms Manly
Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse Manly
Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse Guesthouse
Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse Guesthouse Manly

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse to the airport?

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse is 19.4 mi (45-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse.

How close is Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 6-minute walk from Manly Beach and 14.5 mi (44-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Star Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs AUD 27.50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse have a pool?

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse to downtown Sydney?

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse is 6.8 mi away from Sydney.

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, 1 block from the beach. There is no A/C. Ok for most days with a cool ocean breeze. Had a record hot spell for 2days, 85F and so a little warm at night
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We waited 2 hours before we could get into our room as I didn’t receive the codes need to enter the premises or our room. It wasn’t flash but was clean & comfortable. The Manager was very accommodating & helpful in settling us into our room once we eventually gained access. There wasn’t any toilet paper available so we had to provide our own. Excellent location, limited timed parking is a bit annoying but we were lucky enough to get a free park out the front or just around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tried to ring several times but no answer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Made to feel like an inconvenience not a guest

Staff were not friendly or welcoming and we were made to feel like an inconvenience rather than guests. My mate went to ask about a parking permit Saturday morning and was greeted with 'Is it a quick question' on entry to office. Not even a 'Good Morning' to accompany it. Understand it's not the Hilton but some customer service wouldn't go astray.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. As there was availability, the property manager kindly upgraded me from a single to double room. But for $220 for one night I would have expected an ensuite. The view of the petrol station was noisy. Might search harder for another next time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed with customer service. It was advertised that our room had a private bathroom and got here and there was no private bathroom- it was shared. We paid extra for the private. There was no one on reception due it covid but this was not advertised on any of the booking information.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very untidy , I think the only thing that was cleaned were the bed sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s in a good position though parking is difficult. We had to move the car every two hours from 8am. Room is tiny. There were no blankets just a sheet and light cover so we had to keep the heater on all night as it’s the middle of winter. Ok for a quick overnight overall. Like a youth hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien placé et agréable

Nous sommes arrivés après les horaires d’ouverture de l’accueil et le système mis en place pour récupérer les clefs de la chambre et top !! Un petit message au numéro affiché et une personne vous répond rapidement avec toutes les explications !!! Les salles de bain sont très propres, le lieu est agréable, les chambres sont bien équipé. Juste nos draps n’étaient pas très propres.... heureusement nous avions nos duvets. Mais c’est quand même une super auberge de jeunesse !!! Bien placé aussi
Les draps ne sont pas propres
Draps sales
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Was over charged twice to the sum on nearly $300, every contact number goes to message bank or is ignored.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to everything. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not a guest house

This accommodation may be listed as a guest house, but it's a youth hostel full of backpackers/communal room and kitchen full of 18-year olds from the UK and Europe. If that's your thing, go ahead and book. If you want to stay in an actual guest house, I'd recommend booking somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only downside to my stay was other guests being inconsiderate with the noise levels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location....spacious room...facilities suited us...security great....fans...own little fridge...excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't like requirement to photocopy drivers licence. Known this would not have stayed. Part way to identy theft. Bed collapsed not real happy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean. Very friendly lady at check in. Very helpful. Close to the beach. We would 100% stay here again. The place had character and not a standard run of the mill hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location and clean rooms

The area is fantastic and the location is great, really close to the beach, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. The rooms are quite small though and you need to jump to get on/off the bed. Very clean, the communal kitchen was a plus for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great but could be amazing

Great location and a nice feel to the place, with a few changes could be amazing! 1. rooms were tidy and comfortable but needed a deep clean as quite dusty 2. Air con needed as some rooms were far too hot 3. Bins in kitchen are too small so fill up very quickly with all the guests and have swarms of flies around them. 4. More staff needed! Jasmyn was amazing but literally didn't stop all day and seemed to be in charge of guests requests, bookings, front office, cleaning and managing the phones. 5. Lots of unnecessary extra charges. We stayed for just under a week and if we wanted our bed changed during this time, or a new towel, there was a large charge. Also checking in between 12-2 was extra, as was checking in past 5. We were quite shocked by all of this as we're used to paying a lot less money for hostels which try to accommodate all of the above and usually with no extra charge at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Aphrodite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night only

Very small room ideal for sleeping only and really ok for one night only. Location is great ground floor room was very quiet but could use a waste bin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnificent Manly

Fantastic clean n fresh vibe, super close to beach & just a short walk to Manly Corso with many bars n restaurants...highly recommend this property which is more than 2 star should be 3 star rated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option for the price!

Great place for the price. Very comfortable bed and clean. Shared bathroom and a little noisy, but no complaints for the price. Great location too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks to the team at Sandy Bottoms. I really enjoyed my stay. Comfy, clean and central.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ロケーションは良し

海に近くロケーションは良いです。チェックインもスムーズ。 ベットはギシギシ軋む二段のパイプベッドですが、 枕カバーもシーツもフレッシュな状態です。 日中は部屋にエアコンがない為部屋はサウナ状態。 前の人のおじさん臭が気になりました。 カーペットには、細かいゴミが。清潔とは言えません。 三日間滞在しましたが、その間、一度も部屋の掃除、タオルやシーツ類の交換はなし。 セイフティーボックス完備とありますが、部屋にセイフティボックスはありませんでした。 Wi-Fi無料とありますが、チェックイン時にWi-Fiのパスワードを聞くのを忘れ、 後で聞こうと思いましたが、殆どの時間宿に人がない為、事実上使用できませんでした。 チェックインからその日の夜までは何故か部屋の電源が使用できなく 同様に人がいない為、解決不可。（夜以降は使えるようになりました） これらはお願いすることができれば、ある程度改善できる可能性もありますが、 逆に言えば、デフォルトがこの状態だということです。 バス・トイレ共同で、1泊約9000円と決して安くない価格ですが、 それをどう考えるかだと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

MAN TAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy stay

Close to beach, convenient. Clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Muy bien

Lugar limpio y bien ubicado. Los baños en muy buen estado y el cuarto también. El cuarto tiene pocos enchufes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018