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

A spacious kitchen with a rustic wooden floor, modern pendant lights, and a variety of kitchenware and decorative items on a central island.

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.

1. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

1 km from South Head

Annelisa

CA $354

CA $390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A seaside dining area with tables set for guests, outdoor umbrellas, and a waiter attending to the table.

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

2. Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

Manly, 2.3 km from South Head

Malinda

CA $178

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

Kaitlin

CA $380

CA $513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

4. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

7.2 km from South Head

Hayley

CA $207

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

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

5. The Baxley Bondi

6.8 km from South Head

Joshua

CA $124

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A dormitory room with three bunk beds, a skylight, and a door leading to another room.

6. Serene Hostels Potts Point

6.8 km from South Head

CA $32

CA $36 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

7. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

7 km from South Head

James

CA $360

CA $396 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

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

8. Meriton Suites North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.6 km from South Head

Mike

CA $176

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

9. QT Bondi

Bondi Beach, 6.2 km from South Head

natan

CA $278

CA $305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

10. Cremorne Point Manor

4.9 km from South Head

Heidi

CA $112

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor dining area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by city buildings.

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a staircase, and seating arrangements.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a bowl of apples, a vase with flowers, and a stack of books.

A front-loading washing machine, a large green leaf plant, and a wicker basket with a towel on a wooden stand.

11. The Russell Boutique Hotel

The Rocks, 7.3 km from South Head

Sheridan

CA $266

CA $266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

12. The Albert Hotel Mosman

4 km from South Head

Daniel

CA $192

CA $271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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, 6.7 km from South Head

Tracey

CA $180

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract painting.

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.

14. Capella Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from South Head

Mercedes

CA $893

CA $982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

15. View Sydney

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Marjorie

CA $164

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

16. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 7.1 km from South Head

Stephanie

CA $336

CA $370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, desk, and fireplace.

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

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

17. Spicers Potts Point

6.8 km from South Head

David

CA $326

CA $359 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 sign for "Mariners Court" and "Accommodation."

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

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

18. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

6.8 km from South Head

Victoria

CA $190

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A beach view with palm trees, a clear sky, and a distant coastline.

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

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

19. Hotel Bondi

Bondi Beach, 6.2 km from South Head

Wayne

CA $176

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

20. North Sydney Hotel

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Raghavan

CA $103

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to South Head

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga	9.8 Exceptional 972 reviews	View
lyf Bondi Junction Sydney	9.4 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
The Baxley Bondi	9.2 Wonderful 398 reviews	View

Top South Head Hotel Reviews

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

10/10 Excellent

"Tranquil place, very family friendly."

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

10/10 Excellent

"Great view/private tour was great Room wasn't very clean though. Pillow cases weren't clean but overall enjoyed the view so much. Was worth it overall! We would come back."

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

8/10 Good

"View and location were unbeatable! Beds were nice, pillows could be better. lovely sun lit kitchen. Laundry was convenient. The apartment was clean, however the couch was disgusting and needs to be replaced. I had to put a blanket over it to sit down. Carpet should also be replaced."

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 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."

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!"

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."

Mosman Luxury Studio

10/10 Excellent

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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.

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. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

2. Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

3. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

4. lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

5. The Baxley Bondi

6. Serene Hostels Potts Point

7. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

8. Meriton Suites North Sydney

9. QT Bondi

10. Cremorne Point Manor

11. The Russell Boutique Hotel

12. The Albert Hotel Mosman

13. Citadines Walker North Sydney

14. Capella Sydney

15. View Sydney

16. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

17. Spicers Potts Point

18. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

19. Hotel Bondi

20. North Sydney Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to South Head

Top South Head Hotel Reviews

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

Stay At Ivanhoe Apartments Manly Beach

Elysium Manly

The Albert Hotel Mosman

Mosman Luxury Studio

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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