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# Manly Beach Studio + Parking Option

## Photo gallery for Manly Beach Studio + Parking Option

![Beach - Manly Beach Studio + Parking Option (Manly)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126950000/126942400/126942352/000682eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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Located close to Manly Beach, Manly Beach Studio + Parking Option has plenty to offer. 

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## About the area

Manly, a neighborhood in Sydney, is home to this apartment. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place. Check out an event or a game at Sydney Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Taronga Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Sydney travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney.dx178312)

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Manly, NSW

### What's nearby

- ![Manly Beach featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141018/7bfae1a1-0cde-47e7-ad12-edbda00fd426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Manly Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![Perfect location for a quiet day, small waves and a view of the Sydney Harbour ❤️ #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354377/4cb21ca6-450e-4659-b955-0d8f90003096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sydney Harbour National Park  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- ![Christmas at Shelly Beach, Manly 🎄](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7055/835fea22-ae77-4a96-ab86-33bd0c4fe8eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Shelly Beach  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- ![A lot less posey than it's 'rival' beach of Bondi, Manly is just (if not more) beautiful. You can even snorkel at the beach's south end!  
www.cheskiesgaplife.com/local-tips-72-hours-sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7055/63f7a0ff-684a-48b3-9189-5d10f0317848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Corso at Manly  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- Manly Wharf  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km

### Getting around

- Sydney St Leonards Station  
16 min drive
- Sydney Airport (SYD)  
51 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Boathouse Shelly Beach  
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- Hotel Steyne  
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- The Pantry Manly  
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- Wonder Fuh  
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- The Bower Restaurant  
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## About this property

### Manly Beach Studio + Parking Option

Apartment near Manly Beach

 Manly Beach Studio + Parking Option provides everything you need. 

Other perks include:

- Smoke-free premises

Extra conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with soap

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property Registration Number 2095, PID-STRA-71288

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