Coogee Sands Hotel & Apartments On The Beach

Location is very good, right across the parking lot from the beach. (Any indication - a Crowne type hotel is about 200m away & this one is closer to the beach than that one). Also, down the street (meaning VERY short walk) from shops & food. Next door to another Hotel that has a nightclub/bar/restaurant & also down the street from two similar ones. This proximity can mean loud music on Fri & Sat nights, but otherwise quiet. Hotel has agreement with a few shops along the walk (imagine it as 'along the boardwalk') where you can charge the food to the room & pay at the hotel. Customer service is pretty good. The hotel is small so the front desk people will remember you & provide minimal concierge service if requested (they can arrange taxi, recommend where to eat, arrange & book trips). We had a few issues (2 'sea roaches' as I call them [large brown roach like bugs that aren't scared of the light, don't move fast & can also be found in the ocean] were found in our room (one each on two different days) and they just cleaned our room extra good (didn't offer to switch us). Courtyard room is on ground level which means the discourteous people upstairs can spit on you if they're not cognizant that there are people below them. I called the hotel immediately after booking to ensure I got a courtyard through the entire stay [& could stay in the same room] (I booked 2 separate trips dates meeting in the middle 1/2 courtyard & half 'regular'), the manager on duty at the time looked it up in the system, said that would be doable & that we'd pay on check in. During my stay I had to They didn't offer any concessions for the inconvenience other than keeping me in the courtyard room as long as possible before moving. Room appointments for studio rooms are average at best - blow dryer in bathroom, iron in living area. Kitchen includes microwave, fridge. TV doesn't have a DVD player & has about 19 channels of cable. Price is pretty high considering how 'basic' the hotel is, but everything is priced high in the area, so I gave value an 'average' rating. I wouldn't discourage anyone from staying here, but would also weigh my options.

Great hotel staff excellent

wonderful location right on Coogee Beach with beautiful views right outside the door. Walk to the beach and the rocky headland. Lots of great restaurants just up the street. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful . I found twin beds too soft , otherwise I would highly recommend

great location with attentive staff and well looked after

The location was handy to shops and restaurants at Coogee and right at the beach. Reception staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions for local restaurants. Parking was a bit tight with not a lot of room to manouvre, but we would be happy to stay again.

TOO SMALL FOR TWO ADULTS AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN. ALSO NOT ENOUGH UNDER COVER PARKING. VIEWS OF OPPOSITE BUILDINGS. WOULD NOT RETURN.

the best spot ever

A comfortable hotel right on the beach at Coogee, so some distance from the city although transport into the city and elsewhere is easy. The staff are friendly and it is a great place just to relax.

Bit expensive considering there was absolutely no view, except for the wall of the building nect door. For the price would have at least expected a bit of a view considering it was very close to the beach.

A little bit tired but a good place to stay. Neat and tidy. Friendly staff. Parking is free but "first in" basis. Some rooms better than others - bigger or better courtyards. Rooms close to lift are a little noisy but not bad. Good kitchens. Superb location right by the beach. A good little hotel. Recommended.

The only reason I didn't give a perfect score for facilities was because the beds were too soft. I have a bad back and need a firm mattress. Otherwise we were very happy and will definitely be back. The location is fantastic!

We were happy enough there. It was convenient and in our price range.

I found the service provided by the hotel staff met my expectations and was very professionall carried out. Undercover secure parking was much appreciated throughout my stay. The location right near the beach was very convenient and allowed me to fully enjoy my stay in Coogee. The contemporary decor of the hotel suites and public areas was inviting and underlined the quality and good value of the accommodation.

I would be very happy to return to this motel if the need arrised. A handy location.

Hotel tried to switch rooms (from ground floor to third floor) saying they had notified me but they hadn't, ended up getting the ground floor room. Thank you

The room was OK, the bathroon was small (shower & toilet only) The phone did not work and had to be replaced, the inhouse movie was constantly interupted due to a technical problem, This was in a Deluxe Studio room. There wasn't much deluxe about it.

An excellent base for a holiday in Sydney..We were away from the hustle and bustle in a lovely location but could easily get into the city..

Friendly staff.

The hotel is very noisy, situated next to a night club where taxis are picking up rowdy revellers until the small hours. It is a good place for surfies, beachgoers and probably Ok for that family trip to the beach. Staff were pleasant and very helpful. Overpriced for what it offers.

The location of the Coogee Sands Hotel is very good if you are looking for right on the beach and good views. However if you want to sleep, choose somewhere else. It's right next to the pub and nightclub and they are still going strong at 4:30am.