Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day 13th Edition - To Parent Directory

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22 Victoria Parade, Manly, NSW 2095. & 02/9977 8655. Fax 02/9976 2090. www.manlylodge.com.au. 24
units. Standard double A$132–A$154 (US$86–US$100) peak season, A$108–A$132 (US$70–US$86) off season;
deluxe double A$154–A$198 (US$100–US$128) peak season, A$132–A$154 (US$86–US$100) off season;
family suite with spa A$264–A$330 (US$172–US$215) peak season, A$187–A$262 (US$122–US$170)
off season. (Peak season: Christmas, Easter, and school holidays.) Extra adult A$30 (US$20); extra children
under 10 A$17 (US$11). Ask about weekly rates; management will also negotiate off-season prices. Rates
include continental breakfast. AE, MC, V. Free parking. Ferry or JetCat: Manly. Amenities: Exercise room; spa;
sauna; coin-op laundry. In room: A/C, TV.
Manly Paradise Motel and Beach Plaza Apartments I walked into
this place and immediately felt at home. The motel and the apartment complex
are separate, but share the same reception area. Though there is one motel room
that goes for A$90 (US$59), it’s a bit small for my liking; the rest of the irregularly
shaped rooms are big yet cozy, and come with a shower (no tub) and a
springy double bed. Though there is no restaurant, you can get breakfast in bed.
My only concern is that the traffic can make it a little noisy during the day (but
you’ll probably be on the beach anyway). Some rooms have glimpses of the sea.
A pool (with views) on the roof is shared with the apartment complex.
The apartments are magnificent—very roomy, with thick carpets. They’re
stocked with everything you need, including a private laundry, a full kitchen
with dishwasher, and two bathrooms (one with a tub). The sea views from the
main front balcony are heart stopping.
54 North Steyne, Manly, NSW 2095. & 1800/815 789 in Australia, or 02/9977 5799. Fax 02/9977 6848.
www.manlyparadise.com.au. 40 units. A$105–A$165 (US$62–US$94) double motel unit; A$295 (US$192) 2-
bedroom apt. Extra person A$25 (US$16). Ask about lower rates for long-term stays. AE, DC, MC, V. Free
secured parking. Ferry or JetCat: Manly. Amenities: Pool; dry cleaning services; nonsmoking rooms. In room:
A/C, TV, dataport, hair dryer, iron.
Periwinkle-Manly Cove Guesthouse Nicely positioned across the road from
one of Manly’s two harbor beaches, the Periwinkle is a short walk from the ferry,
the shops along the Corso, and the main ocean beach. Rooms are small and come
with a double bed. Some have a shower and toilet (these go for the higher prices
noted below), but otherwise you’ll have to make do with one of four separate bathrooms.
(One has a tub.) A full kitchen next to a pleasant-enough communal
lounge means you could save money by not eating out. Room nos. 5 and 10 are
the nicest and have screened balconies overlooking the harbor (but no bathrooms).
For atmosphere I prefer the Manly Lodge (see above). No smoking inside.
18–19 E. Esplanade, Manly, NSW 2095. & 02/9977 4668. Fax 02/9977 6308. www.periwinkle.citysearch.
com.au. 18 units, 12 with bathroom. A$126 (US$82) double without bathroom; A$165 (US$107) double with
bathroom. Units with harbor views A$10 (US$6.50) extra. Extra person A$25 (US$16). Rates include continental
breakfast. MC, V. Free parking. Ferry or JetCat: Manly. Amenities: Kitchen; common lounge; laundry;
nonsmoking rooms. In room: TV, fridge.
IN MOSMAN
Buena Vista Hotel If you want to see how wealthy Sydneysiders live, then stay
in this upmarket northern suburb a 10-minute walk from Taronga Zoo. The
rooms above this popular local pub, just down the road from some of Sydney’s
most exclusive boutiques, are clean and comfortable, and a bargain by Sydney
standards. Each comes with a springy queen-size bed or two singles, a small TV,
and a sink; a few have balconies. All except room no. 13 have good city views. The
best is room no. 1, which is larger and brighter than the rest, and comes with a
large balcony with good views. Family rooms come with a double bed, a foldout
sofa bed, and a trundle bed—all in one room. All rooms share nice bathrooms.
The fabulous Balmoral Beach is a 10-minute walk away, or just 5 minutes by bus.