Watsons Bay Travel Guide

Sydney

Hornby lighthouse south head of lighthouse in Watson Bay, NSW, Australia.
Hornby lighthouse south head of lighthouse in Watson Bay, NSW, Australia.
The Surf was up leaving Sydney through The Heads.
While most people get a shot from the top of the cliffs with a bit of scrambling along the rocks (much easier when the tide is lower) you can get to this vantage point.
The old lighthouse keepers cottage

Top hotels in Watsons Bay

Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney

5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW
The price is ฿7,231 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿7,231
฿7,955 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,553 reviews)
Could not fault anything, amazing staff and spotless room

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Sydney
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
199 George St. Sydney NSW
The price is ฿7,231 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿7,231
฿7,955 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,107 reviews)
Clean room great view great location

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
The price is ฿5,048 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿5,048
฿5,553 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,583 reviews)
We had a couple of unresolved issues which we will deal with when home. The room was not representative of the pictures, the bed base was torn, side cabinets worn, the gas hob dangerous..too many to mention. It certainly didn't come under the "premium" category. The staff were uninterested, lacking ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
The price is ฿5,404 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿5,404
฿5,944 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,935 reviews)
A Hyatt package came up and I decided to book it but as a longtime Accor loyalist, I didn’t expect much. I was blown away! The room was perfect, quiet, the amenities were great, and the location was fantastic. I walked everywhere or took the train. The best part, though, was the staff. They were ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney

Ace Hotel Sydney

5 out of 5
47 Wentworth Ave Sydney NSW
The price is ฿5,788 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿5,788
฿6,367 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (867 reviews)
Very cool - in a good way. A comfortable place to stay at, a fun place to explore, good location, excellent restaurant.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Ace Hotel Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
The price is ฿5,203 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿5,203
฿5,723 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,053 reviews)
Very clean, friendly staff and excellent option for access to the international airport

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Watsons Bay

Mosman showing a bridge, a city and boating

Mosman

You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Taronga Zoo or Balmoral Beach.

Mosman
Manly Beach featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and a beach

Manly

A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Beach and Manly Wharf.

Manly
Bondi Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town

Bondi Beach

Travellers to Bondi Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Bondi Beach and Bondi Icebergs.

Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town

Bondi

Visitors to Bondi appreciate its beaches. A visit to Bondi Beach and Bondi Icebergs might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Bondi
The North shore of Sydney, Australia

North Sydney

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Port Jackson Bay might round out your trip.

North Sydney
Circular Quay - The Rocks which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

The Rocks

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