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

A bar area with green walls, a variety of bottles, and stools.

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

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

₩315,373

₩346,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A tented event space with tables set for a formal occasion, featuring white chairs and floral centerpieces.

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

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

2. Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

Manly, 2.3 km from South Head

Craig

₩161,730

₩177,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with a circular seating arrangement, a central fire feature, and a view of a city skyline.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of a cityscape through large glass windows.

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.

3. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Mosman, 3.5 km from South Head

Lewis

₩449,134

₩583,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

The North Sydney Hotel with a prominent entrance, a signboard, and a visible street corner.

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.

4. North Sydney Hotel

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Raghavan

₩135,136

₩148,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

5. View Sydney

North Sydney, 6.7 km from South Head

Rebekah

₩171,015

₩188,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern boutique hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Baxter 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.

6. The Baxley Bondi

6.8 km from South Head

Joshua

₩109,385

₩120,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

7. The Russell Boutique Hotel

The Rocks, 7.3 km from South Head

Adam

₩252,869

₩252,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a blue sofa, and a potted plant.

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

8. The Albert Hotel Mosman

4 km from South Head

Daniel

₩186,944

₩262,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A table with crystal glasses, a candle, and a vase with flowers, reflecting a modern building with large windows and a metal structure in the background.

9. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Marriott Autograph Collection

7 km from South Head

James

₩281,994

₩310,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of a city skyline.

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

10. Meriton Suites North Sydney

North Sydney, 6.6 km from South Head

Mike

₩196,033

₩215,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a white armchair.

11. Hotel Bondi

Bondi Beach, 6.2 km from South Head

Wayne

₩201,700

₩221,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern interior with a dining area, a bar, and a seating area with a view.

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.

12. Cremorne Point Manor

4.9 km from South Head

Heidi

₩116,141

₩127,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a bed, two chairs, a table with a book, a glass of wine, and a glass of beer.

A variety of pastries, desserts, and fresh fruits arranged on wooden serving boards.

A giraffe being fed by a person through a fence.

A compact, well-lit tent with a bed, a small table, and a chair.

13. Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Mosman, 3.5 km from South Head

Elizabeth

₩508,285

₩791,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a view of the Sydney Opera House.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a body of water and the Sydney Opera House at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A large window offers a view of the Sydney Opera House.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a dining area with chairs. A large window offers a view of the Sydney Opera House.

14. Park Hyatt Sydney

The Rocks, 7 km from South Head

Daniel

₩1,066,161

₩1,172,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a small table, and two nightstands with lamps.

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

A building with a sign for "Mariners Court" and "Accommodation."

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

15. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

6.8 km from South Head

Victoria

₩185,126

₩203,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A night view from a balcony with a cityscape, including a bridge and waterfront buildings.

A modern living room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, two chairs, and a small table with glasses.

A pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

16. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 7.1 km from South Head

Nicole

₩324,147

₩356,562 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 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.

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

A bar area with a long counter, various bottles, and decorative items.

17. Capella Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from South Head

Christina and Rudolf

₩848,555

₩933,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of buildings and trees through a large window.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A conference room with a round table, chairs, a projector screen, and a large window.

18. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

7 km from South Head

Clayton

₩190,877

₩209,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A city street with buildings, cars, and a clear sky.

An elevator with a 'Quiet Please' sign, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a 'No Elevator' sign.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a city skyline in the background, and calm water.

A hotel reception area with a glass door, a reception desk, and a key box labeled 'A' and 'B'.

19. Edgecliff Lodge Motel

6.5 km from South Head

Stan

₩134,355

₩147,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

A multi-level atrium with a glass ceiling, circular light fixtures, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape and a famous opera house.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and large windows.

20. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from South Head

Janice

₩265,680

₩292,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to South Head

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga	9.8 Exceptional 965 reviews	View
North Sydney Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 555 reviews	View
View Sydney	9.2 Wonderful 1,587 reviews	View

Top South Head Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, amazing views of the opera house and harbour. Very helpful staff, and in particular the bell team. Also had a lovely dinner in the rooftop restaurant. Great stay and highly recommended"

Elysium Manly

8/10 Good

"Check in was efficient. All the staff throughout my stay were excellent. Breakfast was great. My criticism is the lack of clothes storage in the room. I had a king Seaview; There was an open hanging space but no drawers and only a couple of shelves for clothes. For a 6 night stay this was inadequate for a solo traveller, it would have been doubly difficult for a couple. There is no full length mirror and no makeup mirror. There were no cushions on the wooden bench. The room would benefit from some additional soft furnishings and pictures."

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."

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I had a lovely big room with small kitchen facilities, fresh water everyday. However, no daily refresh and there are no real bathroom ammenities ie, make up remover pads, earbuds or shower cap, so make sure you bring your own. Only instant coffee :-( I’m on a work trip and needed a late check out which they gave me. Lovely Yum Cha restaurant next door which I ate at a lot because it was handy and good and I didn’t want to venture out in the rain."

Stay at Hotel Steyne

8/10 Good

"The rooms were Comfortable and very clean. Very helpful staff at reception. It was very noisy though. Loud music until early morning hours. I had to use earplugs. Toilets were not very clean at the restaurant/ bar area."

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and well located. I hadn't stayed in Manly before was was impressed with the area."

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

8/10 Good

"Stunning views and Reception staff and Shuttle services were very good too."

Cremorne Point Manor

8/10 Good

"Good experience all round"

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Head?

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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. North Sydney Hotel

5. View Sydney

6. The Baxley Bondi

7. The Russell Boutique Hotel

8. The Albert Hotel Mosman

9. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Marriott Autograph Collection

10. Meriton Suites North Sydney

11. Hotel Bondi

12. Cremorne Point Manor

13. Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

14. Park Hyatt Sydney

15. Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

16. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

17. Capella Sydney

18. Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point by IHG

19. Edgecliff Lodge Motel

20. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

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Top South Head Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Sydney

Elysium Manly

The Albert Hotel Mosman

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

Stay at Hotel Steyne

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park by Accor

Cremorne Point Manor

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney

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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