What is Watsons Bay like?

Watsons Bay is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches and restaurants. Are you looking for Watsons Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Hornby Lighthouse and Sydney Harbour National Park while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Watsons Bay?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is the highest ranked property in Watsons Bay. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Watsons Bay?

When you want to find places to stay in Sydney, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Watsons Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watsons Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Watsons Bay.

What is there to do in this Sydney neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Camp Cove, Watsons Bay Beach and Gibson's Beach while you're in Watsons Bay. You could also plan a visit to Hornby Lighthouse or Sydney Harbour National Park while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Watsons Bay include Taronga Zoo, The Gap Park and Watsons Bay. South Head and Macquarie Lighthouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Sydney.

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Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Watsons Bay

EunYoung

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Mascot, 15 km from Watsons Bay

William

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Tempe Hotel

14.6 km from Watsons Bay

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Moxy Sydney Airport

Mascot, 13.3 km from Watsons Bay

Dustin

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

15.6 km from Watsons Bay

David

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

ibis budget Sydney Airport

Mascot, 13.5 km from Watsons Bay

Debra

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Mascot, 13.4 km from Watsons Bay

Dianne

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Caption By Hyatt Central Sydney

Haymarket, 8.3 km from Watsons Bay

Martin

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

6.7 km from Watsons Bay

Mark

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport

Mascot, 13.2 km from Watsons Bay

Karen

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Quest Cronulla Beach

Cronulla, 26.3 km from Watsons Bay

eric

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Haberfield Hotel

14.5 km from Watsons Bay

Jonathan Mark

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

Mascot, 13.4 km from Watsons Bay

timothy

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

Mascot, 13.4 km from Watsons Bay

stuart

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport by IHG

Mascot, 13 km from Watsons Bay

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Pullman Sydney Airport

Mascot, 13.1 km from Watsons Bay

Colin

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Nightelier Narrabeen

13.6 km from Watsons Bay

Laura

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Metro Hotel Miranda

27.2 km from Watsons Bay

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Mantra on Sydney Airport

Mascot, 13.6 km from Watsons Bay

Vinod

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Cronulla, 26.4 km from Watsons Bay

Emma

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

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