The Ryokan - Zen

25-27 South Steyne, Manly, 2095 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>55</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
55 reviews

Beautiful and uniquely decorated Japaneses style apartment Clean and well designed. Comfortable beds and lovely bedding. Excellent amenities. Close to the beaches. Easy walk to restaurants. Convenient location.

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The Ryokan - Zen

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  • Entire apartment
  • 581 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located in Sydney, just 300 metres from Manly Beach, The Ryokan - Zen provides beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The property features sea views and is 1 km from Shelly Beach and 1.1 km from Delwood Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Taronga Zoo. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sydney, like snorkelling, cycling and fishing. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Luna Park Sydney is 13 km from The Ryokan - Zen, while Sydney Opera House is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Sydney
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  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful and uniquely decorated Japaneses style apartment Clean and well designed. Comfortable beds and lovely bedding. Excellent amenities. Close to the beaches. Easy walk to restaurants. Convenient location.”
  • Miranda
    Australia Australia
    “The location of this room was truly something special. Walking distance to the beach and market and at night you can hear the waves on the beach . The hosts could not do more , helping with our bags up and down the steps, a welcome gift for the...”
  • Donna
    Australia Australia
    “Fabulous location and lovely interiors. Dan was friendly and helpful upon arrival and the local suggestions sent through by Chi were very welcomed.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Chi

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Chi
The Ryokan is a Japanese hotel style airbnb location in the heart of Manly, The Ryokan is only moments from shops, beaches, bars, restaurants and famous cafes. The Ryokan offers you the hybrid of Scandinavian and Japanese Zen interior style at its finest. The Ryokan is all about you and the people you love, please let us know if you are here to celebrate special moments like honey moon, anniversaries or birthdays, we will try our best to make your stays a bit more extra special than amazing.
Hi all, We are a family of 4, both my husband and I are interior designers. We love travelling and being inspired by all the amazing designs around the world. We both grew up in Northern Beaches. We love the water and the tranquility of the Japanese Zen; therefore, this year we have decided to bring Kyoto to Manly. Hope you can enjoy this hybrid of elements and be submerged in the space we created for you.
The Ryokan is right in front of the famous Manly beach. There are so many food and restaurant options below the apartment. Evne the famous Ben n Jerrys ice cream shop is located right beneath the apartment. Coles super market is about a 40sec walk away. A staycation or vacation cant get any more convinient than this.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ryokan - Zen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 60 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Ryokan - Zen takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 400 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per stay

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 400 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Ryokan - Zen

  • The Ryokan - Zen has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Ryokan - Zen can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Ryokan - Zen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from The Ryokan - Zen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Ryokan - Zen is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Ryokan - Zen is 6.2 miles from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Ryokan - Zen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.