Reviews of Beach Retreat
122 Warners Avenue 4, Bondi, 2026 Sydney, Australia
#250 of 707 Holiday rentals in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 21 apartment reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Emma
New Zealand14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was fantastic and we all had a bed each. Had everything we needed and was nice and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Phil
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Our stay was really enjoyable and close to friends and family, we attended a family wedding close to the centre do the p”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was exactly what we asked for and well equipment.
The location was a small walk away from all amenities, incl the beach, restaurants and bars.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Stacey
Hong Kong8 reviews9.0“The perfect beach house stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were coffee pods in the pantry tray, but no one could really find the coffee machine, however; as said above, there are so many cafes around that this was not a big issue.
The location and layout of this property were amazing! As a group of 4 we each were able to have our own beds and sleep comfortably. Being so close to Bondi beach made our days so easy and the proximity to so many amazing cafes and restaurants is a huge asset!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Louise
Australia2 reviews8.0“Great location, really comfortable beds. Ashley was great to deal with and really responsive re parking. Older style apa”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, beds, ceiling fans. Little touches like the chocolates and access to parking.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2022
Lisa
United Arab Emirates5 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
Location was FAB - right next door to the Bondi Markets (for the weekend) and a short stroll to the main strip of Bondi. Being able to get the car off the street was also a huge advantage. Ash was really responsive and very helpful with any questions we had and the apartment was great value for money.
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: 7 March 2022
Danielle
Australia10 reviews9.0“GREAT LOCATION, HELPFUL AND ATTENTIVE HOST. WOULD STAY AGAIN”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 14 nights
KITCHEN COULD BE BETTER STOCKED , MORE CUTLERY NEEDED.
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 14 June 2021
Adam
Australia18 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great spot for a little holiday!”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This property is in an excellent location. My family and I were very comfortable here. Great spot to base yourself for work and pleasure.
Stayed in June 2021
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Liao
United States1 review10“So good”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Kate
Australia1 review10“Great location supported by a very responsive host”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Fabulous location. Great size
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Marcel
Germany57 reviews12 helpful votes4.0“Disappointing”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cockroaches! in the kitchen! sheets clean but with stains, washing machine as strange smell, not well cleaned in general (longhairs, stains on and in shelfs etc)
Locaction, superficially nice apartment. Nice decoration but all a bit dated.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Sharyn
Australia8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic location for exploring Bondi. The apartment was spacious for our family of four. Would definitely stay again
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Liz
Australia10 reviews2 helpful votes10“Beautiful location, clean and tidy!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking was challenging however the parking permits really helped which we appreciated. Also needs a vacuum cleaner - we weren't able to clean as much as we would have liked to
Amazing location very clean and tidy
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 23 May 2023
J
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes5.0Passable- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
The parking arrangement is not as straightforward as its reads. It is a shared driveway, so depends on what time you arrive to whether you're free to leave first if anyone parks in front of you, or you them. Yes a piece of paper is supplied to put your name and number, but that's not a guarantee for the other cars for you. The apartment needs a deep clean. Underneath one of the beds, after picking something up I dropped, I could see, old socks, lipstick, rubbish, huge amounts of dust and dirt. Two cockroachs were also seen running across the bedroom floor. The dishwasher on the last day, I put a cup and a plate in, only to find the washer literally full of dishes that had not been emptied since whenever. The kitchen tops and cupboards had almost a film over it, again, a good clean would sort this. Tumble dryer and washer could do with being looked at/replaced. Amenities left for guests, like salt, pepper, cooking oil, little odds and ends etc, again, sticky, grimy. Either have fresh or just don't offer. It sounds quite negative and I apologise, just being honest and would happily give a 10! It's an awesome place, great size, great location.
Amazing location. Good beds for what we needed. Nice living room and little balcony.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Blazenka
United Kingdom28 reviews10“Thank you for providing a comfortable and beautiful place to enjoy Bondi and a family reunion”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location is perfect!
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 21 August 2021
Glyn
Australia2 reviews10“Awesome location, great facilities, surprisingly spacious”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had an excellent time at Beach Retreat in Bondi. Two very generous bedrooms, living area, kitchen and sunroom; felt very spacious. Well appointed, fast reliable (Telstra nbn internet), right near the beach and great host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 14 June 2021
Jessica
Australia4 reviews10“We will definitely be back, loved everything about it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints at all. Only comment was that it can get a bit chilly, but it is winter and the place is a beautiful old Sydney building so built well before modern comforts, so to be expected and no fault of the host. Definitely didn’t put us off though and there was plenty of extra blankets to keep us warm. Good gas heater in the lounge room helped too.
Location was amazing! Right on the doorstep of all Bondi Beach has to offer. Walking distance to everything you could need, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, shopping and everything in between. The bus services are a few minutes walk and the bus takes you to Bondi Junction and on to the heart of the CBD and Circular Quay. We used it all weekend! Loved the old building and the detail in it. Plenty of room for our family of 5. Beautifully styled and homely. Host was wonderful, prompt responses to messages when needed and he was really helpful. So happy we found this last minute stay after the original apartment we booked was a scam (which we didn’t discover until we drove 3.5 hours interstate!)
Stayed in June 2021
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Karen
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Kate
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2023
James
New Zealand7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 11 April 2022
Leo
Australia28 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2022
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