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Reviews of Manly Waves Studios & Apartments 3.5 stars

46 Malvern Avenue, Manly, 2095 Sydney, Australia

#707 of 707 Holiday rentals in Sydney

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Review score

Based on 511 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    6.0
    Good for short beach holiday, recommend not using a car in this area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The price for the age of the units is way too much. The interior was not adequately cleaned for the price paid. The units need to be updated on the exterior. Improvements required surrounding the units to meet with expectations of the price paid. Parking provided but not sufficient. Parking near reception impossible, had to double park to check in, very uncomfortable start to the holiday.

    The reception staff were friendly, helpful and in theme with the beach environment. The proximity to Manly/Queenscliff beach is exceptional. Only a 10-minute walk to Manly Corso, plenty of restaurants, cafes and ferry service to the city of Sydney.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Great Stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although house keeping were very helpful ..I felt there was room for improvement as there was sand on the floors but still a clean bathroom and kitchen...Nothing too much to worry About ...

    Perfect location for us and affordable. Our unit was impressive and we got an upgrade for the same price .. Reception lady was very helpful and lovely to chat to ..House keeping were very helpful too .. Great stay ..

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty shabby for price

    Property did not match the hype on your website

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed Manly very much, not too far from the main city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be cleaner.

    Upgraded to a studio apartment which was nice and had all facilities you require.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    7.0
    Disappointing to have someone enter our room at 2am!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was tricky, and the door to our apartment needed a chain lock. The lock on the door didn’t work properly and another guest came in our room at 2pm and gave us a huge fright. I mentioned this to management and they were confused how this could happen but didn’t offer us anything to say sorry for that happening.. felt very insecure afterwards and couldn’t sleep. Wouldn’t stay again unless I knew it had the chain lock..

    We were upgraded to a two bedroom apartment, plenty of space which was lovely.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    5.0
    Booked this for the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water ran out very quickly. Wifi didn’t reach to the unit.

    Location is great

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    6.0
    ..first night was great which made second night of mishaps more disappointing…hoping it was just my own bad luck!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    had trouble with availability of parking spot i paid extra for, wifi was out for one night of 2 and noisy renos were being carried out very late at night & very early in the morning in the unit directly above mine…hopefully all just temporary issues

    location was great, deco was fresh

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress were a bit crap and the curtains didn’t cover the windows

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good stay but could have been and can be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite loud with a constant aircon unit humming at night. Had to keep asking for new towels. Room was definitely not as light as in pictures, very dark.

    Amazing location. Great bathroom with huge shower.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Good place to stay in Manly. Had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Happy to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Support column next to bed difficult to negotiate. Lots of towels but, strangely, no tea towel.

    Great location and excellent for pet. Customer service very good and responsive to needs and requests. Good car parking facilities, adjacent to apartment.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't clean the room 😕

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    5.0
    Very average
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No soap holder, insufficient towels for 2 days, bed too low, no power point near beds

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    Great location, room is very dated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was 5 of us and the room we stayed in was not that comfortable as the sofa had to remain unfolded, so there was no area for the family to hang out during the day. Although the vibe is rustic and cute, it is not really that practical (old furniture, doors not opening/ closing properly/ curtains not moving properly). I think the fridge in that room must be replaced, although the fridge itself was big, but there were only one shelf in it and the bottom of the fridge was full of water. Hot water in the shower didn't last long, it ran out after one person had a shower... There is NO storage in the bathroom and towel rail needed to be fixed as it was barely attached to the wall. With 2 little boys it was a challenge to keep them safe around the room. We were lucky with the weather and spend most of the days outside and came only to sleep.

    Location of the Hotel is exceptional, very easy walk to the Manly beach, you can forgive almost anything for it :) Parking (extra 20$/night) was a great option as well, though parking slots are very narrow.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 13

    Our double room with 1 large bed was amazing for the price comfy bed and nicely presented. However I also booked 2 family rooms 1 on the other side of the road was small but nicely presented but the other one room 13 was atrocious looked like a student share accommodation. Nothing like any of the pictures and obviously not yet renovated . So 2 out of three but the last room bought us undone .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of TLC/upgrades (eg portable heater to heat whole studio

    Staff were excellent and location amazing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    5.0
    Staff very friendly, bed comfy, place a bit dark and stuffy, but overall ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place was dark, window opened to common area, car parked right outside front door making it closed - in. No kitchen dishcloths or tea towels, no soap holder, shower curtain broken and mouldy on bottom

    Location was great

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    5.0
    convenient but not amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the photo made it seem that we were across the rd from beach but we weren’t. apartment was a little old / bathroom was a bit gross.

    only two streets away from beach

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    6.0
    practical for the purpose of my visit.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not much ventilation in the room

    location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    5.0
    Good spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty dishes in cupboard, and blood on spare pillow

    Spot was close to beach and shops

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water ran out fast. Air conditioning unit faulty. Comfortable but basic but not a basic price.

    Location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    7.0
    high price shame about the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’ve checked various websites and cannot find a photo matching the room we stayed. it looked tired and basically grotty, a lick of paint, new carpet and bed base would help. would expect to pay half of what we did for the room, so currently overpriced. staff were great and friendly

    location as expected

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the security.

    the location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    5.0
    Price for location good, but like a backpackers feel for a fanily
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt like a family backpackers place. Paying for car park was ridiculous. As such a tight space and not really secure as just under a veranda

    Great location for beach .

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    5.0
    ok but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the Wi-Fi did not work in the room, only outside on the access stairs. the sink in the bathroom was microscopic. if you tried to wash your face the whole floor was flooded

    good location. comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2023

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