Manly Bunkhouse vs Manly Waves Studios & Apartments
Both are in Sydney, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelManly
Manly Bunkhouse
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
ApartmentManly
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.
Choose Manly Bunkhouse if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.3)
Choose Manly Waves Studios & Apartments if you want
- to be closer to the beach (180 m / 330 m)
- free parking
Why is Manly Bunkhouse better than Manly Waves Studios & Apartments?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.3)+1.3
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 42)+16
- 34 more sights within 1 km+4
Why is Manly Waves Studios & Apartments better than Manly Bunkhouse?
- 1150 m closer to the beach (180 m vs 330 m)−150 m
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
- 44 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Manly Bunkhouse vs Manly Waves Studios & Apartments: which hotel is better? | Manly Bunkhouse | Manly Waves Studios & Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.3 | 7.3 |
| Location | 7.8 +0.7 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 7.5 +4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.7 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.3 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 23 | 35 +12 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 +0.5 | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 191 +27 | 164 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 48% +35% | bottom 17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +0.7 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Manly centre | 820 m −200 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 330 m | 180 m −150 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 +5 | 20 |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m −320 m | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 21 | 12 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 16 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
360 m apart
Manly Bunkhouse: city centre: 12 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 20 km, beach: 330 m, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments: city centre: 12 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 20 km, beach: 180 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m.
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Manly Bunkhouse or Manly Waves Studios & Apartments: common questions
Which is better, Manly Bunkhouse or Manly Waves Studios & Apartments?
They are evenly matched. Manly Bunkhouse is stronger in guest rating, location; Manly Waves Studios & Apartments is stronger in facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Manly Bunkhouse or Manly Waves Studios & Apartments?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Manly Bunkhouse is closer: 820 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Manly Waves Studios & Apartments.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Manly Waves Studios & Apartments is 180 m from the nearest beach; Manly Bunkhouse is 330 m.
How far apart are Manly Bunkhouse and Manly Waves Studios & Apartments?
The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score