# Beach guesthouses and B&Bs in Sydney

URL: https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/guesthouses/ · Facts checked: 2026-10-09

Small places with a host: B&Bs at Bundeena and Manly, guesthouses from Cronulla to Whale Beach.

We list 15 guesthouses and B&Bs across 8 beaches. The closest to the sand is Beachhaven on Horderns Beach at Bundeena: 2 min on foot, 161 m. 7 of the 15 are within a 10-minute walk. The cheapest we saw was under $100 a night (The Alison Randwick).

Walk = walking time and distance (not driving) along the walking route on OpenStreetMap, door to the nearest sand, at 4.8 km/h. Climb = uphill on the walk home, rounded to 5 m. Price band = one nightly rate seen on Google Maps ($ under $100, $$ $100–199, $$$ $200–349, $$$$ $350+). Nobody paid to be listed.

## Eastern Suburbs

### [Coogee Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/coogee/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alison Randwick | Guesthouse | 29 min | 2298 m | 80 m | $ |

### [Bondi Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/bondi/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi Beach House | Guesthouse | 4 min | 293 m | 10 m | not checked |
| The Baxley Bondi | Guesthouse | 21 min | 1716 m | 95 m | $ |

### [Tamarama Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/tamarama/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarita Private Hotel | Guesthouse | 22 min | 1738 m | 110 m | not checked |

## Northern Beaches

### [Manly Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/manly/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Addison Road Bed & Breakfast | Guesthouse | 4 min | 336 m | 30 m | not checked |
| Manly Beach Guesthouse | Guesthouse | 4 min | 353 m | 0 m | $$ |
| Cecil Street B&B Manly | Guesthouse | 14 min | 1130 m | 50 m | not checked |
| Fairlight Gardens | Guesthouse | 22 min | 1734 m | 70 m | not checked |

### [Palm Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/palm-beach/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Bed and Breakfast | Guesthouse | 16 min | 1262 m | 105 m | $$$ |

### [Whale Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/whale-beach/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Beach Guest House | Guesthouse | 18 min | 1410 m | 65 m | not checked |

## Sutherland Shire

### [Cronulla Beach](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/cronulla/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guesthouse 83 | Guesthouse | 9 min | 705 m | 30 m | $ |
| Cronulla Seabreeze Bed & Breakfast | Guesthouse | 20 min | 1605 m | 35 m | not checked |

### [Bundeena](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/beaches/bundeena/)

| Place | Type | Walk | Route | Climb home | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachhaven on Horderns Beach | Guesthouse | 2 min | 161 m | 5 m | not checked |
| Red Door B and B | Guesthouse | 3 min | 262 m | 0 m | not checked |
| Bundeena Beachshack | Guesthouse | 8 min | 619 m | 20 m | not checked |

## FAQ

### Which guesthouse or B&B in Sydney is closest to the sand?

Beachhaven on Horderns Beach at Bundeena: 161 m, about 2 min on foot.

### Which Sydney beach has the most guesthouses and B&Bs?

Manly, with 4 of the 15 we list, then Bundeena (3).

### Are the walk times driving or walking?

Walking. Each one is the walking route on OpenStreetMap from the door to the nearest edge of the sand, at an easy 4.8 km/h. The climb is the uphill on the walk home.

### Can I book through Sydney Beachside?

No. We’re a guide, not a booking site, and nobody pays to be listed. Each name opens the place on Google Maps, where you’ll find photos, reviews and how to book.

Other kinds of stay: [Hostels](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/hostels/), [Hotels](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/hotels/), [Apartments](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/apartments/), [Beachfront](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/beachfront/). All 83 places: [Where to stay](https://sydneybeachside.com.au/stay/).