What's Manly Like?

Visitors really like Manly, especially its historical sites, restaurants, and beach access. You can take time to discover this family-friendly neighborhood's waterfront. Collect beach glass at top spots like Manly Beach and Shelly Beach. There's plenty more to see, including Manly Wharf and North Head Quarantine Station.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Manly?

We have 251 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Manly:

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Bar • Terrace • Central location

Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park

Upscale beach hotel with 2 restaurants, bar/lounge

• • Free parking • Café • Terrace • Garden • Central location

Sandy Bottoms Guesthouse

2.5-star guesthouse

• • Free WiFi • Snack bar • Central location

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

3-star beachfront motel with outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific

4.5-star beach hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

How to Get to Manly

Manly is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Manly East.

Flying to:

• • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD), 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Manly

Things to See and Do in and around Manly

What to See in Manly

• • Manly Beach
• • Shelly Beach
• • Manly Wharf
• • North Head Quarantine Station
• • Sydney Harbour National Park

Things to Do in Manly

• • Corso at Manly
• • Manly Sea Life Sanctuary
• • Manly Surf n Slide
• • Manly Art Gallery and Museum

Other Popular Manly Attractions

• • Queenscliff Beach
• • Collins Flat Beach
• • Little Manly Cove
• • Fairy Bower Beach
• • East Manly Cove Beach

When Is the Best Time to Visit Sydney?

• • Hottest months: January, February, March, December (average 70°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 55°F)
• • Rainiest months: April, March, May, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)