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A$21 to A$24 (US$14-US$16) as well as doubles for A$50 (US$33) and beach
doubles for A$55 (US$36). Weekly rates range from A$126 to A$330
(US$82-US$215).
VERY EXPENSIVE
Swiss-Grand Hotel Situated right on Bondi Beach, overlooking the
Pacific, the Swiss-Grand is the best hotel in Bondi. The lobby is grand indeed,
with high ceilings and stylish furniture. A renovation in 2002 made each room
into a suite, with separate bedroom and living room. All suites are spacious, and
each comes with a rather luxurious bathroom. All rooms have two TVs; some
have Jacuzzis. All oceanfront rooms have balconies.
Corner of Campbell Parade and Beach Rd. (P.O. Box 219, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026). & 02/9365 5666, or
1800/655 252 in Australia, 800/344-1212 in the U.S., 0800/951 000 in the U.K., or 0800/056 666 in New
Zealand. Fax [phone]. www.swissgrand.com.au. 230 units. A$308 (US$200) standard double; A$352
(US$229) double with ocean view; from A$396 (US$257) suite. Extra person A$44 (US$29). AE, DC, MC, V.
Free parking. Bus: 380 from Circular Quay. Amenities: 2 restaurants; rooftop and indoor heated pools; fit-
ness center; Jacuzzi, tour desk. In room: A/C, TV, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
MODERATE
Bondi Beachside Inn With such a great location, right on the beach-
front, you can't get much better value than this. A modern seven-story hotel,
which prides itself on being family-friendly, the Beachside Inn has quite large
rooms with compact bathrooms. The more expensive rooms have balconies with
ocean views. It's well loved by return travelers, so it's very advisable to book well
ahead, especially during the Australian summer.
152 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026. & 02/9130 5311. Fax [phone]. www.bondiinn.
com.au. 70 units. A$100-A$120 (US$63-US$76) double. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. Bus: 380 or 382 from
Circular Quay. Amenities: 24-hr. reception; free security parking. In room:A/C, TV, fridge, tea/coffeemaking
facilities, toaster.
Ravesi's on Bondi Beach Right on Australia's most famous golden
sands, this boutique property reopened in May 2002 after major renovations to
the restaurant, bar, and many of its rooms. Now, this AAA-rated three-star hotel
offers modern minimalist rooms with white marble bathrooms—all very chic
with African tribal wall hangings. Standard doubles are spacious; there's a one-
bedroom suite and a split-level one-bedroom option with the bedroom upstairs.
Room nos. 5 and 6 and the split-level suite have the best views of the ocean. All
rooms have Juliet balconies, and the split-level suite has its own terrace. If you're
a light sleeper, request a room on the top floor because the popular Ravesi's
Restaurant can cook up quite a bit of noise with its Modern Australian cuisine
on busy nights. An attractive glass-sided ground floor bar is the “in” place on the
Bondi scene, with lounge, house, and “chill” music every evening. The bar is a
great place to watch the outside street scene.
Corner of Hall St. and Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026. & 02/9365 4422. Fax [phone].
www.ravesis.com.au. 16 units. A$120 (US$78) standard double; A$185-A$195 (US$120-US$127) double
with side view; A$275 (US$179) beachfront room; A$245 (US$159) 1-bedroom suite; A$245-US$275
(US$159-US$179) split-level suites with terrace; $A450 (US$292) penthouse. Extra person A$25 (US$16.25).
2 children under 12 stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, MC, V. Parking at the Swiss-Grand Hotel nearby for
A$8 (US$5.20) for 24 hr. CityRail: Bondi Junction; then Bus 380. Bus: 380 from Circular Quay. Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; tour desk; 24-hour room service; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room: AC, TV, minibar, hair
dryer, iron, safe.
SERVICED APARTMENTS
Bondi Serviced Apartments If you plan on staying a week or more in Syd-
ney then these pleasant, privately-owned apartments could be ideal. They're on

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