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bed, stone or carpet floors, a TV and VCR, and either a Jacuzzi or a tub/shower
combination. Some of the standard doubles, and all of the deluxe doubles have a
kitchen. Family rooms have a set of bunk beds and a double in one room, and a
shower. Family suites are very classy; each has a small kitchen area, one double and
three singles in the bedroom, and two sofa beds in the living area. The lodge also
has table tennis and even an Olympic-size trampoline.
22 Victoria Parade, Manly, NSW 2095. & 02/9977 8655. Fax [phone]. www.manlylodge.com.au. 24
units. Standard double A$132-A$154 (US$86-US$100) peak season, A$108-A$132 (US$70-US$86) off sea-
son; deluxe double A$154-A$198 (US$100-US$128) peak season, A$132-A$154 (US$86-US$100) off sea-
son; family suite with Jacuzzi A$264-A$330 (US$172-US$215) peak season, A$187-A$262 (US$122-
US$170) off season. Peak season: Christmas, Easter, and school holidays. Extra person A$30 (US$20), extra
child under 10 A$17 (US$11). Ask about weekly rates; management will also negotiate off-season prices.
Rates include continental breakfast. AE, MC, V. Free parking. Ferry or JetCat: Manly. Amenities: Exercise
room; Jacuzzi; sauna; coin-op laundry. In room:A/C, TV.
Manly Paradise Motel and Beach Plaza Apartments I walked into this
place after taking a look around the modern Manly Waterfront Apartment Hotel
next door and immediately felt more at home here. The motel and the apartment
complex are separate, but share the same reception area. The irregularly shaped
rooms are big yet cozy, and come with a shower (no tub) and a springy double
bed. Though there is no restaurant, you can get breakfast in bed. My only con-
cern is that the traffic can make it a little noisy during the day (but, you'll prob-
ably be on the beach anyway). Some rooms have glimpses of the sea. A swimming
pool (with views) on the roof is shared with the apartment complex.
The apartments are magnificent—very roomy, with thick carpets. They're
stocked with everything you need, including a washing machine and dryer, a full
kitchen with dishwasher, and two bathrooms (one with a tub). The sea views
from the main front balcony are heart-stopping.
54 North Steyne, Manly, NSW 2095. & 1800/815 789 in Australia, or 02/9977 5799. Fax [phone].
www.manlyparadise.com.au. 40 units. A$105-A$165 (US$62-US$94) double motel unit; A$295 (US$192) 2-
bedroom apt. Extra person A$25 (US$16). Ask about lower rates for long-term stays. AE, DC, MC, V. Free
secured parking. Ferry or JetCat: Manly. Amenities: Indoor heated pool; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms.
Inroom:A/C, TV, dataport, hair dryer, iron.
Periwinkle-Manly Cove Guesthouse Nicely positioned across the road
from one of Manly's two harbor beaches, the Periwinkle is a short walk from the
ferry, the shops along the Corso, and the main ocean beach. Rooms are small
and come with a double bed. Some have a shower and toilet (these go for the
higher prices noted below), but otherwise you'll have to make do with one of
four separate bathrooms. (One has a tub.) A full kitchen next to a pleasant-
enough communal lounge means you could save money by not eating out.
Room nos. 5 and 10 are the nicest and have screened balconies overlooking the
harbor (but no bathrooms). For atmosphere I prefer the Manly Lodge (see
above). No smoking inside.
18-19 E. Esplanade, Manly, NSW 2095. & 02/9977 4668. Fax [phone]. www.periwinkle.citysearch.
com.au. 18 units, 12 with bathroom. A$126 (US$82) double without bathroom; A$165 (US$107) double with
bathroom. Units with harbor views A$10 (US$6.50) extra. Extra person A$25 (US$16). Rates include conti-
nental breakfast. MC, V. Free parking. Ferry or JetCat: Manly. Amenities: Kitchen; common lounge; coin-op
laundry; nonsmoking rooms. In room:TV, fridge.
IN MOSMAN
Buena Vista Hotel If you want to see how wealthy Sydneysiders live, then
stay in this upmarket northern suburb a 10-minute walk from Taronga Zoo. The
rooms above this popular local pub, just down the road from some of Sydney's