The Sebel Manly BeachvsThe Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour ranks significantly better than The Sebel Manly Beach. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour scores 79 with accolades from 7 reviews such as Fodor's, Insight Guides and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Sebel Manly Beach
8-13 South Steyne, Manly, New South Wales 2095
From $266/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Right on the beachfront of beautiful Manly, this boutique hotel is a mixture of studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, all with private balconies."
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Request a south tower room because they were renovated in 2011.
DK Eyewitness
"Choose a lovely ocean view room or suite at this four-star hotel. The Sebel is close to Fairy Bower Beach and a delightful coastal walk."
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Choose a lovely ocean view room or suite at this four-star hotel.
Time Out
"Go Ocean gazing at the Sebel Manly Beach's ocean view suite, which contains a bedroom, living area, kitchenette and spa for $479 for a Saturday night, including breakfast for two." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Right across from the southern part of Manly Beach, The Sebel is an upscale, family-friendly boutique hotel." Full review
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
139 Murray Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"Sydney's newest boutique hotel, housed in a converted wool store, has exposed brick walls, high ceilings and huge period windows."
Fodor's
"This former wool warehouse has been turned into one of Sydney's most cutting-edge designer hotels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 90-room 1888 Hotel by 8Hotels is a trendy boutique property in the heart of Sydney's Darling Harbour area." Full review
Afar Magazine
"What used to be a wool shed in the middle of a sheep farming area is now a youthful hotel that celebrates the Pyrmont district’s heritage while featuring the full suite of modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Despite its historic wool warehouse location, the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is nothing if not contemporary." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The location is ideal – a serene spot near Darling Harbour – and the feel is fun and relaxed." Full review
Jetsetter
"Industrial-chic sleep in the heart of Darling Harbour, with mid-century furniture, colorful art, and daily happy hours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A Darling Harbour design hotel with an art-daubed attitude appeals to globetrotting Instagrammers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a heritage-listed wool store, this stylish gem combines stark industrial minimalism with the warmth of ironbark wood beams and luxury appointments." Full review