Manly Waves Hotel: Studios & Apartments

Manly Waves is a set of renovated studios and two-bedroom apartments just off North Steyne in Manly, a short walk from the sand and 10 to 15 minutes on foot from Manly Wharf. It takes dogs by prior arrangement in designated pet-friendly rooms, which makes it one of the more affordable dog-friendly bases this close to a Sydney surf beach.

Dogs at Manly Waves

Pets are limited to designated pet-friendly studios and apartments, booked ahead rather than assumed at the desk, with typically one or two pets per room depending on size. Listings put the fee at about $30 per pet per night, and staff can provide bowls on request, but bring your own bedding and the usual essentials. The property's policies page is the place to confirm the current fee and any furniture rules before you commit, since pet rooms are limited and book out.

Max: Call before you book, not after. The pet rooms are a subset of the studios and they go quickly in summer.

The vibe

Think casual and self-contained rather than serviced: updated studios and two-bedroom apartments, some with kitchenettes or balconies, on the affordable end for beachside Manly. Reviews lean on the walk-to-the-beach location, comfy beds and friendly staff. It suits a low-fuss stay with one dog rather than a resort-style trip.

Worth knowing

Beach rules are the hard part in Manly. Dogs are prohibited at all times on the ocean beaches, including North Steyne, and Shelly Beach sits inside the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, where pets are banned entirely to protect the marine sanctuary. The real dog country is at the Manly Lagoon end: the lagoon reserve allows off-leash around the clock with water access, and the LM Graham Reserve dog area in Fairlight is fenced and also 24-hour outside weekend sports.

Close by with the dogs

Walk north to the lagoon-side off-leash area for the proper run, or use the fenced LM Graham Reserve in Fairlight. For coffee on the way back, Andonis Cafe & Bar welcomes dogs at its outdoor tables.

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