A very cute and quirky little Gem opposite the Beach. The location is fantastic between two larger Hotels but surprisingly quiet. Very comfortable Bed and eclectic furnishings. Continental Breakfast is provided downstairs in an indoor and outdoor Dining area. The atmosphere overall gives you the feeling of staying with Family or Friends a very pleasant experience and definitely a place to return to if staying in Coogee again.
The Hotel owners were very friendly and went out of their way to help us. The beach was right across the road including a nice saltwater pool. Shops, restaurants and bus stops on the doorstep. They served breakfast and it was nice to interact with staff and other guests. The room was comfortable. Would stay their again.
This is a homey type of hotel.The staff are very friendly and helpful.The location is right across the street from the beach and very close to restaurants (there is not one at the hotel) Coogee Bay hotel and shops.Breakfast is continental and can be eaten indoors or in a covered area out side.The bed are comfortable,the rooms are not overly big nor is the bathroom but you would not be spending more than sleeping time in the room with this location.Its good value compared to other places we have stayed at in the area and will be staying here from now on when we stay at Coogee
This hotel was a solid place for my husband and I to stay at on our trip to Sydney. He once lived in Coogee and wanted to return. The Dive Hotel is by no means a luxury property or at the same level as a Marriott or Westin, but it had everything we needed for a stay which we didn't plan to spend much time in the hotel. It had a boutiquey charm that made us choose here over the Crowne Plaza.
The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning was excellent, the room was clean and there was ample space to unpack our clothing. The staff was kind, providing suggestions of activities in great detail upon request and helping us plot routes by bus into other neighborhoods and attractions. There are two communal areas, one indoors with juice, toast and cereal available at no cost for breakfast, and one outdoors. Lots of tourist material was available to take and read to get to know Sydney, events taking place and tour options.
The drawbacks were that the hotel property was a little stuffy, a little cluttered (materials felt to be sort of hoarded) and made me imagine if this is what a hostel was like, but we didn't expect a 4 or 5 star hotel. The bathroom was a bit tight and the closet had no door on it, but that didn't phase us. We weren't looking to lounge in the room for hours each day. We were staying at a beach hotel located directly across the road from lovely Coogee Beach. No frills was fine by us.
They do have a dog roam around the entrance and communal areas, so be aware if you have allergies. We didn't mind.
A small and cosy place right at the waterfront.
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The dogs will make you smile on a cloudy day. My room was comfortable and clean. I really enjoyed my stay and will come back.
