Q Station Manly, Sydney

Quiet and really spectacular scenery

Great spot to unwind after a long flight beautiful views staff very friendly and helpful
Shuttle bus service into Manly was great but also cheap enough to get a uber

The rooms are very clean.
It is a pretty spot to stay.

The shuttle bus isn't always as regular as stated.
Also there is no air conditioning and the room can get a little bit stuffy.

Our third stay, a beautiful spot

Breakfast is always lovely but it was mayhem with a lot of items running out

Great location, love all the nature and the little beach.

Room was hot even with the fan on.

Fantastic location and history

Nothing

I really enjoyed staying at Q Station. My room was clean and cozy with a comfy bed and a nice big bathtub. A had a partial view of the harbour and a deck to relax on. I loved the grounds, the variety of bushwalks and the beach was gorgeous.

The only minuses, which were few were the walls were thin and I could hear the neighbours talking.
There was no powerpoint beside the bed to charge my phone, but it wasn't a big issue.

The history of the place is incredible. Views to die for and it has so much to offer .

Needs some maintenance in places eg guttering!

location

was not overly impressed with the main restaurant.

We have stayed here before, and the spectacular views were very well enjoyed again.
The room was clean and comfy. The breakfast each day is good.
The shuttle service was well organised and quick to respond.

The TV programs free to air is limited and the extra charge for movies is a bit steeper than we would like.

Beautiful location. Simplicity and classical.

No aircon (was hot) and TV is mounted flat on walls instead of on angle arm. So don’t bother watching TV anyway. Lovely place though and it is what it is.

Very unique and interesting location. Great walks and views

Location and facilities and free shuttle bus service

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Shuttlebus pickup to reception, and return to room. Prompt. The view. Peaceful and quiet.

Location, someone said this is Sydney’s best kept secret and I agree. It is in the city but it’s quiet. It’s peaceful without traveling too far away from the city.

The room is a little bit old. E.g. the toilet. My hair dryer was broken (the one connected to the bathroom) so I have to ask them to get me one. I understand that this is refurbished room. Hence, no fuss. Also lack of ventilation in the bathroom and not really powerful water from the shower but we get by. We only stay for 1 night so all of this is not a big deal. If you are staying longer maybe consider a bigger room? With different facilities.

Very unique location, lots of history to experience by having a wander around (many good signs).
The staff were super friendly, and the shuttle bus system around the property works pretty well.
The private beach is lovely, and the room was quite modern with a great bathroom.
I really enjoyed walking around looking for the hidden sandstone carvings, it would be nice if a track was made to check out the carvings at Old Man’s Hat.

The restaurant was unfortunately undergoing renovations and was closed - but the staff kindly dropped off uber eats at my accomodation.

Great Location.
Throughout the weekend, the Shuttle Bus service provided was very good.

Poor Communication eg. links provided to obtain further information did not work.
Our booking included a sponsored "Long Lunch" . Had we been advised that the lunch was to be out doors we would have taken hats and sun screen.

The location is fabulous , breakfast excellent and The Boiler House Restaurant. The staff running the mini bus really fab .Room was comfortable , we would definitely return ..

A few small things could make a big difference . We stayed for 11 nights an there wasn’t really anywhere to put our clothes no draws and limited hanging space. Plug sockets next to the mirrors would be useful and by the side of the bed . Reception staff were a bit hit and miss no real engagement considering our length of stay ..

Stunning area of beauty and peace very quiet

It’s not that I didn’t like anything but some may not

The location and tranquility

we only had two doors, no window so could not leave them open at night.

Great location and very quiet.

Cleanliness was not great.
The house needs a deep clean.

Mouldy and damp smell in house.
Mould on blinds and in bathroom.
Even mouldy key label.

I love the location - so quiet and peaceful. Plus parking - a rarity in this area! The views are gorgeous, there is a lot to see here, private beach and free shuttle to Manly.

TV was set at a low sound level, no doubt so you don't fisturb thr neighbours, but we couldn't hear it. Maybe supply headphones? Also not a smart TV so you couldn't login to eg Netflix. Not the end of the world as the views were very special.

Wonderful location. NIce, comfortable rooms with fans.

No air conditioning in the room, only fan. Acceptable, but not great. The breakfast did not have variety, very basic AT 9:30, there was no more sausages, only bacon. When asked about the sausages, there was no "sorry", just " no more sausages".

Room was clean, breakfast was great and staff helpful.

Aircon would have been great.

The outdoor areas of the cabins were quite dirty…cobwebs and dust.

Self-evidently, the location is amazing. Manly's North Head and the surrounding national park bushland and harbour views are exceptional. The Q Station complex is fascinating and has great heritage value. It's a glorious, gorgeous place to spend time.

Perhaps to be expected in the heritage buildings - but strictly from a comfort perspective there are 2 things to be aware of if these are important to you:
- No air conditioning (at least in our Harbourside Heritage Room) and the ceiling fan was rather underpowered. In the end of a Sydney summer, this made for a very hot and stuffy stay, even with the doors thrown open. It's something to be expected if you are considering staying in the warmer months. We would certainly have liked to have a more robust ceiling fan, if nothing else
- General musty smell inside the room. Again, perhaps to be expected given we're talking heritage buildings. In no way did it ruin our stay, but it does take the overall experience down a notch or so

The views, quiet location

No air conditioning

Fabulous water views over the harbor, private, quiet, and situated within an environmental and wildlife sanctuary reserve, while preserving an historic building precinct for quarantine services which is a unique experience within itself. Loved the small, quiet beach and enjoyed sitting under the shade of a huge pine tree in the timber deck chairs.

While the ocean breezes cooled us down on the wide verandah surrounding the unit, inside there is no air-conditioning and the fans are not very effective. Portable air-condition units in the height of summer would make it much more comfortable, or screens on the doors so you can leave them open at night. Otherwise, stay in winter, as there are heating units in the rooms. Options for meals onsite minimal during the week, very small fridge in unit and no kitchen facilities in the room or elsewhere onsite. Paid $19 for a toasted sandwich at the cafe on the wharf. The guest lounge, while a lovely room, had a musty smell, so not very inviting to spend time in.

Location

Our room with a view didn’t have the door to open up to the verandah.