"An institution on Bondi’s main strip, this intimate boutique occupies the top two floors of a 1914 art-deco building and is the only local hotel offering uninterrupted ocean views over Bondi Beach. With just 12 individually styled rooms in coastal hues—some with private ocean terraces—amenities include a welcome-first-beer policy at the minibar, Leif-branded essential-oil bath products, and a classic beachfront bar downstairs known for happy-hour cocktails and live music, all contributing to a distinctly local, laid-back vibe." - Krisanne Fordham