Hotel Ravesis

Travelled up from Melbourne to Bondi for my partner’s 30th and honestly couldn’t fault this place. We stayed in the Pipi Apartments on Level 1 and it was amazing! The apartment has a full size kitchen with all the facilities you need for making your own meals. The location is unbeatable — right across from Bondi Beach with gorgeous ocean views. Big shoutout to the cleaning team — everything was spotless. Only small complaint was the TV — it only had Channel 9 stations, other pre installed Samsung channels and Netflix/Stan, no Foxtel or other free-to-air channels. I had booked rose petals for our arrival, but they were missed. The staff were super apologetic though and sorted it out straight away with a refund and a food and drinks voucher, which was really nice. The location is perfect — easy walk to the beach, shops, and cafes. It does get a bit noisy at night from the bar downstairs, but that’s pretty expected in Bondi! We also tried their new restaurant, Alzado, and it was fantastic. I had the lamb belly ribs and they were so tender and full of flavour. Service was great too — our waiter made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, such a great stay and we’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Bondi!

It's off season, so the vibe was pretty quiet, which was nice, but I am guessing this place hops during the season! It's right on the main street next to Bondi Beach and is a great location. So many shops, restaurants and scenic views right outside the door.|The room was very comfortable and the views were great. It's a french balcony, so no sitting outside, but you can open them to get fresh air, which is nice. The bar downstairs was great, very comfortable. Unfortunately, we had a late flight and could not get late check out, which was a pain, but they did hold our luggage for us, which was nice. They had event space upstairs which said they have live entertainment in season, and also had a nice outdoor patio for public use. The staff was pretty friendly, but definitely no nonsense. I'm guessing they have their hands full during the season, as they have very specific rules posted for guests about how many guests, no parties, etc. I'd stay here again, for the location and comfy room with a great view.

I stayed one night at Ravesis Hotel. The location is excellent, right in front of Bondi Beach, but the experience didn’t match the $500 per night price. Loud music from the bars downstairs went until 2 am, plus clanking noises from the pipes disturbed sleep. Parking was inconvenient and expensive ($45 every time you exit the lot), and breakfast wasn’t included — the discounted option was just coffee and a sandwich several blocks away. I was also overcharged for a minibar item (a $4 bottle of water billed as $13), and the bill arrived hours after checkout, so I couldn’t dispute it. Each room has a document with service information, minibar prices, and even warnings on how to avoid insects (e.g. keeping windows shut) and about the loud music. That says a lot: the hotel already knows these issues exist. In my view, the building simply isn’t suited to host both loud parties and guest rooms. Overall, it feels more like a backpacker spot with beach views than a hotel offering comfort and service. Great if you want to party by the beach, but not if you’re after rest and relax.

ALZADO… Hotel Ravesis’ new restaurant experience! Finally, our friends from Barcelona can indulge in the delicioso food from home. We tried the downstairs bar menu at Alzado. It is on point with favorites such as montadito (crusty bread with spicy sausage and the risk of a spicy or mild padrón pepper), Cantabrian anchovies served traditionally with tomato & bread, patatas bravas (roasted potato’s with spicy sauce), and excellent croquetas (deep fried béchamel sauce with pieces of jamon / ham). Sunday special also delivers pints of Estrella lager from Barcelona on tap for the price of a schooner. Thank you Ravesis for elevating Bondi’s Spanish dining scene!

My friend and I dined at the restaurant and the service was spectacular. The staff were very friendly and go above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable. The food was also fantastic.

I came here with my partner and we were offered an outside table. We ordered what the waitress recommended and we were blown away by the food! We came a second night and the bar tender was so lovely! The people that work here are amazing! Amazing views. Amazing food. Amazing service. Highly recommend.

If the Security is supposed to be about keeping everyone safe, the guys at the door of The Ravevis on Saturday night clearly have a different interpretation. Not only were they completely uncooperative when we were trying to find a missing friend, but they also showed aggressive and unjustified behavior towards my friends and me. Later that same night, when we tried to recover my girlfriend’s bag (which contained our house keys), their assistance was, once again, nonexistent. As a result, we were locked out — even though her bag, and our keys, were exactly where we said they were. Such a shame for a venue located in one of Australia’s most iconic spots

Bar staff ok. Management absolutely TERRIBLE. The food is the best I've ever had in Bondi. Omar needs a 5* rating as does his boss. Responses from management are less than adequate for people that have legitimate complaints, as they are regulated by an owner that has little to no idea about hospitality

They had one order, a bottle of rose champagne yes they service the burt. We had not tried any food, instead headed to the iceberg terrace popup after the rose was corrected and enjoyed. The view was amazing.

We loved our stay here. Amazing location and we were lucky enough to have a suite overlooking Bondi Beach. One star off as the room wasn't as clean as it should have been.

The last time I was here this place with pretty packed (well, not that packed, at least where I was, but there seemed to be an awful lot of activity on the second floor) but I really aren't a fan of this place - it just seemed to be a bit too classy for me. Okay, it's also at Bondi and I'm really not a fan of Bondi (though I probably should get around to checking out Bronte and Coogee - but that is another story). I've been here a couple of times at both times I never seemed to grab me all that much. Sure the staff were nice, and they had some decent beers on tap, but it's not really a place that I would gravate too.

I ordered Seafood Linguine, my husband ordered Open crab Lasagne. Very good. Great view. Nice atmosphere :) All staffs are kind&friendly.

Ravesi's location on Bondi Beach makes it ideal for a holiday by the sea (or the illusion of it if you're here for work). Mere steps out of the lobby and you're in the sand. In minutes you can join the Bondi to Bronte coast walk, which is probably the most picturesque path I have seen in my life. All this is to say if a beachfront locale is a top priority, Ravesi's has it. However, the hotel's showing its age with a lot of fraying around the edges. The lift feels seedy, the hallways have seen better days and the bathrooms are from another era. Additionally, Ravesi's is home to loads of live music performances, which is great if you're here for a show but less lovely if you came here to sleep. Guests are given the impression that Ravesi's is a bar/restaurant first and a hotel a distant second. That said, I found the staff accommodating and enjoyed that a terrific used bookstore (Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore) is moments away. I might come back to Ravesi's but I'd definitely stay away during high season if traveling for business.

Came here for lunch during the week. We sat on the balcony and had a really nice view overlooking Bondi beach. We had the $39 Two Course Menu which was amazing. Beautiful salad for entree and yummy squid ink pasta with seafood. For dessert - specially coming with pregnant girlfriend - we had sharing plate of 4 deserts from the desert menu. It was a huge dessert - when we order the waitress called us 'brave' . But hey you cant say no to pregnant hungry woman! Overall we had a great meal. The food was really good and had a lots of flavor. The staff was super nice and polite just like great dining on the balcony of Bondi view should be.

I came here last year after City2Surf and it was packed. More recently came here for drinks before dinner. The footy was on TV so the downstairs area was packed. We went upstairs to find that it was less crowded and sat at a table outside. Great view of the water! There was the Ravesi white wine, which didn't really describe what kind of wine it was.The bartender was really nice and let me try the wine before I committed. It wasn't really my thing, so I got the pinot gris. They also have Montieth's Cider, which is really nice and refreshing. Overall a great place.

'Twas a chilly early evening to be strolling around Bondi Beach so my visiting friends and I went looking for somewhere warm with a view. Ravesis with it's balcony overlooking Bondi Beach and plastic sheeting looked just the ticket. We grabbed a bench and stools to the side (the front is reserved for Restaurant guests) and on request one of the staff kindly moved a heater to our table. A couple of drinks later and we couldn't really be bothered going elsewhere to eat so hit the restaurant. I normally have pizza in the bar because they're really good but my friends had more sophisticated tastes... Our waiter (brand new to the job- and country- and very sweet) brought us a menu and it turned out there's a special on Tuesdays- $35 for two courses. But no vegetarian option. I KNOW, in this day & age! I said, "There's no veg option?" and Cute Waiter said, "no, we don't have vegemite sorry". Haha. So my only option was a pumpkin risotto (yawn and the only veg dish on the menu anyway) for $35. I ordered fries.

Located right on Bondi Beach, with breathtaking coastal views, Ravesi's Restaurant provides the perfect setting for those who value good food and wine. This is a beautiful bar. Dine inside and enjoy the relaxed and stylish atmosphere, or simply sit out on the terrace and observe all the interesting people walking by. Under the direction of acclaimed chef Darren Elmes, Ravesi's serves an innovative menu that mixes together an exciting variety of flavours from the Pacific with influence from Asia, Latin America and the Mediterranean.I was as impressed with my pizza as I was with the view. They're also very helpful when it comes to choosing the perfect wine to accompany your dish. The restaurant is part of a hotel of the same name and is open for lunch and dinner only during specific times: Monday - Friday: Lunch 12pm - 2:30pm; Dinner from 6pm Saturday: Lunch 12pm - 4pm; Dinner from 6pm Sunday: Lunch 12pm - 3.30pm; Not open for dinner

A trendy locale at Bondi Beach which is a hotel and conferencing facility in addition to enjoying some trendy time out with a few friends. A great hot spot where participants in the City to Surf get to unwind after their accomplishments over a beer, coffee or a light lunch. Or even if you have viewed the sculptures that will soon come to Bondi Beach shortly for another year. Its a beautiful hotel, and a great way to soak in the sun on a beautiful Saturday afternoon after walking along Bondi Beach and Tamarama. Their cafe lattes (the latte drinking side of the Eastern Suburbs) speak volumes for the skills of the barista's if an alcoholic drink is not for you. You have to be in the mood for it to really appreciate this establishment; otherwise just get some take away and eat it at the beach. For many Sydneysiders who do not live in Bondi; by default once they have been to Ravesi's: on their next Bondi Beach trip: their unconscious mind will just bring them in the direction towards this establishment for their lunch and maybe a snack. Their salads are just divine. Great customer service and beautiful amenities inside. Most of the experiences here have become a blur; not overly memorable except for the service and the great hospitality here. You feel right at home here.

When a Saturday afternoon at Bondi beach rolls into a Saturday night, you'll probably find yourself at Ravesi's Hotel. Ravesi's is in the enviable position of being directly across the road from Bondi beach so boasts a spectacular setting. The downstairs pub/bar area is typically packed with a bevy of tanned beauties and upstairs the cocktail lounge/restaurant buzzing as the ocean breeze slips over the balcony. The addition of the wine bar makes Ravesi's a sort of choose your own night out adventure experience. Oh and of course the offer boutique accommodation but that is another story unto itself! More often than not Ravesi's pub/bar area is super busy on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and it will be your day if you manage to snare a couch or a chair so expect to be standing for a while. If you're keen to avoid the crowd Ravesi's is still magic mid-week with my tip being 'Gypsy Jazz and French Swing' at the wine bar on Thursday evenings.

Great hotel located across the street from bondai beach. We were fortunate to stay in a room facing the water and the view was amazing!

A large bar/restaurant in a fantastic Bondi location. You can sit downstairs in the bar and watch the many passers by or head upstairs to enjoy the ocean breeze and views. There are plenty of tables and when we visited on a Sunday afternoon it was easy to get a good table upstairs with a view. Food options include small or share plates and substantial meals. I can recommend the margarita pizza and the beef burger. Both were full of flavour.

This place occupies prime real estate on Bondi Beach and the second floor has great views, but otherwise is pretty mediocre in every way. The bar wasn't busy and the two pretty bartenders were engrossed in conversation, which they didn't seem to want interrupted. I kept looking their way and smiled. Still took several more moments for the conversation to cease and for service to commence... so one of them grudgingly comes over and we order wine, I had a pinot noir and my friend had a sauvignon blanc. Mine tasted like Cardbordeaux and my friend wanted something with passionfruit notes... well, it was like passionfruit MORTIEN. Seriously, they were both absolutely horrible wines. HORRIBLE! Like, really, the worst ever. They were hard to finish. If you want to bother with this place, come for the views and stick to a tried and true beer you love. This place is a tourist trap. OK, you got me once, but... never again. Thanks.

I went here for a after work drink with mates it was cool. You have a nice view to the water of Bondi beach from the upstairs area. Downstairs it was very noisy because a lot of traffic on the road. Staff is friendly a the prices for beer are normal for a place like this.

Food was amazing, good beer selection, and the location is perfect. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Ravesis is more about who's there, than what's there. The chilled vibe of Bondi kind of butts heads with the out-of-town high brow classiness of this establishment. I have to admit the women look amazing, and the lads are dressed to impress - but it's a bit of an overkill even for a overly pretentious bar in Bondi. As you may notice when you're there, most of their customers are not Bondi locals, and if you know Bondi locals, you'll know why. I prefer the slightly more relaxed upstairs, which hold a great big balcony that overlooks the entirety of the Bondi coast, and it's lightly shadowed, and can get a bit brisk in the wind - so maybe bring something warm. The bar staff are quite friendly during the day, but as it gets extremely busy on the weekends, they may seem a bit flustered. When it get's busy on the weekend, head upstairs for some dancing, and maybe you'll do some celeb spotting as well - I know it's a bit of a hot spot for the rich and famous in Bondi.

View is amazing, the entertainment is sufficient. Visited Hotel Ravesis after a day at Bondi Beach. This Hotel is relaxed and very refined. When we arrived, there was a function happening, therefore part of the seating was reserved, so we opted to sit our on the balcony. The view was excellent, and the interior of the hotel is great. I will definitely be visiting it again.

Just did the Bondi to Bronti walk. I needed a place to get a beer and charge my headphones. Almost didn't come in because the place was half empty. Glad I did. The beer was cold, the calamari decent. 4 stars because the plug was next to what has to be the world's best jukebox. Great combination of classic to obscure alternative: Stones, Beatles, The Church, Raveonettes, Clash, Saints, Paul Kelley, Dinosaur Jr, and more. I could sit her for hours.

Ravesis has the reputation of being a bit highbrow, at least for the Bondi area. The locals are generally pretty chilled and when it comes to a drink and a meal, beer and pizza will do just fine. So the classy essence of Ravesis makes some of the Bondi locals a bit uneasy. I'll have to admit I am one of them. Usually I'm strolling around Bondi in some jeans and a t-shirt, enjoying a drink at the more secluded bars, but I always end up walking past Ravesis. You'll often see girls in pretty dresses and heels and boys donning a nice shirt and some classy leather shoes. There is nothing wrong with that at all, it's just a matter of your taste. The only time I like popping in there is Thursday nights when they have live cover bands playing. It's fun and usually play awesome songs. It's not really a dancing place so if you feel like chilling with a drink and listening to some live music you'll really enjoy it. The restaurant upstairs is classy and it overlooks the beach so for some it's worth the price you pay. I'll be honest and say that Ravesis has never been my local for as long as I have lived there, it just does not have that charisma of the smaller bars in Bondi. It's very popular and lacks intimacy. But if you're looking for a bit of a classier night in the Bondi region, this would be the place.

Come here if you want stunning views, a relaxed atmosphere and a place to meet lots of new people. Upstair there's a terrace/balcony with a cocktail bar that looks out over the expanse of Bondi beach. Perfect for a glass of wine after a long day in the sun or after a run along the wharf. They sell a range of tapas and snacks to compliment all this - and as if that wasn't good enough, it's well priced. Unsurprisingly given the great atmosphere, food and drinks Ravesi's gets popular so it's worth getting there early if you want a good table from which to watch the sun go down.

Ravesi's is a large, glamorous, boutique hotel across from Bondi Beach. I have not stayed there and I presume I could not afford to anyway, so I am just going to talk about the food. Now be warned the main restaurant menu is pricy so don't expect cheap eats, this is not a hotel with $10 steaks, the main are between $35- $40, but consider what you are getting for your cash. I had the Lamb rump with fennel puree, spinach, pine nuts and cranberry- merlot jus. Can't you just imagine it. This was the kind of meal which reminds you what dining out is all about, it is the sort of dish you could never cook yourself unless you are a chef or want to spend all day in the kitchen mastering it and when eating a meal like this you forget about the money and just enjoy. Every once in a while it is nice to let your taste buds do a little happy dance. The setting and service are also high end, providing a fabulous dining experience, this is the sort of dining which leaves a lasting impression.

The bartenders on the 2nd floor are rude and unprofessional. They need to learn some manners.

Always a great spot to come for some oysters and aperol spritz's in the summer! I also love stopping in for a cider after coming off the beach. The staff are always so helpful and go above and beyond to find me a nice table on the balcony when looking for one. The new renovations and furnishings have really freshened things up. One of my favourite spots in Bondi!

I came here for new years eve 3 year ago and had an amazing night. We paid $100 for a ticket but that included all drinks and food. I came back here last weekend for a drink on Bondi Beach. It is in a perfect location in Bondi to sit back and watch all the people passing by. The food there is really good, the pizzas there are delicious and reasonably priced.

Forget the Bondi pubs... they've gone to the dogs. It's all about the beach bars these days. Just don't order a margarita here. You can't even drink them for the amount of lime. I mean don't get me wrong, I love to tang, but this is ridiculous... to the point you pull a face of disgust every time you take a sip before realising life's too short for this kind of tangy torture - even though you've parted with $15+. Tapas style share plates are the way forward.... stagger them so you can drag out the session. Lounge it up on the balcony above the Bondi action and kick off with the fetta stuffed olives - crumbed and fried - but get them to hold the salt $10. Try the mushroom arancini with pesto and aioli $10. And the trout and ginger dumplings with tamarind relish $12. It can get a bit too cool for school here come the weekend. But I've stumbled in here (downstairs) on a Monday night to find an awesome covers band and a fun laidback crowd.

Food was good. Customer service was weird. If you eat in the downstairs open air bar across from the beach, (vs upstairs restaurant) you must order your food at the bar. That's fine. No one follows up after you get your meal. When i asked for a takeaway container for 3/4 of a leftover pizza, they said they don't do such a thing. Seriously? What a waste of food. I could have given it to a homeless person since Im staying in a hotel. A local Aussie at next table agreed this was weird and not to judge. I won't. Some people are just jerks.

I stayed overnight in a standard room and it is undeniably a great location across from the beach however they neglected to advise me on check in that I would be woken at 7am by construction work as part of the renovation currently underway. I was unable to enjoy any peace after that time because of the drilling and banging that goes along with the renovation process. Had I known this I would have found somewhere else. Just check before booking to ensure the renovation is complete would be my advice.

Worst service manager never came out after waiting for 15 mins will never return horrible food and service ... Yuck

22nd of February 2015 ok , so let me start off, the burger was really good, so was the chicken parma, the mexican pizza was terrible. the service how ever really took things to a new level, we had a young blonde dish pig look after us, who said things like "yeah mate it commin" and "ill check one more time for ya" . basically rather then bore you with some rant let me just get straight to the point . we ordered 3 meals at once, 1 came out the other 2 where 20 minutes later, the bloke looking after originally said " the chefs had forgotten" and then once we asked for a free round of drinks he said "na mate, shit takes longer to make then others " "the manger didn't think it was that long". "why youse getting angry"...... we asked to talk to the manger and after 15 minutes of waiting for that not to happen we left. had our 68 year old dad in town to have dinner with his 2 boys for the last of the summer and it was completely ruined by shit service. ever the security gaurds and other staff were seen to be joking standing around and laughing at us. if your from out of town, do not eat here. As a Bondi local i can unequivocally say that this does not represent the sprit or service or attitude Bondi has to offer. its just another over glorified dolled up pub, that will always do well due to its location and doesn't care for its customers ........ meal was $72 to eat in the pub section for 3 and a whole lot of waiting and bad attitude for me to ever come back to this place ever again. REALLY REAALY REALLY BAD. GO ANYWHERE BUT HERE

Get your drink.. Go upstairs and get seated on the balcony to absorb the view with a good schooner.. Lot of tourists around, but hey thats Bondi and Ravesi is in such a great position overlooking both the street and the beach, how could you not want to visit??

Went for a drink after dinner with some friends.....the cocktails are not good, just way too much pre-mixl. syrup and at $17 each you expect slightly better. We returned our 3, said they weren't good. When I complained to the manager he told me I was wrong, i was being rude and to leave. So I wasted $51 and got reprimanded for complaining.