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1 N Head Scenic Dr, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
So pleased I phoned and spoke to the staff to plan our New Year's Eve stay! We were given a comfortable room with everything we needed. The shuttle bus is perfect and whenever we booked there was never a long wait. Great way to get around the property. The breakfast was good with a choice from hot or cold with tea, coffee and juice. The beach is perfect with a cafe close by and another restaurant for a casual lunch or more formal dinner. Understand keeping things heritage but like most people would recommend if there could somehow be a window installed in the rooms we were in a building that had no opening windows, I noticed some other buildings had windows. Or the buildings are tall enough with access that you could install a split system air conditioning system and have the outdoor unit under the building. Keeping things heritage doesn't mean you have to give up comfort. Overall very happy and will be back to share more time with friends but probably in Autumn or Spring.
Our stay at Q Station Manly was wonderful. It was a 50th birthday stay for a beautiful friend so we wanted to choose a special place with glorious views and we were blessed by the remarkable weather too. The accommodation was very comfortable and the Boiler House was fantastic for our dinner. Service was excellent and the food delicious. Breakfast at the Views Restaurant was a wonderful way to start the morning. The shuttle service was also good but we would have preferred to have our car nearby for easier transport than having to wait for shuttle. In saying that it was very prompt! My only critique would be if gusts could choose the time for their dinner and breakfast whereas in our case it was just provided to us.
The cottages are beautifully maintained with many original features and well worth the additional cost if staying with a family. The views of Manly is superb and Q Station grounds has so much to see. Those looking for a modern property with all the bells and whistles will be disappointed, but those coming to appreciate the history will thoroughly enjoy the stay. Beware: There is only one toilet in the cottage so it will be a challenge for larger families.
Stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed a relaxed weekend in a beautiful location. Lots of history, a beautiful beach for a swim and great views. You do need to be very mobile to get around the site, it isn't at all accessible although there is a shuttle bus. Rooms are very comfy but note no air conditioning for the summer.









