{"id":43752,"date":"2017-10-11T08:56:13","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T22:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=43752"},"modified":"2018-05-14T04:42:19","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T18:42:19","slug":"bondi-38-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/bondi-38-review\/","title":{"rendered":"18 reasons to love Bondi 38 Serviced Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After a busy work week, it\u2019s hard to beat a coastal getaway. Especially when that coast is only 20 minutes from home! Having a friend in town was a great excuse for this Sydney sider to enjoy a staycation in beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Bondi-Beach.d6132031.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.OCT17-BONDI-38-REVIEW-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-BONDI-38-REVIEW-BLOG\">Bondi<\/a>, made even better by discovering the perfect place to stay. Here are 18 reasons why I think you\u2019ll love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Sydney-Hotels-Bondi-38-Serviced-Apartments.h7846330.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.OCT17-BONDI-38-REVIEW-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-BONDI-38-REVIEW-BLOG\">Bondi 38 Serviced Apartments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Location, location <\/strong>\u2013 Positioned at the top of Campbell Parade, the apartments are literally across the road from the icon that is Bondi Beach. It doesn\u2019t get better than this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. That view<\/strong> \u2013 A beach front location means a beach front view. From the comfort of your apartment you\u2019re treated to postcard-perfect vistas. And people-watching galore. You can\u2019t beat waking up to this\u00a0view.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZJ_4g2H-25\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZJ_4g2H-25\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Bondi mornings \ud83c\udf05 If you&#39;re lucky enough to stay at @bondi38, you might just be treated to a view like this \ud83d\ude0d Not a bad way to start the day \ud83d\ude4c Review coming soon to the #livelastminute blog! \ud83d\udcf8 credit: @brookesimmons<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lastminutecomau\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> www.lastminute.com.au<\/a> (@lastminutecomau) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-17T20:52:29+00:00\">Sep 17, 2017 at 1:52pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. SO much space<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s rare to get the trifecta of spaciousness, views, and a reasonable price, but Bondi 38 scores a perfect three out of three. Our two-bedroom apartment is super roomy.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/bondi-38\/1048px-wide-1.jpg\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. A stylish bedroom (and a great night\u2019s sleep)<\/strong> \u2013 Despite its main-road location and our stay being on a Saturday night, I sleep like a baby.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Natural light<\/strong> \u2013 When you\u2019re staying at the beach you want to soak up all that natural beauty, and that includes light. Our apartment features huge, gorgeous windows in the main bedroom and along the living area and kitchen so you can soak up those rays!<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. The perfect cosy corner<\/strong> \u2013 Nestle yourself in one of the comfy chairs in the living room and enjoy the streams of sunshine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Pin-code entry<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t be put off by the fact that there isn\u2019t a reception. The lovely Bondi 38 team will text you access codes, which feels oh-so-modern and makes you feel like you\u2019re staying at a friend\u2019s\u00a0apartment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Friendly team<\/strong> \u2013 Speaking of the Bondi 38 team, they are an absolute pleasure to deal with pre-trip and only a phone call away if you do need them during your stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Free Wi-Fi\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Enough said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. A food-and-wine scene to devour<\/strong> \u2013 Bondi is foodie heaven, with a wealth of wining and dining options a short stroll away. I can highly recommend dinner at <a href=\"http:\/\/atavola.com.au\/bondi\/\">A Tavola<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY1WURNAiQ-\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY1WURNAiQ-\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Because you can&#39;t go wrong with pappardelle ragu \ud83d\ude0d \ud83c\udf5d\ud83c\udf77Last night&#39;s taste of Italy in Bondi at @atavola \ud83d\udc4c<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-09T20:24:28+00:00\">Sep 9, 2017 at 1:24pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. A well-equipped kitchen<\/strong> \u2013 If you do stay in for a meal or two, Bondi 38 has got you covered. I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again &#8211; for an apartment to be used to its full potential, it needs a kitchen with all of the things. Bondi 38 passes with flying colours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Foxtel<\/strong> \u2013 If you can drag yourself away from the mesmerising views, you have pay TV (including movies!) at your fingertips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. That Coastal Walk<\/strong> \u2013 Fitness fans would be crazy not to take advantage of Bondi 38\u2019s proximity to the Bondi to Bronte trail. I\u2019ve done it many times over the years, but feel like a total local when I hit the trail early, before all the out-of-towners arrive \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY4HQQXA3ax\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY4HQQXA3ax\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Weekend magic by the water \u2728\ud83d\udca6<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-10T22:10:34+00:00\">Sep 10, 2017 at 3:10pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>14.<\/strong> <strong>Group getaways<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s not always easy to find apartments with wow-factor for group stays in Sydney, but your pals will be suitably impressed with these digs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Stylish touches<\/strong> \u2013 The chic coastal design adds to the home-away-from-home vibe. Big ticks too for the modern kitchen and bathroom (complete with rainwater shower and Aveda tolietries).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/bondi-38\/1048px-wide-2.jpg\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. A laundry<\/strong> \u2013 Maybe not a deal-breaker for a weekend stay, but for longer getaways, the laundry is a definite plus. Even having somewhere to hang your wet beachwear is a win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. The ideal homebase for events<\/strong> \u2013 Bondi hosts so many great events and you couldn\u2019t ask for a better homebase for exploring them. Our stay happens to coincide with the annual Festival of the Winds. But you could find yourself there during Sculpture by the Sea, Flicker fest, City to Surf, or Ben and Jerrys Openair Cinema, to name just a few.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY2fYM6geHg\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY2fYM6geHg\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">The reason why I&#39;ve had &#39;Let&#39;s Go Fly a Kite&#39; in my head all day \ud83c\udf08 Bondi doing what it does best, putting on a show on a pretty Sydney day \u2600\ufe0f<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nic.redfern\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Nicole Redfern<\/a> (@nic.redfern) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-10T07:02:53+00:00\">Sep 10, 2017 at 12:02am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>18. Luggage storage<\/strong> \u2013 When it comes to check-out time, chances are you\u2019ll still have exploring to do and a suitcase would really cramp your \u2018blend-in-with-the-locals\u2019 style. Bondi 38 has you sorted, with a dedicated storage area, complete with large lockers to fit all your bags. See, they really have thought of\u00a0everything \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Sydney-Hotels-Bondi-38-Serviced-Apartments.h7846330.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.OCT17-BONDI-38-REVIEW-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-BONDI-38-REVIEW-BLOG\">Book your next stay at Bondi 38 Serviced Apartments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a busy work week, it\u2019s hard to beat a coastal getaway. 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