{"id":43875,"date":"2017-12-06T00:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=43875"},"modified":"2018-05-14T04:37:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T18:37:18","slug":"harbourside-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/harbourside-review\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sydney Harbourside Gem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to forget \u2013 even as a local \u2013 that staying close to the action in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Sydney-Central-Business-District-Sydney-Hotels.0-n6050650-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.DEC-HARBOURSIDE-REVIEW-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=DEC-HARBOURSIDE-REVIEW-BLOG\">Sydney<\/a> doesn\u2019t need to mean staying <em>in<\/em> the CBD.<\/p>\n<p>Case in point, the beautiful suburb of McMahons Point on the North Shore, home to the aptly named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Sydney-Hotels-Harbourside-Apartments.h483379.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.DEC-HARBOURSIDE-REVIEW-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=DEC-HARBOURSIDE-REVIEW-BLOG\">Harbourside Apartments<\/a>. And just a short ferry ride away from the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bb8yomyg1Q6\/\" 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\/Bb8yomyg1Q6\/\" 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\">A weekend spent with these two is always good for the soul \ud83d\ude4c\u2764\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=\"2017-11-26T07:20:46+00:00\">Nov 25, 2017 at 11:20pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Say \u2018staycation!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Checking in on a Friday afternoon, we can immediately see ourselves feeling very at home here &#8211; definitely part of the appeal of an apartment stay over a hotel room!<\/p>\n<p>While the building itself is on the older side, don\u2019t be put off. Management have ensured the rooms are well-maintained, well-equipped, and, in many cases, newly renovated.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/harbourside_gem\/anz_16339_1048px_1.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nOur two-bedroom apartment &#8211; number 53, located on the 11<sup>th<\/sup> floor &#8211; has everything you could need for a weekend stay (or longer).<\/p>\n<p>The newly renovated space features a well-stocked kitchen, lounge area, modern bathroom (with a great shower \u2013 always a big tick!), and Foxtel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/harbourside_gem\/anz_16339_1048px_2.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nImpressively, the lounge area and both bedrooms all feature Harbour views. And we\u2019re not talking glimpses you need to be on your tippy-toes to see. Check it out:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bb6QNGfALJB\/\" 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\/Bb6QNGfALJB\/\" 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\">Cheers to the weekend! Shame about the view \ud83d\ude09<\/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=\"2017-11-25T07:41:26+00:00\">Nov 24, 2017 at 11:41pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There may not be air-conditioning, but opening a window (another hotel rarity) to enjoy that fresh Harbour breeze is better in my book anyway.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Hot tip: <\/em><\/strong>If you keep the kitchen window open, you might want to hide the sugar sachets, or you could find yourself with a cheeky visitor or two raiding your supplies.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/harbourside_gem\/anz_16339_1048px_3.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAll those water views will probably have you craving a swim, and you\u2019re in luck with the heated pool.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bb8Fo-lA8sp\/\" 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\/Bb8Fo-lA8sp\/\" 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\">Water views x2 \ud83d\udca6\ud83d\udc99<\/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=\"2017-11-26T00:47:36+00:00\">Nov 25, 2017 at 4:47pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Make an afternoon or evening of it and take advantage of what must be the barbecue with the best view in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/harbourside_gem\/anz_16339_1048px_4.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nOf course, Harbourside Apartments\u2019 other big drawcard is its proximity to McMahons Point ferry wharf. Tap your Opal Card and take advantage of the best way to get around in the Harbour City. We:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hop across to Kirribilli to check out the Sunday markets, just a short stroll from Luna Park<\/li>\n<li>Head to Manly via Circular Quay for lunch and beach time, and\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Catch a ferry back from Barangaroo after a cheeky 6km run from the Apartments through Kirribilli, via the Harbour Bridge and the Rocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/harbourside_gem\/anz_16339_1048px_6.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re thinking what I\u2019m thinking \u2013 \u201cThis place would be perfect for New Year\u2019s Eve\u201d \u2013 plan ahead for NYE 2018. Prices typically start from $500 per night for the studio suites, with a minimum five-night stay, and they usually book out a few months in advance. The studio apartments may not have Harbour views, but I\u2019m told guests take advantage of the pool and BBQ area, and have their own picnics \u2013 a way more appealing option than camping out all day like others do for the same view at nearby Blues Point Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>No matter the time of year, though, this Sydney gem is well worth putting on your Sydney accommodation hit list.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Sydney-Hotels-Harbourside-Apartments.h483379.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.DEC-HARBOURSIDE-REVIEW-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=DEC-HARBOURSIDE-REVIEW-BLOG\">Book the Harbourside Apartments <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to forget \u2013 even as a local \u2013 that staying close to the action in Sydney doesn\u2019t need..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":43876,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,9],"tags":[],"acf":{"credits":[{"name":"","label":"","full_url":""}],"enable_review_score":false},"posts_api_cpm_point":{"name":"Sydney","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Sydney NSW, Australia","latitude":"-33.8688197","longitude":"151.20929550000005","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43875"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43875"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43890,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43875\/revisions\/43890"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}