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Macleay Hotel

GayOut (30) 4.6
Google (749) 4.2
Tripadvisor (1260) 4.2
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Visitors frequently praise the Macleay Hotel's excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and comfortable rooms with great views. However, some guests feel the hotel is too expensive for the service and room provided.

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28 Macleay St, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011, Australia
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(02) 9357 7755
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Website
www.themacleay.com
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About this place Macleay Hotel

The Macleay Hotel in Elizabeth Bay offers a truly welcoming and inclusive experience for all travelers, including the LGBTQ+ community. As an LGBTQ+ friendly apartment hotel, it provides airy quarters, many boasting delightful harbour views, creating a serene and comfortable base for your Sydney adventures. Guests can enjoy the convenience of an on-site restaurant and relax by the inviting rooftop pool, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a relaxed yet sophisticated stay in a vibrant part of the city. While not exclusively a gay venue, Macleay Hotel is recognized for its commitment to providing an inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ guests can feel completely at ease. This means you can expect respectful service and a comfortable atmosphere throughout your stay. Elizabeth Bay itself is a charming and accessible neighborhood, offering a pleasant backdrop for exploring Sydney's many attractions. Choosing an LGBTQ+ friendly hotel ensures that your travel experience is not only enjoyable but also affirming and supportive. Located at 28 Macleay St, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011, Australia, the hotel's informal apartment style caters to those who appreciate a home-away-from-home feel with added amenities. For more details and booking, you can visit their website at https://www.themacleay.com/. The Macleay Hotel stands out as a thoughtful and accommodating option for LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a quality stay in Sydney.

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Paul Tieu
Paul Tieu Jun 2026

The staff here are amazing people!! Very good location, close to everything and rooms are great for families.

Aaron Vlogz
Aaron Vlogz Jun 2026

On the 31st of May, we stayed at the Macleay Hotel. The room was very comfortable, and we had amazing views of Sydney Harbour and Vivid. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. A massive shoutout to Mon and Colin, who went above and beyond to make our stay even more enjoyable. Their friendly service, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made a great experience even better. Thank you, can’t wait to stay again. 5 ⭐️

Raeleen Griffiths
Raeleen Griffiths Jun 2026

An ideal stay overall - room was very clean and well equipped, super comfortable bed, great shower with amazing water pressure, perfect location, and 24/7 friendly front desk service and onsite parking was an added bonus. We attended on a Tuesday night and got a discounted rate and parking wasn't too limited - parking could be an issue at busier times. Our room was located near the elevators so there was a some operational noise throughout the night however nothing bothersome. We didn't have the airconditioning on so can't comment on that; we found the room very comfortable temperature wise without it.

MrFletcherchristian
MrFletcherchristian Jun 2026

Great location, clean room, reception opened around the clock, comfortable bedding. We were upgraded and enjoyed Harbour views during Vivid. Thank you!

Adrienne Moran
Adrienne Moran Jun 2026
W S
W S Jun 2026

Hotel too expensive for the service and the room

Rea Einskisson
Rea Einskisson May 2026

we spent two nights here recently for a special occasion in a room on the top floor with a view of the harbour. the view is gorgeous, and the room is filled with natural light. the room was very comfortable, and had a small kitchen. every staff memeber we interacted with was lovely, especially the gentleman who shared with us a map and the most convenient bus route to use (which we did! and enjoyed a lot). we had a perfect stay here, and won't hesitate to stay here again - especially given how close in proximity so many great places are to the hotel (especially the restaurant yellow!). thank you for having us!

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