Pros
- Elegant 1880s mansion converted into a boutique hotel
- Light, airy guest rooms with plenty of space and pleasant views
- Free continental breakfast served in the garden or dining room
- Guests can use the kitchen, dining room, and laundry room
- Bikes rentals are available
- Free parking is available outside the building
- Cookies and cakes baked on site on occasion
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Cons
- Bathrooms are shared for most rooms and there's no air-conditioning
- The location outside of the city center may not suit everyone
- Comparable rates can be found downtown
- Young children not permitted (a pro for some)
Bottom Line
This three-pearl property in the upmarket Sydney inner-west suburb of Drummoyne has 15 individually designed guest rooms in a historic 1880 mansion. They are all spacious and light, and have views over the city or the gardens. Wi-Fi is free but bathrooms are mostly shared and there’s no air-conditioning. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and parking outside the property is free. The Drummoyne area isn't the most central, and trips downtown by ferry or bus take at least 15 minutes. It's worth comparing with the TARA Guest House, which is a similar property with a bit more character in the Enmore area, south of the city center.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
Scene
Peaceful and elegant property with a homey feel
The Admiral Collingwood Lodge -- named after one of Britain’s greatest wartime commanders -- is a heritage-listed Victorian mansion set in pretty, landscaped gardens. Built in 1888, this relaxed boutique hotel -- it's essentially a bed-and-breakfast -- offers guests a peaceful stay in a homey atmosphere. The lodge has bright, elegant decor and there is tasteful artwork and eclectic furniture in the hallways and rooms. Many original details have also been preserved and there are quirky design elements, like the collection of straw hats in the dining area. Guests won’t be disturbed by young children here as they are not permitted, and most travelers come as couples or singles.
Location
In the peaceful inner-west suburb of Drummoyne
Set in the upmarket inner-west Sydney suburb of Drummoyne, the property is a five-minute walk from a range of good restaurants plus a few shops. Although it’s outside of the city center, getting in to see the sights is relatively painless. It’s a six-minute walk to the Drummoyne Wharf ferry terminal. From there, ferries run every half hour and take 12 minutes to get to Sydney’s Central Business District. There are several bus stops near the property too, and they run every 10 minutes, taking around 15-minutes to reach downtown Sydney. Sydney Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Rooms
Large, light rooms with great views and shared bathrooms
The 15 individually decorated rooms at the lodge are light and airy. They have a modern country style with a soft pastel decor that suits the property’s history, alongside character-boosting features like original antique fireplaces. Expect to see charming details like woodsy framed art, whitewashed paneling, and hardwood floors. The look in some rooms is more basic than others, like the spartan Second Double Garden View Room that we visited. All rooms in the main house share bathrooms, while the TreeTops Studio and Garden Suite have their own en-suite bathrooms. Those on the top floor offer glimpses of Sydney Harbour and the city’s skyline. Those on the ground floor overlook the colorful, manicured gardens. Every room has free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, electric kettles, a sink, mini-fridge, work desk, and bathrobes, though there's no air-conditioning. Shared bathrooms area clean and simple, with tile floors, walk-in showers, and pump-dispensed toiletries. The TreeTops Studio has a kitchenette with an oven.
Features
Free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi, plus pretty grounds and bike hire
Features here include a pretty garden with outdoor dining area and barbecue facilities, plus a kitchen and dining room which guests can use at any time. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate and can be taken inside or out in the garden, and it's not unheard of for the odd cake or batch of cookies to greet guests when they return home on some days. Guests can hire bicycles from the lodge and there are coin-operated laundry facilities as well. Parking is available outside the property at no cost, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
Scene
Peaceful and elegant property with a homey feel
The Admiral Collingwood Lodge -- named after one of Britain’s greatest wartime commanders -- is a heritage-listed Victorian mansion set in pretty, landscaped gardens. Built in 1888, this relaxed boutique hotel -- it's essentially a bed-and-breakfast -- offers guests a peaceful stay in a homey atmosphere. The lodge has bright, elegant decor and there is tasteful artwork and eclectic furniture in the hallways and rooms. Many original details have also been preserved and there are quirky design elements, like the collection of straw hats in the dining area. Guests won’t be disturbed by young children here as they are not permitted, and most travelers come as couples or singles.
Location
In the peaceful inner-west suburb of Drummoyne
Set in the upmarket inner-west Sydney suburb of Drummoyne, the property is a five-minute walk from a range of good restaurants plus a few shops. Although it’s outside of the city center, getting in to see the sights is relatively painless. It’s a six-minute walk to the Drummoyne Wharf ferry terminal. From there, ferries run every half hour and take 12 minutes to get to Sydney’s Central Business District. There are several bus stops near the property too, and they run every 10 minutes, taking around 15-minutes to reach downtown Sydney. Sydney Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Rooms
Large, light rooms with great views and shared bathrooms
The 15 individually decorated rooms at the lodge are light and airy. They have a modern country style with a soft pastel decor that suits the property’s history, alongside character-boosting features like original antique fireplaces. Expect to see charming details like woodsy framed art, whitewashed paneling, and hardwood floors. The look in some rooms is more basic than others, like the spartan Second Double Garden View Room that we visited. All rooms in the main house share bathrooms, while the TreeTops Studio and Garden Suite have their own en-suite bathrooms. Those on the top floor offer glimpses of Sydney Harbour and the city’s skyline. Those on the ground floor overlook the colorful, manicured gardens. Every room has free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, electric kettles, a sink, mini-fridge, work desk, and bathrobes, though there's no air-conditioning. Shared bathrooms area clean and simple, with tile floors, walk-in showers, and pump-dispensed toiletries. The TreeTops Studio has a kitchenette with an oven.
Features
Free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi, plus pretty grounds and bike hire
Features here include a pretty garden with outdoor dining area and barbecue facilities, plus a kitchen and dining room which guests can use at any time. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate and can be taken inside or out in the garden, and it's not unheard of for the odd cake or batch of cookies to greet guests when they return home on some days. Guests can hire bicycles from the lodge and there are coin-operated laundry facilities as well. Parking is available outside the property at no cost, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Cable
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Cribs
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Free Breakfast
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Swim-Up Bar
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