We really enjoyed our stay at Manly Waves Studios and Apartments. At check in we got a really nice surprise of a free upgrade from a Designer Family Apartment (Courtyard) to a two bedroom apartment. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Manly Waves Studios and apartments is located a short walk away from Manly beach, Manly shops, Manly restaurants and the Manly Ferry. We will definitely stay at Manly Waves Studios and Apartments again next time we have a break in Manly.

We had a mixed stay, we didn't get the room we booked online and was supposedly an upgrade due to it being a bigger room. Problem was that it was very run down, bedding was awful, filthy stained couch, no shower curtain, very mouldy. Manager was decent enough to upgrade us to a much better apartment which was very clean and well presented. I know it's not the fault of management but the street we were in was very sketchy. We were terrified on the last night as we were heading out for ice cream and a man was screaming and chasing another man that he was going to kill him and started to beat him. My daughter was very upset. Both mornings there were Police investigating several complaints. Not really a great place for families with young children.

We had a mixed stay, we didn't get the room we booked online and was supposedly an upgrade due to it being a bigger room. Problem was that it was very run down, bedding was awful, filthy stained couch, no shower curtain, very mouldy. Manager was decent enough to upgrade us to a much better apartment which was very clean and well presented. I know it's not the fault of management but the street we were in was very sketchy. We were terrified on the last night as we were heading out for ice cream and a man was screaming and chasing another man that he was going to kill him and started to beat him. My daughter was very upset. Both mornings there were Police investigating several complaints. Not really a great place for families with young children.

The image provided was not the same room as I stayed in. I was upgraded but I would have preferred the smaller room I booked, with fresh air and a breeze.

The image provided was not the same room as I stayed in. I was upgraded but I would have preferred the smaller room I booked, with fresh air and a breeze.

Great staff with Roxanne and crew, close to beach.

Great staff with Roxanne and crew, close to beach.

great location and close to transport and the beach

great location and close to transport and the beach

Roomy apartment with fully stocked kitchen. Location couldn't be better - so close to the beach and warf and bus stops.

Roomy apartment with fully stocked kitchen. Location couldn't be better - so close to the beach and warf and bus stops.

very basic accommodation. It was not worth what we were charged

very basic accommodation. It was not worth what we were charged

Neat and tidy,

Neat and tidy,

The property had a nice beachside atmosphere and nice outlook from the balcony.

The property had a nice beachside atmosphere and nice outlook from the balcony.

We had a really mixed stay at Waves. Our first room (#14, Family Apartment with Courtyard) was really dirty, dark, lacked facilities. There was a lady loitering in the back (public) courtyard and I realised she was homeless so offered her dinner. The problem was the noise at night, it didn’t feel safe and my kids were frightened. No tissues, old broken iron, missing shelf from the fridge. We really appreciated the change for the second night, otherwise I’d have left for elsewhere. We moved to a much nicer apartment down the street at Lotus. It was much better. They didn’t mention the building works upstairs though. This was at a Waves apartment- we saw the reception guy there. So it was extremely noisy from 7-7. I wouldn’t really recommend, unfortunately.

We had a really mixed stay at Waves. Our first room (#14, Family Apartment with Courtyard) was really dirty, dark, lacked facilities. There was a lady loitering in the back (public) courtyard and I realised she was homeless so offered her dinner. The problem was the noise at night, it didn’t feel safe and my kids were frightened. No tissues, old broken iron, missing shelf from the fridge. We really appreciated the change for the second night, otherwise I’d have left for elsewhere. We moved to a much nicer apartment down the street at Lotus. It was much better. They didn’t mention the building works upstairs though. This was at a Waves apartment- we saw the reception guy there. So it was extremely noisy from 7-7. I wouldn’t really recommend, unfortunately.

The lady at the desk was awesome and made my stay enjoyable. thank you

The lady at the desk was awesome and made my stay enjoyable. thank you

Great spot, great room and staff very polite

Great spot, great room and staff very polite

Apartment was great, spotlessly clean everything we needed was there. Staff were perfect .Would definitely stay here again .5 stars

Apartment was great, spotlessly clean everything we needed was there. Staff were perfect .Would definitely stay here again .5 stars

The place was really dirty : hair and stains on the bed sheets, lot of sand on the couch, floor was full of dirt, the toilet fan sounded like there was a mouse trapped in it. Its dissapointing to pay that much and have something dirty. The location is great though.

The place was really dirty : hair and stains on the bed sheets, lot of sand on the couch, floor was full of dirt, the toilet fan sounded like there was a mouse trapped in it. Its dissapointing to pay that much and have something dirty. The location is great though.

Super funky decor and a really comfy bed! Loved it. Will be back!

Super funky decor and a really comfy bed! Loved it. Will be back!

Upgrade to 2 bed apartment. Comfortable. A little dated and small maintenance required but overall pretty good.

Upgrade to 2 bed apartment. Comfortable. A little dated and small maintenance required but overall pretty good.

This is good for a short stay such as after a night out because you won't want to stay much longer than a few hours. The staff are friendly but it was a little strange having the housekeeper come into our room after we'd checked in so she could look for something allegedly left behind from the previous guest; she didn't find the item. It's at least a short stroll to the beach and restaurants, so that was a bonus!