Dive Hotel

A stylish painted sign depicting a woman diving in a 1930s-style bathing costume hangs on what otherwise looks like a pretty cool apartment block, the only indication this property right opposite Coogee Beach not a regular home to locals. 

That’s Dive’s thing: a place for visitors to feel as local as can be but in a chic way and at an address many locals would envy.

The beach is just across the road. Coogee Bay Road, with its cafes and shops, is just around the corner. And the mammoth Coogee Bay Hotel with its (for better or worse) famous beer garden is a couple of doors down.

All rooms at this boutique hotel are self contained with a kitchenette. There’s cable TV, wireless Internet access and aircon.

Families and small groups can be put up in a three-bedroom house nearby.

And there’s a complimentary continental breakfast served till noon.