PARADE LODGE, Sydney

Parade Lodge - Family-run boutique lodge with kitchenette rooms near UNSW

Located in Kensington, this 2-star Sydney hotel features 18 en-suite guest rooms equipped with kitchenette units, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. Each room includes basic amenities such as a toaster, electric kettle, and cookware. The property maintains a communal kitchen and laundry facility with ironing equipment. Free off-street parking accommodates 6 vehicles on a first-come basis. Eight restaurants, including Pattaya Thai and Ole Portuguese Chicken & Burgers, operate within 1640.4 ft of Parade Lodge. The location places guests 0.5 miles from Royal Randwick, 1.5 miles from Sydney Cricket Ground, and 3.5 miles from Town Hall. Public buses connect directly to Circular Quay, while the airport lies 6 miles away with taxi services costing $20-25.

Pros

Eight diverse dining options within 500-meter walking distance

Direct bus routes to Circular Quay and Central Railway

Communal kitchen facilities for guest use

Walking distance to supermarkets, banks, and pharmacies

Cons

Limited free parking spaces (6 spots only)

Paid Wi-Fi in rooms