Accommodation
 All motels and hotels in Randwick and Coogee are convenient to the Royal Randwick Racecourse.
There is a very good bus service commencing at Coogee, passing through Randwick and the Racecourse, and then to the City. This route passes close to Philas House, in Brisbane Street.
The room prices shown are for two guests (there may be higher prices for special rooms).
These prices exclude breakfast, but include GST, and are based on information given by each hotel/motel as at 30th November 2006.
Gemini Hotel
This will be the Official Hotel where the Jury and Commissioners will stay. It is situated in the heart of the Randwick shopping strip. Close to many food outlets.
65-71 Belmore Road, Randwick NSW 2031.
Tel 02 9399 9011. (or from overseas +61 2 9399 9011)
www.geminihotel.com.au
Room Price: $156.
For details of a very special rate for SSE07 visitors contact Geoffrey Lewis (President of SSE07) at glewis@custom-made.com.au
Avonmore on the Park
A boutique hotel in a heritage building opposite a park. Only 3 minutes walk to busy Belmore Road.
34 The Avenue, Randwick NSW 2031
Tel 02 9399 9388
www.avonmoreonthepark.com.au
Room Price: from $145.
Thoroughbred Motel
Closest to the Shannon Room - 5 minutes walk to Racecourse entrance, and a further 3 minutes to Shannon Room. On a fairly busy road, not close to shops.
11 Alison Road, Kensington NSW 2033
Tel 02 9662 6044
www.thoroughbredmotel.com.au
Room Price: $99 double, or $89 single.
Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach
High quality accommodation at beautiful Coogee Beach. Close to many food outlets. Bus service to Racecourse and City.
Corner Carr & Arden Streets, Coogee NSW 2034
www.crowneplaza.com.au
Room Price: $255. However significant discounts are available for prepayment. For details please contact the Reservation Manager - Deborah Kennedy, tel 02 9315 9123, Deborah.kennedy@crowneplazacoogee.com.au
Please note that on a map Bondi Beach looks quite close to Randwick. However transportation (public or private) between these suburbs is quite awkward. There are a lot of steep hills in this area, and the roads (and bus routes) follow the contours. |
