Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook

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A person relaxing in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of the ocean. - Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook (Mollymook Beach)
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden tray with folded towels, and a small vase with flowers on a bedside table. - Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook (Mollymook Beach)
A spa room with two beds, a sink, and a view of the sea. - Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook (Mollymook Beach)
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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Seaside sanctuary with poolside bar

Waves crash against the shore as guests sip champagne cocktails at the magnificent infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Rick Stein Restaurant serves unforgettable seafood dishes with live music on Fridays. The full-service spa offers indulgent treatments, available in-room after coastal relaxation.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Family Suite (No Ocean View)

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Spa Retreat

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cameron Kimber Penthouse

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

Garden Terrace (No Ocean View)

  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook is in Mollymook Beach, a neighborhood in Ulladulla. Milton Theatre and Ulladulla Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mollymook Golf Club and Hilltop Golf Course. Walking on Water & Ulladulla Surf School and Funland Ulladulla are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ulladulla travel guide
Map
191 Mitchell Parade, Mollymook Beach, NSW, 2539

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with gentle waves, dense green trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Mollymook Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Narrawallee Beach
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Walking on Water & Ulladulla Surf School
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hilltop Golf Course
    6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mollymook Golf Club
    7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    177 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rooftop
    10 min walk
  • Ocean Vibes
    6 min drive
  • Mollymook Beach Hut Cafe
    4 min drive
  • The Treehouse Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Brown Sugar
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bannisters Pool Bar
  • Rick Stein at Bannisters

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving from 8 PM to midnight will be checked-in by the night manager on duty.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook located?

Located in Mollymook Beach, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mollymook Beach, Narrawallee Beach, and Walking on Water & Ulladulla Surf School. Mollymook Golf Club and Sandridge Cemetery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 374 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location . Although we arrived late from Sydney on a wet evening the staff was very helpful . They organised in-house meal from the restaurant and were accomodating. Morning breakfast was yummy and lovely set up of the restaurant . Will be back in the summer !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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We had a lovely weekend at Bannisters, the accomodation is nice but quite expensive . The dinner at the restaurant was lovely but agai
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABULOUS LOCATION!!! The hotel is located right on the ocean with incredible views! It was one of the most peaceful, tranquil places I have had the opportunity to stay . The hotel is tucked away and very small making it so nice. The staff was very accommodating and lovely throughout our stay plus we enjoyed so much we extended our stay an extra night. We stayed in a suite with incredible views, huge outside deck to whale/dolphin watch with binoculars provided in our room and fabulous large bathroom with separate tub/ walk in shower. The infinity pool is absolutely amazing as it overlooks the ocean. The pool restaurant was really nice and great views! Overall the hotel is wonderful due to its location but it does need updating to the rooms. Also, you are limited to food choices and there is no coffee bar/light breakfast snack for very early morning risers. You are provided a Nespresso machine in your room but it only makes coffee, no lattes/specialty coffee drinks. The restaurant opens for breakfast at 7:30am so you have to wait until that time to get a specialty coffee drink/breakfast. Overall it is a great stay and do try to book in one of the suites with the great outdoor decks !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great weekend trip for couple. Room and facilities are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully located, great staff and amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be honest, If the rates were $400-500 a night it would be a 9 - but at $700 per night I can only rate it a 7. Most areas of the hotel looked tired and needed a new coat of paint or varnish. The room we had was clean and tidy, but lacklustre and needed new carpet and a freshen of the balcony. There were spiderwebs on the balcony and walkways, a couple of cockroaches in our room, the blanket on the bed was old and fraying, the spa in our room was not cleaned each day, and the seafood we had at the restaurant was overcooked. Everything, including staff, was pleasant, but nothing was outstanding - overall a pretty average stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Dinner at Rick stein was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice and clean and the pool side atmosphere on the Friday afternoon was fun however there is some minor issues , the first being the lack of enthusiasm or help from reception. I have to say the staff were a bit hit and miss with their hospitality. The hotel needs work a refresh as it’s classed as a 5 star and I certainly didn’t see or experience any 5 star perks .
Infinity pool was amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fantastic, wonderful view from the room. Nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing penthouse suite with stunning views of the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spotless and spectacular service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were wonderful. Really enjoyed our two day stay. So relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Bannisters for my husband's birthday. The room was very clean and spacious with a lovely balcony overlooking the pool. We loved that the hotel supplied binoculars for whale watching too. The infinity pool was definitely the highlight, we enjoyed swimming and chilling by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, from cleaners waitresses, reception, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were clean. We stayed in a spa room which overlooked the pool and ocean. The only reason i gave 4 stars and not 5 stars was that the toilet and shower are together in one area. If you’ve had a shower and then need to use the toilet even after an hour, the floor is still wet from the shower and need to be careful due to it being a bit slippery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay. Food sensational as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position. Good food. Lovely accomodating staff. The toilet in the shower was however a bit weird!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodation and decor are dated. Bannisters is trading on Rick Stein’s good name and there is definitely room for improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Tired looking in need of a renovation or at least a fresh modern look. Nothing like the pictures on the website. The place is kept clean. Parking is available on premises Shuttle service to local shops is so handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool could’ve been warmer and I had trouble connecting to the wifi Food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay, beautiful location and property. Needs better upkeep of the property in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a special place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, receptionist was friendly and helpful. Restaurant staff very friendly and polite. Bar staff at the pool bar not as friendly and helpful. Seem not interested
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025