Q Station – A Favorite for Families in Sydney
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodation Options
Q Station offers rooms and cottages in a heritage-listed quarantine site within Sydney Harbour National Park. Choose from Heritage Queen Rooms with ensuite bathrooms and shared balconies, or Isolation Retreat Suites with king beds and harbour views. The 3-bedroom cottages include kitchenettes, verandahs, and private parking. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, ceiling fans, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have detached private bathrooms, reflecting the original quarantine experience.
Dining with Harbour Views
Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar serves modern Australian cuisine with Sydney Harbour views. The restaurant occupies a 1913 industrial building with indoor and terrace seating. Views Restaurant offers a buffet breakfast with hot dishes and fresh continental options. Wharf Café provides sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. Seafood dishes highlight local ingredients, such as oysters with native finger lime.
Activities in National Park
Guests can snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard with gear rented from the Luggage Store Visitor Centre. Explore walking trails through bushland home to bandicoots and banksia scrub. Join a Friday or Saturday ghost tour to learn about the site's quarantine history. The private beach is open for swimming, and the games room has board games.
Ferry Access to Manly
Q Station is a 15-minute walk from Manly, known for its beach and cliff-top walks. A ferry runs six times daily from the Q Station wharf to Sydney's city centre. The complimentary shuttle bus operates 24/7 between Manly Wharf and the hotel. Free parking is available at reception.
Weddings and Events
The property hosts weddings in spaces like the Glasshouse or Governor Bourke Ballroom, with harbour views. Conference rooms accommodate groups of 20-120, with AV equipment and catering. Team-building activities include kayaking and cocktail masterclasses. School programs cover history and ecology, with guided tours of the quarantine site.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Vending machines
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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