| in-room massages are available (fee). on a hillside surrounded by forest, this upscale, adults-only hotel is 17 minutes' walk from stanwell park train station, 2 km from symbio wildlife park and 4 km from stanwell park beach. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a separate cabin adds a minibar, a whirlpool tub and a steam room. refined suites with heated marble floors offer free wi-fi and continental breakfast, plus sitting areas, flat-screen tvs, fireplaces and kitchenettes. all have balconies with sea views and bbqs, and marble bathrooms with cast-iron bathtubs and aromatherapy oils. there's a sleek restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a saltwater infinity pool
Sydney Airport 50 min
Garie Beach (24 min)
This patrolled beach features swimming & surfing, plus a picnic area with toilets. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (28 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Figure 8 Pools (27 min)
Coastal rock shelf with 8 pools reached by a tricky 3.7-mi. hike, advised during low tide only. Royal National Park (24 min)
Expansive national park with an oceanfront cliff walk, plus other trails through grassland & forest. Bald Hill Lookout (4 min)
Elevated spot for picnics, dramatic sunset views & wildlife, including kangaroos & birds. Symbio Wildlife Park (3 min)
Zoo featuring a variety of animals along with keeper presentations, a swimming pool & picnic areas. Grand Pacific Drive (3 min) Werrong Beach (6 min)
Secluded, rocky coastline for walks & lounging, with riptides & a clothing-optional policy. Sea Cliff Bridge (10 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Wattamolla Beach (30 min)
Popular, rustic park featuring a calm, sandy lagoon for swimming & shaded picnic sites. Heathcote National Park (11 min)
6,620-acre protected parkland offering hiking trails, swimming holes, waterfalls & birdwatching. Dharawal National Park (47 min)
Hiking & biking in a bird-rich area of eucalyptus trees, waterfalls & creeks with swimming holes. Stanwell Park Beach (7 min)
Relaxed, family-friendly sand beach featuring a park with BBQ facilities & playground equipment. Bald Hill (20 min)
Oceanfront headland famed for panoramic views, a nature reserve, hang-gliding & Aboriginal history. Sri Venkateswara Temple (5 min) | 
