I liked the Baxley. I am a single male traveller well past my first flush of youth, although I noticed that the majority of other guests seemed to be young women. The room contained exactly what was advertised, although it was small and basic. The shower and toilet was shared between four rooms. There was no panic or embarrassment about availability, and the other guests were all conscientious about using their allotted bathroom.
The Baxley is located about two blocks from the shops and cafes of Bondi, and about a kilometre from Bondi beach, so there is no shortage of meal options. It is only a few steps from the bus stops to take you to Bondi Junction and on to Circular Quay.
The staff are aware of Covid restrictions and mask wearing etc. the Covid rules also restrict any social activity in the shared lounge, which I did use to make myself a better quality coffee than that of the sachets provided in the room.
To sum up, I enjoyed my week at the Baxley and felt I had good value for money.