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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $149
$135 nightly
$149 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, The Rocks Markets
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(127 reviews)
  • City view
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Harbour View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King with Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King with Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ambassador Harbour View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ambassador Harbour View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at Sydney Harbour Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 8 minutes by foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Circular Quay and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sydney Opera House.

What's nearby

  • The Rocks Markets - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Circular Quay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 7 min walk
  • Wynyard Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Squire's Landing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Glenmore Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruise Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Junk Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quay - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Sydney Harbour Hotel offers 176 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at Playfair Terrace serving the guests of Sydney Harbour Hotel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Playfair Terrace - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (AUD 75 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playfair Terrace
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: AUD 75 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Old Sydney
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel Rocks
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks
Holiday Inn Rocks
Holiday Inn Rocks Old Sydney
Holiday Inn Rocks Sydney
Holiday Inn Sydney Rocks
Old Holiday Inn Sydney
Sydney Holiday Inn Rocks
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks Hotel

Sydney Harbour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1040 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 726 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2209 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and amazing location near the Circular Quay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was very busy with mant cruise ship passengers leaving and more arriving. The staff were polite and happily stored luggage until rooms were ready
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dated, and the bathroom was small and tight. The price and photos are not a clear reflection of what you get for the price we paid. Breakfast should have been included. 5-star price for a 2-star room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tim, Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location in the rocks with amazing views from the roof top deck and pool area. The rooms were a bit dated and tired. Staff were friendly, happy hour is a good deal and can take drinks up to the roof to enjoy the view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Susan, West Wodonga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Check in process was ok as we arrived early. We had to wait until 3pm for our room (which was expected), but it took nearly an hour to actually get our room key and stored luggage. The queue was almost out the door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gillion

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the rooms and hotel were very dated and cheap in appearance. location is good and view from roof good but no worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a premium room which was pleasant and oversized but a bit plain. Overlooked an alley where a movie was being played at high volume (a special festival), but fortunately it stopped at about 9 pm. Staff were great. Excellent location, easy walk from cruise ship dock and great location from which to explore the city. Stairs from elevator to our room which was very inconvenient, but this only applied to some of the rooms on our floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean. Liked the view and the proximity to the harbor
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. I had booked 2 rooms for 6 people, and they had our rooms together. Both rooms were clean and quiet at night. The location couldn’t be beat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

JASON

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We checked into the room and left the hotel after two hours. The room we are given (205) wreaked of mold as it was visible on the ceiling and around the A/C vent. The room we were moved to after complaining (420) also smelled moldy (albeit not as bad as 205) and the furniture was covered in dust. Both my wife and I developed headaches and were nauseous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel is close to many shops, restaurants, transportation, and our cruise ship docked a block away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey, Leesburg

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel meets basic standards but not much else. The best feature is location, particularly for the cruise crowd. The cruise terminal is a 5 minute walk. Plenty of shops and restaurants are nearby as well as the waterfront. The staff is friendly and the rooms are pretty spacious. The beds and linen are clean and comfortable. The hotel is old and very tired. It badly needs an update. The carpets and furniture are worn and soiled. There isn't a lamp in the room; all lighting is overhead. There is no full service restaurant or bar but plenty are nearby. The bathroom, bathroom fixtures and tub are right out of 1970. This feels more Holiday Inn than a 4 star hotel. At least Holiday Inn provides a free breakfast. I expected a much nicer place for the price; you are paying for location, not a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Traveled with partner
Good points - location in The Rocks, size of room, laundry available for guests To be improved - state of bathroom, cleanliness, breakfast
This was the bath!
Under the rim of the sink
Under the rim of the sink
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

CLIFF, Sunderland

Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom very dated and needs renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room is very dated. We left our bags and we returned at 6pm, our bags weren't taken to our room, and I know why steps to rooms off the lift are very difficult to navigate. Staff were friendly and location was fantastic. Over priced though low water pressure, shower over bath, very small bathroom and small room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M, McCordsville

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, comfortable, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed were comfortable with a great view of the bridge. Breakfast was very good as well. While we did not use the rooftop pool we did enjoy the view of the bridge and opera house in the evening as well as the downtown skyline.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many times before and love it however bathrooms really need an upgrade. Also unfortunately a staff member charged an extra night’s accommodation after we had checked out and now have to wait up to 5 days for the refund which is very inconvenient as funds are very tight at the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was fantastic! Location was great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026