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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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
(125 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room with Harbour View

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Two Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Harbour view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Harbour view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Harbour view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive King

Executive King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ambassador Harbour View

Ambassador Harbour View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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 transport

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

  • Lift

More

  • 8 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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

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. 1037 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 726 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2204 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms( especially bathrooms ) need an upgrade - which I believe is happening this year. Everything was clean and beds were super comfortable. Staff friendly. Decent bar and food options, albeit limited hours. Amazing location and view on pool deck.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

Kristin, orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. The room was clean and cozy. The staff were super helpful and stored our luggage for us before our room was ready and the following morning before our cruise so we could explore. It's definitely in need of some updates, but has great potential. The water pitcher by the front door was very much welcomed after coming in from the airport. I would recommend single use cups or at least have someone grab the dirties every now and then. They seemed to be around for a while on a Sunday night and Monday morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

J

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was dated, carpet stained, furniture material stained. Room smelled moldy, we attempted to sleep but the mold smell was so bad I could not sleep through the night. My spouse additionally had a headache. I decided the leave the room for health reasons at 3:30 am. We went to the lobby and notified the attendant of the mold/smell issue at about 4:15am. They did not have another room. We checked out and slept in the lobby. There was no adjustment to our bill.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel near the ship terminal and great restsurants. Also close to public transportation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Room and condition of hotel needs to be refurbished. Location was GREAT. Bed was comfortable. Restaurant was over priced. Staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was the best place to stay for Australia Day 2026 due to the view from the rooftop pool. Hot breakfast buffet was excellent. Staff were very helpful. I didn't give 5 stars because the phone system didn't work for incoming nor outgoing calls. The staff members had different stories about whether the phone system had a problem or whether that was how phone system worked. So, that is a disadvantage to an international traveler who wants to make and receive local calls instead of paying international roaming rates on cell phone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the Rocks and the staff are friendly but the hotel is dated. The room we had is tired and in need of a major upgrade. Toilet seat broken, bath enamel looks worn with silicone slapped around the edges encouraging mould. The air vent intake for the aircon system is clogged with dust bunnies and the furniture looks like it was picked up from the council throw out. Windows are filthy as well plus thread bare carpets. If you’re cool with that you can’t beat the location but for the price you’re paying they need to do better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless. The view was city chic. Beatiful sheets, warm and comfortable. The bed was huge, but a little soft for me. The pillows were not particularly comfortable, too soft. The shower was ok, nice hot water, but the water pressure was a little disappointing. However, I'll accept my fairly minor bed problems for a 2 day stay when measured against the freindly, helpful staff, the lovely food and the perfect position.
View from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sharn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and convenient to the Overseas Terminal. Happy hour at the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great People.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location awesome staff spotlessly clean. We have stayed at hotels all over the world & this little gem is up with the best
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely courteous and helpful throughout our stay. Lobby was clean with ample seating for relaxing. Nice lobby bar with a variety of drinks and food options. Beds were very comfortable. Carpeting and rooms are extremely dated and first room had horrible stains on the rug. Rooms were cleaned daily. The location is what makes this place worthwhile. Walk out the front door and your steps from an insane number of restaurants and pubs. French, Italian, Asian and local foods. Five minute walk to ferry system, trains and buses.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is run down and should not be 4 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Although the hotel is soon to close (Aug 2026??) for renovation and some decor could do with refreshing, it was very clean, well located and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

KEVIN

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat modest hotel but the price and location are excellent. Customer service was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although the decor is a little dated, this hotel's location is an absolute winner if you are heading out of Sydney on a cruise. Staff are very accommodating and check-in processes very smooth. We have stayed here numerous times and love its access to iconic views and great walks around the harbour and through The Rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff (especially Spencer), easy checkin, wonderful location for Circular Quay area, Opera House, Bridge, etc. Good value for the price.
TA and Wally enjoyed the view from the hotel roof once the big cruise ships left.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mario

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful and locarion excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jarrod

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best rooftop pool in Sydney
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property, clean, quiet and very convenient to the port.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026