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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Queen
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(97 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Harbour View

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior King

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior King with Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe King with Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King

Executive King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ambassador Harbour View

Ambassador Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Sydney Harbour Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, just a 4-minute walk 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

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenmore Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Munich Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pancakes on the Rocks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Renaissance Café Pâtisserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saké Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal
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 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

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

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 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

Reviews

Sydney Harbour Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 870 out of 1884 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 612 out of 1884 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 1884 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1884 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1884 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mary

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is excellent, but unfortunately the property is very outdated. The lifts are unreliable, and the rooms and bathrooms are in need of refurbishment. Our TV wasn’t working during our stay, and there was no maintenance staff available on the weekend to fix it. For a hotel of this standard, having maintenance support available at all times should be expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It way a good stay, bed were comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Our stay was very comfortable. The room was a good size with a comfortable bed and plenty of outlets and space. The hotel is showing its age. The bathroom could do with some attention with what looked like mold around the faucets in the bath and the shower over the bath. Carpets in the main lobby area are either very old or in need of a good cleaning. Staff were helpful and the included breakfast was a good option. Happy hour in the lobby bar was a nice event and the location, within easy walking distance of Circular Quay and The Rocks, was a key factor in our staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

huafeng

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location. Spacious room with good essential facilities. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for daughters birthday had hoped for a nicer view but great location for the bridge and opera house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

NIGEL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this hotel roughly 12 years ago and it's fair to say that not much has changed between then and now. However, it is still a beautiful heritage-listed building, within close walking distace to Circular Quay and the Overseas Cruise Terminal. The room was well-suited for what we needed. The only disappointment for us was that our TV was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like first room given. It was level 6 but like 5.5, you had to go down some stairs and at the back. I’m on my own with a 22kg case, heavy handbag etc. probably could have bumped my case down the stairs BUT could never got them back up. Dismal room as well. Different to what Expedia had said. Room was changed to Level 2 and much better. My friend was a few doors down and was lucky enough to get a balcony. Bed was excellent, had a great 5hour sleep with no waking up in between. That is really good for me. Felt great when I woke up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chandra, Springfield Lakes

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location was very close to Cruise Teminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a nice area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. The water pressure was a little low. Did not receive a welcome gift. Inquiring, was told they didn’t understand what I was asking about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanata, St leonards

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room with amenities and public transportation (bus, train, ferries) within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bathroom a little small
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property, very comfy for a family of 4 (14 and 12). Very nice view from the rooftop to the iconic opera house in Sydney. The breakfast buffet is fresh and complete, and they received us in the morning after a 15+ hour flight with early check-in, what a surprise!! Will come back and recommend to friends and relatives!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

dean

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025