A stay at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 15-minute walk of Star Casino and International Convention Centre Sydney. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Sydney Town Hall.
What's nearby
Star Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
International Convention Centre Sydney - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Sydney Opera House - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Convention Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 8 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
The Ternary - 1 min walk
Social Brew Cafe - 4 min walk
Atelier by Sofitel - 3 min walk
Club Millésime - 4 min walk
Two Sis Pyrmont - 3 min walk
About this property
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour offers 525 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. 54-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.
Make yourself at home in one of the 525 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable 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 the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at The Ternary, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 2250 square feet (209 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Ternary - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Covered parking on site (AUD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 39 for adults and AUD 17 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Ternary
Things to do
Gym
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2,250 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
54-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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 1.4 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 39 for adults and AUD 17 for children
Covered self parking fee: AUD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
A My wife and I recently spent two nights getaway in the Novotel Darling Harbour. We were very impressed with the hote and its facilities. The staff in all areas, reception, restaurant, bar, coffee shop and the cleaning staff were extremely welcoming and very friendly. The room was a good size, not a shoebox like the rooms in a couple of other hotels we’ve stayed in, and was really clean. The buffet breakfast was awesome, with a fantastic selection to choose from. The Hotel itself is a stones throw from Darling Harbour with a short walk through the carpark, which is conveniently located under the hotel. I will definitely stay at this hotel again during my next visit to Sydney.
Check in was a debacle, I was given 3 different check in times by 3 staff members. our room was filthy, bathtub was full of hair, place had not been cleaned. Downstairs area stunk like sewage. horrible stay, will never stay again.
Nice enough hotel. Spacious rooms. Nice views, which will soon be lost with the new residential tower development. But for a room costing $400 a night there was no minibar, no breakfast, and a queen bed lost in a big room. Won't go back
This is our 2nd.. stay at the Novotel Syd. Darling Harbour,
and after the 1st. time, I thought it couldn't get any better, but it did. When we arrived in our taxi w e were met by a very friendly staff member to load our luggage onto a trolley to take into the Hotel for us. As I had Checked-in online before we left home, all I had to do was go to the Reception Desk, pick up the Room Key for the room already allocated and from then on everything was carried at with efficiency and friendliness. It was like a home from home atmosphere. I would recommend this Hotel to anyone wanting cleanliness, a comfortable room and friendly staff.
Jean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Yu
25 Jan 2025
Disliked: Amenities
I booked queen deluxe room and the first impression of going into the room was “what! The bathroom was with accessible chair and toilet was all bubble up to the seat. I couldn’t sit and use toilet. The room was too dim to look around where my things were, the amenities were too limited to stay. The room atmosphere was really awful I can only use bed in that room. I was surprised how come I book a room like this when paying the same rate as other hotels. I didn’t request for such an accessible room. I requested to change the room and finally got a room with normal hotel vibe room. The reception staff who checked me in or who allocated that room needs to be mindfully working.
Novotel Darling Harbour was operating well and a great choice for myself and kids to have a few days exploring Sydney. Great location, easy parking, good dining options and friendly staff willing to make our stay enjoyable.
The position of the property is great for getting around Sydney
The staff were all helpful and friendly.
It was no trouble to leave our bags withe concierge while we did more sight seeing on our last day.
To be honest, nothing seemed too much trouble for any staff...Great service!
Room was ok, but as a family of 4 booking, there was only 1 chair to share & 2cups for hot drinks.
The Room Attendants left our door open/unlocked two days in a row, which was very concerning considering our belongings were inside while we were out & about!
We enjoyed our stay other than these few things