Located in Sydney (Woolloomooloo), Ovolo Woolloomooloo is within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Martin Place. .This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Circular Quay and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sydney Opera House.
What's nearby
Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Circular Quay - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Sydney Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Sydney Opera House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Kings Cross Station - 10 min walk
Sydney Circular Quay Station - 17 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Domain - 9 min walk
Harry's Cafe de Wheels - 1 min walk
Twin Peeks Restaurant - 6 min walk
Tilbury Hotel - 1 min walk
Alibi - 2 min walk
About this property
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Bayside hotel with a marina and a health club
Ovolo Woolloomooloo offers 100 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
A marina and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 100 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Bar Woolloomooloo, a restaurant which specializes in vegan cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Bar Woolloomooloo - This restaurant specializes in vegan cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Limo/town car service
Valet parking on site (AUD 95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bar Woolloomooloo
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Health club
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room babysitting
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Marina
On the bay
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
5 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Built in 1915
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 100 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
Valet parking fee: AUD 95 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: AUD 100 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card presented at check-in should be the same card used at time of booking. If the credit card holder is not on the reservation, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival to confirm identification
We should mention
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 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
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Ovolo Woolloomooloo Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
753
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
149
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
64
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
20
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
15
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Melissa
22 Mar 2025
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Nick
Travelled with group
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Good location, friendly staff and unique property on the pier. Rooms were spacious but showed many signs of wear (ripped carpet, chipping paint, etc.). Shower barely worked.
Our first room was infested with cockroaches. Second room was two levels which makes it difficult to live out of our suitcase. Temperature of 2nd floor where the bed is was too hot despite having the air conditioner on all night. Lighting was not adequate.
We loved the size, style and art work in our room. The beds were comfy. The lollies in the foyer were a treat! Loved our view of boats, gallery and city. All the staff friendly and accommodating. Some great coffee close by and easy walking distance to Art GalleryOpera House through botanic gardens. 20 mins in uber from airport.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Teri
Travelled with group
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Historic building
Quirky hotel in a great location. Suffered a bit from wear and tear. member of our group had a cockroach issue and had to move rooms. Breakfast was lacking correct temperature. Staff was great.
Great location on one of the Sydney harbors and conversion of a warehouse to Hotel and apartments. Easy to find all main attractions and walkable to all areas or easy to access transportation. I loved the uniqueness of the hotel and friendliness of the staff. Very accommodating! Will definitely stay here again! Thank you 😊
Love the architecture of the building and location. However, the rooms are now very tired and it does not feel looked after.
For example: shower curtain not big enough, floods to rooms. Wrong toilet seat on toilet, stains on bed valance, lampshade falling off, bathroom in first room not cleaned (had previous guests stuff on bath, etc.
Reception team friendly and welcoming.
Upscale, quaint boutique hotel located on historic warf. Within walking distance of many sites, including botanic gardens, Syndey Opera House and more.
Best room service I've had in years! Very impressive water views and open fresh air rooms
Nacion
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Lucy, Cronullla
Travelled with partner
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Location was central for our visit, breakfast at hotel was poor, selection of one item from poor menu, fruit selection was like the fruit shop, full fruits, no presentation.
Avocado on toast is cafe food not for 5star hotel.
Staying at this hotel was an overall terrible experience. Parking directions were unclear. Ended up waiting for Valet service for 30 minutes, other parking options were not available. Upon arrival the front desk attendant was one of the most rude, disrespectful human beings I have ever met. The hotel space was dirty and dated and not a place I would ever recommend or stay again.