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 Squire's Landing - 4 min walk
Cruise Bar - 5 min walk
The Rocks Cafe - 3 min walk
Sake the Rocks - 2 min walk
MCA Cafe - 4 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.
Languages
English
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
Sydney Harbour Hotel 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.
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.
Simone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Karla
20 July 2025
Karla
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sam
22 June 2025
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Fiona
Travelled with group
22 June 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds are very comfortable bathrooms are a little dated and run down
Perfect location to Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House. It has a great rooftop pool with spectacular views.
Vanessa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jack
Travelled with family
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was perfect, roof top view if Harbour Bridge & Opera Center. The room was a little dated but we enjoyed the quaintness of the hotel. Staff were very good. Good breakfast. We travelled in the fall so the pool was a little chilly. I definitely recommend the hotel. Would stay there again for sure
While the rooms are a bit dated, the hotel is situated perfectly for a Sydney stay. The staff were fabulous- service was above & beyond expectations. Breakfast was good & had a good variety. Couldn’t fault our stay and will definitely stay there again.
A blend of the old and new.
A refresh of the rooms would be nice but they were still comfortable
Ben
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Colette
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great L
Great location, older hotel with decent amenities.
Colette
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Katherine
Travelled with family
9 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Nice stay in The Rocks. Excellent location to Circular Quay, Opera House. Staff was helpful and attentive. Bathrooms could have been cleaned better as there was some unsightly mold, and the air vents were dusty.
We stayed for 6 nights before a cruise. Great location, we could walk to the ship, lots of places to eat, shop at, and transit options within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.
Everything about the hotel was perfect and had a great upper floor with views of the opera house and the location couldn’t be any better. I’m staying there next time for sure.
This hotel is not worth the price. The only thing positive about our experience is the location. It is only a short walk to the cruise port. The restaurant was not open on the day that we were there. When we asked reception about restaurants, we were told that we could walk on the street to find one. The room and the lobby are as different as night and day. The lobby is attractive and modern. The room was old, barely furnished and ugly. It was furnished only with a TV. bed, a desk and two old night tables with nothing on them, not even a lamp or clock. The TV didn't work. The repairman promptly fixed it. Unfortunately, the TV was no longer working the next morning. The only reason that we didn't find another hotel is that we were very tired when we arrived and would board our cruise ship the next day. There is no way that we would have longer than that one night,
the location was ideal if you were a tourist. The hotel has no life and the room is super basic and dated. It was clean enough but certainly a no frills experience.