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The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property

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9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Jewel City Spa Suite
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Darling Twin Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Darling King Room

Darling King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jewel Suite

Jewel Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Adored Suite

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stellar Suite

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling Twin Room

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at The Darling at the Star in Sydney (Pyrmont), you'll be steps from Star Casino and 13 minutes by foot from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. .This casino hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Circular Quay.

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sydney Lyric Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Star City Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fat Noodle at the Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terminus Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quick Brown Fox Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Eye Dragon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Darling at the Star

Luxury hotel with 9 restaurants, steps from Star Casino
The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 171 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and espresso makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer a nightclub or an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Sokyo, one of the hotel's 9 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sokyo - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Black - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fat Noodle - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Harvest Buffet - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 40 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 9 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Black
  • Fat Noodle
  • Harvest Buffet
  • Sokyo

Things to do

  • 1,500 slot machines
  • 24-hour gym
  • 312 gaming tables
  • Casino (39,558 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.15 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 40 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.15 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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Darling Star Hotel Pyrmont
Darling Star Hotel
Star Darling
Darling Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel
The Darling at the Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel Pyrmont

The Darling at the Star Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful I have truly traveled the world and can say this hotel is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent as always
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and hotel environment - Jewel suite was amazing did not like the breakfast environment at Harvest Buffet - not sophisticated when compared to rest of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariant, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, vary comfortable beds and clean room. Pool was divine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April Rose

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immaculate accommodation, fantastic service and a complimentary upgrade to the penthouse suite !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service room was beautiful pool was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. We were there for our 23 year anniversary and the staff were very helpful with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liuyu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cant fault anything about our stay at The Darling - staff were polite and helpful and the property and room was exceptionally clean. It was convenient for visiting the Theatre and local attractions. This will be our go to hotel for future visits to Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nera the Sydney Lyric Theatre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute amazing time and experience here. My wife and I came for our honeymoon and were amazed by the entire experience. From the staff, the room, the food; everything. Could not ask for a better experience We are definitely returning here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Convenient. The location was great with kids. Some information about parking and check in prior to arrival would have been helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oi Chi Justina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

10/10 Excellent

Yashan Zarir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here, the rooms are very comfortable and extremely modern and the staff are very attentive. The property itself is very well maintained and the rooms are luxurious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahila, Cherrybrook

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025