Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for Sydney Harbour Hotel

Reception
View from property
Superior Room, Harbour View (King)
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Two Double Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King with Harbour View

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Queen Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King with Harbour View

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room with Harbour View

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ambassador Harbour View

  • 72 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

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 - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Circular Quay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Luna Park Sydney - 20 min walk - 2.1 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 a 24-hour front desk, 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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 490 out of 1568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1568 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Piyush

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne, Ivybridge

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to walk to explore the local area. Comfortable, convenient for cruise port and great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pre cruise ship stay
Excellent location for cruise ship embarkation. My favourite hotel for this purpose. Ship is just 10 min downhill walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and location were excellent. Big negative was the hotel room thermostat was sent not to go below 19.5c. Uncomfortably warm at night. Asked the staff to cool the room off more… they said they could not. Would not. Unacceptable for a “quality” hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is in a great location & has a lot of potential but is very dated. Could use some love
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horror story in the bathroom. Huge mould under rim of sink I saw when washing my teeth. Disgusting. Staff were great, location excellent, just hope I don’t get mould poisoning 😬
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Narelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to OPT
The room was ok for an overnight stay, we stayed here as it was close to the overseas passenger terminal, we were leaving on a cruise the next day. The room needed a makeover, the carpet was threadbare, the bed was comfortable. We had a look at the pool it was nice but you have to walk up stair to get to it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Fayette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was conveniently located for cruise ship boarding. The pier is across the street. Plenty of surrounding places to eat. The rooftop view is awesome for seeing the Opra House and Harbor Bridge. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the perfect location for cruisers. Easy walk to restaurants, shops, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay Station etc. The hotel itself is nice enough, the room we had was small and the furniture could do with an update, but overall good enough. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Davina

Travelled with family
Great location. Tiny rooms. Confusion around room charges. Arriving in the night wasn’t as easy as they made out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annemarie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
After having stayed 5 years ago there has been a massive decline in the hotel. It looks very tired in need of a refurbishment. Location is brilliant so just needs to be upgraded internally.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Can walk to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Aircon is terribly noisy but what a fantastic location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony, Bonnet Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On making a booking for a car for one night then, wrong night booked which took several emails to change finally to be told I dont need a booking at the desk, then being charged for 2 nights with an added $75 room charge ? then I paid charged via my phone for a full breakfast before asking what I wanted which was a continental, no refund was send to desk as promised and desk staff brushed me off, Im not sure I'll stay there again, it made a special weekend far too stressful , maybe understaffed but their attitude showed as I observed many patrons getting impatient waiting for their cars and not spoken to professionally , desk staff were doing that as well . I’ve now had three emails with invoices trying to correct my $1100 charge instead of $837 $75 for one car stay as quoted
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent service, wonderful view of city attractions
City high rises view 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cobwebs in the windows, mold all over the bathroom. (I have the pictures to prove it) The room and halfways snelled like cat urine. Horrible stay, rude staff! Honestly they should be embarrassed charging as much as they do for something thats worse than a cheap motel. I don't often write reviews, but avoid this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very outdated and run down. Especially the bathroom. Im surprised at how expensive this hotel was for its condition
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024