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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reception
Queen
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Circular Quay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(87 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King with Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King with Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King

Executive King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Harbour View

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ambassador Harbour View

Ambassador Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 - 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 Glenmore Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pancakes on the Rocks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ribs & Burgers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saké Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Belgian Chocolate Café - ‬2 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.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 836 out of 1809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 585 out of 1809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 1809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1809 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It way a good stay, bed were comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds are very comfortable bathrooms are a little dated and run down
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay easy to walk around and find things to do and see. Hotel was clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was a bit stuffy as the windows would not open and the ac did not seem to get the air down to the set temp. Bathroom was abit small and the old style tub a bit of a challenge to get in and out of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Perfect stay for us. Vivid festival was on and the view of the harbour, Opera house and bridge from our room was great. Close to train, ferry and light rail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

rinu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location in The Rocks! Be Beautiful view from the rooftop pool area (though cruise ships could block it somewhat) and nice view from our window. We could see the Opera House, search the night sky for the Southern Cross, and watch flying foxes leave their far-off roosting place to head toward the city. Breakfast was an extra charge and we tried it one day. I loved that they had a laundry facility for guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Is it very convenient and near to everywhere
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position in a well lit area of the city. A little disappointing that the bar area isn’t open Sundays and Mondays
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joylene Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great location and has an amazing view from the rooftop pool area. Our room 830 also had great views. We were disappointed that the bar service isn’t open at all on Sundays or Monday and feel it’s a wasted opportunity. The room service was also not available. When asked about breakfast the first staff member wasn’t helpful at all and told us we couldn’t order breakfast because the cut off time was 5pm. We asked at 5:30pm and there were no exceptions! When we spoke to Maynark after midnight, he was extremely helpful and organised breakfast for us. If the other staff members were friendly and helpful like him, it would make this hotel more enjoyable for everyone!
The view from 830
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Affordable. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Only one lift operating. It made it very difficult going up and down with suitcases. It took us 45 minutes to go from 5th floor to ground unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy few minutes walk to cruise terminal. Breakfast was good and staff at breakfast were helpful compared to check in staff who didn't make you feel welcome. big negative was the lack of working lifts and no porters . Only 1 lift was working and it was also used by the cleaning staff so it took ages to get up and down to rooms. When used by cruise passengers which is their main business it was a nightmare trying to get your bags upstairs and even worse in the morning when everyone was wantinfg to check out you could be waiting for up to 20 minutes or more to bring your bags down and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Appalling only having one lift working for several days - even service lift wasn’t working - - not good enough - 40 mins to get down get a bandaid and go back to my room should have taken 5 mins max - I have stayed there numerous times but is old and desperately needs a refurb and will definitely rethink where I stay next time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! Walking distance to so many places. We were very happy with our choice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Viktor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent location and service, comfortable. A little run down condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the best location for enjoying Vivid and also for exploring anything at the Rocks. A great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025