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
Star Casino - 6 min drive - 3.8 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
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1631 reviews
10 - Excellent
753
Rating 8 - Good. 519 out of 1631 reviews
8 - Good
519
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1631 reviews
6 - Okay
235
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1631 reviews
4 - Poor
89
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1631 reviews
2 - Terrible
35
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
Gloria
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and very close to the cruise port. Near the Hop On Hop off bus route. Plenty of places to eat. I’ve stayed here a couple of years ago and will be staying there in the future.
Myself, our two Daughters and GrandDaughter stayed o/n, I had organised a Sydney Festival Event for our GrandDaughter, Colour Maze at Pier 2/3. I originally thought I had early morning tickets for the event, I wanted a Hotel nearby. Even though I bought tix for later in the day we had a fun stay and a nice buffet breakfast at the Hotel in the morning.
The hotel was in walking distance to eateries, history, water transit, and rail transit from the airport.
However, I did not recieve information concerning what the hotel offered (such as meals, pool). In fact I was told that there was no pool or access, which was not true. Nor was I informed that they have an evening restuarant on site. I did not feel welcome. But cleanliness, and location were great.
Sally
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Valerie
Travelled with family
19 Jan 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I used to stay at this hotel many years ago when it was the Park Royal.
I felt the rooms were exactly the same. No major inprovements to the update of bathrooms.
Very old
A little disappointed.
Great location! Lots of food choices around. The best being Maybe Sammy - one of the top 50 bars in the world. It’s so so fun! The facilities are slightly outdated, but it’s as clean as any old building can be, and the location and price make up for it! Would stay again.
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
PETER
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
PETER
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
john
Travelled with partner
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The fixture and fittings are a bit dated but the position on The Rocks is great.
Especially if you’re catching a cruise.
john
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela, LaFayette
Travelled with family
17 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, and great breakfast
Great breakfast and spacious room with harbour view. Bathroom looks a litte tired and slightly dingy, but was clean. Would stay here for convenience to cruiseship terminal.
Location, location, location.
And an excellent breakfast!
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
Wendy
10 Jan 2025
Wendy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Rosamunde
Travelled with partner
10 Jan 2025
Great location but paid for a room with a view of the opera house and had a view of cruise ships instead which was slightly disappointing. Only really had the view at night time!
Great location. Friendly front desk staff. Not so great in terms of cleanliness. Drinking glass had a ring of someone else’s drink left on it, bottom sheet on bed came untucked as soon as I got into bed, revealing a stained mattress. Aircon in room was noisy and we didn’t sleep well. Dated TV. We forfeited our second night and left. I’d try a different accommodation option in the area next time.