Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Queen
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Ambassador Harbour View

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

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

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

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

Queen

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

Superior King with Harbour View

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

Superior King

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

Accessible Queen Room

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

Deluxe King with Harbour View

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

Executive King

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

Queen Room with Harbour View

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

Ambassador Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • 72 sq m
  • 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 - 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 519 out of 1631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1631 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

Gloria

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Staff was very kind, room was clean. The area around the hotel was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay it is in a very central location especially for us getting on our cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff unfortunately were not very friendly when we arrived. Hotel bathroom was old and dirty. Beds and pillows were good and location is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

A comfortable stay Close to Circular Quay.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smajl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I will come back

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, LaFayette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris, Fairfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff were excellent Moved to better room Great friendly reception staff And bonus rooftop pool with phenomenal views
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel. Taps and shower straight forward. No background music, just a very pleasant place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. And an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rosamunde

Travelled with partner
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025