Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Experience the airy, open space of our hotel atrium, featuring multiple balconies, seating areas, and a staircase connecting the levels.
Relax by the rooftop pool overlooking the city skyline, surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs.
Enjoy a city view from the comfort of your room, featuring a large bed and a balcony with a railing.
Experience the grandeur of our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious open area with a polished floor, surrounded by balconies and a striking staircase.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious atrium with a curved reception desk and comfortable dining areas.

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
  • 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

Two Double Beds

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

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

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

Queen

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

Superior King with Harbour View

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

Superior King

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

Accessible Queen Room

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

Deluxe King with Harbour View

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

Executive King

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

Queen Room with Harbour View

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

Ambassador Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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 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 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.

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

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. 783 out of 1697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 1697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1697 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amelia-Jayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with my kids, welcomed nicely and upgraded to a harbour view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im am happy with my stay in Sydney Harbour hotel, the staffs are accomodating and very helpful, specially Kevin and Cadmiel, they’re very helpful to us . I am happy and save this hotel for my future preferences.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thé hotel was in the perfect location for what we wanted to do. Easy walks to Circular Quay to the ferries, The Rocks nightlife and markets, a huge choice of restaurants and walkable to art gallery, botanic gardens and Barangaroo. Easy train trip back to airport. Rooms were very comfortable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect roof top view.

It is a heritage building and feels like you go back in time. Rooms are old but the location is perfect and the roof top pool with view of Opera House and Bridge is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jørn Birkjær

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location for the Rocks and central Sydney location. Swimming pool on the roof was fantastic with lovely views. Hotel is a little dated, particularly the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie, Shell Knob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Next to the cruise terminal. Incredible views of harbor, Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. Close to harbor ferry terminal and numerous places to eat. Convenience store next door. Hotel is a little dated but clean. Very good breakfast buffet. Biggest issues for me was low water pressure in shower and the hot tub was not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Apple Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the street from cruise terminal. Well located in the Rocks area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location! Old facility and room not clean enough when arrived. Loved the roof top pool to laz around. The view is spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Wonderful stay!

This hotel is literally a 3 minute walk to the Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal! The staff were amazing! I had taken a fall on a walk along Circular Quay & needed ice! They don’t have an ice machine but I asked for some & they brought me a whole bucket of ice 2 times. And inquired how I was doing! Everyone there was so nice & our Harbor view room was great! Could see the ship from our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had that boutique quality to it with a staff that was accommodating and attentive to ensure our stay was a pleasant one. We did have an initial mishap at check in that the staff quickly remedied and made us whole. A great location with fantastic views of Sydney Harbor especially from the pool on the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025