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
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. 783 out of 1697 reviews
10 - Excellent
783
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 1697 reviews
8 - Good
550
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1697 reviews
6 - Okay
240
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1697 reviews
4 - Poor
91
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1697 reviews
2 - Terrible
33
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
22 Jun 2025
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Fiona
Travelled with group
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds are very comfortable bathrooms are a little dated and run down
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.
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.
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Vince
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vince
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
James
14 Apr 2025
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.