Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

5.0 star property
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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner | View from room
3 bars/lounges, Champagne bar, lobby lounge
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour View) | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
12 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    6 min walk
  • Star Casino
    9 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    12 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    21 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View (Club Millésime Benefits)

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

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

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access (Bellerive)

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

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Prestige, Club Millésime)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Premium Bath, Darling Harbour View)

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Club Millésime Benefits)

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Club Millésime Benefits)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Jones Bay View)

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour View)

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Club Millésime Benefits)

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

In the heart of Sydney, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is within a 5-minute drive of Star Casino and Hyde Park. .This luxury hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Circular Quay and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sydney Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 9 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Convention Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ternary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Planar Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atelier by Sofitel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Club Millésime - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Little Snail Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Boardwalk/promenade Sydney hotel in Sydney Central Business District with a full-service spa
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour offers 590 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 590 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy French cuisine at Atelier by Sofitel, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 5350 square feet (497 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Atelier by Sofitel - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Champagne Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this Champagne bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
Le Rivage - This bar is located by the pool. Open select days.
Esprit Noir - This lobby lounge serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 89 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 38-52 for adults and AUD 20-20 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Atelier by Sofitel
  • Champagne Bar
  • Le Rivage
  • Esprit Noir

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Designer shops
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (5350 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 to 52 for adults, and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 89 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour (opening November 2017)
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbou
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Sydney
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel Sydney

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place central great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the easy access to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but the adjacent construction site will be your wake up call in the morning for the next few months.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with partner
Although we had a nice stay, room was ok bit expensive when compared to other hotels in the area. Pool area looked tired, I could see renovation is in progress, but customers should be notified. Ladies toilet out of action, with a sign saying use disabled, but that was locked, so had to walk around to the Spa facilities, also no bar staff at Pool, yet the pool area was full. Cafe in Reception cakes were dry and my husband ordered a meat and cheese roll which was dry and hard to eat. Great location though, convenient for light rail and ICC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
The location is excellent, right on the waterfront in Darling Harbour and with a light rail stop almost outside the door to get you into Haymarket (and from there up into the CBD). Access to The Star and the Lyric Theatre is via a short walk (5–10 min) or the light rail. Walking is a little confusing at the moment due to construction next door, but you can go via the Novotel car park (cross over at the light rail stop, go up to level 4 of the car park, then walk out onto Murray St). The soundproofing in the rooms seemed excellent. We didn't get too much noise from outside and didn't hear other rooms at all. The room was comfortable, modern, and clean. The only issues we had were 1) the bathroom lighting is pretty poor for shaving and makeup (then again, most hotel bathroom lighting is), and 2) the new electronic (phone app) room keys didn't work at first. They eventually did work, using a completely different app (odd), though they were pretty slow to activate. Hopefully, they'll fix the teething issues soon because it is very convenient to be able to access the room using my phone and not a physical key.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dandan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLANAH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay
Great place with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable stay. Upscale hotel. Adjacent to ICC, walk to downtown and sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great stay, horrible sleep.
The check in experience was average- didn't tell us what time to check out, where to park, how to get our car etc. The valet parking staff were very friendly. The room was large and very nice. The bed was horrible to sleep on- the mattress was very poor. You do get to order a pillow of your choice from a menu which is a great service. The pool has excellent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dianne

The room they say sleeps 3 with harbour views is very small. Cannot climatise in the room. Air con was either too cold on 19 degrees and very warm on 21 - 22 degrees. Valet parking was way too rich at $89 per night, to park your car across the road in a normal car parking station.Finished room service was not collect until the next afternoon. Very disappointed. Expected much more
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Lovely place to stay and staff are all very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the welcome back by many Team members and especially Huang at breakfast. I felt like I was a member of the family returning home. Such a great feeling!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to my work location, and a much nicer stay than other locations I usually lodge at. I will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Kirkland

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024