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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
$156
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

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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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King with Harbour View

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

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Superior King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Queen Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King with Harbour View

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

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Executive King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive King

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

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Queen Room with Harbour View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room with Harbour View

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

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Ambassador Harbour View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ambassador Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 775 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

4-star hotel in The Rocks
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, valet parking, and dry cleaning.
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.

Sydney Harbour Hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Sydney hotel also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Sydney Harbour Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (AUD 75 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

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

Property 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. 822 out of 1785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 581 out of 1785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1785 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! Walking distance to so many places. We were very happy with our choice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Viktor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent location and service, comfortable. A little run down condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the best location for enjoying Vivid and also for exploring anything at the Rocks. A great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We selected this hotel for the location in proximity to the cruise terminal. The staff were fantastic. Check out morning was chaos. There had been only 1 elevator working. My spouse and I used the stairs even with our luggage. There were lots of older guests which were physically unable to use the stairs. There wait times to move up or down was very lengthy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very convenient to the cruise harbor. Close to harbor and shopping. One Elevator was broken during our stay. Using one elevator for a big hotel was problems for most.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

santiago

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad spot right in the Sydney harbor!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

elnora

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

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the desk was very nice!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ve stayed at the Sydney Harbour Hotel before and we’re so pleased we returned with our family for Vivid. It was outstanding!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location will use again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in perfect location. In the middle of everything, can walk everywhere. Easy access to transportation. Ferry, buses, train, rails
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older property. Rooms tidy and clean. Excellent location for Vivid lights and downtown Sydney. Staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were a little tired but the location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was not ready at 3pm for check in after we had checked in and processed payment at 10am. Your uniforms are very casual and not professional looking. Water pressure in shower is minimal, room window extremely dirty and spoilt our view of the harbour. Place needs a total refurbishment, looking very tired!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Always friendly service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene, Woodvale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Convenient to everything I needed. Clean, quite & friendly. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully kept Hotel. Friendly staff, clean comfortable and great location. Could do with a bit of a make over in the bathroom and room furniture. Would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No again.

About to enter shower an discovered , no towels. Rang up for some and was asked to pick them up at front desk as no house keeping, No, as i was naked. Told 3 minutes, waited half an hour. The bathroom was disgusting, needs a workman to take out rotten grout. Soap dish hanging off, even a black hair in bath under mat. For some reason i cant upload photos, but i got plenty of them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No service provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025