Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$217
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8

Explore the area

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55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, The Rocks Markets
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Overseas Passenger Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • City view
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Queen Room

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

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior King

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

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior King with Harbour View

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

Deluxe King with Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ambassador Harbour View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 valet 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 992 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 689 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 294 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2119 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is great, right in the Rocks with food and shops around. Rooftop has great views of the Sydney opera house and harbor bridge. The staff was very helpful, we were able to check in early. The gentleman who works nights at the desk was excellent, any question he answered and he helped us out with our luggage that malfunctioned. Rooms and bathroom are a bit small, but we were only in there to sleep. The place is a maze, it’s a triangle, but part of the level is down a few stairs.
View from rooftop
View from rooftop
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yanella

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Eumundi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD V

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with easy access to Cruise Ship Terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location good service but due a refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ROSEANNA, STRILING

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The basin has mould in the upper part. The shower head is awful. Sprays everywhere. The TV remote is terrible to use. Doesn’t work till 19 attempt
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Bit outdated but clean. Very convenient location for overseas terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross

Traveled with group
Room very small basic for price, air conditioning struggled
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

nigel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very grubby even after the cleaning service had been in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and lovely staff. You can’t beat it for proximity to the Cruise Ship Terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were clean but somewhat dated and in need of an upgrade. I did appreciate the iron however which worked beautifully :) A very good location and close to ferries the Opera house and the Rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel rooms could be updated a little other than that we had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay if you are scheduled to be on a cruise ship. Great staff, amenities, and local needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff friendly and helpful. Room/bathroom needs updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff. It's the little things that lets it down like a shower with poor pressure and a temperature of cold or scalding - nothing in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iskra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location is everything and this property fullfilled that :) everything was so good. Easy to find, close to circular quay which was such a good connection point for public transport. Walkable to opera house, great views of harbour bridge and lots of good shopping. Would definitely stay again! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rich historical area, friendly staff, great views on the rooftop and the pool/spa are a lovely touch. It's a bit dated so that may be a negative for some people but I'd stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, central & quiet location, roof top pool with fantastic view, sofa bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very plain but the beds were comfortable. The furniture is a little dated. Loved having a fridge in the room with real cream for our coffee and tea. The selling feature of this hotel is the location!! It was a short walk from the cruise ship terminal and The Rocks just behind the hotel. Fabulous area for shops and restaurants. Very lively in the evenings. Very close to Circular Quay, ferries, trains, Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. I wished we had stayed longer. The staff were lovely and we were able to access our room early. We had a partial view of the bridge. Our room looked out at the Opera House but we seldom saw it as massive cruise ships blocked the view.
Deluxe King
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema Devi, Douglasville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was nice and in a good loaction. The rooms were big enought o accomdate 3 adults but the bathroom was outdated so water pressure was either too cold or too hot. Overall it was easy to walk to places, plenty of dining options and close to the opera house, aquarium and tower.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025