Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Queen
Reception
Ambassador Harbour View

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
(74 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
(8 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. 776 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 548 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1688 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

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

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot in the Rocks and we had a great view of Harbour and Opera House when the cruise ships are out! Don't love WOTIF platform as I was charged in international currencies so my bank stopped my card!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Amenities
Great location- 5 min walk to the international cruise terminal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, great location. A bit pricey for the level
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

Great location

Great hotel location in The Rocks. Close by to the cruise terminal, boat ferries, and many museums
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area to stay in before and after a cruise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

Comfy

Only stayed one night but it was a decent hotel and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Not recommended

For the price point, this stay was disappointing. For a little less at the same price point, I stayed at a much nicer, more modern hotel within walking distance of this hotel. The good thing about Sydney Harbor Hotel was the location but there are better hotels within walking distance at a similar price point. The staff were helpful and friendly. However, the place is in desperate need of total renovation. The shower was mouldy. The floor was dirty. The bed was old and saggy. I rarely write poor reviews but I would not recommend nor stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John, Williston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for cruise terminal & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for me. It’s a little dated, but the room was fine, just a normal hotel room. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, and you couldn’t have a better location. Step out the door and you’ll see a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and everything is within walking distance. I’m glad I chose this hotel, it worked out perfectly for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little tired and sad. Not much sleep from a water running noise nonstop. Not informed of a restaurant on site or breakfast served in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, pembroke pines

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ERIC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

YAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, Wifi was super-fast, and staff was courteous; the only thing was the bathroom faucets that is kind of outdated but ok. the location was excellent as it's right next to the Cruise Port, Ferries, and the Tramway station, so it was very convenient if you are staying for few days touring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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

10/10 Excellent

Dick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Pleasant stay at this hotel. In a great area of the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025