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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Queen
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Harbour View

Queen Room with Harbour View

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

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

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior King

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King

Executive King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ambassador Harbour View

Ambassador Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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 Glenmore Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Munich Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pancakes on the Rocks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saké Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ribs & Burgers - ‬1 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.

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

Reviews

Sydney Harbour Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 610 out of 1858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 1858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1858 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mary

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is excellent, but unfortunately the property is very outdated. The lifts are unreliable, and the rooms and bathrooms are in need of refurbishment. Our TV wasn’t working during our stay, and there was no maintenance staff available on the weekend to fix it. For a hotel of this standard, having maintenance support available at all times should be expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It way a good stay, bed were comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this hotel roughly 12 years ago and it's fair to say that not much has changed between then and now. However, it is still a beautiful heritage-listed building, within close walking distace to Circular Quay and the Overseas Cruise Terminal. The room was well-suited for what we needed. The only disappointment for us was that our TV was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Caranee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, walkable to Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Loved the pool deck for the skyline views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth, Nunawading

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location - in the heart of Sydney's Rocks district. Friendly staff. The rooms are clean but the bathrooms need a renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

bart

Travelled with family
Good locaties
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great little spot near the quay, good food option in and around the hotel. It is starting to show its age.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

XUEFEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Lions Tour Stopover

Stop over, travelling from Perth to Brisbsne, so unfornately did mot get the full hotel experience. Is great for shots of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Suitable for what we needed as a family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Silver Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff. Amazing breakfast with huge variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daryel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this to stay at for a couple nights before our cruise. The hotel was very comfortable, spacious and conveniently located. Had a little snafu getting checked in, when we dropped our bags off in the morning they said to return at 1:00 for our room. Our room wasn’t actually ready until around 3:30 (we relaxed in the lobby and watched 20-30 other families check in and get their rooms before us). After a 16 hour flight, it was a bit much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 820. Advertised as a harbour view room and while it did have a harbour view you had to be standing at the windows to see it. So if your thinking having a relaxing chill day with a beautiful view this is not the room for you and I wouldn’t pay a premium for harbour view. Air con is super loud in this room also. Other than that this is still our go to hotel in Sydney. Location can’t be beaten. Staff are accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquitta

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

Superb stay! 100% would stay again!

Staff was helpful and accommodating. Clean property. Amazing location! And the view!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all spots, the Rocks markets and pier for Toranga zoo. Close to transport also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Travelled with family and small children
You're really paying for the location, not much else. When you first walk in the foyer is quite grand, but once you get to the rooms you realise how run down everything is. The staff at check in were very arrogant, they took another $50 as deposit, said it would be released the next morning on check out... It's now 4 days later and I still don't have it. The 'roof top' was not very accessible and quite small. The TV was ancient and had very minimal, free to air channels. The location was good for being able to walk to the bridge and Circular Quay. But besides that it was definitely not worth the price tag.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025