Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

5.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access (Bellerive) | Living area
Executive lounge
3 bars/lounges, Champagne bar, lobby lounge
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Premium Bath, Darling Harbour View) | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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12 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Harbour view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access (Bellerive)

  • Harbour view
  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Jones Bay View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Star Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier by Sofitel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pyrmont Bridge Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Planar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ternary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nick's Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 89 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 38 to 52 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5,350 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 35 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 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
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 smoke detector, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and incredible room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seung No

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Room is spacious and the darling Harbour view is great from the room. Especially, I feel that the view is wonderful after dark. The breakfast buffet is good variety of selection. The most of 5 star hotels in Auckland cannot be compared. ( I live in Auckland.) Only one thing is that the next door is under construction. It will be blocking the left side of the hotel in future
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesomo
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless. The hotel was very beautiful. The breakfast in the morning is exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ratnarajah, Rhodes

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took 30-40 minutes just to check in !! Poor staff and totally uncoordinated ! Had other problems that were explained to the manager ?
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edgell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madelyne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Horace

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious modern room and hotel. Great breakfast with copious options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, the staff were so nice and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ernesta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, only downfall is the lack of top floor restaurant / bar access
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the Sofitel Darling Harbour so I could attend an event nearby. The hotel is in a great location, with the Convention light rail stop across the road, which provides access to Haymarket, Star City, Sydney Fish Markets and Central Station. The hotel is also a short walk to the ICC and many restaurants in Darling Quarter, Darling Square and a longer walk to the CBD. The hotel foyer is gorgeous and when we left we noticed a staff member with a tray of juices which she was offering to patrons of the hotel. The hotel rooms were a nice size, the beds were comfortable and the pillows were nice. My only issue was the cleanliness of the toilet which had a gross stain on it, it looked like it had been there for a while, it's a small thing, but could easily be cleaned with a magic eraser. The hotel rooms had amenities such as a shower cap, cotton buds, cotton pads, TWG tea bags, slippers, coffee pods for the coffee machine, Balmain shower gel, body lotion and shampoo and conditioner. The rooms have decent sound proofing, however I could hear a man yelling loudly after midnight. Overall this hotel was lovely, the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joanne, Ottawa

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel perfect for a stay in Sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing second time we have stayed and again no disappointments
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best part of the hotel was the location - 10 min walk to the Maritime Museum and Darling Harbour Playground - both awesome for my nearly 6 year old.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025