Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
A short walk from Overseas Passenger Terminal and Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Playfair Terrace, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 681
AED 749 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King with Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King with Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ambassador Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 72 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000

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
  • ‪Pancakes on the Rocks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Munich Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ribs & Burgers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saké Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Upscale hotel near Overseas Passenger Terminal
A short walk from Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Playfair Terrace, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, a nature reserve, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and central location
Room features
All 176 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sydney Harbour Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sydney Harbour Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sydney Harbour Hotel?

Valet parking is available for AUD 75 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sydney Harbour Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sydney Harbour Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sydney Harbour Hotel located?

Located in The Rocks, this hotel is steps from The Rocks Markets and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is 11 minutes by foot and Martin Place Station is 17 minutes.

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Sydney Harbour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 844 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 593 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1825 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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. The staff were warm and welcoming, giving us suggestions of all surrounding attractions. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Rooftop views are amazing of Sydney Harbour!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was close to the Opera House and getting around the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a nice area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We love the location and the property was just what we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very comfortable and clean room. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location for leaving on a cruise. All the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awesome place to stay right in the thick of things Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic locatin in the rocks. Easy access from airport by train. Close to restaurants and bars and actoos from Sydney Harbuor. For the location very reasoably priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bart

Good locaties
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, no food options in hotel first night but plenty of places to eat out on the doorstep. Hotel good location for Harbour, bridge and also connection links around Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to the centre and central Quay for transport, a few eating places nearby, but they finish serving early for us. Lovely view of the opera house on a sunny day. Hotel a bit dated (mainly corridor carpets) room good size but plain, could do with some pictures on the wall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to many options on the garbour bur hotel a bit dated
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great but the building facility & equipment are all dated.

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY dated hotel, the area is noisy on a Saturday night, air con was ineffective. I think you can get a superior hotel for not much more nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastically central!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joane

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

8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Good views. Rooms well equipped, a bit tired in places. Parking expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Neal

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel near harbor. Bathroom was outdated and very basic TV channels
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property overall was a great deal. The cost was the most reasonable in the area and it was near everything! The bathrooms could use some updates but it was mostly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025