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Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reception
Superior Room, Harbour View (King) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
Exterior

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
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Two Double Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Queen

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior King with Harbour View

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior King

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Accessible Queen Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe King with Harbour View

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive King

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Harbour View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room with Harbour View

  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ambassador Harbour View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ambassador Harbour View

  • 72 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal
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 Access to hot tub, valet parking and dry cleaning.
Sydney Harbour Hotel offers 176 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Sydney Harbour Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sydney Harbour Bridge. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Playfair Terrace
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, convenience store and a gift shop
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the location
  • Steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 8 minutes on foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Sydney Harbour Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Playfair Terrace – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lobby Bar – This lobby lounge only serves light fare. 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

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
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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 38 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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. 753 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 505 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1610 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel. Taps and shower straight forward. No background music, just a very pleasant place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. And an excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rosamunde

Travelled with partner
Great location but paid for a room with a view of the opera house and had a view of cruise ships instead which was slightly disappointing. Only really had the view at night time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly front desk staff. Not so great in terms of cleanliness. Drinking glass had a ring of someone else’s drink left on it, bottom sheet on bed came untucked as soon as I got into bed, revealing a stained mattress. Aircon in room was noisy and we didn’t sleep well. Dated TV. We forfeited our second night and left. I’d try a different accommodation option in the area next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was prime, just perfect. Prepaid exec. suite was good size for the two of us and all our luggage. Within walking distance to everything. Clean room and bathroom. Could have used more towels but made do. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The caring supportive manager who went out of her way for her guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roof top pool with incredible views of Harbor bridge and opera house!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but that’s it. The property is very tired and badly in need of a remodel. The carpeting is very worn in the general areas. It was filthy in our room. The bed was very comfortable but that was overshadowed by how everything was so run down. We signed up for the dinner/roof top New Year’s Eve party which was an absolute rip off. We paid $250/person for a dinner of cold sea food and a few warm items. The roof top was full of other people, some not even from the hotel. They just got on the elevator with the hotel guest and went up. I paid extra and could even get a spot on the roof which was most upsetting. As mentioned the location is the best and the Rocks area is the place to be. This is an old classic hotel and would have do much to offer it it weren’t so tiered. Honestly I would not recommend this property, there are better in the area to choose from.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Ezio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location & Service Great
Excellent location in the heart of the Rocks, walking to close to Circular Quay! Not luxurious fancy, but very clean and comfortable. Front desk service fantastic. Convenient to Cruise Port. Best espresso in Sydney!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Excellent Location
was for NYE. Very expensive for NYE BUT the location is EPIC...the view from the roof was 10/10 and you need to save a spot at 9am because it will get crowded. The rocks is amazing location to everything so the location is 10/10. The hotel is old and dingy BUT it's clean enough and if you need a NYE spot this is a good place and perfect for teh family because you are close to so may things and yet can go back to the room for bathroom and cleanup and then go back out. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicola, Rolleston

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is far from a hotel backpacker hostel more like. Room 825 had a loud running water noise all night they had to give me ear plugs. The bathroom was disgusting so old. Enamel had come off the bath. Ensuite so so small. Bed uncomfy nothing nice about this place do not waste your money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Great location. A bit old and outdated, dirty. House keeping ordinary - not provided enough towels for family of 4. Lucky if you get your room made up.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Old and worn out interior. Very expensive breakfast compared to the quality: dry bread, slimy scrambled eggs etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and hotel. Pool on the roof is great and you can easily walk to a lot of the to attractions. If you taking a cruse you could not ask for a better location. Room clean neat and tidy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot for New Years Eve, great rooftop terrace, lovely pool, kind and friendly staff, good service. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pre cruise stay
Quick check in Comfortable bedding Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024